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Former Lynx standout Stoakes recognized

OLATHE, Kan. — Former Webster City standout Kelly Stoakes was named the Heart of American Athletic Conference player of the week recently. Stoakes, a junior for MidAmerica Nazarene, hit .529 with five doubles, five RBI and an OPS of 1.380. The Pioneers concluded the week a perfect 4-0, sweeping Graceland and Peru State. Stoakes has been a regular in the lineup for MidAmerica Nazarene since joining the program in 2023. She has played in 126 games with 125 starts, recording 156 hits for a batting average of .380. Stoakes also has eight career home runs, 31 doubles, a triple, 92 ...

Lynx up to the challenge

The Webster City girls soccer team lost over half their starters from a year ago, but a balanced rotation will help fill the gap in 2025. The Lynx graduated seven starting seniors from last spring from a squad that won seven matches on the pitch. The cupboard is far from bare for WCHS head ...

LYNX RIDING MOMENTUM

Last year the Webster City boys soccer team left a mark on the school’s record books. This version of Lynx soccer has its eyes on writing another chapter to their historic run. Webster City qualified for the state tournament for the second consecutive season, winning 15 games. Head ...

PRACTICE GETS UNDER WAY FOR CYCLONES

AMES — The Iowa State football team opened spring practice for the upcoming season here on Tuesday, as they will have 15 practice sessions before breaking camp until later in the year. Three former area standouts are listed on the spring roster in Alex Manske, Caden Matson and Tyler Miller. Manske is a true freshman and one of five quarterbacks in camp, along with returning starter Rocco Becht; redshirt freshmen Connor Moberly and Major Cantrell; and redshirt sophomore Wyatt Bohm. At Algona, Manske had his senior season cut short following an injury. He was regarded as one of the ...

McKinney offering offseason basketball workouts

Taylor McKinney will once again be offering offseason basketball workouts this summer. Boys and girls entering seventh and eighth grade in 2025-26 can sign up for the six-week camp now. Cost is $90 per athlete for all 12 sessions or $10 per session with a t-shirt included. The offensive skills workouts will begin June 17 and be held in the Webster City High School Competition Gym from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Session will focus on developing key offensive skills such as ball handling, shooting, finishing at the rim, footwork, and creating scoring opportunities. ...

Ex-Lynx all-stater Olson enters home stretch at Tarleton State

STEPHENVILLE, Tex. — After making his mark at both Webster City High School and Iowa Central Community College, Tyler Olson’s collegiate career is nearing its end at Tarleton State University. From high school to the junior college and now the NCAA Division I level, Olson’s consistent ...