It wasn’t pretty or perfect, but Fort Dodge head coach Nik Moser wanted to make sure his squad saw the big picture following Friday’s 35-0 home victory over Sioux City West. “Through eight weeks, we’re a six-win football team,” Moser said. “And there aren’t many ballclubs — ...
GLIDDEN — The St. Edmond football team got a little taste of what is to come here Friday night. Locked in a battle with Glidden-Ralston, the Gaels scored the final 12 points of the game to secure a winning season, 26-12. St. Edmond (5-3 overall, 5-1 in the district) now awaits its postseason destiny. The Gaels will be on the road at a fellow district runner-up next Friday night in their first-ever 8-player postseason contest. “These guys have done everything that we’ve asked of them — and we’ve pushed them hard,” SEHS head coach Matt Dillon said. “They did a great job ...
CLEAR LAKE — Humboldt got down early, but it didn’t waver. The top-ranked (RPI) Wildcats (7-1 overall, 4-0 in Class 3A, District 2) earned a 23-13 victory over last year’s district champion, Clear Lake (5-3, 2-2), to claim the championship on Friday night. Humboldt has won three district titles in the last four years. “This group of seniors continues to forge their own path, and do everything they can to lead this team the right way,” said HHS head coach Derek Elman. “I think it really shows that when a team plays for each other to achieve a common goal, good things can ...
LAKE PARK — Bishop Garrigan’s 20th straight victory capped off an unbeaten season for the No. 2 Golden Bears on Friday night. Garrigan (8-0 overall, 6-0 in 8-Man-2) ran for 235 yards and headed to the playoffs as district champions. Trayton Cink had touchdown runs of 48 and 24 yards. Tate Foertsch had a one-yard touchdown run and hit Owen Murphy for a 34-yard scoring strike. Ethan Marso, Isaac DeLange and Kyle Bormann also had touchdowns. CJ McGregor hit Drew Muller with a 13-yard scoring strike. McGregor also had a pick-six. Keaton Helleseth had two sacks, while Madden Miller ...
MANSON — Zach Noffsinger has something special going at Manson Northwest Webster. Noffsinger is in his third season as head coach, and will be taking the Cougars to their second straight home playoff game next week. For now, though, MNW is concentrating on a district title. The Cougars ...
The Fort Dodge football team has tried to take everything one step at a time this season. Friday’s home finale against Sioux City West perfectly encapsulates that train of thought. The Dodgers (5-2 overall, 2-1 in Class 4A, District 1) know they likely need two wins in as many games to ...
