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CLOSE CALL

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FORT DODGE — The Webster City volleyball team dug deep here Tuesday night in a hostile environment. Down 2-0 on the scoreboard, the Lynx rallied to force a fifth and deciding set vs. Fort Dodge, coming up just short. Scores were 25-14, 26-24, 19-25, 17-25 and 15-12. Olivia Gallentine ...

Grossoehme, Callahan Top-5 in NCC

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HAMPTON — Justin Callahan and Izzy Grossoehme continued their strong fall seasons for Webster City here Tuesday, placing in the Top-5 at the North Central Conference cross country meet. Callahan, a junior, went 17:25 to finish fourth overall and help the Lynx place fourth in the team race. ...

CIVILITY IN SPORTS: As adults, we need to set a better example

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“You are worthless.” The words were piercing. Meant for no one to hear, though I wish everyone had. Expletives came with it, as did tears. Yet nothing was as powerful, sad and disappointing as this simple, succinct self-evaluation in the midst of a meltdown. You. Are. Worthless. I was ...

SENIOR SENDOFF

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In his final contest at Lynx Field at Webster City, senior Cael Nixon made it a special night for his classmates on Homecoming. The Lynx running back had a monster effort as the Lynx (3-4 overall, 2-1 in Class 3A, District 2) doubled up Charles City (3-4, 0-3) by a final of 42-21 for their ...

South Hamilton’s streak ends with road setback

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WOODWARD — The South Hamilton football squad stumbled on Friday night, but the Hawks still have a chance for a home playoff game. South Hamilton (3-4 overall, 3-1 Class 1A, District 7) fell on the road to Woodward-Granger (6-1, 4-0) by a final score of 49-12. With a win over Grand View ...

FINISH STRONG

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Friday night presents both a key time in the season for the Webster City football team and a chance to honor their seniors. The Lynx take to their home field for the final time when they host Charles City beginning at 7 p.m. With back-to-back road games against ranked Algona and Humboldt to ...