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SENIOR SALUTE

It was a memorable Senior Night for the Webster City girls basketball squad here on Tuesday. Along with honoring five players, the Lynx picked up their first North Central Conference victory of the season in a 48-44 triumph over Iowa Falls-Alden. Webster City (3-13 overall) used a 16-point ...

Hawk boys can’t slow ranked GVC

DES MOINES — The South Hamilton boys fell in an early hole here last Friday to sixth-ranked (Class 2A) Grand View Christian and never recovered. The Thunder took a 24-point lead after the first on their way to posting a 69-23 victory over the Hawks. Grant Larson scored 10 points to lead South Hamilton as Benjamin Swenson and King Brown each had three. Liam Ealy had a team-high seven rebounds. For Grand View Christian, William Seyler knocked down 10 three-pointers, scoring a game-high 32 points. Emiliano Barrantes had 21 points with 12 rebounds and eight blocks. The Hawks head ...

South Hamilton girls tipped at GV Christian

DES MOINES — The South Hamilton girls were unable to make the key plays down the stretch here last Friday, falling to Grand View Christian, 43-39. The loss marked the third straight for the Hawks (5-10 overall) after reeling off three consecutive wins. Isabel Swenson scored 14 points with four rebounds, knocking down four 3-pointers. Freshman Allie Neuberger added nine points and Lillie Ammerman had seven. Tessa Skartvedt chipped in four rebounds, a block and a steal while Claire Hewitt had three assists. “I thought the difference in the game was rebounding,” South ...

DOUBLE BRONZE

ALGONA — The Webster City wrestling team saw eight individuals earn Top-6 finishes here Saturday at the North Central Conference Tournament. Both Eli Estlund and Cody Elliott had the highest placings among them, as they each took home third place honors, helping the Lynx finish seven ...

Stuck places 2nd at HIAC mat

STORY CITY — Parker Stuck made the finals and several of his South Hamilton teammates earned a spot on the podium here Friday at the Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference Wrestling Tournament. Stuck was the runner-up at 190 pounds for the Hawks, who placed eighth overall. West Marshall was crowned champions followed by Roland-Story and Nevada. After earning a decision in the semifinals vs. Carson Reed from Nevada, 9-5, Stuck suffered a tough 2-0 loss to Chance Georgius from Roland-Story for gold. Holden Moore was third at 126 pounds with Hagen Klein finishing fourth at 113. Kyler ...

Lynx can't catch Humboldt boys

HUMBOLDT — The Webster City boys battled back here Friday night but were unable to overcome Humboldt, falling in North Central Conference play, 81-59. The Lynx cut a 40-14 halftime deficit down to 13 before the Wildcats were able to put the game away. Humboldt jumped out to a 21-10 advantage after the opening eight minutes. Gavin Griffith had a double-double for the Lynx with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Cole Miller had 12 points, while Matthrew Tesdahl checked in with 11. Tesdahl had seven rebounds and five assists. Mason Van Pelt led the Wildcats with 23 points and five ...