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TIGHT AT THE NET

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The Webster City boys tennis team secured a dual victory over Iowa Falls-Alden here last Friday behind three singles wins and two more doubles triumphs for a 5-4 win. Nathan Wardell and James Elliott had their hand in four of those, as Wardell scored a straight-set victory at No. 1 in singles over Carter Zollar, 6-4, 6-2. Elliott, meanwhile, picked up a forfeit at No. 5, as did Vincent Bittner, for the Lynx. In doubles, Wardell and Sage Bock were victorious, 7-5, 6-1, at No. 1 over Tristen Kappel and Isaiah Nelson, with Elliott and Fabian Ferto-Holdgrafer picking up a forfeit at ...

Lynx quartet runs at Drake

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DES MOINES — Kali Hartnett, Tessa Hansen, Isabel Weinschenk and Isabel Grossoehme got the chance to experience the Drake Relays here this past Saturday. The Webster City quartet competed in the first round of the 4x100-meter relay from inside Drake Stadium, finishing in a time of 51.63. That was good enough for 83rd overall and fifth in the second heat. Hartnett, Hansen, Weinschenk and Grossoehme came into the meet seeded 93rd overall, moving up 10 spots, while also taking time off their qualifying effort of 51.77. Two former South Hamilton standouts were also in action during ...

Lynx boys fall to Nevada

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The Webster City boys tennis team was unable to keep the momentum going from a big win earlier this week going here Tuesday night, falling to Nevada by a 9-0 count. Nathan Wardell and Vincent Bittner each won a game in their singles matches, as did the two in different doubles matches. “While the scores didn’t go our way, I thought we played some of our best tennis and made some great strides,” WCHS head coach Mark Fisher said. “Everyone wants to see the results and wins, but the process and getting better every day regardless of the outcome is important. “Nevada is a ...

G-H/V girls rally past Webster City

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GARNER — The Webster City girls soccer team dropped a tough 4-2 decision to Garner-Hayfield/Ventura here Monday night. After taking a 2-0 lead, the Lynx were unable to avoid some bad luck. “It was another heartbreaker for us,” WCHS head coach Kristine Mason said. “At the start of the second half, Kate (Feltz) chased down a save and, by accident, grabbed the ball outside of her box, resulting in an unfortunate handball that was a goal off a free kick. “From there, we seemed to lose our footing and Garner-Hayfield/Ventura gained momentum with their fast attack. Kate went up ...

Hawks run at Ballard Invitational

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HUXLEY — The South Hamilton track and field teams were in action here Tuesday at the Ballard Invitational. The Hawk boys finished fifth overall, as did the girls. Leading the way for the South Hamilton boys were event winners Jesus Garcia and Titus Herrick. Garcia won the 3,200 in ...

DOUBLE TROUBLE

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It was a memorable day for Justin Callahan here Tuesday at the Lynx Relays. After making his commitment to Simpson College official earlier in the day, Callahan won two individual events and anchored a pair of relays to victory for the Webster City boys track and field team. Waverly-Shell ...