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Redhawk wrestlers top podiums at home tournament

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TRAER – Redhawk wrestlers secured a slew of championship titles at their home tournament last Saturday in Traer. First place finishes were earned by Drayke Dvorak, Case Monat, and Kolt Knaack during the boys invitational, while Grace Dvorak, Addy Hochstetler, and Briar Blake went ...

Knights narrowly succumb to Huskies in tense matchup

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LA PORTE CITY – The Union Knights girls basketball team almost eked out what would have been their fourth win of the season against the Oelwein Huskies last Tuesday (Jan. 16) but ultimately succumbed 48-47 following a tense home court matchup. Union ended each of the first three quarters ...

Redhawk wrestlers compete in Wapsie Valley triangular

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FAIRBANK – While most high school sporting events were canceled last week due to the snowstorms that bookended the work week, some members of the Redhawk boys wrestling team managed to travel to Fairbank Thursday evening for a triangular with both host Wapsie Valley and ...

Knights grapple tough Denver team

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DENVER – While most high school sporting events were canceled last week due to the snowstorms that bookended the work week, some members of Union’s top-ranked boys wrestling team managed to travel to Denver Thursday evening for a dual. While Union narrowly lost the dual 39-33 to a tough ...

Redhawk girls come up short against Wildcats

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TRAER — The North Tama girls basketball team couldn’t quite tame Janesville, dropping a 52-48 decision at North Tama High School on Friday, Jan. 5. Ava Breakenridge led the Redhawks with 19 points and added five rebounds; Jamie Jacobs had 11 points, five rebounds and three steals. Every ...

Union trio nominated for Mr. & Ms. Dan Gable Wrestler of the Year

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Finalist nominations for the Dan Gable Ms. and Mr. Wrestler of the Year Awards were recently announced and this year include three Union High School wrestlers — Blake Bohnsack, Seth Hedeman, and Jillian Worthen. The annual awards are presented by Fareway Stores, Inc., IAwrestle, and Iowa ...

Redhawk wrestling round-up

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TRAER – Following the winter break, North Tama boys wrestling split last Thursday’s home triangular with an opening round loss to Lynnville-Sully 36-24, followed by a later win over HLV 36-24. Against the HLV Warriors, both Max Monat (113) and Gavin Rausch (150) won by pinfall, while ...

Knights start the new year hot, beating Waterloo Columbus 73-45

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LA PORTE CITY – After a long winter break, the Union Knights boys basketball team was back in action on Jan. 4 to start the new year. The Waterloo Columbus Sailors came to town, and brought a senior heavy team with plenty of experience. The game started with both teams trading shots in the ...

Knights drop games to Columbus and Denver to begin the new year

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LA PORTE CITY – The Union Knights girls basketball team tipped off the new year last week with a pair of tough losses at home – falling to Columbus Catholic 62-29 on Thursday, Jan. 4 and then Denver 43-32 on Friday, Jan. 5. The Sailors’ rebound game ultimately sealed the Knights’ ...

Redhawks selected for 2023 T-R All-Area teams

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TRAER – A trio of talented Redhawk football players and an equally talented quartet of Redhawk volleyball players were recently named to the 2023 Times-Republican All-Area teams. Kolt Knaack, a junior, was named as a quarterback selection alongside Gladbrook-Reinbeck’s Isaac Clark and ...