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A little Christmas reading

Amid the tree decorating, shopping, gift wrapping, writing of Christmas cards, and waiting for the next snow, it’s difficult to relax this time of year. Still, I like to find a little time whenever possible to do a little Christmas reading. It’s difficult for me to choose just one book this time of year, and so I will share just a few that I often enjoy pulling from my bookshelf and rereading. And, don’t forget, if you don’t have time to read before Christmas Day, these books also make wonderful ways to spend a little time when the snow is flying in January. “A Christmas ...

South Hamilton boys can’t slow West Marshall

JEWELL — The South Hamilton boys dropped a 62-41 decision to West Marshall here last Friday night. Sam Koehnk scored 15 points to lead the Hawks, as Luke Martensen added seven. Ben Swenson and Kaden Dean each had six. “I was very happy with the effort all around and the improvement we are making,” South Hamilton head coach Jay Heeren said. “We are making effort, desire and believing in what we can do. “We just need to keep attacking on offense and get some of our good, open looks to fall.” Ryan Oskvig had four points and Jose Babcock three for the Hawks, who are off ...

Hawks on the mat at R-S

STORY CITY — The South Hamilton wrestling team competed here this past Saturday at the Jim Kinyon Norsemen Invitational hosted by Roland-Story. Sergeant Bluff-Luton took home team honors ahead of Williamsburg and Atlantic, as the Hawks finished 20th overall in the 22-team field. Mason Ostrem was the lone South Hamilton wrestler to earn a spot on the podium, placing sixth at 113 pounds. Ostrem scored a fall on Ryder Wildin of Winterset in the consolation round to secure his medal, falling in the fifth place match in a tiebreaker. Kyler Ziesman earned a fall at 175 pounds in the ...

Action on the court

Fuller Hall Rec League players Tyler Olson (first photo) and Henry Hoversten (second photo) put up shots during a recent basketball game against a squad from Fort Dodge.

Lynx wrestlers in action at Fort Dodge

FORT DODGE — The Webster City wrestling team competed at the 51st annual Don Miller Invitational on Saturday. The Lynx placed ninth and scored 56.5 points. Jaysen Vankham (4-5) had the highest finish for Webster City, placing third at 138. Vankham reached the semifinals with a pin. Vankham lost to Will Larson of Decorah in the semis. He bounced back with a 52 second fall over Emmetsburg’s Jackson Wilcoxon in the third place match. Gavin Wynkoop (6-3) was fourth at 144 pounds. He advanced to the semifinals with a fall. Wynkoop lost 18-5 to Decorah’s Gavin Carolan in the ...

South Hamilton girls close 2025 with victory

JEWELL — The South Hamilton girls closed out the month with a 41-37 victory over West Marshall here last Friday night, snapping a two-game losing skid in the process. Tessa Skartvedt recorded a double-double, as the junior scored 11 points and collected 10 rebounds. Emma Lammers added nine points and Allie Neuberger had six. “This was a big win for us against a good conference opponent,” South Hamilton head coach Mark Henderson said. “We had our backs against the wall in this one, but the girls responded with a great second half and put the game away at the free throw ...