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ALGONA — Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire batters just couldn’t connect with the pitches thrown by Bishop Garrigan’s Daniel Meis in their Class 1A District baseball game on Tuesday, July …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/17/25
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SWEA CITY — North Union used dominant pitching from Ainsley Ulrich and a balanced offensive attack to defeat Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire 10-3 in a Class 1A regional softball game Wednesday, …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/17/25
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FOREST CITY — One big inning and a dominant outing from Preston Crees propelled Estherville Lincoln Central to a 6-2 victory over Kuemper Catholic in a Class 2A district baseball semifinal on …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/17/25
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Another dominant performance by Rylee Yager and solid hitting up and down the lineup made for an easy night for the Class 3A No. 9 Estherville Lincoln Central softball team in its regional …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/17/25
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FORT DODGE — The North Union softball team’s season came to a close with an 8-1 loss to Class 1A No. 7 St. Edmond in Saturday’s regional semifinal.
The Warriors managed five hits but …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/17/25
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FOREST CITY — Estherville Lincoln Central rallied from an early deficit and made key plays down the stretch to defeat Forest City 7-5 on Saturday, claiming the Class 2A District 3 baseball …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/17/25
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Class 3A No. 9 Estherville Lincoln Central moved one step closer to a third straight state tournament appearance with an 8-1 win over Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in Saturday’s regional …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/17/25
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Softball isn’t usually considered an endurance sport. Tell that to the Estherville Lincoln Central and Algona softball teams.
The two squads battled for 12 innings in a game that lasted over …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/17/25
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RUTHVEN – With the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball team held on for a 7-6 win over Northwood-Kensett on Wednesday, July 2.
The …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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BANCROFT – The North Union baseball team wrapped up an 8-13 regular season with a 7-1 victory over Eagle Grove on Tuesday, July 1.
While the Eagles took the early lead with a run in the first …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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SWEA CITY — The North Union softball team extended its win streak to eight games and also notched its 20th win of the season with a 5-2 win over Eagle Grove on Tuesday, July 1.
The Warriors took …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team wrapped up its final four regular-season games last week with a 1-3 record, capped by a 15-12 win over Sioux Central last Thursday.
The Titans …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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HUMBOLDT — Estherville Lincoln Central baseball players got a look at a good pitcher before heading into the playoffs as the Midgets faced Humboldt in the regular-season finale on Tuesday, July …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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Rylee Yager didn’t know it at the time, but when she recorded her final strikeout in Estherville Lincoln Central’s 5-1 win over North Union, she had just hit a historic milestone.
Her …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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CLEAR LAKE — North Union appeared to be in full control last Thursday, carrying a five-run lead into the bottom of the seventh inning against Clear Lake. But the Lions had one final rally in …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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FORT DODGE — Two late runs in the top of the sixth inning proved to be the difference as Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire edged North Union 5-4 in a Class 1A District baseball game on Saturday …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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When Rylee Yager recorded her 900th career strikeout during Estherville Lincoln Central’s 5-1 win over North Union, it was more than just a personal milestone—it marked a feat rarely seen on any …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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RUTHVEN — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team advanced in Class 1A regional play with a 14-0, four-inning win over rival West Bend-Mallard on Monday.
The Titans broke open a …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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SWEA CITY — It took a few innings for the North Union offense to find its rhythm, but Ainsley Ulrich’s strong pitching kept West Hancock in check until the bats came alive.
The Warriors broke …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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CHEROKEE — The Estherville Lincoln Central softball team wrapped up its fifth straight Lakes Conference championship with a 10-0, four-inning victory over Cherokee on Monday.
ELC (20-7) opens …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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What began Saturday night didn’t wrap up until Monday evening, but Estherville Lincoln Central found a way to advance in Class 2A District Baseball with a 7-3 victory over Manson-Northwest …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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Weather has played havoc with the Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball schedule. The Titans finally got in a game Monday and lost 2-1 to West Bend-Mallard. GT/RA (4-11) wrapped up the regular …
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7/3/25
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STORM LAKE — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team opened the week with a 10-7 win over St. Mary’s of Storm Lake. The Titans (13-9 overall, 8-3 in the Twin Lakes Conference) wrap …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/3/25
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The North Union baseball team has had its ups and downs this season. The Warriors (7-13 overall, 5-9 in the Top of Iowa West Conference) started their final week with a 9-6 loss to Lake Mills on …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/3/25
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With Monday’s 12-1 win over Lake Mills, the North Union softball team is the Top of Iowa West Conference champions once again. The Warriors have now won five of the last six league titles. Bishop …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/3/25
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