Last year, St. Edmond boys cross country head coach Mike Szalat was left with an unusual feeling. For the first time since taking over the Gael program over two decades ago, Szalat did not have a runner qualify for the state championships. Now, the veteran leader leans on an experienced ...
ROCKFORD, Ill. - The No. 10 Iowa Central volleyball team served notice right off the bat to begin the season here in tournament action. After besting Muskegon and 11th-ranked St. Johns River State on Thursday, the Tritons swept Moraine Valley and No. 1 Heartland - the defending national ...
Both Humboldt and Algona are ranked in the preseason volleyball poll for Class 3A released by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. The Wildcats, who advanced to the 3A title game last year, are No. 2 behind only Cherokee. Defending 3A state champion Davenport Assumption moved up to 4A this fall. Coming off a 33-7 season, Humboldt returns several key players, including University of Northern Iowa commit Addie Waldorf. The Bulldogs, who went 22-6 last year, are ranked 10th in 3A. Waukee Northwest, the defending 5A state champion, is No. 1, along with Norwalk (4A), Grundy ...
The opening night of the 2026 high school football season left plenty of questions for the St. Edmond football team. That was to be expected, though, after graduating a strong senior class. A quick swing in momentum helped West Bend-Mallard secure a 60-26 victory over the Gaels here ...
With the first official Football Friday of the season now less than a week away, the Messenger Sports staff is ready to kick things off with the publication of our 69th season preview. The 68-page tab will be included in this Friday's edition. Athletes, coaches and fans are ready. So are ...
For Kris Graewin and the Iowa Central golf program, last year was one to remember. Both the Triton men and women qualified for the NJCAA National Championships, showcasing just how far the teams have come on a grand scale. Now, the task of replacing many of the talent individuals who ...
