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Tue
21
Feb

Bulldogs bring home confidence—and two medals—from state tournament


Pictured (left to right) are MFL MarMac state qualifiers Keith Anderson, Holden Mathis, Karter Decker, Quinn McGeough and Taylor Herzmann. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Junior Holden Mathis placed fifth at 132 pounds in Class 1A.

Mathis' seven matches were the most wrestled by a Bulldog at the tournament. He credited his mindset for the success. “Thinking to myself I’m going to go out there and wrestle my match as hard as I can and never give up. I knew their seeds,” he said of his higher seeded competition. “It motivated me.”

For Karter Decker, the fourth time was the charm at this year’s state tournament. The senior accomplished the rare feat of qualifying four times, but had yet to reach the podium.

Decker earned some hardware this year, placing sixth at 145 pounds.

Sophomore Quinn McGeough, wrestling at 160 pounds, went 2-2 at the state tournament.

With two years of high school remaining, McGeough is motivated to return to Des Moines. “I had a lot of fun down there. And now that I know what it’s like, it definitely prepares me for future years. I’m excited to get back down there and hopefully be on the podium,” he said.

Keith Anderson was a surprise entrant into the state tournament, after the top district qualifier from Starmont was unable to compete.

Anderson lost both his 113-pound matches by fall, but was proud of his effort, especially to cut roughly eight pounds in one day.

For Taylor Herzmann, a senior wrestling at 220 pounds, qualifying for state was the highlight of his wrestling career.

Herzmann lost both his matches despite a strong effort. “I was ready to wrestle,” Herzmann added. “I thought to myself, ‘It’s now or never. Go get it.’ I wrestled the best I could, stayed in good position the whole match and only lost by a couple points.”

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

Central wrestling season sets the stage for future program success


Freshman Braxton Bormann lost both his 120-pound matches at last week's state tournament, but his success this season bodes well individually and for the Central program. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

"He battled in each match. He’s a tough kid and this will sting, but it will push him to bounce back even tougher next year,” said coach Joe Koehn of Bormann's experience.

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

MFL MarMac advances with win over New Hampton


Junior Carver Blietz-Bentien picked up 10 points and a team-high seven rebounds in MFL MarMac’s second round win against New Hampton. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Defense continues to play a large role in the Bulldogs’ success. Here, sophomore Parker Kuehl contests a Chickasaw shot in the Feb. 16 game.

Wyatt Powell flies past the Chickasaw defense in last week's MFL MarMac victory.

Sophomore Zach Driscoll led the Bulldogs with 28 points and eight assists.

Brock Hackett's smothering defense helped limit New Hampton's scoring in the second half.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

Blazers bounce Bulldog girls from postseason


In the postseason loss to Beckman Catholic, Bulldog senior Brooklynn Moon topped the stat sheet with 15 points—12 of which came from behind the arc. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Kaitlin Picha dished out a team-high seven assists in the Feb. 14 game.

Grace Anderson totaled eight points in the game, but led the team with six rebounds.

Ashley Shaw searches for an open Bulldog teammate in last week's loss to Beckman Catholic.

Hannah Bogdonovich puts up a three-point shot in the Feb. 14 loss.

Caydence Moon eyes the basket in last week's game versus the Blazers.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

Upset loss to Ed-Co brings Central girls basketball season to an end


Ashlyn Scherf surveys the floor in Central’s playoff loss to Edgewood-Colesburg. Scherf scored six points in the game. (Photo by Bev Hamann)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
21
Feb

Warrior boys falls short against Central City


Dan McGreal led the Warriors with 26 points in the Feb. 13 loss to Central City. (Photo by Bev Hamann)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
14
Feb

For Bulldog wrestlers, first sanctioned girls season meets expectations


MFL MarMac wrestlers Mackenzie Bachman (left) and Kadence Pape appreciated the outpouring of support they received throughout the season and in their state tournament run. They are pictured with the custom posters elementary students colored for them. (Photo courtesy of MFL MarMac School)

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
14
Feb

Five MFL MarMac wrestlers qualify for state tournament


Bulldog wrestlers Holden Mathis (left), Taylor Herzmann, Quinn McGeough and Karter Decker have qualified for the state tournament. Not pictured is Keith Anderson, whose addition wasn't announced until Tuesday. (Photos by Audrey Posten)

Junior Holden Mathis was the 132-pound champion at the Feb. 11 Class 1A District 6 tournament in Monona. This marks his first trip to state.

A second-place finish at districts made senior Karter Decker a rare four-time state qualifier. This year, he did it at 145 pounds.

Taylor Herzmann’s conference title at 220 pounds a few weeks ago was the previous high point of his wrestling career. The senior said advancing to state certainly tops it.

Sophomore Quinn McGeough had to win a wrestle back to solidify second place and his spot in the state tournament. He sealed it with a fall against Wapsie Valley’s Brock Kleitsch.

In a surprise turn of events, coach Chet Bachman confirmed Tuesday that 113-pound sophomore Keith Anderson has also qualified due to an injury to the first-place qualifier from Starmont.

By Audrey Posten, Times-Register

 

Tue
14
Feb

Second place finish at districts sends Bormann to state wrestling


Central freshman Braxton Bormann punched his ticket to the state wrestling tournament by placing second at 120 pounds at districts on Feb. 11. (Photo by Jarod Bormann)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

Tue
14
Feb

Central ends regular season play with loss


Warrior senior Tate Berns bars MFL MarMac player Landyn Miene’s path to the basket during Central’s Feb. 7 loss. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register

 

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