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Lynx control all aspects vs. Wildcats

WEBSTER CITY - A ball-control offense and four turnovers by the defense helped Webster City secure a 21-7 victory over Humboldt here Friday night. Kaleb Hansen had two short rushing scores and Coyce Bertran added one, as the Lynx earned their 68th win over the Wildcats in the 110th meeting ...

Garrigan streak comes to an end

BEDFORD — Bishop Garrigan’s 27 straight regular season game streak came to an end on Friday night. The third-ranked Golden Bears (4-1 overall) fell to eighth-ranked Bedford (5-0), 16-8. The Bulldogs built a 16-0 lead before the Golden Bears got on the board in the third quarter. Michael Joyce scored on a one-yard plunge. CJ McGregor finished the night with 93 yards on 21 carries. Joyce had 17 totes for 62 yards. On the defensive side of the ball Madden Miller had 16 tackles, Karson Kramer and Titan Troyer had seven each Weston Rosenmeyer had an interception.

Dodgers win 5-set thriller

MARSHALLTOWN - The Fort Dodge volleyball team showed the kind of heart and passion head coach Beth Wilder wanted here Thursday night. After trading sets with Marshalltown through four, the Dodgers stormed past the Bobcats to secure the Iowa Alliance Conference North match in five. Scores were 25-21, 25-23, 24-26, 18-25 and 15-10. “It was an all-around team win from the bench to the starters,” Wilder said. “Everyone contributed, and we looked like a team out there. “I am so proud of the way they bounced back after a loss Tuesday to Mason City. This team has so much potential ...

Gael volleyball tripped twice on the road

CHARLES CITY - The St. Edmond volleyball team dropped a pair of North Central Conference matches here Thursday. The Gaels fell in three sets to Clear Lake by scores of 25-12, 15-25 and 15-12, and in two to Charles City, 25-13 and 25-15. “We’ve been battling some illnesses, so we tried a few different lineups,” SEHS head coach Lindsay Heffernan said. “That allowed some girls to really step up and showcase their skills in different arenas. “The second and third sets against Clear Lake, our block really stepped up for us. That kept us in the match. We need to work towards ...

Top-10 clash next for Dodgers

SERGEANT BLUFF – A Top-10 showdown is on the docket here Friday as the seventh-ranked (Class 4A) Fort Dodge football team hits the road to face No. 2 Sergeant Bluff-Luton for a highly-anticipated District 1 opener. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. This is the Warriors’ Homecoming game. Head ...

Dodger swimmers defeat Algona

ALGONA — Fort Dodge’s Annika Weisberg got her first taste of victory at the varsity level on Thursday night. The Dodger freshman, who attends school at Webster City, prevailed inc the 200-yard freestyle race. Weisberg’s gold, plus five other event wins, pushed victorious Fort Dodge across the finish line, 100-62. “Annika had a great swim and to see her get her first win as a freshman is awesome,” said FDSH head coach Ashley Beaumont. “We had a lot of different girls compete and pick up some varsity points. We had a handful of girls with injuries and illness. Norah ...