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Lynx fall short vs. Dutchmen

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ORANGE CITY — The Webster City football team was right with MOC-Floyd Valley in the first half, but a big second half by the Dutchmen was too much on Friday night. The Lynx (3-6 overall, 2-3 Class 3A, District 1) couldn’t find an answer as MOC-Floyd Valley (5-4, 2-4) outscored them 26-15 in the final half for a 39-18 victory. Webster City had a strong night on the ground, rushing for 259 yards on 55 carries. Jaxon Griffith went over the 100-yard mark with 172 on 28 carries for a 6.1 yard average. Griffith and Aiden Hinricek both had one-yard touchdown plunges for the ...

South Hamilton looking for first victory

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JEWELL — The South Hamilton football team will get one more crack at securing a victory this year. The Hawks have added a ninth game with Eagle Grove after both were eliminated from postseason contention. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. here Friday night. South Hamilton has been close in recent weeks, playing both Pocahontas Area and East Sac County to within 10 points or less. Sophomore Wyatt Gelder has continued the run of successful backs, rushing for 1,221 yards and 14 touchdowns on 171 carries. His rushing total currently ranked No. 1 in Class 1A. Maddux Becker has 374 yards ...

LAST CHANCE

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ORANGE CITY — Some help is needed, but the Webster City football team still has playoff hopes alive. First and foremost, the Lynx will need a win here Friday night when they conclude the regular season vs. MOC-Floyd Valley. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. from Northwestern College’s Korver ...

Webster City runs at SQ meet

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GILBERT — The Webster City cross country team ended the season here Wednesday at a Class 3A state qualifier. The Lynx were led by Justin Callahan, as he placed 19th overall. Callahan had a time of 16:53, helping Webster City finish eighth overall. The Top-3 teams and first 15 individuals earned bids to the state cross country meet, which takes place Friday, Oct. 31 in Fort Dodge from Lakeside Golf Course at Kennedy Park. Aidan Wardell was next in line for the Lynx, as he placed 37th overall in 18:00. Gabe Thumma was 42nd in 18:08, Jack Barner finished 48th in 18:21, Kaleb ...

Opening might

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The Webster City volleyball squad got off to a quick start in their postseason opener at home on Tuesday. Playing in a Class 4A regional opener, the Lynx (21-13 overall) knocked off Mason City (8-25) in four sets. Webster City won the first two games, 25-17 and 25-21. The Riverhawks came ...

Webster City doubles up as middle school XC champs

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ALGONA — The Webster City Middle School cross country team swept titles recently at the North Central Conference meet. The Lynx boys had 53 points to edge Iowa Falls-Alden by two. The Webster City girls (43 points) topped Algona (51) for the championship. Elias Brown (12:21.40) placed fifth for the Lynx, with Kellen Walstrom (8th in 12:52.84) and Collin Wardell (9th in 13:01.47) also earning Top-10 finishes. Kade Kruger (15th in 13:18.29), Max Barrick (16th in 13:18.35) and Jack Irving (13:18.96) were next in line for the Webster City boys. Clear Lake’s Tate Tysdahl (11:17.35) ...