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Bennett hits 2 more HRs for Hawks

NORMAL, Ill. — The Iowa softball team defeated Illinois State 6-3 in their midweek matchup Tuesday at Marian Kneer Stadium. Senior Tory Bennett got the Hawkeyes off to a quick start with a leadoff home run to left field. The scoring continued as junior Devin Simon and freshman McKenzie ...

Bishop Garrigan rally not quite enough

DES MOINES — A few missed opportunities late kept the Bishop Garrigan boys from advancing here Monday night. The Golden Bears fell to Bellevue Marquette in a Class 1A state quarterfinal matchup by a final score of 58-55. With the win, the Defenders (24-2 overall) advanced to a semifinal ...

Quintet of area girls make 1st team all-state

It didn’t take long for the postseason accolades to start rolling in again for the Newell-Fonda and Bishop Garrigan girls basketball teams. Five players from last Saturday night’s Class 1A championship game earned all-state honors, the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association and Iowa ...

Ross is Gable Award winner

BOONE — Fort Dodge’s recent Dan Gable Mr. Wrestler of the Year tradition was extended here on Tuesday, as Dodger heavyweight champion Dreshaun Ross was named the Class 3A winner of the prestigious award. Ross became the sixth FDSH athlete since 2017 to earn top recognition in 3A, joining ...

MARCHING ON

DES MOINES — The St. Edmond boys needed a wake-up call here on Tuesday in the Class 1A quarterfinals vs. Woodbine. Jakob Koopman’s 3-pointer to start the scoring in the second quarter provided the jolt of energy that was needed, giving the top-seed and No. 1 Gaels a lead they would never ...

Gael boys march into state semifinals

DES MOINES - The St. Edmond boys basketball team is back in the state semifinal round. The top-ranked and top-seeded Gaels defeated Woodbine in a Class 1A quarterfinal matchup at the Casey's Center on Tuesday afternoon, 60-44. Senior all-stater Hunter Horn had 17 points and nine rebounds ...