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DODGER PROUD

Dreshaun Ross could easily look ahead to his future at Oklahoma State. Instead, the top-ranked Fort Dodge heavyweight is focused on living in the moment. “This final season means a lot to me — more than just wrestling,” Ross said. “It’s some of the last memories I will have with ...

Moser named Class 4A Coach of Year

Nik Moser’s name will be on the award, but the Fort Dodge football coach considers his 2025 Class 4A, Region 2 honor to be a true program achievement. Moser has been tabbed the 4A-2 coach of the year by the Iowa Football Coaches Association. The presentation is Saturday, Feb. 28, at the ...

A tribute to Iowa Lakes baseball

Dodger Stadium in Fort Dodge had its lights shining brightly on McNeil Field on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in tribute to the Iowa Lakes baseball program. The Pocahontas Area Indian baseball program (sixth photo, taken by Jessica Bunda) did the same, with the initials “CJ” and Johnson’s #8 ...

‘ONCE A DODGER, ALWAYS A DODGER’

Wrestling is much more than wins and losses. The relationships formed are what makes lasting impressions for years to come. Fort Dodge head coach Bobby Thompson has helped build state championships, championship teams, and lasting memories for every Dodger wrestler that has stepped into the ...

St. Edmond girls riding momentum into regionals

The St. Edmond girls enter postseason play riding a strong wave of momentum. For the first time since the 2014-15 season, the Gaels (15-5 overall) reached the 15-win mark and won at least 10 games in the North Central Conference. Now they hope to continue the success when they host ...

League title in tow

The top-ranked (Class 1A) St. Edmond boys clinched at least a share of the North Central Conference championship on Tuesday with a win over Webster City in the regular-season finale. The Gaels, who are 19-2 overall, went 13-1 in the league. Clear Lake is currently 11-1 heading into its last two ...