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E-Hawks load up all-district team

The Emmetsburg football team claimed the Class 1A, District 2 title this season, and the E-Hawks were honored with several awards. Jace Nelson-Brown was named offensive MVP with teammate Carson Baak earning defensive player of the year honors. Gage Jorgenson was the lineman of the year, Ben Thomsen head coach of the year and Mark Klaus assistant coach of the year. Luke Wright of East Sac County was tabbed the special teams MVP. Making the first team from Emmetsburg were Nelson-Brown, Jorgenson, Justin Wirtz, Baak, Gavin Swanson and JJ Fiene. Manson Northwest Webster’s Logan ...

Webster City stuffs Nevada to advance, 27-7

WEBSTER CITY — Jaxon Cherry scored three touchdowns and the Webster City defense dominated at the line of scrimmage once again in a commanding 27-7 victory here Friday night over Nevada. With the win, the No. 10 (Class 3A) Lynx (8-2 overall) advance to the quarterfinals, where they will ...

Garrigan stays hot, advances

ALGONA — The Bishop Garrigan football team ended reign of eight-player king Remsen St. Mary’s here Friday night at Conway Field. Thanks to a trick play on offense and strong defense all night, the Golden Bears advanced to the quarterfinals with a 21-18 victory. Bishop Garrigan (9-1 overall) will host Anita-CAM back here on Thursday for a spot inside the UNI-Dome. CAM knocked off Garrigan’s district rival, West Bend-Mallard, 36-34. Leading 13-12 with just over two minutes to go and facing fourth-and-6, BGHS head coach Marty Wadle called for a trick play. Tate Foertsch tossed ...

Algona edged by Sioux Center

SIOUX CENTER — Algona nearly pulled off a first round upset in Class 3A on Friday, but Sioux Center held the Bulldogs scoreless in the second half. The Bulldogs (6-4 overall) — the 12th-seed — fell 28-21 to the fourth-seeded Warriors (9-1). Sioux Center will now face Sioux City Heelan, which ousted district champion Clear Lake by a 22-19 final on Friday night. It was a big first half for Div. I recruit Alex Manske, as the junior quarterback led the Bulldogs with three combined touchdowns. Manske threw a TD pass to Porter Reffer to start the scoring. The next touchdown ...

Late rally ousts West Bend-Mallard

ANITA — West Bend-Mallard was on the verge of advancing to the quarterfinals on Friday, but Anita-CAM had a different plan. The Wolverines (7-3 overall) led 34-22 late, but the Cougars (10-0) scored 14 unanswered points to remain unbeaten with a thrilling 36-34 victory. Anita-CAM will now play Bishop Garrigan (9-1) on Thursday in Algona. The Golden Bears advance with a 21-18 win over previously-unbeaten Remsen St. Mary’s (10-0). Junior quarterback Chase Spieker plunged in from two yards out to tie the contest at 34-34 with 14 seconds left. Spieker than rolled left and made his ...

Area 3A schools begin playoff trek

Webster City seniors will finish their careers with four playoff appearances. For the fourth straight season and 25th overall, the Lynx (7-2 overall) will take their chance at a state championship. During that four-year stretch, the Lynx have compiled a 30-10 record with one playoff victory ...