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Webster City girls impressive at Boone

BOONE — Tyler Mosbach saw the kind of performances he has been waiting for by the Webster City girls track and field team here Thursday night at the Don Howard Invitational. The Lynx won six events and had several others secure medals. Izzy Grossoehme claimed two of those six individual titles, as she was first in the 100 and the 200. Tessa Hansen added a win in the long jump, with Briley VanDeer doing the same in the 100 hurdles. “Nights like these are what make track so fun,” Mosbach said. “Across the board, the effort was phenomenal. That translated to personal records, ...

JUST LIKE HOME

JEWELL — The South Hamilton girls track and field team hosted the George Abell Hawkette Relays here on Tuesday, placing third overall. Roland-Story claimed team honors, as South Hardin was second followed closely by the Hawks. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Northwood-Kensett, ...

Cyclone Tailgate Tour coming to FD

The 20th annual Cyclone Tailgate Tour will make a stop in Fort Dodge this May. Iowa State University announced that the tour will begin May 18 and include 10 stops over the five-day run. Fort Dodge is set for May 21 at the Opera House at Fort Museum from noon-1 p.m. The tour will head to Okoboji from there, concluding in Sioux City and Council Bluffs the following day. “This is a great opportunity for our staff to engage with loyal Cyclone fans across the state and is always a highlight of our year,” said Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics, Jamie Pollard. “I’m sure that ...

Racing begins in Hamilton County

Racing action will hit the Hamilton County Speedway dirt track this Saturday night, as five different classes compete for prize money. Due to the USMTS rainout, track officials have put together a night of racing for just $10 for adult admission with kids 11-and-under being free. Racing will take place in the USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and Crown Vic classes. All racers are welcome to come and compete on the half-mile semi-banked oval. Pit gate will open at 4 p.m., grandstands an hour later and hot laps at 6:40 p.m. Racers will take to the track ...

BUSY SLATE

Carlos Alaniz found the back of the net in the first half and the Webster City boys soccer team silenced Iowa Falls-Alden from there, scoring a 1-0 victory Monday night. The Lynx then turned around and played to a scoreless draw on Tuesday against Wright County. Alaniz, a sophomore, converted one of his two shots on goal in the win over the Cadets. Edwin Ramos Nolasco saved all three attempts in the net. Webster City had plenty of chances, putting 11 shots on goal and attempting 25 shots on the night. David Villelas had eight shots, as Jaime Martinez Andrial led with three shots on ...

Webster City boys gain experience at stacked North Polk Invite

ALLEMAN — The Webster City boys track and field team had a strong showing here Tuesday night at the North Polk Invitational. The Lynx placed seventh overall in a field with several Class 4A powers, including winner West Des Moines Dowling. The host Comets were second, followed by Johnston, Ankeny, Roland-Story and Ballard. Justin Callahan won two individual events and ran on a winning relay for Webster City. The senior was first in the 400-meter run in 50.46 and claimed the 400-meter hurdles in 56.49. Callahan was the anchor on the winning sprint medley alongside Jaxon Griffith, ...