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HONOR ROLL

Seven St. Edmond football players were named to the first team for eight-player, District 1. The Gaels, who finished second in the district behind GTRA, also had two second team selections and an honorable mention pick. Seniors Ethan Swisher, Jakob Koopman, Koleman Hanson, Grant Galles and ...

GARRIGAN A WELL-OILED MACHINE

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 ...

No. 7 Newton too much for FD in playoffs

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 ...

Bears inching closer to the dome

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 Thursday in the quarterfinals back here. The Dons knocked off Clarksville last night. CJ McGregor had three rushing touchdowns, as both Ethan Marso and Tate Foertsch ran in a pair. Marso ran 23 times for 165 yards, Foertsch had 10 for 106 and McGregor ran for 93 on 13 attempts as part of a 362-yard ...

Cowboys can’t stop champion Spartans

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 Cowboys, they end the season 6-4 after securing their first playoff win since 2011 a week ago. Kolton Hefti for Clarion-Goldfield/Dows on the board when he broke free for a 62-yard run midway through the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 14-7. Judd Jirovsky, who has been a key figure in many ...

SECOND GEAR

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 ...