Humboldt Wildcats edge Webster City in NC wrestling thriller
Humboldt rally from 24-0 and 27-3 deficits to win 33-30 in North Central Conference action. Upperweights sparked the comeback as Mark Zinnel earned a fall for the Wildcats with 1:53 left, while Mar k Slaikey and Joe Paulson posted key pins. Wildcats improve to 2-0 in league and 3-0 overall. JV also won several matches despite a 39-30 loss.
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Steven Hakeman
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Webster City
Wildcats
Steve Swenson
Emmetsburg
Lynx
Rick Doolittle
John Heller
Rod Paschke
Soph
Doug Bunkofske
Todd Doolittle
Frosh
Jarrod Wickie
Allen Goetsch
Paul Fame
Dave Christenson
Tom Clarken
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Neil Goodell
Lawrence McCoy
Steve Goetsch
Ron Rhodes
Joe Paulson
Steve Claude
Todd Garman
Tom Rossow
Paulson
Garman
Mark Slaikey
Dave Pippin
Pippin
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Mark Zinnel
Tim Anderson
Cats
Clarion
Steve Grohn
Rich Cross
Tony Jensen
Steve Anderson
Dave Hoover
Steve Carpenter
Jensen
Hoover
Scott Madison
Greg Maxon
Ron Schwint
Bob Keller
Ken Nemechek
Larry Bullock
Todd Hasselbrock
Denny Robinson
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Wildcats fall to Lynx in NCC opener in narrow loss
Humboldt boys trailed 30-27 at the half but were outscored 19-12 in the final period, losing to Webster City 64-56. Coach John Westphal lamented outhustling and too many standing around after a solid start in the loop opener.
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Webster City
Lynx
John Westphal
Wildcats
Cats
Olson Takes 126-Pound Title at Sibley Invitational
Tom Olson captured the 126 pound title at the Sibley Invitational Wrestling Tournament, pinning Jeff Riperda of West Lyon in 5 20. The Pirates finished seventh with 54 points. Sibley won the team title with 1812 points. Westphal cited rebounding edge as key factor, noting Webster City had 24 offensive boards while West Lyon and Sibley battled. Newell had 13 boards and nine points. Reed led Wildcats with 17 points, despite illness. Curran and Maras added 11 and three pointers. Dyvad led Lynx with 17 points. Smith 14, Bergeson 12, Graham 1. Wildcats host Clear Lake next, after three road games.
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Tom Olson
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Jeff Riperda
West Lyon
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Lynx
Westphal
Brian Newell
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Jeff Reed
Reed
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Emmetsburg
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Wildcats
Scott Maras
Scott Dyvad
Bill Smith
Jeff Bergeson
Mark Graham
Clear Lake
Humboldt 8th Graders Fall in Double Overtime at Webster City
Humboldt eighth grade boys basketball dropped a 58 56 decision to Webster City in two overtimes. The game was tied 48 48 at regulation and 54 54 after the first overtime. Jeff Panek led with 16 points while Tim Maifeld 11 Brent Kuehnast 10 and Gary Reed 8 shared scoring. The B team lost 24 20 with Stolle Ruby and Brady scoring. Humboldt travels to Algona next Monday.
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Brent Kuehnast
Gary Reed
Reed
Jim Stolle
Mike Ruby
Shane Brady
Algona
North Central and Nearby Conference High School Scores
Web ster City defeated Humboldt 64 to 56 in boys action while Hampton beat Eagle Grove 63 to 56 and Algona topped Clear Lake 82 to 82 in a rare tie style score. Webster City also rolled past Humboldt 51 to 2 in girls play, along with regional results across the North Central North Star and River Valley leagues.
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Eagle Grove
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Jensen wins title at JV tournament in Webster City
Humboldt's junior varsity team placed in all six entries at the Webster City JV Tournament over the weekend, with Tony Jensen undefeated at 8-0 and three straight falls to reach the finals. Teammates Steve Grohn, Scott Madison, Scott Stalpes, and Denny Robinson earned podium finishes, while several weights mad earnings and weight classes were left without Humboldt entries.
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Ronnie Ewing
Scott Madison
Andy Pepper
Todd Sabin
Kreg Maxon
Grohn
Madison
Bergman Plumbing vs Marso Excavating Clash Ends In OT Win
Bergman Plumbing defeated Marso Excavating 64 to 47 in regulation while Systems One edged Unicorn 54 to 50 in overtime. Leading scorers included Bergman Plumbing Dan Beebe with 22 and Rick Sulen with 10, and Marso’s Doug Marso with 13.
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Unicorn
Maahs Farm Supply
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Rich Lindaman
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Bill Morris
Dan McClannahan
Manhs Farm Supply
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82-Year-Old Elvina Olson Knits 100 Mittens for Kids
Elvina Olson of Gamer has knitted 100 mittens this year for Sioux City area children in need. The 82-year-old volunteer says she plans to continue for another winter to keep young hands warm.
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Elvina Olson
Sioux City
Blind knitter creates two pairs weekly for 35 years
The article profiles a legally blind knitter who has sustained a 35 year habit of crafting about two pair of socks or sweaters each week. Her dedication and skill are highlighted as remarkable achievements in the Garner Leader and Signal.
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