×

Local Sports

Spartans’ third-quarter flurry sinks North Tama, 28-0

The 28-0 scoreline might not show it — but Friday night’s battle for the Class A District 3 title between No. 5 Grundy Center and North Tama was proof for the Redhawks of their improvement in the 2021 season. The Spartans took home the win and the district title, moving to 7-1 on the ...

North Tama celebrates Fall Senior Night 2021

North Tama celebrated Fall Senior Night 2021 on Dennis Field ahead of the Redhawks football game against Wapsie Valley on Friday, October 8. Football, cross country, and cheer athletes and members of the marching band were honored alongside their parents/guardians. Volleyball athletes were ...

No. 4 Redhawks suffer hard loss 0-14 to Wapsie Valley

The story arc of the Class A No. 4 (AP/Week 7) North Tama Redhawks football team took a turn this past Friday night against the Wapsie Valley Warriors most fans did not expect — they lost 0-14. Under Coach Taylor Wurth’s leadership, the Redhawks went into the home game on Dennis Field ...

Union’s Rathe rides winged feet to top of Wolverine Invitational

Wolverine Invitational Union Knights senior cross country runner Ellie Rathe continued her habit of crossing the finish line in first this past Tuesday, October 5 at the Dike-New Hartford Wolverine Invitational on the Fox Ridge Golf Course in Dike. Rathe clocked in at 18:31.2 in the varsity ...

Knights fall to No. 9 Tigerhawks

The unranked Union Knights lost 21-27 to the Class 2A No. 9 (AP/Week 7) North Fayette Valley TigerHawks Friday night in Union Stadium but they certainly didn’t make it easy for the TigerHawks. The Knights starting quarterback, senior Grant Behrens led Union’s passing game with 256 yards ...

Redhawks keep the momentum going

For much of the 2021 season, Class 1A No. 12 North Tama has had a tough time with sweeping opponents. Thursday evening, the Redhawks completed their second sweep in three days with a 25-17, 25-19, 25-11 drubbing of Iowa Star South opponents Tripoli (8-15) at home. The win moves North Tama to ...

Redhawks romp past the Comets

North Tama has, up to this point, had a charmed 2021 season of football. The Redhawks are ranked No. 4 in the Class A standings with a now 6-0 record thanks to a fun, high-flying offense led by seniors Gabe Kopriva and Devin McKinley to just name two of the team’s many contributors. But ...

Knights even for season following 52-6 win over Huskies

The Union Knights blew out the Oelwein Huskies, 52-6, Friday night in spectacular Class 2A conference play on the road — giving the team an even record heading into their last two games of the season. The Knights are now 3-3 having previously clocked wins against Jesup and ...

Redhawks celebrate senior night with sweep 3-0 of Collins-Maxwell

Emotions ran high Thursday evening heading into Class 1A No. 13 North Tama’s 3-0 conference sweep of Collins-Maxwell as the Redhawks senior class was honored alongside their parents. Redhawks Coach Channing Halstead was visibly affected as she gave hugs to each of her senior players during ...

Cross country results roundup

Jesup Invitational - Sept. 28 The Union Knights cross country team traveled to the Jesup Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, September 28 for the Jesup Invitational featuring a formidable 26 area teams. Knights senior Ellie Rathe crossed the finishing line in first place (out of 156 ...