Prairie Valley returns to semifinals
GOWRIE — Prairie Valley’s relentless pursuit of hoisting a state championship football trophy became a step closer to reality here Friday. Sparked by their dynamic backfield duo of senior Jon Elmore and junior Caden Duncan, the unbeaten and fourth-ranked Warriors (12-0) punched their second straight ticket — and second in school history — to the Class 1A semifinals with a resounding 34-0 home shutout in the quarterfinals against District 7 foe Woodward-Granger (9-3). With the monumental victory, Prairie Valley advances to meet No. 2 Council Bluffs St. Albert (12-0) in the semifinals next Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The tradition-rich Falcons edged defending state runner-up and fifth-rated West Lyon yesterday evening, 24-21. “This means everything for our program to reach this point again,” said sixth-year PVHS head coach Mike Swieter.
» Full StorySouthern Cal makes it four in a row
LE MARS — Southern Cal’s hopes of defending their Class A state football title remain alive and well, but it wasn’t until after a hard-fought quarterfinal victory over Le Mars Gehlen was complete that the Mustangs could finally rest easy.
» Full StoryTriton volleyball team bows out
The Iowa Central volleyball team ended their season one game short of playing in today’s regional championship match where a NJCAA National Tournament berth will be on the line.
» Full StoryWarriors, Mustangs play for semifinal spots
Prairie Valley and Southern Cal will take aim at another trip to the UNI-Dome, as both squads play for the right to advance to the state semifinals in Cedar Falls.
» Full StoryFitting finale for Pearson
Jaime Pearson has been the heartbeat of the Fort Dodge Senior High girls swim team over the course of the past four years.
» Full StoryDodgers take four events to state swim
MARSHALLTOWN — The Fort Dodge girls swim team will compete in just four events at the state meet, but each race offers plenty of potential for the Dodgers as head coach Katie Gronbach expects to see her state qualifiers be a competitive group.
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