Times ago — Jan. 26
• 10 years ago in 2010
Marshalltown High School senior Jarred Carlson was named the Times-Republican’s 2009 Football Player of the Year finishing with 85 receptions, 1,540 yards and 22 touchdowns averaging 18.1 yards a carry and 110 yards per game.
• 25 years ago in 1995
A strong third quarter helped undefeated and No. 5 ranked GMG defeat the Ackley-Geneva boys 61-52 as Jeff Fouch led the scoring with 16 points followed by Tim Mull’s 14 and J.C. Welton’s 13 points.
• 40 years ago in 1980
Fueled by a strong second half defense, the Green Mountain girls romped past Baxter 67-46 as Rhonda Groth paced the Mounties with 39 points.