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Redhawks run, run, and run some more in 56-0 win

The North Tama Redhawks entered the week with a 3-1 overall record and jockeying for position in the Class A District 4 standings. After a 56-0 humiliation of Iowa Valley last Friday night, the boys now sit in the driver's seat for a district title.The game marked the end of homecoming week for ...

Watson finishes in top five in consecutive meets

The North Tama cross country team has been nothing if not consistent this year. Abi Watson, who has been the team's strongest runner this year, finished last week's South Tama meet with her second fourth place finish of the young season, clocking in at 17:03.Jamie Huntley finished in 26th place ...

Brendan Boerm on Central football team

Brendan Boerm is a member of the Central College football team. Boerm is a quarterback for the Dutch.The Dutch are the second-winningest football team of any college or university in the U.S. since 1975 (.813 winning percentage) and have not had a losing season since 1960. Central has captured ...

Knights put hex on Osage offense, win 41-7

The Union Knights rolled to an easy 41-7 victory over the visiting Osage Green Devils on Friday night, capping off homecoming week with a series of great individual performances on the gridiron.Quarterback Jay Scheel was once again a one-man wrecking crew on offense, accounting for the bulk of ...

2012 North Tama Homecoming Court

Aryn Nicole IsenhowerParents: David and Michelle IsenhowerWhat have you been involved in during high school? Volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Student council, FFA, and NHS.What do you plan on doing after graduation? Attend college to study environmental sciences and play college ...

Redhawks lay 36-7 beating on GMG

Heading into homecoming, it's all about momentum. Iowa Valley, whilst sitting atop the Class A District 4 heap, lost their momentum with a defeat at the hands of Gladbrook-Reinbeck last week. North Tama, meanwhile, may have gained the upper hand, laying a 36-7 beatdown on GMG Friday night.The ...

Cross country runs in meet at Marshalltown

Not having a home meet is a tough thing for any sports team. But the North Tama cross country squad hasn't let that slow them down. The group ran in their first meet of the season in South Hardin last week.The girls finished with 171 points, competing against eight other schools with consistent ...

Union rides into homecoming on heels of 50-6 win

Following a two-hour drive to Friday night's game, you can imagine the Union Knights were a bit anxious to take the field. But even the most active imagination couldn't have predicted the thrashing that would ensue.Union dashed to a 50-0 halftime lead and coasted the rest of the way, beating ...

Volleyball reels off seven straight wins

Now that's a winning streak. The ladies of the Union volleyball team are 14-2 following seven straight wins, and are second in the state with 480 kills as a team this season.The girls recorded two 3-0 shutouts against Jesup and Hudson at home last week before heading to a tournament in Le Grand ...

Redhawks escape with close win over Lone Tree

Talk about a close call. The North Tama Redhawks rode a wave of offense from quarterback Brent Billerbeck in the first half and escaped with a 20-19 win over the visiting Lone Tree Lions in a non-district clash last week.The win pushes the Redhawks back above .500 and should give them some ...