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Jaguars can’t catch OABCIG

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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 ...

FINISHING TOUCH

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The fifth-ranked (Class 3A) Humboldt volleyball team put the finishing touches on a perfect North Central Conference slate here Thursday night versus St. Edmond. Scores were 25-16, 25-8 and 25-12. The Wildcats (28-6 overall, 7-0 in the league) did not drop a set in the conference, matching ...

Pivotal Homecoming game for No. 9 FDSH

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The ninth-ranked (Class 4A) Fort Dodge football team knows exactly what’s at stake heading into Friday’s Homecoming contest with Le Mars. Nik Moser’s squad won’t just be playing for pride and celebration as thousands of fans and alumni pack Dodger Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Fort ...

St. Edmond on road for regular-season finale

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KINGSLEY — With a second consecutive postseason bid secured, the St. Edmond football team enters the final week of the regular season with plenty of momentum. The Gaels honored their seniors with a 64-12 victory over Harris-Lake Park inside Dodger Stadium. Now, they play for the official ...

Now or never for area teams targeting playoffs

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For Class 2A on down, Friday is the final chance to earn a slot in Iowa’s high school football postseason race. Manson Northwest Webster (5-2, 4-0) has clinched a district championship, and Emmetsburg (5-2, 3-1) is also in. The two remaining spots in District 2 will come down to a race ...

Balanced Raiders claim XC gold

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SIOUX RAPIDS — The East Sac County boys cross country team dominated the Twin Lakes Conference Meet on Thursday. The Raiders placed three runners in the Top-5 and came away with the team championship, scoring 50 points. Sioux Central (53) was the runner-up, while Alta-Aurelia (89) was ...