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Garrigan runs for 330 yards

ALGONA — This game was a turning point for Bishop Garrigan a year ago — this time it was a statement. The defending champions (2-0 overall, 1-0 in district) opened eight-man, Division 2 play with a 41-6 victory over West Bend-Mallard. The Golden Bears had 408 yards of total offense, running for 330. Trayton Cink ran for 157 yards and three touchdowns. He had trips to the end zone for 13, 55 and four yards. Ethan Marso had 47 yards on the ground, including touchdowns of 12 and 2. Charlie McGregor ran in a 43-yard score in the fourth quarter. Cole Fehr had the lone touchdown from ...

Algona blitzes Forest City

FOREST CITY — Algona hit full throttle from the first whistle and never looked back. The Bulldogs (2-0 overall) scored 41 points in the first quarter and blew out Forest City (0-2) 61-36. The Bulldogs had a 48-7 lead when they pulled their starters, but the Indians cameback with their first string players. After 28 points from Forest City, Algona’s starters returned for one more score. The Bulldogs had 312 yards through the air. Iowa State recruit Alex Manske threw for three touchdowns and ran for another. He had 239 yards through the air in the first half. Evan Allie had an ...

Humboldt tops Bombers

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt football team secured a 2-0 start to the year with a 21-18 victory here Friday night over Ballard. Coen Matson accounted for three touchdowns to Keegan Groat, with two of them covering over 70 yards each. The Wildcat (2-0 overall) defense was anchored by Cael Donahe, with Cyler Cirks breaking up two passes with the Bombers threatening to score. Humboldt has now won each of the past four meetings between the two, with the last two being decided by four points total.

Fort Dodge at Mason City with DSG trophy on the line

MASON CITY — Wounded but undeterred, the Fort Dodge football team heads to Mason City on Friday intent on getting its swagger back and retaining the Decker Sporting Goods traveling trophy. Kickoff in the 109th installment of this 112-year-old rivalry is at 7 p.m. The Dodgers were worn ...

St. Edmond ready for home opener vs. district foe C-M

Friday is an important night for the St. Edmond football team. The Gaels not only make their Dodger Stadium debut, but they do so against district foe Collins-Maxwell. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. After dropping the season opener to defending eight-player state champion Bishop Garrigan in ...

Area squads head back to the field

With a week under their belts, area football teams are now looking to ride the momentum or correct early mistakes. Messengerland squads went a combined 9-7 in the first week of action. With only two area vs. area matchups, Week 2’s Messenger game of the week is West Bend-Mallard at Bishop ...