CEDAR FALLS — The state semifinal schedule has been set in stone for the past three seasons at Bishop Garrigan, and it’s worked to perfection. Arrive at the school at 4:20 a.m. Breakfast at 4:30 a.m. Pray. Load the bus at 5:20 a.m. Arrive at the UNI-Dome a little over two hours ...

NEWTON — Nik Moser didn’t see any point in addressing the obvious during his postgame speech following Fort Dodge’s disappointing 51-7 playoff loss to Newton here on Friday. The large scoreboard flashing a final the Dodgers would rather not see was enough of a reminder. Moser, his staff ...

ALGONA — Top-ranked Bishop Garrigan dominated in all areas of the game here Friday, earning a third consecutive trip to the eight-player quarterfinals with a 50-15 victory over North Union here Friday night at Conway Field. The Golden Bears (10-0 overall) will now face Don Bosco (7-2) on ...

GRUNDY CENTER — For the second time this season, the Clarion-Goldfield/Dows football team saw first-hand just how impressive Grundy Center can be. The three-time defending state champion Spartans picked up a 42-7 victory here Friday night to advance to the Class 1A quarterfinals. For the ...

NEWTON — Old-school conference foes renew their rivalry for one night in the modern era on Friday, as the Fort Dodge football team squares off with Newton in a Class 4A opening-round matchup. Kickoff at H.A. Lynn Field is set for 7 p.m. There is a rich history between the Dodgers (8-1 ...

It was early, but a one-point loss in Week 2 was a reality check for the Clarion-Goldfield/Dows football team. The Cowboys had dropped a 7-6 contest to Hampton-Dumont-CAL and were then tasked with familiar foe Estherville-Lincoln Central, which had won the last seven games in the series. It ...