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Lynx fall to Clear Lake

CLEAR LAKE — The Webster City boys had no answer for second-ranked (Class 3A) Clear Lake here Tuesday, falling 67-29. The Lynx held tough with the Lions through the opening eight minutes, trailing by five after the first quarter. Clear Lake, though, used a 25-5 run in the second to put Webster City in a hole. Up next for the Lynx will be Clarion-Goldfield/Dows at home on Friday night.

Lynx can’t catch Cougars

The Webster City boys dropped a 45-40 decision to Manson Northwest Webster here Monday night. Alex Staley scored 16 points to lead the Lynx, as Coyce Bertran added 12. The Cougars held a two-point lead after the first, as Webster City rallied to go up 25-23 at the break. The contest was ...

Lynx girls win twice on mat

CLEAR LAKE — The Webster City girls wrestling team went 2-1 in action here Monday night. The Lynx earned dual wins over West Fork (47-24) and the host Lions (42-36), falling to Iowa Falls-Alden (33-30). Kearsyn Kite and Kali Hartnett each went 3-0 on the night, as Lexi Mathes, Ariana Wilson, Kate Feltz, Nevaeh Robinson, Abby Heckert and Liberty Gamble all claimed two wins. Ana Calles and Kendra Schulz each picked up a victory. Webster City returns to action Monday when they host Eagle Grove, Humboldt and Charles City.

Webster City girls dominate Comets

CHARLES CITY — Evie Davis and the Webster City girls rang in the new year with a resounding 71-20 victory over Charles City here on Saturday. Davis, a sophomore post player, had 23 points and 16 rebounds to pace the Lynx (3-4 overall). Davis made nine of her 16 shots from the floor. Webster City shot an efficient 51 percent as a team. Senior Alivia Burns also reached double figures with 12 points. Sophomore Jaylyn Bahrenfuss and Burns led the Lynx defensively with five and four steals, respectively. "The girls had a great week of practice and were ready to play," WCHS head ...

Lynx boys shake off Charles City

CHARLES CITY — The Webster City boys basketball squad pulled away from Charles City in their first game of the new year on Saturday, posting a 68-55 road victory. The Lynx (2-2 overall) outscored the Comets (0-5) in the fourth quarter, 25-13, turning a slim lead into a comfortable win. Junior Coyce Bertran had a career-high 27 points to lead Webster City. Bertran drilled five of his six three-point attempts, and didn’t miss a free throw in six tries. Bertran also added six rebounds and five steals. "I thought the kids really played hard," WCHS head coach Brett Ratcliff said. ...

On the move

Harlan Heater (first photo) puts up a shot recently during the Fuller Hall Youth Basketball 3rd and 4th grade boys league games. Kane Klaver (second photo) dribbles ahead of Cormac Burke (29) and Dax Brim (25).