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Webster City girls come up just short at No. 8 Algona

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ALGONA — The Webster City girls put together one of their more complete games of the season, nearly pulling off an upset against eighth-ranked (Class 3A) Algona here on Friday. The Bulldogs were able to pull away late, securing a 61-53 victory over the Lynx. Olivia Gallentine scored 20 points with five rebounds and four assists to lead Webster City. Marissa Hedeen added eight points, four assists and three rebounds. Tristyn Wright had seven points and five assists for the Lynx, while Evie Davis added six boards. “The girls battled right with the North Central Conference ...

Thrilling road win for Lynx boys at Algona

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ALGONA — The Webster City boys basketball squad picked up a thrilling road victory at Algona on Friday thanks to a spirited second-half rally. The Lynx (6-10 overall) earned a 56-54 road victory over the Bulldogs, overcoming a slow second quarter that left them in a double-digit halftime hole. That deficit was still in the same range when Webster City began its clutch comeback in the final period. Cole Miller had a night to remember, scoring 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting — all from behind the arc. Miller also had six rebounds. Miller’s go-ahead triple with time winding ...

Webster City boys pull away from IF-A

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The Webster City boys used a huge second half to sprint past Iowa Falls-Alden here Tuesday night, 73-53. The Lynx used a balanced attack to wear down the Cadets. Gavin Griffith led the way with 16 points, but Conner Peck (14), Carter Mickelson (14), Matthew Tesdahl (12) and Cole Miller (11) ...

SENIOR SALUTE

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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

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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

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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 ...