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Trojans struck down by Thunder

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DES MOINES — The West Marshall softball team missed some chances to do damage. The Thunder struck. Second-ranked Grand View Christian put up a bunch of crooked numbers and knocked out No. 14 West Marshall 12-4 in five innings in Monday’s Class 2A Region 1 regional final at Hoover High ...

Mustangs denied by Warriors

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FAIRBANK — The East Marshall softball team suffered its first and last losses this season to the same team. Eighth-ranked Wapsie Valley capitalized on four Mustang errors and advanced to the state tournament with an 8-3 victory over East Marshall in Monday’s Class 2A Region 8 final at ...

NCAA women’s tourney to seed top 16 by ranking

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Beginning with next year's NCAA women's basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be placed in the bracket in their true ranking regardless of conference affiliation. In the past, the top four teams in a conference would be placed in different regions to protect them from playing each ...

Bobcats’ Friday Night Lights football camp announced

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The Marshalltown Bobcat Football program has announced its Friday Night Lights Youth/Middle School Camp for Friday, Aug. 7, under the lights at Leonard Cole Field. The free camp for all youth going into grades 3-8 will serve as a mini-clinic for all Marshalltown Football League (MFL) and ...

Jackson can avoid domestic violence charge

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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson, who was arrested on June 9 on suspicion of felony domestic violence, has the opportunity to avoid criminal charges. Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office spokesman Ivor Pine confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Monday ...

Thunder-struck

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West Marshall freshman Alayna Frederick walks off the field as second-ranked Grand View Christian celebrates its 12-4, five-inning victory over the No. 14 Trojans in Monday’s Class 2A Region 1 final at Hoover High School in Des Moines. The Trojans were denied their first trip to the state ...