KINGSLEY — It was old-school, defensive-minded football here Friday night with a potential home playoff game on the line between St. Edmond and Kingsley-Pierson. In the end, the Gael defense won out, as the team scored a thrilling 24-20 victory to secure the runner-up spot in the ...

PLEASANT HILL — The Fort Dodge Gazelles are making it a habit of playing in late October. For the second consecutive season, the Gazelles will compete in the girls state rugby tournament in just their fourth year of existence. “We’re still a relatively young team in the league,” ...

COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — The ninth-ranked Iowa Central football team remains on the road this week, heading to Kansas to face No. 12 Coffeyville. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. This will fourth ranked opponent for the Tritons (4-2 overall), as they have also faced No. 1 Hutchinson, second-ranked ...

JEWELL — The Manson Northwest Webster football team kept two streaks alive on Friday night. The Cougars (6-2 overall, 5-0 Class 1A, District 2) have now won six consecutive games this season 10 straight district contests after a 41-12 triumph over South Hamilton (0-8, 0-5). It was another ...

ALGONA — The run is now at 23 straight regular season wins for Bishop Garrigan. Now, it’s time to keep another streak alive. The Golden Bears (8-0 overall, 5-0 8-player-1) blanked West Bend-Mallard (2-6), 56-0 on Friday night in their regular season finale. Now, top-ranked Bishop ...

IDA GROVE — Southeast Valley couldn’t overcome a 26-point second half against OABCIG on Friday night. The Jaguars (3-5 overall, 1-4 district) only trailed 6-0 at the half, but the Falcons put together a strong second half for a 33-7 win. Logan Jaeschke had the only points on the night for ...