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UPDATE: Harris Resigns as Head Football Coach at AHSTW; Comments From School Superintendent
(Avoca, IA) — In a sudden and surprising development, GG Harris has resigned as Head Football Coach at AHSTW High School. In a statement to KSOM/KS 95, Harris says “In the best interest of the team and for everyone to move forward, I have made the decision to step down as head football coach. Sometimes it’s more than just wins and losses. Sometimes it’s more than just about football At this moment, it’s one of those times.” Harris declined to say any more.
Tigers Put Up Big Numbers but W is Still Elusive
(Griswold, IA) — Last week’s Griswold-East Mills turned into exactly what everyone thought would be be — an old fashioned 8 man shootout. Unfortunately, the Tigers lost 58-56. The game generated 868 yards of total offense — 378 for the Wolverines and 490 for Griswold. Tigers Head Coach Seth Lembke says it was close but no cigar.
Hansen Trying to Lead the Spartans Into the Football Post-Season
(Exira, IA) — Exira EHK is still alive for the 8 man playoffs — they need wins in their last two games at the very least and could earn the third place spot in District #10. Senior Alex Hansen has been leading the Spartans through some ups and downs this season. He says there are some things to work on before they play East Mills this week then Griswold next Friday.
High School Volleyball Scores: Exira EHK stops CAM in 4 Sets
(Anita, IA) — The Rolling Valley Conference has been highly competitive this year and Tuesday night was no different as Exira EHK beat the Cougars in an exciting four setter 25-27, 25-10, 25-15, 25-22 CAM would actually have to rally to win set one. Taryn Petersen had some big points, Brooklyn Flathers had an ace and the Spartans led 23-19. Maddie Richter got to serve for CAM and the Cougars came back to tie it at 24 as Krista James had 2 big kills, Courtney Follman with a block. After a couple of side outs, James put the first set away with a kill to win it 27-25 for CAM.
Riverside and Earlham Match up in Key Class A District #7 Football Game
(Oakland) Earlham and Riverside square off in a game with significant playoff implications on Friday night. ACGC is 5-0 in district play, and Earlham and Riverside are 3-1. Riverside Head Coach Darrell Frain says the winner gets the number 2 seed in the district and a first-round home game in the postseason.
Atlantic and Perry Square off In a Class 3A District #6 Football Game on Friday
(Atlantic) Atlantic Head Coach Joe Brummer says the district race is a mess right now, with a handful of teams fighting for two spots. Atlantic travels to Perry on Friday for a week three Class 3A District #6 football game. The Trojans are (1-1) in district play and (5-2) overall. Perry is (2-4) in all games and (0-2) in the district.
Pink Out at Atlantic Cross Country Meet on Thursday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Cross Country Meet at Nishna Hills Golf Course on Thursday will be a pink out in honor of Atlantic high school teacher Steph Kelley battling breast cancer. Atlantic Head Coach Dan Vargason says Gracelynn Kelley is also an Atlantic Cross Country team member. Vargason says pink ribbons...
Cross Country Results: Rasmussen For Exira EHK is 3rd
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Missed Extra Points Prove Costly for Timberwolves in Double OT loss to Bulldogs
(Corning, IA) — Sometimes an extra point can make a difference — for Southwest Valley, last week’s game came down to an extra point as Riverside beat the Timberwolves 33-32 in double overtime. The T-Wolves just simply do not have a kicker on their small roster so they go for two after every score. In the 2nd OT after a Valley TD, the 2 point conversion failed and the Bulldogs were able to score and kick an extra point and that was the game. Head Coach Keegan Longabaugh says it was the best game his team played all season.
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