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STAYING ALIVE

Behind an overpowering 10-0 run to close the second set, the ninth-ranked Iowa Central volleyball team took care of Hawkeye here Wednesday night in Region XI Tournament action. Scores were 25-13, 25-20 and 25-15. The Tritons (29-5 overall) will now face No. 4 Kirkwood on Saturday in the ...

Tritons banking on young group

Sabah Dickerson enters her second season as head coach of the Iowa Central women feeling confident and excited. Dickerson, who took over for Brian Ortmeier after he accepted the same position with Briar Cliff, stepped up from the assistant role to guide the Tritons to 14 wins, including an ...

Bears play for semi spot

ALGONA — The Bishop Garrigan football team isn’t going to surprise anybody around the state anymore. The Golden Bears host Anita-CAM here Thursday night in the eight-player quarterfinals. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. With a win, Bishop Garrigan (9-1 overall) would secure a trip to Cedar ...

FDSH senior Ayala commits to Iowa wrestling program

IOWA CITY — Dru Ayala is ready to take his wrestling experience to the next — and ultimate — level. Fort Dodge’s two-time state runner-up announced his verbal commitment to the University of Iowa wrestling program on Monday evening. Ayala will join his older brother, Drake, on the ...

Mark of consistency

The 30th anniversary won’t be remembered for its ideal weather, but that’s never really been the point in late October anyway. The people make the state cross country meet work at Lakeside Golf Course inside Kennedy Park. It was true when Fort Dodge first took over as host in 1993. It’s ...

CLOSING SPEED

The final day of the state cross country championships brought even more bitter cold temperatures to Lakeside Golf Course. Class 2A and 3A runners, though, braved the elements and secured their hardware to conclude the season. It was a memorable day for Des Moines Christian, as the boys ...