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Another thrilling win for Dodgers

DES MOINES — The Fort Dodge volleyball team dug deep Thursday night to pull out a five-set victory over Des Moines East. The Dodgers (4-14 overall) lost the opening set 25-21, but bounced back with two straight wins, 25-11 and 25-18. The Scarlets (5-14) set up a fifth set by winning 25-16. The Dodgers pulled out the match win with an 18-16 triumph, their second straight victory. “We had a lot of ups and downs throughout the game when it came to momentum,” said Fort Dodge head coach Beth Wilder. “We showed some grit and battled through. “Getting another five set win is huge ...

Bears win ranked tilt with North Union

ALGONA — For the second straight week, defending eight-man champion Bishop Garrigan faced a ranked foe. This time, the fifth-ranked Golden Bears (5-1 overall, 2-0 in district) came out on top, beating No. 7 North Union (5-1, 1-1), 34-28. The Golden Bears turned the Warriors away late in the fourth quarter inside the five year line. “Our kids did a very good job on the last drive,” said Bishop Garrigan head coach Marty Wadle. “We got them to third down then to fourth down. “We were very good on the defensive side of the ball.” Michael Joyce had a strong night through ...

Dodgers try to get back on track

Four weeks still remain in the regular season, but the Fort Dodge football camp is well aware of the weight Friday’s game against Spencer now carries on its own. The ninth-ranked (Class 4A, Bound) Dodgers and No. 8 Tigers square off in a District 1 showdown that will likely help shape the ...

Action heats up around the area

Marty Wadle will find something out about his football team that he hasn’t had to for a while. The legendary coach will see how his team responds to a regular season loss. Last week the fifth-ranked Golden Bears (4-1 overall, 1-1 in district) lost to Bedford (16-8), their first regular ...

Gaels can’t find answer for GTRA

RUTHVEN - In a flash, GTRA put a major hurt on St. Edmond’s hopes for a return to the playoffs this fall. The Titans dominated the first half, picking up a 66-12 victory over the Gaels here Thursday night. After being forced to punt on its first possession, GTRA (3-3 overall, 3-1 in district) got things going. The Titans put together six straight scoring drives on offense before the half ended, adding a defensive score. Brooks Hanson hit Brady Harris and Cayden Wilson on scoring strikes after a short TD run by Landen Dietrich. In the opening 12 minutes, GTRA outgained St. Edmond ...

Fort Dodge competes at conference tourney

MASON CITY — The Fort Dodge boys golf team competed at the Iowa Alliance golf tournament in Mason City on Thursday. The Dodgers shot a 347 and finished fifth. Des Moines Roosevelt (307) was the team champion, followed by Marshalltown (312), Mason City (318) and Ottumwa (338). Fort Dodge’s Mason Frevert (83) finished 14th and two spots out of All-Conference honors. Next in line for the Dodgers was Camden Sassman (87), Davis Underberg (88), Trace Rial (89), Cameron Beck (90) and Holden Doster (92). The Dodgers are back in action on Monday for the district meet.