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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 ...

St. Edmond all business

The St. Edmond volleyball team started the year off on a winning note here on Thursday, sweeping Eagle Grove. Scores were 26-24, 25-9 and 25-16. The Gaels were led by sophomores Eden Horn and Rihanna Myers. Horn recorded 14 kills, six aces and two blocks, while Myers tallied 19 assists ...

Area football squads ready for kickoff

Area high school football teams have had months to prepare and weeks to practice. Now, it's time to take the field. Squads from the Messengerland will get their first live feel for what they need to improve on tweak. Football Fridays start warm before cooling down as the fall temperatures creep in down the stretch of the season. There are some compelling storylines in the region, as Manson Northwest Webster and Bishop Garrigan go for triple plays in the district. The Cougars, who have qualified for the postseason two years in a row, are looking for a third consecutive district ...

Dodgers anxious to come together on the court

Beth Wilder may have a small squad on paper, but the Fort Dodge volleyball coach likes her team’s demeanor. The Dodgers return six players from last year’s starting rotation, which they’ll lean heavily on to transition into 2026. They’ll have to replace graduated mainstays like Teryn ...

Area girls get season started

GOWRIE — The Manson Northwest Webster girls opened the season in impressive fashion, placing as the runner-up squad at the Southeast Valley Invitational on Thursday. The Cougars scored 71 points, finishing behind only champion Madrid (38) - ranked second. MNW had all five counting runners ...