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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.

Gaels returning to regional finals

The St. Edmond girls tennis team is back in the regional final round after sweeping Webster City here Wednesday, 5-0. Due to inclement weather, the dual was moved inside to the Fort Dodge Tennis Club. The Gaels (8-2 overall) advance to the Class 1A, Region 3 championship at Pella (8-3) on ...