AMES — The Iowa State football team opened spring practice for the upcoming season here on Tuesday, as they will have 15 practice sessions before breaking camp until later in the year. Three former Messenger-area standouts are listed on the spring roster in Alex Manske, Caden Matson and ...

The Iowa Central baseball team earned a statement sweep of Iowa Western on Wednesday at Rogers Park. Scores were 5-4 and 4-1 in favor of the 19th-ranked (NJCAA Div. II) Tritons. Isaiah Scott delivered the game-winning, walk-off hit in the opener for head coach Eric Stein’s squad, which ...

The Iowa Central softball team christens a new field at Rogers Park on Thursday in its 2025 home debut. The 19th-ranked (NJCAA Div. II) Tritons feel like they have a product to match the enthusiasm surrounding the environment this season. After 21 games spread over places like Florida, Kansas ...

Led by returning indivdual state medalist Micah Flaherty, the Fort Dodge boys tennis team brings a deep and experienced roster to the courts this spring. Flaherty, a senior, capped off his junior campaign by finishing fourth last year in Class 2A at state with a 14-2 record as both losses ...

Editor’s note: This is the second in a multi-part series examining the first-hand benefits of the new Pavilion complex at the Corridor Plaza in Fort Dodge. Here, Iowa Central head coach Sara Horn explores the growth the facility will offer the volleyball community. I’ve been part of the ...

The St. Edmond girls track and field team returns a strong nucleus with not only state experience, but medals from the elite meet on their resume. In fact, the Gaels have already found plenty of success in the early indoor portion of their schedule. St. Edmond head coach CJ Tracy is hoping ...