The tradition of Fort Dodge wrestling was built by champions like Mark Rial. Now, Rial will be in charge of a new era for the program as the Dodgers’ next head coach. Rial, a 1996 FDSH graduate, officially accepted the job on Thursday, pending board approval. He takes over for head coach ...
We celebrate winning all the time in sports. Let’s talk a little about losing. The ultimate goal for every team or individual, of course, is to come out on top. No athlete or coach wants to settle for less than the best or fall short in their pursuit of victory. Drake Ayala is the ...
CEDAR FALLS — The state of men’s college basketball in Iowa was sent into a whirlwind earlier this year when Ben Jacobson left Northern Iowa for the head coaching position at Utah State. That move led to Kyle Green returning to the Panthers following an extended run at Iowa State working ...
DES MOINES — With thunderstorms and rain headed for Drake Stadium, officials at the 116th running of the Drake Relays adjusted the schedule for Thursday’s action. One high school event, the boys discus, was moved to Saturday morning. Several competitions did take place, with a handful of area and Iowa Central athletes faring well. Triton standouts Abbigail Hutchinson and Chakib Cherkaoui Rhazouani competed in open distance events and placed in the Top-5. Hutchinson was fourth in the women’s 3,000-meter Steeplechase in a time of 10:51.00. Rhazouani was fifth in the men’s ...
IOWA CITY — If you saw Aaron Graves in a Southeast Valley or Hawkeye uniform on the field, it would have crossed your mind that he could someday be playing on Sundays. Now, with NFL Draft day upon us, there is a chance the former Jaguar and Iowa Hawkeye defensive lineman’s name will be ...
St. Edmond did not have to look very far to find its next head boys basketball coach. The school announced on Wednesday the hiring of Ky Kramer to replace Adolph Kochendorfer, who retired after leading the Gaels to the Class 1A state basketball championship in March. Kramer, who played and ...
