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Fort Dodge Stags host state rugby

The Fort Dodge Stags have had strong success in their eight years of existence, including qualifying for state in six consecutive seasons. For the first time in program history this Friday, the Stags will be hosting the state tournament inside Dodger Stadium. Gates open at 5 p.m. with a $5 ...

Dodger boys host Lions

The Fort Dodge boys tennis team dropped a 6-3 decision to Clear Lake here Thursday afternoon. Corban McHone, Aidan Recker and Jaxton Jones each picked up wins in singles for the Dodgers, who dropped two doubles matches in super tiebreaker sets to the Lions, who were North Central Conference Tournament runners-up on Wednesday. “I thought that the kids did a really nice job of battling for each point,” FDSH head coach Scott Messerly said. “We were right there in a couple of those doubles matches, and could have won them if a point or two went our way. “Corban, Aidan and ...

Gael girls host triangular

The St. Edmond girls golf team competed against Clear Lake and Clarion-Goldfield/Dows here Thursday from Lakeside Golf Course in North Central Conference action. Led by medalist Elle Ebeling, the Lions finished first with a 176. The Cowgirls were second followed by the Gaels. Ashlyn Swisher led St. Edmond, placing 10th overall with a 63. Kaci McGonegle fired a 66, Irelyn Derrig had a 67 and both Ann Veneziano and Grace Fuller carded rounds of 70. Jillian Wildt finished off the lineup card for the Gaels with a 78. “It was a beautiful night for golf,” SEHS head coach Maury Ruble ...

GOLDEN DOUBLE

ALGONA — Anthony Valles is making the most of each and every opportunity he gets on the track and this spring. The St. Edmond senior picked up two North Central Conference titles here Thursday night, and added a runner-up finish in another, leading the way for the Gaels. Valles won the ...

Tritons explode in opener

CARROLL — The No. 16 Iowa Central baseball team made quick work out of Ellsworth here Thursday at the Region 11 Tournament, posting an 11-1 victory in five innings. With the win, the Tritons (44-9 overall) advance to take on fourth-ranked Kirkwood back here at Merchants Park Friday at ...

DOUBLE SILVER

COUNCIL BLUFFS — The Iowa Central men’s and women’s track and field teams secured runner-up finishes here this past weekend at the Region 11 Outdoor Championships. In the men’s team race, Iowa Western scored the overall trophy after winning the 4x400-meter relay in the final event of the day over the Tritons, who were second. The Reivers finished with 264 points, as Iowa Central tallied 262.5. Indian Hills, North Iowa Area, Hawkeye, Des Moines Area, Southeastern and Southwestern rounded out the standings. The Reivers also won the women’s crown with 297 points, as the ...