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More than basketball

Basketball and the fight against cancer might seem like an unlikely ally to some.

A plus on the ‘O’ but a minus on ‘D’

Ryan Rausch liked the offensive output from his top players last Tuesday, despite a 73-52 loss to Charles City.

Soph continues strong play as Turkey Valley girls roll

It might be pretty intimidating for Jacqlyn Schmitt, a sophomore playing for the Turkey Valley girls. Not only is she playing with some seasoned veterans on her team, but some of those players are also state leaders. 

Chickasaws get a lift with return of Wemark

Superman he is not. 
But New Hampton junior forward Drake Wemark brings a lot to the table where the New Hampton boys basketball team is concerned. 
He's back!!!

Putting it all together

The lack of depth coach Chris Sullivan has on the Turkey Valley boys basketball team wasn’t evident in the stat charts after the Trojan 82-30 win over Riceville last Monday. 

Chickasaw girls run win streak to three

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
That seemed to be the New Hampton girls basketball team’s mantra on Tuesday on the road versus Waterloo Columbus (4-4). 

New Hampton girls pick up two NEIC wins

Beakers, test tubes, molecules and microscopes.
Chad Pemble understands all about the chemistry of his class at New Hampton High School.
The longtime science teacher at NHHS also knows what that means out on the basketball court.

Chickasaws break even on mat during first week

Alex Kriener looked at the scoreboard Thursday night, and the New Hampton/Turkey Valley senior was not happy; in fact, he was downright angry as he stared at a 9-2 deficit against Decorah’s Brady Stille late in the second period of their 138-pound

Trojan girls turn up the pressure to beat Chickasaws

Fire and ice.
Ali Hoffert has both of those extreme temperatures clearly under control.
In a free-throw shooting contest, bet on Hoffert's velvety touch every time.

Coming on strong

Ryan Rausch’s walk back to the bench after a halftime locker room chat with his New Hampton boys basketball team was a slow one on Monday night.

Aiming for state duals

Two Februaries, as far as New Hampton/Turkey Valley wrestling coach Matt Paulus is concerned, without a trip to the state duals is enough.

New Hampton AD: We will follow the guidelines

New Hampton Activities Director Scott Frerichs has three words for Chickasaw fans when the winter sports season starts.
Follow the rules.

Trojans’ Blazek, Byrne heading back to state

For the third straight year, Jalyssa Blazek and Jaycie Byrne will represent Turkey Valley when the 1A girls run Saturday at state cross country. But coach Sarah Bakula, like any good coach, was hoping for more.

Star power heading to Dodge

The words inscribed on Ali Russler’s left arm said it all on a cold and rainy Thursday afternoon in Jesup.
“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.”

Star power heading to Dodge

The words inscribed on Ali Russler’s left arm said it all on a cold and rainy Thursday afternoon in Jesup.
“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.”

Chickasaw trio runs to all-conference teams

Emily Jackson is just starting to get into the flow.
One can only imagine where the athletically gifted Chickasaw harrier might finish with a year of running under her belt.

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