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TOUGH TASK

Lynx can’t hold on vs. Algona (four columns)

By DANA BECKER, Sports Writer 1 min read
DFJ photo by Patrick Coons Kaleb Hansen carries the ball for Webster City against Humboldt.

ALGONA – The Webster City football team had district frontrunner Algona on the ropes here Friday night.

But the 14th-ranked (Class 3A) Bulldogs used a strong second half to win 42-10.

Kaleb Hansen showed off skills on a 96-yard kickoff return, as the senior finished with 67 yards rushing on 20 carries. He also completed a 24-yard pass to classmate Grant Arends.

Hansen, Boston Farley and John Wilwerding each recorded a sack on defense, as Arends had a team-leading 11.5 tackles. Hansen finished with eight solo tackles, Farley with 7.5, Wilwerding with seven, and Coyce Bertran with 6.5.

Wilwerding also recovered a fumble, as the Webster City defense finished with six tackles for loss on the night.

Israel Torres made a 32-yard field goal and converted his lone extra-point attempt, averaging 31 yards on two punts.

The Lynx finish out the regular season Friday for Senior Night in Webster City vs. MOC-Floyd Valley.

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