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Dodgers slip past ’Cats in five

A quick comparison of common opponents would have told you that the Marshalltown volleyball team should have had no problem putting away Fort Dodge in Thursday’s Iowa Alliance Conference clash. But volleyball isn’t played on paper. The Dodgers came out as the more determined team and ...

WNBA title up for grabs as playoffs begin

NEW YORK — The race for WNBA playoff seeding went down to the wire, illustrating just how evenly matched the eight teams heading into the postseason are. It’s why every coach, player and fan base in the playoffs all believe they have a legitimate shot to win the title. “It really doesn’t matter what seed you are. We have homecourt advantage. We all fight for that. There’s a reason why we all fight for that. But no, I don’t think anybody should be surprised at any outcomes,” Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said. “I know the betting people will have favorites and that sort ...

MHS girls splash through Indianola

INDIANOLA — The Marshalltown girls’ swimming squad lapped Indianola to the tune of a 100-65 victory on Thursday night. The Bobcats won all 11 swimming events to storm to the non-conference triumph. Four different MHS swimmers were 4-for-4 for the night, winning in each of their ...

Scheffler and Burns stake USA to Presidents Cup lead

MEDINAH, Ill. — Best of friends in golf, winless as partners in team play, Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns looked like that dubious drought might continue Thursday in the Presidents Cup. Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im had the advantage on four straight holes along the back nine and finally converted for a 1-up lead. And then the Americans took over at just the right time. Burns hit an 8-iron to 2 feet on the 14th. Scheffler closed out the International side with a superb bunker shot on the 18th to secure par for a 1-up victory. The lead fourballs match was the swing match as the ...

’Cats dance with Dodgers

Marshalltown senior Kendall Brummel (6) goes up for the attack against Fort Dodge's Holly Schaffer (12) during the first set of Thursday's Iowa Alliance Conference volleyball clash inside the Roundhouse. The Bobcats and Dodgers played a five-set match that was not decided as of press time. ...

ISU bringing Bowling Green back to JTS

AMES – Iowa State’s 2027 non-conference schedule is officially set after ISU and Bowling Green mutually agreed to move their game to Saturday, Sept. 4, at Jack Trice Stadium. “This agreement allows for us to open the 2027 season with three-straight home games,” Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. “It will be a great opportunity for Coach Rogers and the program to start his second season in front of our outstanding fan base.” The Cyclones will open the season Aug. 28 against South Dakota State and, after facing Bowling Green, the program will host Iowa on ...