The fall sports season kicks into high gear next week with volleyball, cross country and football competitions.
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The Sidney football team is counting on athletes like Will Hobbie, Calvin Johnson and Zach Boyd to lead this year’s team
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The Clarinda girls tennis team improved to 4-1 on the dual season with an 8-1 home win Thursday over Harlan.
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Shenandoah juniors Lyndie Green and Kalyn Scamman are expected be a couple of the leaders of Shenandoah’s first Western Iowa Conference team.
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Clarinda football wants to play at the next level and has preached consistency all offseason and in the preseason, looking to get there.
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The Essex volleyball team is pushing for more this season under new head coach Schyler Schwisow, and is hoping that leads to more wins this fall.
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The Shenandoah football team has increased expectations this fall, looking for more than just a playoff appearance under new head coach Drew Buckholdt
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