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Hat trick for Putney as Lynx post 3-0 win

Janey Putney had herself a game, as the Webster City senior recorded a hat trick in a 3-0 victory over Wright County this past Thursday evening. Putney scored twice in the first half and added a third goal in the second stanza for the Lynx. Julia Griep, Heidi Mendoza and Sandra Fuentes Cruz each had an assist. “Despite the rain and cold temperatures, the team played focused and with enthusiasm,” WCHS head coach Kristine Mason said. “It was great to see them have some fun. We told Janey that it’s time to be selfish a bit in front of the goal and it paid off in a big way. A hat ...

Hamilton County Speedway season opener coming up

The season opener for racing at Hamilton County Speedway is on deck for next week at the famed half-mile semi-banked oval. Racing is scheduled for Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 with stock cars, B-modifieds, hobby stocks and Crown Vics all set to hit the track. Iron Man Night is ...

Lynx set the course for state tourney return

Competition will be fierce over the next few weeks for the Webster City boys golf team in determining who earns a varsity spot to begin the season. That’s good news for Lynx head coach Eric Dawson, who saw his program qualify for the state tournament last spring. Webster City returns ...

SEASON DEBUT

The Webster City girls soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision to Humboldt here Monday night in their 2026 season opener. Janey Putney scored the lone goal for the Lynx in the second half after the Wildcats jumped out to a 2-0 advantage before the intermission. Fina Johnson recorded an assist on ...

Lynx boys tie on the road at Humboldt

HUMBOLDT — The Webster City boys soccer team fought to a 1-1 draw with North Central Conference rival Humboldt here Monday night. Jaime Martinez Andrial scored for the Lynx off an assist by Aaron Mendoza. Martinez Andrial had a team-high six shots, with three on goal. Mendoza had four shots with three on goal while Abisai Ramirez-Carmona also had four shots. Dany Morales, Aeden Anderson and Geovany Morales Lopez each had a shot. Edwin Ramos Nolasco tallied two saves in net. “With the inexperience, we are going to have some let downs, but this was a win that we gave away,” ...

The South Hamilton girls golf lineup returns intact this spring. That doesn’t mean every athlete is guaranteed to fill the same role they did a year ago under head coach Kathi Fisher. A total of 22 players are on the Hawks’ roster for the 2026 campaign, which tees off Thursday — ...