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Kaufmann scores 30+ in back-to-back games

The North Tama boys have also found new life after the break, winning three straight games to bring their record to 5-6 as of Tuesday.The Jan. 14 contest against Clarksville was an 83-48 blowout that saw three Redhawks score in double figures. Taylor Dinsdale led the team with 22 points and ...

Union basketball has rough start to 2014

The Union girls basketball team recorded four straight wins heading into Christmas break. Unfortunately for the Knights, the new year has been much less kind.The ladies have dropped four in a row as of Tuesday, with some losses being closer than others. The January 3 game at Charles City was a ...

UMS boys overcome halftime deficit, beat A-P

7th & 8th Boys Split With A-PThe Union Middle School 8th grade boys basketball team used a determined defensive effort in the second half of their game with Aplington-Parkersburg to overcome a four point halftime deficit and secure a 33 30 victory. The Knights did not attempt many ...

Upcoming meets for swim team

Listed below are the swim meets with Waterloo West. The area swimmers include Cole McNeal, Nathan Dvorak, Nick Weich, Joel Wauters and Zach Winklepleck.1/18/14 Fort Dodge Invite @ Fort Dodge 12:301/21/14 Waterloo East/Vinton Shellsburg @ Waterloo West 6:001/25/14 MVC Varsity Meet @ Cedar ...

North Tama girls hitting their stride

The ladies of the North Tama basketball team have won three of the last four games to even their record at 3-3 (as of Tuesday).After dropping back-to-back games against Jesup and Colo-Nesco to open the season, the girls recorded a 40-38 victory over Don Bosco on December 6 behind a 13-point ...

Boys fighting hard despite early struggles

In basketball, a razor-thin margin can separate victory from defeat. A missed shot. A questionable foul call. Or just plain bad luck. The North Tama Redhawks have had mostly the latter in the earlygoing this season.Following their 76-65 season-opening win against Belle Plaine, the Redhawks have ...

Dance Team receives Div. I rating at state

State Dance was held at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on December 5th and 6th. The North Tama Dance Team was one of around 250 teams to participate. They danced in the Class IV Pom along with 12 others teams. The Dance Team received 6th place and was rewarded a Division I Rating plaque."I ...

Wrestling team knocks off Decorah, V-S

The Union wrestling team beat two solid opponents in a meet last week, knocking off Decorah and Vinton-Shellsburg.The Knights outscored Decorah 58-12, which won its only two contests at 113 and 132 pounds by forfeit.At 106 pounds, Derek Holschlag won his match 4-2. Blake Harran and Ryder ...

UMS basketball

7th & 8th Reserves Battle A-PThe Union 7th 'B' and 8th 'B' boys basketball teams played their first home contests against the Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons in UMS gymnasium. The 8th grade could not overcome a sluggish first quarter as they lost 28-34. The Knights improved their ...

Knights off to 2-1 start on the hardwood

Union Girls Win at WartburgOn December 7, the Union Girls traveled to Wartburg College for the annual NICL Shootout. Although not in the NICL, Union drew Waukon for the 1:00 match up.Union played a solid first half and built a 22-14 halftime lead behind the hot shooting of senior point guard ...