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Talent abound at FDSH Invitational

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Cross country runners have faced brutal heat, constant rain, heavy winds and just downright tough weather most of this fall. On Thursday, they will be greeted by near-perfect conditions at the annual Fort Dodge Invitational. This meet takes place inside Kennedy Park at Lakeside Golf Course - the home of the state championships since 1993. Racing action will begin at 4 p.m. with middle school, followed by junior varsity and varsity. The girls varsity race is set for 5:30 p.m., and the boys will take place at 6 p.m. Joining the host Dodgers will be St. Edmond, Manson Northwest ...

Gaels split on road in volleyball

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HAMPTON - The St. Edmond volleyball team picked up a split in North Central Conference play here Tuesday night. After besting Hampton-Dumont/CAL in three (25-12, 21-25, 15-9), the Gaels came up short vs. Webster City (25-23, 25-20). Eden Horn led the way with seven kills. Olivia Andrew and Emerie Horn each tallied three in the victory over the Bulldogs for St. Edmond (8-13 overall, 3-7 in the NCC Pride Division). Rihanna Myers had six assists and eight digs, Abby Huss was 9-for-9 serving with four aces and five assists, and Ella Vandi contributed eight digs. Chloe Palmer, who ...

Palmer closes her career at state

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WAUKEE - Over the course of two short seasons, Chloe Palmer went from not cracking the St. Edmond girls tennis varsity singles lineup to making the state tournament. Palmer showed off all those skills she learned during that time here on Wednesday, coming up short in a heartbreaking ...

DIGGING DEEP

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The fourth-ranked Iowa Central volleyball team shook off any lingering rust and secured an ICCAC sweep over Northeast here Wednesday night inside Hodges Fieldhouse. Scores were 25-20, 25-10 and 25-10. After playing multiple matches in the span of just a handful of days in September, the ...

Wildcat girls win in EG

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EAGLE GROVE — The Humboldt girls cross country team grabbed both the individual and team championship at the Eagle Grove Invitational on Tuesday night. The Wildcats placed three runners inside the Top-10 and earned 60 points. Algona (68) was second followed by Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (75) and Webster City (109). Humboldt freshman Jade Malo, beat junior teammate Aubry Fisher for the individual crown. Malo finished in 20:18.03 and Fisher was at 20:46.29. Teammate Macey Rodgers (23:03.51) was 11th, while Maren Lindquist (25:08.33) was 24th and Maddie Parker (26:05.46) was 31st. Eagle ...

Palmer ready for state

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By DANA BECKER dbecker@messengernews.net WAUKEE - Sometime this week, Chloe Palmer’s career as a tennis player will conclude. But for the St. Edmond senior, the memories she has made will stay with her for much, much longer. Palmer secured a spot in the Class 1A state field by ...