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Lynx fight off St. Edmond in 5

WEBSTER CITY — The Webster City volleyball squad overcame adversity to secure a key North Central Conference match in five sets over St. Edmond on Thursday night. Scores were 25-10, 25-20, 24-26, 25-27 and 15-7. Jaylyn Bahrenfuss suffered an injury at the end of the opening set, forcing ...

AUSPICIOUS START

HUMBOLDT — The 108th meeting all-time between North Central Conference rivals Humboldt and Webster City turned into another classic on the football field here Friday night. The Lynx converted a key fourth-down on a run by Jaxon Griffith that allowed them to run the clock out and secure a ...

South Hamilton heads to East Sac County

WALL LAKE — The South Hamilton football team chases victory No. 1 on the season here Friday night vs. East Sac County. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Hawks (0-4 overall, 0-1 in Class 1A, District 2), were unable to get on track last week, falling to South Central Calhoun, 35-14. Wyatt Gelder continues to pile up yards on the ground, rushing for a team-best 497 with six touchdowns. The sophomore is averaging 7.4 yards per carry. Garrett Johnson and Titus Herrick both have a rushing touchdown, as Maddux Becker has 126 yards and Jose Babcock 96. Sophomore Benjamin Swenson anchors ...

Lynx go to Humboldt for district opener

HUMBOLDT — Following a tough run through non-district play, the Webster City football team faces another stern test on Friday night. The Lynx begin Class 3A, District 1 action with North Central Conference rival Humboldt at Mason Maach Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Webster City (1-3 overall, 0-0 in the district) was put to the test with games against 4A ranked Fort Dodge and Gilbert, along with a rated 3A foe in Clear Lake after opening the season with a 42-8 victory vs. Iowa Falls-Alden. The combined records of those four opponents sits at 14-2. Jaxon Griffith, Kaleb ...

Top-10 for Hawk Hill at West Marshall

STATE CENTER — The South Hamilton cross country teams were in action here Tuesday at the West Marshall Invitational. The Hawks placed sixth in both team races. Ankeny Christian Academy won the boys title and West Marshall the girls crown. Hayden Hill secured a Top-10 finish for South Hamilton, placing eighth in 17:22. Teammate Jesus Garcia was 11th in 17:37. Trevor Zanker was 44th overall, Kaden Greenlee finished 47th, Evan Gibson was 52nd, Sterling Dietzel placed 53rd and Caden Christensen took 61st. “Hayden ran a personal best, as did Jesus,” South Hamilton boys head ...

Lynx shine in MC

MASON CITY — The Webster City cross country teams fared well at Mason City on Tuesday. Both the Lynx boys and girls teams earned sixth-place finishes. The boys had 154 points. Justin Callahan (17:30) recorded the top effort for Webster City, placing 10th. Aidan Wardell (18:26.6) was 23rd, Jack Barner (18:42) was 31st, Gabe Thumma (18:54.7) was 39th and Kaleb Draeger (19:58) was 59th. Mason City’s Henry Hansen (16:03) was the boys winner. Lakes Mills (45) took the team title. For the Webster City girls, they had 165 points. “It was a great meet,” WCHS head coach Derek ...