DES MOINES — Rylee Brown has been waiting for a day like this at the state tournament. The Fort Dodge senior passed his first two tests at the state tournament, and the four-time state qualifier is inching closer to earning an elusive medal. Brown (29-7 at 165 pounds) was joined by ...
HUXLEY — The season came to an end for the Fort Dodge girls here on Wednesday night, and with it, the high school career of LJ Maehl. The Dodgers were eliminated from Class 4A regional play by Ballard, 57-27, as the Bombers advance to the Region 2 semifinals to take on Pella Saturday night. Maehl, the 5-on-5 all-time leading scorer in Fort Dodge history, finished with a team-high 13 points. She ends her career with 1,330 points scored and surpassed the career rebound record on Wednesday, which was also previously held by Molly Nelson. “You couldn’t ask for more from LJ,” ...
COLUMBUS, Neb. — The 13th-ranked Iowa Central men got back in the win column with a convincing 98-77 victory over Central here Wednesday night. The Tritons (21-6 overall, 13-5 in ICCAC) were red-hot from the 3-point line, sinking 12 triples, including eight from Jalen Wynter. Wynter finished with 26 points, as Aleix Semperre had a double-double, scoring 14 points with 16 rebounds. Jordan Cain added 19 points, Tashun Pender had 16 and CJ Mitchell 12. Mitchell also dished out nine assists, as Cain recorded three steals and three assists. “It’s always nice to get wins in this ...
COLUMBUS, Neb. — The Iowa Central women picked up a second straight win, besting Central here Wednesday night, 74-61. The Tritons (21-7 overall, 14-6 in the ICCAC) were strong from the 3-point line, knocking down 11, as four players reached double figures. Amelia Echternkamp led the way with 18 points, as Shakani Murray and Trista Ohlmeier each scored 12. Izzy Bassett added 11 with nine rebounds. Murray and Ohlmeier each had six rebounds, with Ashlin Jacobsen adding eight points and MacKenna Bush six points with seven rebounds. “We got out in transition in the second half,” ...
DES MOINES — There’s been a change of plans for Broedy Hendricks. Or better yet, a change in demeanor. The top-ranked 190-pound Humboldt junior is headed to Des Moines with a state championship on his mind. During his freshman campaign, Hendricks reached the championship round ...
DES MOINES — A trio of Manson Northwest Webster wrestlers will finish their careers on the big stage after strong senior campaigns on the mat. Cougars Keaton Wittrock (106 pounds), Hunter Newman (165) and Mason Anderson (190) all punched their first state tickets for the Class 1A ...
