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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).

A NEW YEAR

JEWELL — The South Hamilton boys kicked off 2026 with a tough 52-23 loss to PCM here last Friday night. Sam Koehnk led the Hawks with eight points, as both Luke Martensen and Ben Swenson each added five. Kayden Dean finished with three and Ryan Oskvig two. “Our shot selection was ...

Hawk girls fall short

JEWELL — The South Hamilton girls were unable to stay with No. 8 PCM here Friday night, falling 67-39. The Hawks were able to stay close for the first 16 minutes, falling behind 36-22 at the break. Izzy Swenson had eight of her team-high 10 points during that span. “Despite the loss, I ...

Hoop dreams

Basketball players Thiago DeJesus (first photo), Riley Severson (second photo) and Talon Stockdale (third photo) compete recently in the Fuller Hall Youth Basketball 5th and 6th grade boys league at Jefferson Gym in Webster City.

LUCKY NO. 13

TAMPA, Fla. — Iowa will meet Vanderbilt in the Reliaquest Bowl, their 13th straight overall bowl trip and 38th overall. They are 18-18-1 in bowl contests. The Reliaquest Bowl will be Thursday at 11 a.m. and will be televised on ESPN. This will be the first meeting between the two squads ...