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Humboldt knocks off No. 3 H-D/C HUMBOLDT — It was a special Homecoming for the Humboldt football team here on Friday night. The Wildcats (3-2 overall, 1-0 in the district) upset third-ranked Hampton-Dumont (4-1, 0-1) by a final of 14-7. All-state running back Lance Coon returned to the lineup after suffering a broken hand in the preseason and provided an instant spark. Coon had two rushing touchdowns to lead the Wildcats. Keagan Groat recorded an intercetion. “Lance rushed hard in his first game back and gave us some added energy,” said HHS head coach Derrick Elman. “Coen ...

Fort Dodge faces D-S for Homecoming

Homecoming week is filled with festivities and pageantry. Students pack their schedules with extracurricular activities and burn the candle at both ends to fit as much spirit as possible into a five-day stretch. Once Friday evening rolls around, though, members of the Fort Dodge football ...

St. Edmond looks to rebound at GTRA

RUTHVEN — The road doesn’t get much easier for the St. Edmond football team this week. After suffering a second consecutive loss at Audubon last Friday, the Gaels remain away from home as they take on former district rival GTRA here Friday night for Homecoming. Kickoff is set for 7 ...

3A, 4A get into district swing

Football teams in Class 4A and 3A begin their playoff push on Friday as they kick off district play. In the ultra competitive Class 3A, District 2, the rollercoaster ride gets under way. Both third-rated Hampton-Dumont/CAL and No. 5 Clear Lake are currently unbeaten, while Algona, Charles ...

BIG PICTURE

High school football games come and go. Week by week, teams win or lose and move on without much more than a passing thought beyond the final score. Thanks to a fundraiser idea that spread like wildfire before Fort Dodge faced Waterloo East on Friday, the contest inside Dodger Stadium took on ...

Gaels fall in scorefest

AUDUBON — Despite the loss of two starters and four turnovers, the St. Edmond football team still gave themselves a chance here Friday night against Audubon. In the end, though, the ground attack of the Wheelers was too much, falling 66-48. Junior running back/linebacker Klay Baker suffered a season-ending injury in the first half, while sophomore defensive back Ethan Swisher was also lost before the break. JT Laufersweiler and Grant Galles picked up the offensive load, connecting six times for 182 yards, with five of those receptions going for touchdowns. Laufersweiler finished ...