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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…

WCV girls fall at Clarke

Staff Report The West Central Valley girls’ basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 48-42 loss to Clarke on Feb. 11 in Osceola. Freshman Bailee Arnburg – Continue reading…

February 16, 2012 | Posted in: Sports, West Central Valley | Tags: | No Comments | Full Story →

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…

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…

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…

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…

January 19, 2012 | Posted in: Sports, Van Meter, West Central Valley | Tags: | No Comments | Full Story →

Van Meter boys take two of three in recent action

Staff Report Coon Rapids-Bayard held Van Meter scoreless in a 66-49 win on Tuesday, snapping the Bulldogs’ two-game winning streak. CR-B The Crusaders took control from the line, sinking 25 – Continue reading…

January 19, 2012 | Posted in: Sports, Van Meter, West Central Valley | Tags: | No Comments | Full Story →

2012-13 football districts announced

By Sam Martin Sports Editor There are plenty of changes in store for area football teams after the Iowa High School Athletic Association announced new district pairings on Tuesday. The – Continue reading…

Bulldogs nab two wins to start ’12

Van Meter beats W-G, WCV; Hawks top Wildcats By Sam Martin Sports Editor Van Meter nabbed a pair of West Central Activities Conference dual victories on Tuesday at home, edging – Continue reading…

January 5, 2012 | Posted in: Sports, Van Meter, West Central Valley, Woodward-Granger | Tags: | No Comments | Full Story →

Earlham, WCV split varsity doubleheader

Staff Report Earlham and West Central Valley split a varsity basketball doubleheader on Tuesday. The Earlham boys had six players score six points or more in a 73-43 rout. They – Continue reading…

January 5, 2012 | Posted in: Earlham, Sports, West Central Valley | Tags: | No Comments | Full Story →

All-Dallas County football team features explosive athletes

Dominant offense, robust defense in great year for area football teams By Sam Martin Sports Editor The Dallas County News’ 2011 all-county football team, released this week, features the area’s – Continue reading…

 

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