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Stewie sparks US to rout of Czech Republic

BERLIN — Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the United States rout the Czech Republic 105-64 on Monday. The Americans rebounded from their worst preliminary-round game in 50 years after edging Italy 55-52 on Sunday. Stewart set the tone early to make sure ...

Bobcats blanked in Apgar Quad

TIMES-REPUBLICAN The Marshalltown volleyball team had a rough night against a trio of ranked opponents during the Apgar Quad on Thursday night inside the Roundhouse. The Bobcats suffered three straight-set defeats on their home court, falling 25-4, 25-18 to Class 5A No. 2 Dallas Center-Grimes, 25-18, 25-16 to 4A No. 14 Waverly-Shell Rock, and 25-13, 25-8 to 3A No. 4 Solon. Marshalltown was led on the night by senior setter Lauren O’Neal, who totaled 26 assists at the center of the offense. She added four kills, 13 digs and 19-for-22 serving with two aces. Brooklyn Smith led the ...

SPORTS SHORTS: Trojans clip Chickasaws, 21-12

TIMES-REPUBLICAN NEW HAMPTON — In a battle of contrasting styles, the West Marshall football team’s ground game outlasted New Hampton’s air attack for a 21-12 win in Friday’s non-district clash. The Trojans (1-1) rushed for 253 of their 324 yards, led by Blayk Hart with 23 carries for 152 yards and a touchdown. Turner DeRossett got 58 yards and Joe Kielman collected 51 yards and two touchdowns. Riley Hanford completed 3-of-5 pass attempts for 53 yards, and Hart had one completion for 18 yards. Teegun Edler making one grab for 34 yards and Drake Whitaker had two catches for ...

US escapes gritty Italy, 55-52

BERLIN — Jackie Young scored 10 points and the U.S. survived its toughest test in the women’s basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday. The U.S. has won 32 straight World Cup games dating back to a loss to Russia in the 2006 semifinals. Only one team ...

Trojans’ big plays bury Bobcats, 68-22

Adam Goodvin’s postgame message to his team was simple: flush it. Easier said than done. The Marshalltown High School football team suffered its worst loss to Waterloo East since 1970, falling 68-22 on Friday night at Leonard Cole Field. The Trojans (1-1) ended the program’s 13-game ...

Bobcat girls beat the heat, Lincoln

DES MOINES — Both teams played in the same elements, but only the Bobcats played through them. The Marshalltown girls’ tennis squad stormed past Des Moines Lincoln on Thursday, taking down the Railsplitters 10-1 in an Iowa Alliance Conference dual meet in the harrowing heat and ...