Sports

Cross country preview: Coach Murray puts out call for more girls on team

Published by editor on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:54am

Head coach Daniel Murray has both a good and a not so good situation this year on his C-G-D cross country team. While the Cowboys should be fairly competitive and make some noise, the Cowgirls need one more runner to join in so they have the minimum to field a full team.

IGHSAU, IHSAA releases guidelines for fall sports

Published by editor on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 9:09am

The IGHSAU has released the COVID-19 guidelines for the upcoming volleyball season, along with joining the IHSAA in releasing the information specific to cross country and football.

A Safe Return to Sport

Published by editor on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:15am

 Since the beginning of theCOVID-19 pandemic, athletes have found themselves in the place they never wish to be found…on the bench. Unfortunately, for the past few months, our athletes have only been able to dream of being on the field, court, track, or mat. Hard work in years past has been sidelined only to hope for a chance to resurface and compete. Now as we begin to see these school-aged athletes return to sport and training, it is important we understand the effects COVID-19 has had on them and their athletic performance.  

IHSAA announces revised high school football schedule

Published by editor on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 8:32am

Additional reporting by Les Houser

 

Cowboys baseball season ends in loss at Pocahontas

Published by editor on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 8:15am

The Cowboy baseball team lost an 11-0 game last Tuesday at Pocahontas in district play to end their season. Reed Abbas and Kain Nelson got the only hits for the team, both singles. Tyler Stein threw four innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits with two walks, two hit batters and four K’s. Damien Bjorklund-Strong threw a partial inning, giving up two earned on one hit.

The team finishes 2-13 overall, with Stein, Caleb Krueger, Ben Oehlert, Andrew Bell and Christian Tamayo all playing their final game in a Cowboy uniform

Cowgirls softball eliminated from regionals by Ogden

Published by editor on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 8:12am

A strong and highly rated Ogden team proved to be just too much of a hill to climb in first round regional play, and especially on the Bulldogs home field. Ogden took a 12-0 win in three innings, ending the Cowgirls season. Ogden ace Denali Loecker allowed no hits and no one on base to totally shut down the Cowgirl bats, while her counterpart Alaina Friesleben got three strikeouts in the shortened game.

Cowboys take opening district win over N. Union

Published by editor on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 8:52am

Last Saturday night in Garner, the Cowboys earned an advance to a date with Pocahontas Area this week with a 12-7 win over North Union. They plated two runs in the fifth for a 3-2 lead, then added four in the seventh only to see the Knights tie it and create an extra inning. The red & block then claimed it with five scores.

Cowgirls pick up another win in past week

Published by editor on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 8:50am

Last Wednesday the Cowgirls managed to snag a 3-2 win over West Fork in a home game. Paige Willey went 2 for 3 with an RBI and Courtney Harle 2 for 3 with two runs scored. Kendall Lienemann and Remi Johnson both reached on base hits and also drove in a run each. Quinn Hansch added two hits, while Brooke Askelsen and Hannah Tew each connection for a base hit to help the offensive attack. Clarissa Hasty and Harle stole two bags each, with Lienemann making one steal.

Alaina Friesleben earned the win, going the distance with two earned runs on four hits with one walk and four K’s.

Cowboys baseball still searching for elusive first win of year

Published by editor on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 8:22am

Last Monday in a home game, the Cowboy baseball team lost 7-2 to Humboldt. Nevan Foss went 2 for 3, while Tyler Stein, Reed Abbas and Caleb Krueger all added a base hit each. Stein had an RBI, with Foss and Krueger scoring the runs. Abbas showed a good eye in drawing two walks, with Kain Nelson getting one free pass to first. Stein and Abbas each stole a base.

Cowgirls softball picks up second win of season

Published by editor on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 8:20am

The Cowgirls hosted the first of three straight games at home last Monday, dropping a 12-0 game to Humboldt. The ladies were able to get only two singles, by Quinn Hansch and Hannah Tew, off Wildcat pitcher Ellie Jacobson. Paige Willey drew a walk, with Hansch stealing a base. Alaina Friesleben allowed five earned runs on eight hits over four innings. She allowed six walks, hit four batters and had one strikeout.

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