MARSHALLTOWN — When Bobby Thompson graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1983 and moved away, he wasn’t sure if he would ever return to Fort Dodge. But deep down, Thompson always knew his local roots ran deep. Even when he wasn’t coaching in Fort Dodge, he was always a Dodger at ...

Playing back at home for the first time in 2025, the ninth-ranked (Class 1A) St. Edmond boys looked a little rusty to start here Tuesday night. But once they got rolling, Iowa Falls-Alden proved little resistance. Hunter Horn led four players in double figures with 27 points as St. Edmond ...

The St. Edmond girls were poised to extend their current win streak here Tuesday night against Iowa Falls-Alden. A tough stretch in the fourth quarter, though, allowed the Cadets to post a 63-44 victory inside the SEHS gym. The Gaels (5-7 overall, 1-5 in North Central Conference) were ...

The Fort Dodge girls sent an early message that things were going to be different this time around against Waterloo East. The Dodgers raced out to an quick double-digit lead and made it stick, defeating the Trojans by a final of 62-49 on their home court to avenge a December loss at Wells ...

For the last 25 minutes of Tuesday’s game against Waterloo East, Fort Dodge boys basketball coach Willie Williams saw the effort, tenacity and sense of urgency he’s been expecting from his Dodgers. An immediate 16-point deficit was simply too much to overcome, though, as FDSH couldn’t ...

DES MOINES — Fort Dodge earned a pair of runner up performances at the Iowa Alliance North Conference tournament. Eighth-ranked (IAwrestle) Brooklyn Nelson (110) and third-ranked Mariaha Benedict (135) both earned silver. Jessenia Elias (170) was third, while Addie Mikesell (235) and ...