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Lynx boys earn victory at the nets

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The Webster City boys tennis team scored a 7-2 victory over St. Edmond here last Thursday evening. The Lynx won all seven contested matches, as the Gaels picked up two forfeit victories. Hank Christeson, Nathan Wardell, Jesse Toftee, James Elliott and Zayden Card earned singles wins. “It was great to see Hank get the win on Senior Night,” WCHS head coach Mark Fisher said. “He started out a little tight in his match but made some great adjustments and played some really good points. He has come a long way in four years. “I was also pleased with how Nathan played. He was ...

Lynx lose close NCC triangular

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WEBSTER CITY — Only three strokes separated three teams in a North Central Conference girls triangular on Friday. Hampton-Dumont-CAL came away with the victory, shooting a 254. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (255) was next, followed by Webster City. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows’ Blair Askelson shot a 53 to earn meet medalist honors. Hampton-Dumont-CAL’s Kinze Moorehead was the meet runner up with a 54. Low score for the Lynx came from Kenley Koop (59). Next in line was Ellie Peterson (63), Alleyna Dawson (66), Mylie Keller (69), Sophie Dinsdale (73) and Carli Jessen (81). The Lynx are back ...

NEW PATH

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JEWELL — So many athletes are using the transfer portal for all the wrong reasons these days. Carter Hewitt’s story is one that makes it right. Hewitt, a former South Hamilton standout, committed to the University of Illinois over the weekend. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder spent the ...

South Hamilton girls capture team title at Belmond-Klemme

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BELMOND — The South Hamilton girls track and field team claimed overall top honors here last Friday night at the Bronco Relays hosted by Belmond-Klemme. The Hawks scored 114 points, finishing 24 ahead of West Hancock. Lake Mills finished in third place, followed by Clarion-Goldfield/Dows, Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, host Belmond-Klemme and Hampton-Dumont/CAL. Riah Van De Pol, Sara Scheller, Brooklyn Doolittle and Olivia Beaune teamed to claim the distance medley relay for South Hamilton in a time of 4:50.34. Bianca Seaton and Rosemary Chamness added event titles for the Hawks. ...

Hodnefield claims bronze at Drake

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DES MOINES — Kolby Hodnefield showed why he is a strong contender to secure state gold later this spring with a banner performance at the Drake Relays last week. Hodnefield, a junior for South Hamilton, placed third in the 400-meter dash on the Blue Oval inside Drake Stadium. The race was ...

STAY GOLD

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POCAHONTAS — The Webster City boys track and field team claimed a second title in 10 days here last Friday, winning the Pocahontas Area Invitational. The Lynx finished with 133 points, as North Central Conference rival Humboldt was second. Storm Lake, Clarion-Goldfield/Dows, Eagle Grove ...