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Tritons hammer Ellsworth twice, improve to 42-9

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The No. 18 Iowa Central baseball team began the final homestand of the season with a sweep over Ellsworth here Friday at Rogers Park. Scores were 16-6 in six innings and 15-3 in seven. The Tritons (42-9 overall, 20-6 in the ICCAC) scored in all six innings of the opener, highlighted by an eight-run fifth. Sawyer Stein blasted two home runs, with Ben Jones, George McIntyre and Will Specht each hitting one. Iowa Central was able to overcome a brief deficit with the big inning. Maddox Sullivan relieved starter Carter Giesen and recorded the final five outs — four of which came by ...

Big weeks for ex-local talent Henning, Elsbecker

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Two former local standouts have had memorable weeks competing in the American Rivers Conference. St. Edmond graduate Kaili Henning tossed a perfect game for the Loras College softball team just days after Fort Dodge Senior High’s Eli Elsbecker had a six-RBI performance in a win for Coe College on the baseball diamond. Henning, a sophomore, struck out seven without a single Buena Vista player reaching base in a 12-0 victory in five innings Friday afternoon. She recorded seven flyball outs and one groundball out, helping her own cause with two hits, two runs and an RBI. An ...

Gael teams in action at Hampton

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HAMPTON — The St. Edmond boys and girls track and field teams wrapped up the week by competing here on Friday at the Jim Basye Co-Ed Relays. Anthony Valles had a big night for the Gaels, placing in the Top-5 in the three individual distance events. The senior was third in both the 3,200-meter and 1,600-meter runs, adding a fifth in the 800. Valles went 10:09.2 in the 3,200 and finished the 1,600 in 4:49.40 behind only fellow cross country standouts Knute Rogne and Hayden Thompson of Lake Mills. Aaron Hindt took third in the 200-meter dash in 22.76 and was fourth in the 100-meter ...

Tritons use long ball to advance at regionals

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BOONE — The Iowa Central softball team started off Region 11-B Tournament play in dominating fashion, topping Hawkeye here Friday, 14-6 in six innings. With the win, the Tritons (39-16 overall) advance to take on No. 10 Des Moines Area back here on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Bears (50-10) picked up a 5-0 victory over Northeast in the first game of the day. Fort Dodge Senior High graduate Cadence Touney had a home run, finishing 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base. Fellow freshman Jersey Hawf added a homer, going 3-for-4 with four runs scored and two RBI. Kyra ...

FD's Ross wins Steenlage, named MW's top wrestler

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Dreshaun Ross’ high school career is over, but the awards continue to pile up. Recently, Fort Dodge’s four-time state champion was named the 2026 Bob Steelage Iowa High School Wrestler of the Year. The Steelage Award is presented to the top high school senior in the state of Iowa. ...