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Dodger duo places in Top-5

LAS VEGAS — Fort Dodge state medalists Dreshaun Ross and Knox Ayala both placed in the Top-5 at the United States Open Wrestling Championships in the Expo at World Market Center on Sunday. Ross, a four-time Dodger state champion and an Oklahoma State University recruit, was edged by Iowa State commit Coby Merrill in the U20 freestyle finals at 125 kg. Merrill is a California native and was the No. 2 seed in the bracket. Ross, the top seed and No. 1 heavyweight recruit in the nation, hadn’t lost to Merrill in their previous folkstyle meetings despite giving up over 50 pounds to ...

Gael girls win first dual

Ann Veneziano scored a runner-up finish here Monday to lead the St. Edmond girls golf team to a dual meet victory. Veneziano fired a 59, finishing just a shot back of Julia Rivas from Saydel for overall medalist honors at Lakeside Golf Course. Abby Webster and Ashlyn Swisher added 60s, as the Gaels were victorious over the Eagles, 242-262. “Really tough conditions with heavy winds, damp air and chilly temps,” SEHS head coach Maury Ruble said. “But four of our six girls carded season-low scores.” Irelyn Derrig added a 63, Kaci McGonegle had a 65 and Abby Tofolin finished ...

Fort Dodge boys earn three victories

MASON CITY — The Fort Dodge boys track and field team competed here Monday night at the Dave Long Relays hosted by Mason City. Junior Jayce Point won the 800-meter run, and the Dodgers finished first in two relays. Point went 2:09.47, topping teammate Cael Hansen in the two-lap event. Hansen was next in line with a time of 2:13.41. Fort Dodge was first in the 4x400-meter relay behind Jamarius Echols, Point, Hansen and Joos Langkjaer, as the quartet clocked a time of 3:42.39. Sam Moser, William Jones, Noah Daniel and Echols claimed the sprint medley gold in 1:37.98. The 4x800 ...

WEEKEND OF HONOR

The No. 25 Iowa Central softball team put the finishing touches on the regular season here this past weekend at Rogers Park, and with it, honored their sophomores. After splitting with Northeast on Saturday, the Tritons were swept by No. 1 Kirkwood on Sunday. They will host Hawkeye Friday ...

DREAM WEAVER

All Aaron Graves wanted was a chance to prove himself. The former Iowa Hawkeye and Southeast Valley graduate’s dream was affirmed when the Baltimore Ravens came calling over the weekend. “Their coaches had been calling me a lot leading up to the draft,” Graves said. “I talked with ...

Memorable run for Burger

DES MOINES — This past Saturday was a day Alex Burger will never forget. Burger, a junior for Southeast Valley, walked out of Drake Stadium with a medal after placing seventh in the 400-meter hurdles on the blue oval. The junior went 53.17, finishing second in the opening heat. “(Running at the Drake Relays) was an experience of a lifetime,” Burger said. “It’s such an adrenaline rush. Running with the best in the state, I had to put on a performance and try my absolite best. I owe it all to my lord and savior, God is great. “Placing in the Top-8 feels unreal. It’s ...