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Fort Dodge Stags host state rugby

The Fort Dodge Stags have had strong success in their eight years of existence, including qualifying for state in six consecutive seasons. For the first time in program history this Friday, the Stags will be hosting the state tournament inside Dodger Stadium. Gates open at 5 p.m. with a $5 ...

DOUBLE SILVER

COUNCIL BLUFFS — The Iowa Central men’s and women’s track and field teams secured runner-up finishes here this past weekend at the Region 11 Outdoor Championships. In the men’s team race, Iowa Western scored the overall trophy after winning the 4x400-meter relay in the final event of ...

Gael girls host triangular

The St. Edmond girls golf team competed against Clear Lake and Clarion-Goldfield/Dows here Thursday from Lakeside Golf Course in North Central Conference action. Led by medalist Elle Ebeling, the Lions finished first with a 176. The Cowgirls were second followed by the Gaels. Ashlyn Swisher ...

Dodger boys host Lions

The Fort Dodge boys tennis team dropped a 6-3 decision to Clear Lake here Thursday afternoon. Corban McHone, Aidan Recker and Jaxton Jones each picked up wins in singles for the Dodgers, who dropped two doubles matches in super tiebreaker sets to the Lions, who were North Central Conference ...

Tritons explode in opener

CARROLL — The No. 16 Iowa Central baseball team made quick work out of Ellsworth here Thursday at the Region 11 Tournament, posting an 11-1 victory in five innings. With the win, the Tritons (44-9 overall) advance to take on fourth-ranked Kirkwood back here at Merchants Park Friday at noon. ...

Ayala joins Cyclone coaching staff

AMES – It may seem somewhat unconventional on paper, but Drake Ayala’s decision to join the Iowa State University men’s wrestling staff was steeped much more in logic than emotion. Ayala was officially added to new Cyclone head coach Brent Metcalf’s staff on Wednesday. The announcement ...