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Motivated Dodgers playing for Miller, each other

Every time Andi Adams looks over to first base, she remembers. Remembers his quick wit, his demeanor, his friendship. Aaron Miller was a vital piece to the Fort Dodge softball program. His tragic passing this past offseason in a car accident has left Adams’ Dodgers in a period of ...

Dodgers to honor Miller on Memorial Day in opener

The Fort Dodge softball team’s season opener on Memorial Day will honor the memory of the late Aaron Miller. Miller, who was a Dodger assistant for nine years, died in a car accident in early January. He was also a beloved teacher and, most recently, assistant principal at Fort Dodge Middle ...

Gold again for Schany; Gorden, Beisel both runner-ups

DES MOINES — Rachel Schany made sure that for another year, no one could say they are better than her in the Class 2A high jump. Schany captured her second consecutive state title here Friday inside Drake Stadium, as the Emmetsburg junior cleared 5-foot-6. She was the only athlete in the ...

Myers is golden

DES MOINES — Mariah Myers already left her mark on the St. Edmond athletic history books even before the state track and field championships began here Thursday morning. But the Gael senior and future University of Iowa softball player made sure to cement her status with a gold-medal ...

TITLE LEAP

DES MOINES — Matt Condon knew he had one last opportunity to secure gold in the Class 2A long jump here Thursday at the state track and field championships. And that was all the Manson Northwest Webster senior needed. Condon toed the line and laid down a perfect jump of 22-6 to win his ...

Daniel competes in sprint events

DES MOINES — Noah Daniel added to his state track and field resume here Thursday, competing for the second consecutive season in the Class 4A 100- and 200-meter races. Daniel, the lone Fort Dodge qualifier, placed 15th in the 100 prelims and was 12th in the 200 prelims inside Drake Stadium. ...