Dunkerton didn’t stand a chance on Thursday night in Jackson Junction against the Turkey Valley Trojans. 
Not if the Raiders from Linn County couldn’t even get the ball past half court. 

And then there were just two wrestlers remaining for New Hampton/Turkey Valley, but what a duo Carson Babcock and Jacob Reicks make.

Carson Babcock doesn’t leave home without it, his mask that is.
Ditto for Jacob Reicks and the rest of the New Hampton/Turkey Valley wrestling team. 

New Hampton/Turkey Valley coach Matt Paulus couldn’t help but laugh when asked about Jacob Reicks after Saturday’s Class 2A sectional meet.

The rematch wasn’t even close.

Brooke Usher loves the game of basketball, loves to get in there and be physical.
But sometimes, you can’t do that.

New Hampton was in a bad spot – no doubt about it.
It’s amazing what a few games and a matter of days can do to a basketball squad.
The Chickasaws are living proof.

The oldest prep conference wrestling tournament in the state of Iowa has seen tremendous champions finish off their careers in style at the tradition-rich league meet.

Perhaps the toughest opponent for basketball squads this season may just be Old Man Winter.
Because when snowflakes from the sky above accumulate on the ground, it can make it tough for prep hoops squads to get games in this winter. 

Keeping pace is crucial in the race to repeat. 
That’s exactly what head coach Chris Sullivan and his Turkey Valley Trojans did. 

To be the best in the state of Iowa in the sport of wrestling takes time, dedication, effort and energy. 

Matt Paulus, trust us, is never going to be comfortable with a loss, much less a 51-17 defeat at the hands of Waverly-Shell Rock.

Matt Paulus, trust us, is never going to be comfortable with a loss, much less a 51-17 defeat at the hands of Waverly-Shell Rock.

A good start - a not so great finish.
The New Hampton Chickasaw girls basketball team started out well in games played against Charles City and Waukon this week.

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