DES MOINES — For the third-ranked (Class 1A) Newell-Fonda girls and legendary head coach Dick Jungers, there is nothing more exciting than making the trek to Wells Fargo Arena in March for the state tournament. The Mustangs (21-3 overall) will begin pursuit of their fifth state championship ...

Even though it’s still early in the season, Iowa Central head wrestling coach Luke Moffitt was pleased with the performance of his squad here Wednesday night. The 10th-ranked Tritons won seven matches in claiming a 43-10 victory over Iowa Western in their 2024-25 home debut inside Hodges ...

CLEAR LAKE — Humboldt, Webster City and Algona were in action here Thursday at a Class 3A state-qualifying track and field meet. Gavin Weber led the Bulldogs, winning the three distance events. He secured gold medals in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200, with teammate Ashton Moreno capturing the 400 ...

DES MOINES — Down big early, Sam Myer found another gear and kept his hopes of a state wrestling medal alive here Thursday. Myer, a St. Edmond junior, pinned Zach Harbison from Wapello in the second round of consolations inside Wells Fargo Arena. He also earned a medical forfeit in the next ...

DES MOINES — The Fort Dodge swim team competed at Des Moines Roosevelt on Thursday night. The Dodgers lost to Des Moines Roosevelt 128-40. Evan Cooper placed second in the 100 butterfly (1:04.69) and Colin Roberts was runner up in the 100 backstroke (1:09.20). “Colin and Evan both had ...

Fueled by Hunter Horn, the St. Edmond boys raced past Southeast Valley here Tuesday night, 74-31. Horn scored 13 in the third quarter as the Gaels outscored the Jaguars during that time, 27-6, to take control of the contest. The sophomore finished with his first double-double, scoring a ...