The college football calendar flips to November this weekend. The Big Ten standings tell a miserable, almost surreal tale for Penn State, Michigan State, Wisconsin and Purdue. All proud programs with their own prior chapters of sustained success, the Nittany Lions, Spartans, Badgers and ...

JEWELL — Paul Skartvedt was sure of one thing this season. Even when South Hamilton was struggling, there was no quit in his football squad. After coming up empty in eight tries, the Hawks got on the board in their finale last Friday with a 21-20 win over Eagle Grove. “We played ...

JEWELL — Jesus Garcia extended his cross country season by another week, securing a spot in the upcoming Class 1A championships with a strong showing at a state-qualifying meet. Garcia placed sixth overall to advance as an individual qualifier. The 1A state race takes place Saturday in Fort ...

ORANGE CITY — The Webster City football team was right with MOC-Floyd Valley in the first half, but a big second half by the Dutchmen was too much on Friday night. The Lynx (3-6 overall, 2-3 Class 3A, District 1) couldn’t find an answer as MOC-Floyd Valley (5-4, 2-4) outscored them 26-15 ...

WAVERLY — The Webster City volleyball team saw its season come to an end here last Thursday in Class 4A regional play vs. Waverly-Shell Rock. Scores were 25-12, 25-15 and 25-16. For the Lynx (21-14 overall), it marked the end of the careers for several seniors, including rotation regulars ...

ORANGE CITY — Some help is needed, but the Webster City football team still has playoff hopes alive. First and foremost, the Lynx will need a win here Friday night when they conclude the regular season vs. MOC-Floyd Valley. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. from Northwestern College’s Korver ...