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STRONG FINISH

The Webster City boys put a cap on 2024 in a big way here Friday night, besting Algona in North Central Conference play, 54-47. A 35-point second half helped the Lynx (3-3 overall, 2-1 in league) erase an early deficit, as three players reached double figures. Cole Miller scored 13, Luke ...

Lynx can’t get past Bulldogs

The Webster City girls dropped their final game of 2024 here Friday night, falling to Algona, 63-35. The eighth-ranked (Class 3A) Bulldogs raced out to a 14-0 lead, taking a 35-7 advantage into the half. From there, the Lynx played Algona even in the third (15-15) and fourth (13-13). Casey ...

Lynx wrestlers win dual over Lions

The Webster City wrestling team eight matches and scored bonus points in seven of those in claiming a 43-33 dual over Clear Lake here last Thursday night in North Central Conference action. Eli Estlund started the scoring for the Lynx off with a major decision at 190 pounds, as Cody Elliott ...

South Hamilton boys lose at home

JEWELL — The South Hamilton boys were unable to get going here Friday night, falling behind early before dropping a 46-29 decision to West Marshall. Grant Larson scored 11 points and Benjamin Swenson added nine as Lyndon Johnson grabbed seven rebounds and blocked two shots for the Hawks ...

South Hamilton girls drop a pair

JEWELL — The South Hamilton girls fell to West Marshall last Friday night, 60-18. The Trojans (7-1) used a big first half, soring 38 points to claim control of the contest. They held the Hawks (2-5) to just eight over the final 16 minutes. Claire Hewitt and Isabel Swenson each scored four ...

Cadets pull away from Lynx boys

IOWA FALLS — After keeping pace with Iowa Falls-Alden for three quarters here Tuesday night, the Webster City boys went cold in the fourth, dropping a 65-30 decision. Down by 12 entering the final eight minutes, the Lynx were outscored, 25-2. Luke Firsching had a team-high 11 points with ...