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Dodgers end 18-hole tournament drought

MASON CITY — It’s been a long time coming for the Fort Dodge boys golf team. For the first time in 24 seasons, the Dodger golf team captured a team title at an 18-hole Invitational. The Dodgers shot a 308 to capture the Dick Garth Invitational in Mason City on Friday. Mason City was ...

Garrigan extends streak to 24

KINGSLEY — The streak climbs to 24. Defending eight-man champion Bishop Garrigan (1-0 overall) cruised to a 49-6 victory over Kingsley-Pierson (0-2) to win their 24th straight regular season contest. CJ McGregor was the groundhog, running for 126 yards on 13 carries and four touchdowns. McGregor scored on runs of seven, eight, one and six. Carter Cink had 46 yards and an eight-yard touchdown. Wyatt Schaffer had 26 yards and a score and Titan Troyer had a two-yard touchdown. Garrigan for 297 yards on 37 carries. McGregor also led the defense with seven tackles. Madden Miller, ...

Dodgers take care of business

MASON CITY – The Decker Sporting Goods trophy remains in the capable hands of the Fort Dodge football team. For the 21st time in the last 22 years, the Dodgers took care of business against their arch rival in a series that has remained lopsided this millennium. Senior quarterback Tru McBride accounted for four total touchdowns in Fort Dodge’s 36-6 road victory on Friday night. McBride threw for 243 yards and two scores – to Spencer Smith and Will McElroy – while McElroy added 127 rushing yards in the rout. The Wayne State (Neb.) College recruit – a three-year starter – ...

Dodgers on the road at rival Mason City

MASON CITY – Forgive the Fort Dodge football team for being a little on edge in recent days. After nearly 10 months of offseason work and a long camp this month filled with practice and preparation, the Dodgers are ready to line up across from someone else. “We’re tired of having to hit each other, to be honest,” FDSH head coach Nik Moser said. “Things have gotten kind of chippy this week. The kids are anxious and eager. They’ve put in a lot of time for this, and are ready to get out there and test the waters. The coaches feel the same way. “It’s time to ...

Gaels back at home vs. Wildcats

St. Edmond head football coach Matt Dillon hopes an adage comes true for his team this week. After falling to West Bend-Mallard last Thursday night, the Gaels welcome Glidden-Ralston to Dodger Stadium this Friday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. “You want to see improvement week to week,” Dillon said. “Hopefully, we can make some big strides here from Week 1 to Week 2.” That will not be easy for St. Edmond, which lost rising junior Coltin Fevold for the rest of the season to an injury late in the loss to the Wolverines. Fevold was having a breakout game, catching four passes ...