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Gaels roll past Storm Lake

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The St. Edmond girls tennis team remained unbeaten in duals, besting Storm Lake here Monday, 9-0. Chloe Palmer, Abby Huss, Olivia Andrew and Emmersyn Peters all picked up 8-0 wins in singles, as Jade Rock scored an 8-1 victory and Sophia Schlienz won by a score of 8-2. “The girls came to play and would not be denied,” SEHS head coach Shawn Neverman said. “Storm Lake was down a few of its starting players as they also share athletes with the volleyball program. “Sharing athletes is not always the easiest thing to do when running a successful program, but with solid teamwork ...

Read takes over for FDSH cross country

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Austin Read knows running. Now, the first-year head coach will have the chance to implement his principles and techniques at the top of the Fort Dodge cross country programs. Read takes over both Dodger squads after the retirement of long-time coach Joe Jackson. In his first season, Read ...

Gael girls look to add experience to XC roster

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No current member of the St. Edmond girls cross country roster has competed at the state championships. That is something Gael head coach Mike Szalat hopes to change this season. The Gaels return several runners that racked up plenty of miles competing at the varsity level in 2025, led by ...

Simpson set to retire after heart scare (two decks)

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) ä World champion runner Jenny Simpson revealed it was a rare heart condition that threw her into cardiac arrest at a race in June and that she will not return to running. In an Instagram post Thursday, the 39-year-old Simpson said she was diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic ...

Tritons take down No. 1 Heartland

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ROCKFORD, Ill. - The No. 10 Iowa Central volleyball team served notice right off the bat to begin the season here in tournament action. After besting Muskegon and 11th-ranked St. Johns River State on Thursday, the Tritons swept Moraine Valley and No. 1 Heartland - the defending national ...

Gael harriers reset their goals for 2026

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Last year, St. Edmond boys cross country head coach Mike Szalat was left with an unusual feeling. For the first time since taking over the Gael program over two decades ago, Szalat did not have a runner qualify for the state championships. Now, the veteran leader leans on an experienced ...