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Dodgers earn road split

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WAUKEE — The Fort Dodge baseball team had six outs to avoid a doubleheader sweep at Waukee on Friday night. The Dodgers had dropped a lopsided opener, and were down 5-2 in the top of the sixth inning during the second contest. Despite running on fumes and out of chances, head coach Blake ...

DOUBLE DERRIG

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Hayden Derrig reset his own strikeout mark and the St. Edmond baseball team moved to 2-0 with a convincing 9-1 victory over Manson Northwest Webster here Thursday night at Rogers Park. Derrig, who struck out 15 last week in the opener, recorded 16 strikeouts and allowed just two hits with two ...

Triton McCoid named ICCAC athlete of year

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Landry McCoid spent a year away from soccer after a successful high school career at North Polk. Last July, McCoid decided to go the junior college route and landed in Fort Dodge in search of a plan. The commitment to Iowa Central paid immediate dividends, as McCoid flourished on both the ...

Gael softball team defeats PAC, 12-1

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The sixth-ranked (Class 1A) St. Edmond softball team officially got in the win column here Thursday night, besting Pocahontas Area, 12-1 in six innings at Rogers Park. Faith Shirbroun hit a home run to lead things off for the Gaels (1-0 overall), who had their opener postponed due to weather ...

Flaherty takes 4th at state

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IOWA CITY — Fort Dodge junior Micah Flaherty has set himself up for what could potentially be a banner senior season. For the third straight year, Flaherty has earned a medal at the boys state tennis tournament. The No. 4 seed had his highest career finish yet on Wednesday, placing fourth ...

Flaherty reaches 2A state semis

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IOWA CITY — Micah Flaherty secured himself a spot in the Class 2A state tennis semifinals with a pair of dominating performances here Tuesday. While rain pushed the 1A event back a day, players were able to hit the courts here at the Hawkeye Tennis and Rec Center. Flaherty, a two-time ...