Sports

Cowboys combat a 1-1 start to the conference opener

Published by editor on Mon, 12/06/2021 - 5:42pm

The CGD Cowboys marched onto the mats with pride and determination Thursday night, ready for combat as the 2021/2022 wrestling season commenced.

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Cowboys gain the upper hand in 70-61 win over St. Edmond Gaels

Published by editor on Mon, 12/06/2021 - 5:38pm

It wasn’t a game on Friday night. It was a battle.

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Cowgirls gallop over Gaels in 46-28 victory

Published by editor on Mon, 12/06/2021 - 5:29pm

Doubling the lead, and tripling their wins, the Cowgirls defeat St. Edmond Gaels in conference-opener.

The Cowgirls garnished the scoreboard Friday night as they earned their third victory in the season. Hosting the St. Edmond Gaels, the Cowgirls sought after a crucial win as they currently lead the standings for the North Central conference. The only undefeated team in the North Central conference, the Cowgirls continued their success gallantly over the Gaels on Friday night.

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CGD Cowgirls conquer Eagle Grove 53-27

Published by editor on Mon, 12/06/2021 - 5:25pm

Almost like it’s tradition, the Cowgirls walked out of the Eagle Grove gymnasium victoriously after dominating the Eagle Grove Eagles 53-27. For the past 14 years, the Eagles have only managed to triumph over the Cowgirls three times during each season. Every clash, one can only imagine the determination of both teams regarding their history, as they hope to either repeat the past, or rewrite the future.

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CGD Cowboys clobber Eagles 61-28

Published by editor on Mon, 12/06/2021 - 5:21pm

What better way to open the season for CGD than a Cowboy conquest as they crush their way through the beginning of the 2021/2022 season! With a persistent fight from the Eagles, they were no match for the Cowboys. The team consisted of ten seniors, two juniors, and one sophomore who contributed to the team’s ultimate success that Monday night. The understanding of everyone’s positioning was key in the game, as was the chemistry among them, especially the seniors.

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Wright pool league standings

Published by editor on Mon, 11/29/2021 - 2:51pm

The Wright pool league continues to unfold, with singular and team statistics. Currently exceeding the top spot in the Wright single stats is Dave Walker, part of the DeRailers team, with 150 points. In second place, and also part of the DeRailers team with 17 points out of first, is Mike Rolo with 133 points. Sitting at third, but only 5 points behind second, is Ryan Gardalen, part of the FA’QUE team, with 128 points. As for team stats, the DeRailers comfortably rest in first with 409 points. In second, with 368 points, is FA’QUE, and 16 points behind is Replacements with 352 points.

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Introducing... your CGD winter sports teams!

Published by editor on Mon, 11/29/2021 - 2:34pm

If there’s anything to look forward to in the cold, shivering season of winter in Clarion, Iowa, it definitely isn’t shoveling piles of snow, or the freezing wind slapping you right in the face right as you step foot outside…it’s the CGD winter sports season!

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Cowgirls drop two last week as regular season play wraps up

Published by editor on Wed, 10/20/2021 - 11:10am

CGD Cowgirl Volleyball wrapped up regular season play with two tough losses on the road. On Tuesday, it was a non-conference match-up with the Cardinals of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura in Garner. The Cowgirls jumped out to an impressive start by taking the first set on senior night with a 25 to 14 margin. The next two sets would end with an identical score of 25-19 in favor of the Cardinals. Set number four would push both squads' intensity levels and finished with a 28-26 final and a three set to one victory for GHV.

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CGD football ends district play at home

Published by editor on Wed, 10/20/2021 - 11:10am

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys wrapped up 2A district play on their home field with senior night, this last Friday night. Their opponent would be the defending class 2A state champion Falcons of OABCIG. The Cowboys battled hard against an offense that racked up over 400 yards of passing that would result in 5 touchdowns through the air and two more on the ground along with an interception returned for a score.

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CGD Cross Country competes at home NCC meeting at Oak Ridge

Published by editor on Wed, 10/20/2021 - 11:03am

As the cross country season nears its end, the CGD runners got to stay close to home for last week’s North Central Conference meet. Oak Ridge in Dows was the site of the conference event on Tuesday.

In the girls varsity event, St. Edmond claimed the conference title, followed by Clear Lake and Humboldt. Freshmen runner Addison Doughan from Clear Lake placed highest individually with a time of 19:35.