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Gael baseball squad cruises in Miller’s debut

There is a buzz in the St. Edmond dugout. First-year head coach Jordan Miller and the Gael baseball team made their debut at Rogers Park on Tuesday night, and they didn’t disappoint. SEHS posted a dominant 14-4 victory over Alta-Aurelia. “Our guys were ready to go,” Miller said. “We have made practice faster than the games, so when we step on the field, the game seems slower. Miller’s message is simple in his first season: “We control our own gas pedal.” The Gaels did exactly that, not hesitating on wild pitches or passed balls to take the extra base. They also ...

Dodger girls earn 4th victory

LAKE VIEW — The Fort Dodge girls soccer team keeps adding to their win total. On Tuesday night, the Dodgers (4-7 overall) picked up their fourth victory with a 2-0 triumph at East Sac County (4-8-1). “Our defense has been playing pretty solid all season long and they did the same (Tuesday),” said FDSH head coach G Myers. “They were so clutch in the second half as the ball stayed with our offense and on the other side of the field the majority of that period of time. “They were able to be a part of the offense and were passing the ball forward as we were getting in ...

Dodger boys ousted in substate

MASON CITY — The Fort Dodge boys soccer team lost their Class 3A postseason opener to Mason City on Tuesday. The Dodgers (2-11 overall) dropped a 4-1 decision to the Riverhawks (5-11-1). Bryson Hansel scored the lone goal for the Dodgers. Fort Dodge picked up two victories this season under first-year head coach Nic Huse. The Dodgers defeated Storm Lake and Waterloo East. Tuesday marked the final contest for seniors Karter Hemrick, Momo Rapas, Ayden Hernandez, Mateo Ron, Jacob Moore and Carter Morris.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

DES MOINES — Last year, Noah Daniel was the lone Fort Dodge athlete competing at the state track and field meet at Drake Stadium. Now, Daniel will be flanked by several of his Dodger teammates beginning here on Thursday with the Class 4A portion of the co-ed championships. Daniel, a ...

Successful run for FDMX Spring Classic

Believe it or not, hardly a rain drop hit the racers during the Fort Dodge Motocross Spring Classic at Sports Park Raceway over the weekend. Some added track and dirt work was necessary due to the precipitation overnight both Friday and Saturday, but when race time arrived, the track was in ...

Tritons bring home hardware from NJCAA national meet

HOBBS, N.M. — The Iowa Central men came away with a third-place showing at the NJCAA national track and field championships here last weekend. The Tritons finished with 72 points, with the 4x800 earning national championship honors. New Mexico (97) was the winner, and South Plains (93) ...