Archive for the ‘Van Meter’ Category
Area schools send 10 wrestlers to Wells Fargo Arena
By Sam Martin Sports Editor Dallas Center-Grimes will send three wrestlers to this week’s state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena, leading the way for the area’s teams after a standout – Continue reading…
A look ahead to the state wrestling tournament
By Sam Martin Sports Editor A berth in Iowa’s state wrestling tournament is a big achievement, but now the work begins. “Don’t be satisfied,” said Dallas Center-Grimes head coach Clint – Continue reading…
Van Meter girls stopped by North Polk
Staff Report The North Polk girls’ basketball team started fast, outscoring Van Meter 24-7 en route to a 68-43 first-round regional victory on Feb. 11 in Alleman. Katie Agey had – Continue reading…
15 area wrestlers advance to district meet
By Sam Martin Sports Editor The first substantial snowstorm of the season was enough to delay Dallas Center-Grimes’ sectional tournament a couple of days, but it did little to slow – Continue reading…
A-D-M, DC-G could meet again in substate
IHSAA releases 3A, 4A postseason brackets; Mustangs to face Winterset, Tigers to face Saydel Staff Report Dallas Center-Grimes has made the most of its regular season with a 16-3 record – Continue reading…
Wrestling and swimming postponements for Saturday
The Class 2A sectional meet at Grimes today has been postponed and moved to Monday at 4 p.m. Weigh-in is at 2 p.m. The meet includes Dallas Center-Grimes, A-D-M, Van – Continue reading…
Van Meter girls shut down Ogden
Staff Report The Van Meter girls’ basketball team nabbed a road victory on Jan. 27 at Ogden, beating the host Bulldogs 60-42. The Bulldogs limited Ogden to just 22 percent – Continue reading…
1A, 2A boys’ district basketball pairings released
Staff Report Van Meter and Earlham could meet for the third time this season, according to postseason pairings released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association this week. The Cardinals – Continue reading…
Woodward-Granger beats Van Meter in overtime
Staff Report The Woodward-Granger boys’ basketball team held off Van Meter 51-47 in overtime on Jan. 28. W-G outscored Van Meter 12-2 in the first quarter, only to see the – Continue reading…
West Central clash
Hawks, Bulldogs, Wildcats all win titles at WCAC tournament By Sam Martin Sports Editor Colton Milosevich turned the tide late in the title match. Late in the third period of – Continue reading…
Regional basketball pairings announced
By Sam Martin Sports Editor The Waukee girls’ basketball team is aiming for a fifth consecutive trip to the state tournament in Des Moines. Now, the Warriors know who they – Continue reading…
Earlham girls rally to beat Van Meter in doubleheader
By Sam Martin Sports Editor Van Meter and Earlham split a varsity basketball doubleheader on Jan. 20, with each school winning a game on a night in which the schools – Continue reading…
Van Meter seeks baseball records
Van Meter is in the process of compiling historical win/loss records for its baseball team. Head coach Jon Fitzpatrick is seeking win/loss records for seasons 1995 and earlier. If you – Continue reading…
Athletic association announces new football districting
W-G drops to Class A, Van Meter jumps to 1A, and a new 4A schedule for Waukee By Sam Martin Sports Editor There are plenty of changes in store for – Continue reading…
Bulldogs fall in OT
Staff Report Van Meter’s girls’ basketball team dropped a pair of games in recent action. CR-B Van Meter outscored Coon Rapids-Bayard 14-7 in the fourth quarter to send the game – Continue reading…
