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12th-ranked Tritons drop three games

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It was a rough weekend at the ballpark for the Iowa Central baseball team. The 12th-ranked Tritons were swept by No. 11 Southeastern on their home turf, falling 9-5 on Saturday and 6-4 and 11-9 on Sunday. Iowa Central (25-4 overall, 4-3 in the ICCAC) had won 21 consecutive games before the series with the Blackhawks (20-8, 6-1). In the opener, the Tritons led 4-2 in the sixth before Southeastern rallied with three runs in the frame to go on top. The Blackhawks then plated three more in the seventh to take the lead for good. Iowa Central was led offensively by Tate Perrin and Sam ...

Dodger boys earn first win since 2021

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DES MOINES — The Fort Dodge boys track squad showed a flair for the dramatic on Saturday at the Don Graves Des Moines East Invitational. Trailing by one point heading into the final event of the meet, the Dodgers’ 4x400 relay quartet of junior Jamarius Echols, junior Jayce Point, senior ...

Large numbers for Dodger boys

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For the first time in four years, someone other than Micah Flaherty will be in the No. 1 position when the Fort Dodge boys tennis team takes to the court. Flaherty, a four-time state qualifier and medalist, graduated last year, but Dodger head coach Scott Messerly has several experienced ...

Gael girls riding momentum

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The St. Edmond girls track and field team had a season to remember a year ago, recording a state champion, two runner-up finishes and a third place team honor at the Class 1A meet. Now, the task of putting the pieces back together again falls on the shoulders of head coach CJ Tracy. Back ...

Szalat takes over for Gael boys

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A new, yet very familiar, face is at the helm for the St. Edmond boys track and field program this spring. Mike Szalat, the long-time cross country head coach and former baseball leader, will handle the Gaels on the track. A five member-senior class will lead the way. “Being able to ...

Celebrating the champs

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The St. Edmond boys basketball squad (first photo) poses together with the Class 1A state championship trophy during a rally on Wednesday in the Gael gym. All-stater Hunter Horn (second photo) speaks to the crowd.