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Cyclones Head Cross Country Coach Zach Klaassen (center) talks with his team before they run the Glenwood Inviational event. The girls finished in second place overall with 51 points, just seven behind Glenwood who won the event among 15 schools.
The HCHS girls cross country team is off to a dominating start this season with only two events in the books. The girls finished in second place to open their season at the Glenwood Invitational Aug. 26 and most recently Aug. 29 finished in first place at the Shenandoah Early Bird event. “I think...
Freshman Riley Miller serves the ball in the backcourt against the CAM Cougars.
Tuesday night, the Exira-EHK Spartans volleyball team participated in a triangular at CAM High School that featured them, along with the East Union Eagles and the CAM Cougars. The Spartans’ first match was against the Eagles where the Spartans obtained the first win of the season after starting 0-2...
Senior Franz Reisz (left) punts the ball downfield during Friday’s season opener against the Lewis Central Titans.
After a close 21-20 battle with the Lewis Central Titans last Friday night on the road, the Cyclones will head to Denison to take on the Monarchs looking for their first win of the season at 7 p.m. Friday night. “I think we’re just going to kind of focus on what we can improve on this week,” said...
Senior Matthew Sorfonden (center) makes his way through the Lewis Central Titans defense before getting taken down near the 10-yard line. Sorfonden led the Cyclones in tackles with 70.5 his junior season.
In a rivalry that’s proven to be one of the best in the state, you expect a close game and Friday night didn’t disappoint. With just under three minutes remaining in regulation, Sophomore Titan Jimmy Scott kicked a field goal giving the Titans their first lead of the night and ultimately the...
Ann (Gramkow) Epler participates in the Class 1A discus event. During her senior season, Epler took home championships in both shot put and discus.
Being named to the KMA Sports Hall of Fame for former AHST athlete Ann (Gramkow) Epler doesn’t mean as much as the relationships she’s maintained over the years with her former teammates. “I kind of keep in touch through Facebook or when we go back for the Fourth of July parade back in Avoca,...
Sophomore Hope Preston goes up for a shot at the net during Tuesday’s scrimmage against the Carroll Tigers.
For the first time since Sept. 29 during a match against the Atlantic Trojans, the HCHS volleyball team was back in action at home welcoming the Carroll Tigers to town for a scrimmage. “It is amazing to see how many parents and community members were there to support the teams,” said Cyclones Head...
Sophomore quarterback Gabe Arkfeld (left) looks for an open man attempting to throw a pass downfield.
For the first time since the 2022 3A Quarterfinals Game against the Nevada Cubs, the Cyclones were back at Merrill Field hosting a scrimmage game against the Kuemper Catholic Knights. “It was awesome,” said Cyclone Junior Bryce Van Baale. “I really enjoyed being out there with my team and playing...
Jadie Dea serves the ball in the backcourt during volleyball practice.
After a 9-25 finish in their 2022 campaign on a team that featured Senior Grace Porter, who registered 1,000 career digs, the AHSTW volleyball team is ready to get back on the floor and serve their opponents and fill the void with multiple players and a mix of experienced seniors. “Everyone is very...
Sophomore Davis Rasmussen kicks the ball downfield during Tuesday’s practice.
After finishing their 2022 campaign with a 2-7 record, the IKM-Manning Wolves football team is ready to get back in action. They will open the season Aug. 25 at home against the East Sac County Raiders, who went 2-7 last season. “I think everyone is excited to get the season started,” said Wolves...
Junior Gracie Bartz paces herself during cross country practice with the Spartans.
The Exira-EHK cross country team may be small in numbers, but they are working hard and gearing up for a big season set to begin in two weeks. “We are eager to start the cross country season,” said Spartan Head Coach Kevin Brown. “The kids came in over the summer and put in some good base miles,...

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