The Fan

The need for upgraded networks is greater today than ever before. The best option for increasing speed and bandwidth while offering durability and security is fiber optics.

Fiber optics will provide your students & teachers with the best Internet at the highest speeds.

MEMBERS OF THE 2024 WEBSTER CITY FOOTBALL TEAM are, front row (left to right): Gabe Ruby, Brian Alaniz, Jacob Feldhaus, Max McGilligan, Jayden Weinzetl, Carson Bertran, Jake Rohmiller, Hank Christenson, Brandon Newman, Maurice Anderson, Cael Nixon and Luke Estlund. Second row: Jaxon Griffith, Nate Beaulieu, Adison Punkham, Cole Nohrenberg, Beau Nohrenberg, Gavin Wynkoop, Jamey Stansfield, Logan Willson, Carter Mickelson, Eli Estlund, Dawson Bertran, Aiden Hrnicek, Nolan Naso, Cody Elliott and Jaysen Vankham. Third row: Zach Lahr, Gryffan Stevens, Angel Ramirez, Jack Randall, Salamon Inthisane, Brayden Babington, Luke Blake, Coyce Bertran, Grant Arends, Alex Staley, Kaleb Hansen, Yerik Vasquez, Efrain Calles Arnaiz, Ayden Elliott and Israel Torres. Fourth row: Tristan Bohl, Rey Perez, Malachi Striegle, Harrison Schuerman, Aiden Martin, Sidney Walker, Mavryk Ahrens, Peyton Weisberg, Boston Farley, Isaac Stines, Chance Grimm and Jason Griep. Back row: Briggs Peppel, Gordon Bargfrede, Dane Hansen, Rylan Stroner, Emmett Pelzer, Zakiah Christensen and Noah Turkett. Not pictured: Edwin Ramos, Hunter Vue, Cael Alexander and Jaden Houk.

READY FOR THE CHALLENGE:

By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net

Andy Brim looks to carry on the strong tradition developed by Bob Howard at Webster City this fall.

Brim, a long-time Lynx assistant and former player himself, takes the reins of the program from Howard, who retired after leading WCHS to another playoff bid and an eight-win season.

Long-time assistant Brim takes over as program’s new head coach

DFJ photo by David Borer

MEMBERS OF THE 2024 WEBSTER CITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM are, front row, (left to right): Olivia Gallentine, Breanna Bahrenfuss, Adysen Poppen, Marissa Hedeen, Addilyn Orton and Cloe Savitski. Back row: Alivia Burns, Hailey Brim, Tristyn Wright, Lovie Pruismann, Ashlee Nydegger, Avery Poppen, Marissa Miller, Morgan Hackbarth and Ellie Peterson.

TRANSITION OF POWER:

By CHRIS JOHNSON sports@freemanjournal.net

The Webster City volleyball team graduated a strong senior class, but the cupboard is far from bare at the nets for the Lynx.

With six seniors gone, six new seniors will get back to work along with a strong junior class and a handful of underclassmen.

“We graduated quite a few seniors,” said Webster City head coach Jess Howard, who enters her 18th season at the helm. “They will be hard to replace and were good role models, sending it down the line.”

Seniors Cloe Savitski, Olivia Gallentine, Marissa Hedeen, Adysen Poppen, Addilyn Orton and Breanna Bahrenfuss will help lead the Lynx.

“We have six seniors back — five with a

Loss of productive senior class isn’t slowing the Lynx down at the nets this season

lot of playing time,” Howard said. “We also have six juniors with varsity experience and three sophomores ready for the varsity level that have a good sense of the game.”

Savitski enters her fourth season at the varsity level and was a key player from the back row. Savitski led Webster City with 340 digs in 2023.

“Cloe is a solid back row player with a strong platform and good base with good

instincts,” Howard said. “She has done a great job in the back row for three years.” Gallentine led the Lynx with 197 kills in 2023, while Hedeen had 145. Orton added 66. Orton tallied 48 blocks, Gallentine had 35 and Hedeen checked in with 29. Poppen led Webster City with 66 blocks and was the team leader with 47 assists.

DFJ photo by David Borer

WEBSTER CITY CROSS COUNTRY

MEMBERS OF THE 2024 WEBSTER CITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM are, front row (left to right): Jordan Betts, Leland Eggers, Kaleb Draeger, Carter Harms, Tariq Burton, Jackson Olmstead, Ivan Lopez and Jack Barner. Back row: Kyle Holberg, Owen Patterson, Kyzer Zinnel, Justin Callahan, Gabe Thumma, Arien Lake and Ben Youngdale.

A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE:

By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net

Veteran leadership is expected to anchor the Webster City cross country program this fall.

Head coach Derek Turner enters his fifth season leading the Lynx, with nine of the Top-10 girls and five of the Top-7 boys back in the fold. Add in seven newcomers,

and the glass is definitely more than half full as the year gets under way.

“Our strengths this year will be experience, as well as our newcomers,” Turner said. “Although that sounds like a contradictory statement, we have a ton of kids that have competed at the varsity level for several years back.

“With the addition of the newcomers, we should also have a competitive team in

Lynx counting on veteran harriers to go the extra mile this season

regards to vying for varsity spots, which is always beneficial. I’m excited to see how things come together.”

Leading the pack is junior Justin Callahan, who was the bronze medalist at the North Central Conference race in 2023. Fellow junior Jack Barner also returns after cracking the Top-20, along with junior Kyzer Zinnel, senior Owen Patterson and sophomore Leland Eggers.

Isabel Grossoehme earned a 12th place finish at the NCC meet last fall as a freshman, while seniors Karina Murray, Lydia VanDeer and Sydney Oswald are also back.

“It’s great having all of those runners back,” Turner said. “And the newcomers will be looking to fill the gaps with several of them capable of joining the varsity squad

DFJ photo by David Borer

WEBSTER CITY

WC CC , Continued from Page 4

and having an immediate impact.

“We have had good moments in the past years but the main thing we have lacked is depth. It takes five runners to score well in meets. In the past, we haven’t had the depth to do that consistently. I think especially on the boys side we have a

good chance of scoring more consistently as a group rather than relying on one or two runners.”

With a wide range of runners from various grades, Turner has been impressed with how well the team has come together as one in the early going.

“Our girls team has been together for years, which helps when it comes to chemistry,” he said. “They challenge one another and work together to improve. On our boys side, our group of juniors and lone senior do a great job leading our young guys in the right direction.

“So far it has been awesome to see them working together in practice and I expect the same positive outcomes when we begin competing in meets.”

Webster City will host its own invitational on Sept. 3, with the NCC meet scheduled for Maynes Grove in Hampton on Oct. 15.

DFJ photo by David Borer MEMBERS OF THE 2024 WEBSTER CITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM are, front row, (left to right): Heidi Mendoza, Abby Peterson, Izzy Grossoehme and Izzy McNiel. Back row: Natalie Eggers, Caroline Ehn, Lydia VanDeer, Sydney Oswald and Karina Murray.

MEMBERS OF THE 2024 SOUTH HAMILTON FOOTBALL TEAM are, front row (left to right): Lane Tarbill, Connor Deppe, Brock Zorn, Landon Sogard, Grant Larson, Braden Young, Andrew Jensen, Ashton Williams and Nick Severseike. Second row: Anders Egelykke, Titus Herrick, Kolby Hodnefield, Gaige Willis, Parker Stuck, Brody Harris, Kaden Dean and Jose Babcock. Third row: Liam Ealy, Maddux Becker, Lyndon Johnson, Davien Henderson, Spencer Davis and Ryan Oskvig. Fourth row: Cooper Stuck, Coleton Griffin, Wyatt Gelder, Garrett Johnson, Wrigley Eilbeck and Trenton Popp. Back row: Kyler Ziesman, Garret Rogers, Manny Babcock and Ben Swenson.

CARRYING ON THE TRADITION:

By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net

In his first two seasons leading the South Hamilton football program, Paul Skartvedt has orchestrated one of the best stretches in Hawk history. Back-to-back 8-2 campaigns have positioned South Hamilton as perennial contenders in Class 1A, and with

several key pieces back this fall, another run to the playoffs is the plan.

Skartvedt, who played for Jim Walden and Dan McCarney at Iowa State University, has continued the strong tradition of putting together an elite ground attack on offense with a defense that is equally tough against the run.

“We want to be at the top of the districts and make it into the playoffs again this year,” Skartvedt said. “We also

Hawks have built a formula for success on the gridiron

want to work on playing for each other and being great teammates and leaders not only on the field but also all around the school building.”

Senior Nick Severseike rushed for 1,137 yards and 20 touchdowns last year, averaging an eye-popping 11 yards per carry. As a team, the Hawks had 3,830 yards and 54

DFJ photo by Angela Hewitt

DFJ file photos

BRADEN YOUNG (left) scores a touchdown for South Hamilton last year. Young is a senior this season.

NICK SEVERSEIKE (right) drags a defender for yardage. Severseike averaged over 11 yards per carry in 2023. He’s back for his senior year. through 3/31/2025!

96 Gallon, 64 Gallon & 35 gallon Carts • Dumpsters and Roll O s • Online Bill Pay & Auto Pay • Coming to Jewell September 1st!

A STRONG FOUNDATION:

By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net

The 2024 volleyball season at South Hamilton will have a new look to it after the graduation of three key seniors who played all 32 matches last fall.

But the cupboard is far from bare, with the return of key starters Claire Hewitt, Sara Scheller and Tessa Skartvedt for head

coach Shannon Skartvedt.

“We are a young group, but I am already seeing great things in terms of teamwork, attitude and leadership,” Skartvedt said.

“We have several strong hitters and blockers in Sara, Claire, Tessa and Daytona (Ferrie), which will make that area of the game a strength for us.”

Hewitt recorded 61 kills with 41 digs and 17 blocks as a junior, while Scheller — a

Inexperienced Hawks ready to prove themselves under Skartvedt’s leadership

junior this fall — had 69 kills and led the Hawks with 46 blocks. Skartvedt finished her freshman campaign with a team-leading 113 kills to go along with 38 digs, 36 aces, 31 blocks and 28 assists.

Ferrie, Lily Ammerman, Riah Van De Pol and Abby Richardson all saw the floor as underclassmen, with Ferrie recording 12 aces in just 13 sets played.

“We would like to have a winning

season,” Skartvedt said. “That is one of our goals.

“We notoriously have struggled with serve receive, so that will be a focus of improvement this year.”

South Hamilton has 10 seasons with at least 12 wins since 2013, including three straight 20-plus win campaigns from 201618. They have won 25 matches over the last two years, and 37 over the last three.

DFJ photo by Angela Hewitt

MEMBERS OF THE 2024 SOUTH HAMILTON VOLLEYBALL TEAM are, front row (left to right): Riah Van De Pol, Abby Richardson, Lillie Ammerman, Emma Lammers and Allie Neuberger. Back row: Stella Martensen, Ava Corbin, Daytona Ferrie, Aliya Erickson, Claire Hewitt, Sara Scheller and Tessa Skartvedt.

MEMBERS OF THE 2024 SOUTH HAMILTON GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM are, front row (left to right):

and Isabel Swenson. Back row: Brooklyn Doolittle, Cici Herrick, McKenna

FAMILIAR FACES EVERYWHERE:

By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net

Darrell Paulsen will make a return to the role of head coach for the South Hamilton girls cross country team this fall.

Paulsen, who previously directed the Hawks for a decade, steps in for Emily Bochmann, who is on maternity leave.

Nine returning runners from a year ago will help make the transition smooth, including key varsity athletes Cici Herrick, Olivia Beaune, McKenna Miller, Brooklyn Doolittle, Isabel Swenson and Kayley Zanker. South

Hamilton also added Rosemary Chamness, a Top-40 finisher at the North Central Conference meet for Webster City last fall.

Bianca Seaton, Vivian Swenson and Laural Johnson are also back.

“I think our experience will be our biggest strength,” Paulsen said. “The girls have been running really hard in camp and practice so far.

“We just need to work on our mental and physical part of the race. They just need to know that they can do it and continue to improve throughout the season.”

Herrick capped off her freshman

campaign by finishing 15th at a Class 1A district meet last year, while Beaune was 32nd as a sophomore. Miller, a senior, and Doolittle, a junior, both cracked the Top-40.

At the Heart of Iowa Conference meet, Herrick finished ninth, Miller 11th and Doolittle 15th for the Hawks.

The South Hamilton boys have a small squad, but return mostly their entire lineup.

“We have a much smaller team this year than we’ve had in the last several years, but almost all are returning runners,” said South Hamilton head coach Nathan Ferrie. “With seven high school runners this year, five of

Hawks relying on plenty of veteran leadership

them ran high school last year and four of our seven are now seniors.”

Hayden Hill, Laken Zanker, Jagger Ferrie and Trace Junker are all varsity runners back for the South Hamilton boys.

“Laken Zanker and Hayden Hill are both showing early that they are serious runners, but I have high hopes that a couple of others step up big and attempt to take those top spots,” Ferrie said. “Really the entire team showed up this year wanting to be pushed past comfort and to improve from where

DFJ photo by Angela Hewitt

Vivian Swenson, Kayley Zanker, Bianca Seaton

Miller, Olivia Beaune and Laurel Johnson.

WC VOLLEY , Continued from Page 3

“Marissa is strong from the outside with power and smart with placement,” Howard said. “Addilyn is very sound in the middle and good defensively. Olivia is a strong hitter and can hit from all places.

“Unfortunately we will be without Adysen, who would be returning in the middle. She tore her ACL for the second time, which is a really tough break for her and for us. Breanna will also be fighting for a position.”

Defensively the Lynx will look for juniors Hailey Brim, Alivia Burns and Morgan Hackbarth to step and play key roles.

Howard said junior Ellie Peterson, along with classmate Marissa Miller and

Ashlee Nydegger, are in the mix.

“Hailey, Alivia and Morgan will be big defensively,” Howard said. “Ellie will be vying for another setting position. She is really versatile and does a great job.

Marissa and Ashley have a really strong presence on the block, and are coming from the right side offensively.

“We also have three sophomores who will be pushing the others. They’re passionate.”

With this group, Howard feels she has a solid team who really understand the game.

“They have a passion for volleyball and are really sound fundamental players,” Howard said. “With their skills, multiplied with their commitment, they

Serving Our Quality Smoked Meats and

don’t want the ball to drop and continue to drive.

“They are focused to get themselves better and want to show their fundamental skills.”

Webster City will compete in the tough North Central Conference once again. Algona and Humboldt were coconference champions, finishing 5-2. Webster City, Clear Lake and ClarionGoldfield-Dows were all 4-3.

“Our goal is always to vie for a conference title,” Howard said. “It was a real close battle last year and all the teams were pretty equal across the board.

“There is a lot of experience in the conference.”

DFJ file photo

MARISSA HEDEEN hits the ball over the net for Webster City last season.

SOUTH HAMILTON BOYS CROSS COUNTRY team members are, front row (left to right): Trevor Zanker, Hayden Hill and Caden Christensen. Back row: Thomas Wirth, Jagger Ferrie, Laken Zanker and Carson Gibbs. Not pictured: Emmett Beach.

CC , Continued from Page 9

they left off last year.

“What I’ve seen so far is that the boys really want to be pushed everyday and I believe our strength is in that determination and passion.”

Hill, a sophomore, was 15th at districts. Zanker placed 25th for the Hawks.

“This group seems to be really meshing well together as a team,” Ferrie said. “Every runner seems to have a voice in the group and they are all encouraging each other.

I’m excited to see the progress that they make as a unit if they continue on the same page.”

THE CREDITS

The annual Fan Fall Sports Preview Edition was a combined effort of the Daily Freeman-Journal sports staff and its advertising department.

Dana Becker, Chris Johnson and Eric Pratt designed and edited the tab, while also collecting information and writing stories. David Borer and Angela Hewitt took photos.

Nick Manwarren designed the cover.

We would like to thank the coaches and activities directors for their cooperation in helping bring this project to completion. Best of luck to the Lynx and Hawks this upcoming season!

DFJ photo by Angela Hewitt

and 54 TDs, as contributors Kolby Hodnefield, Ashton Williams, Braden Young and Jose Babcock all return.

Hodnefield had 658 yards and six scores, Williams added 320 and four, Young had 183 and four while Babcock added 135 and two. Young is also the only player back with experience at quarterback, having attempted three passes last year.

“We have great strength at our skill positions,” Skartvedt said. “Offensive line and defensive line do not have much experience back due to graduation.”

The defense, which recorded two shutouts in 2023, will need to replace the likes of Noah Gunderson, Tjerdan Johnson,

a season ago.

Hodnefield, Severseike, Williams, Brock Zorn and Landon Sogard are all returning starters, while Young, Babcock and Connor Deppe each saw extensive playing time.

South Hamilton forced 17 turnovers in 2023, including 10 interceptions. Young and Hodenfield each picked off two passes. Hodnefield will also handle return duties while Young returns as the kicker.

The Hawks went 7-1 in the regular

SH FOOT , Continued from Page 6

DFJ photo by Angela Hewitt

SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH HAMILTON FOOTBALL TEAM are, front row (left to right): Grant Larson, Braden Young, Ashton Williams, Andrew Jensen and Lane Tarbill. Back row: Brock Zorn, Nick Severseike, Connor Deppe, Anders Egelykke and Landon Sogard.

Prestin Van De Pol, Owen Duns and Carter Stolee. Williams, Young, Severseike, Hodenfield and Babcock all had at least 10 tackles

DFJ photo by Angela Hewitt

SOUTH HAMILTON PLAYERS

CLASS 1A, DISTRICT 7 SCHEDULE

Friday, Aug. 30

South Hamilton ...................................... at South Hardin

Martensdale-St. Marys at Grand View Christian Clarinda ............................................. at Nodaway Valley

ACGC ................................................................ at Ogden

West Central Valley at Panorama Woodward-Granger ......................................... at Madrid

Friday, Sept. 6

South Hamilton .................................... at West Marshall

Grand View Christian .............................. at Colfax-Mingo Central Decatur at Nodaway Valley

Ogden ............................ at Manson Northwest Webster Shenandoah.................................. at West Central Valley Pleasantville at Woodward-Granger

Friday, Sept. 13

Roland-Story at South Hamilton

Grand View Christian ....................... at Southwest Valley

Nodaway Valley ...................................... at Shenandoah

Perry at Ogden

Red Oak ....................................... at West Central Valley Interstate 35 ............................... at Woodward-Granger

Friday, Sept. 20

West Central Valley ............................. at South Hamilton Ogden at Grand View Christian Woodward-Granger ............................ at Nodaway Valley

Friday, Sept. 27

South Hamilton ................................... at Nodaway Valley

West Central Valley ................... at Grand View Christian Woodward-Granger at Ogden

Friday, Oct. 4

Ogden at South Hamilton

Grand View Christian ................... at Woodward-Granger Nodaway Valley ............................ at West Central Valley

Friday, Oct. 11

South Hamilton ............................ at Woodward-Granger

Nodaway Valley at Grand View Christian West Central Valley ........................................... at Ogden

Friday, Oct. 18

Grand View Christian .......................... at South Hamilton

Ogden ................................................. at Nodaway Valley

Woodward-Granger at West Central Valley

SH FOOT, Continued from Page 12

season a year ago, earning a 24-8 victory over Denver in the opening round of the playoffs.

“I feel we have a good group of kids that are going to work good together and strive to improve every day,” Skartvedt said. “We will need our older and experienced guys to step up and all be good leaders and help the young guys through out this fall.

Sogard and Hodnefield will be captains this fall for South Hamilton.

ASHTON WILLIAMS records a tackle for South Hamilton during a game last year. Williams was the fourth-leading tackler for the Hawks in 2023. He is back as the defense’s top performer this fall.

Paul Skartvedt

DFJ file photo

Friday, Aug. 30

Football: Hawks at South Hardin, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Volleyball: Hawks at Clarion-GoldfieldDows tournament, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Volleyball: Hawks vs. Nevada, 6:30 p.m.

Cross Country: Hawks at Webster City, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 5

Cross Country: Hawks at Eldora, 6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 6

Football: Hawks at West Marshall, 7 p.m.

Cross Country: Hawks at State Center, 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 26

Cross Country: Hawks at Story City, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Hawks vs. Roland-Story, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27

Football: Hawks at Nodaway Valley, 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 30

Cross Country: Hawks at Nevada, 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Hawks at West Marshall, 6:30 p.m.

James C. Tesdahl, O.D. Jake R. Haberman, O.D. Megan Petersen, O.D.

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday by appointment only 1620 Superior St • Webster City, IA • 515-832-2401

Saturday, Sept. 7

Volleyball: Hawks at South Central Calhoun tournament, 8 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 12

Volleyball: Hawks at Perry, 4 p.m.

Cross Country: Hawks at Ames, 5:25 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 13

Football: Hawks vs. Roland-Story, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 19

Cross Country: Hawks at Zearing, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Hawks at Saydel, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 20

Football: Hawks vs. West Central Valley, 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 23

Volleyball: Hawks vs. Grand View Christian, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

Thursday, Oct. 3

Volleyball: Hawks at PCM, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 4

Football: Hawks vs. Ogden, 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 7

Volleyball: Hawks at Ogden/Perry/ Glidden-Ralston, 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 10

Cross Country: Hawks host invitational, 4:55 p.m.

Volleyball: Hawks at Greene County, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11

Football: Hawks at Woodward-Granger, 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 14

Cross Country: Hawks at Colo, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18

Football: Hawks vs. Grand View Christian, 7 p.m.

SOUTH HAMILTON FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

DFJ file photo

SOUTH HAMILTON’S OLIVIA BEAUNE runs for the Hawks last season. Beaune will be a junior for the Hawks this fall.

And while some key pieces from that squad have moved on, Brim will have 16 returning letterwinners back, with eight of those being returning starters.

“Our 2024 team has the potential to continue the tradition of Lynx football that has been established by the teams before them,” Brim said. “We have several players that are really eager to contribute this year, some that did last year also but some that really haven’t had a chance to prove themselves yet.

“They have all been great through our offseason and have really risen to the challenge of being part of the team that transitions between Coach Howard and myself.”

Seniors Luke Estlund, Jayden Weinzetl, Cael Nixon, Carson Bertran and Gabe Ruby are joined by juniors Aiden Hrnicek, Bean Nohrenberg and Cole Nohrenberg as starters back from a year ago.

Other returning letterwinners include Jacob Feldhaus, Jake Rohmiller, Max McGilligan, Brian Alaniz, Brandon Newman, Jaxon Griffith, Cody Elliott and Eli Estlund. Six of those seven

See WC FOOT: Page 16

WEBSTER CITY’S CAEL NIXON (20) AND JAYDEN WEINZETL make a tackle last season against Creston in the postseason. Both are back to anchor the Lynx this year.

are members of the offensive and defensive lines, which have been a key strong point for the Lynx over the years.

Nixon ran for over 600 yards and scored seven touchdowns, while Estlund added 351 and two scores as part of a rushing unit that racked up over 3,600 yards and 42 TDs. Estlund was also the leading receiver last year for catches and yardage.

Hrnicek, Weinzetl, Grifftih, Estlund, Beau Nohrenberg and Bertran each recorded over 20 tackles, with Weinzetl ranking among the team leaders at 57 stops — including 16.5 for loss — and six sacks.

“When it comes down to it, we have some big holes to fill,” Brim said. “We lose Jaxon Cherry, who is arguably the best player to ever put on a Lynx uniform. We lose Keegan Hisler, who was a great all-around football player. We lose a majority of our offensive line.

“And we lose Coach Bob Howard, one of the state’s best coaches.”

Webster City has had nine straight winning seasons, including six years where they won at least eight games during that stretch.

See WC FOOT: Page 18

WEBSTER CITY’S LUKE ESTLUND runs with the ball against Humboldt last season. The Lynx beat the Wildcats 26-7 to finish the regular season.

DFJ file photo

during a match last season.

DFJ photo by David Borer

WEBSTER CITY VARSITY CHEERLEADERS (left) for the fall include, front row (left to right): Alleyna Dawson and Bria Wallerich. Back row: Izzy Weinschenk, Brooklin Watson, Emersen Paukert, Allie Severe and Ava Gose.

DFJ file photo

THE SOUTH HAMILTON volleyball team (below) celebrates

LYNX AT A GLANCE

WEBSTER CITY

Returning letterwinners (16): Luke Estlund, RB/DB, sr.; Jayden Weinzetl, RB/DE, sr.; Cael Nixon, RB/LB, sr.; Jacob Feldhaus, OL/DL, sr.; Jake Rohmiller, OL/DL, sr.; Max McGilligan, OL/DL, sr.; Brian Alaniz, OL/DL, sr.; Brandon Newman, OL/ DL, sr.; Carson Bertran, E/CB, sr.; Gabe Ruby, TE/LB, sr.; Aiden Hrnicek, RB/LB, jr.; Jaxon Griffith, RB/DB, jr.; Beau Nohrenberg, OL/DL, jr.; Cole Nohrenberg, OL/DL, jr.; Cody Elliott, OL/DL, jr.; Eli Estlund, OL/DL, jr.

2023 record: 8-3 overall, 4-1 in district.

Coach: Andy Brim enters his first season as head coach after spending nearly two decades as an assistant for the Lynx.

LYNX SCHEDULE

Aug. 30 at Fort Dodge

Sept. 6 Spencer

Sept. 13 at North Polk

Sept. 20 West Delaware

Sept. 27 at Clear Lake

Oct. 4 Hampton-Dumont/CAL

Oct. 11 Charles City

Oct. 18 at Algona

Oct. 25 at Humboldt

DFJ file photo

THE WEBSTER CITY DEFENSE makes a tackle against Algona during a 47-0 victory in 2023 during a driving rainstorm. Pictured (left to right) are Cael Nixon (20), Keegan Hisler (2) and Tristan Mason (5).

Friday, Aug. 30

Humboldt ....................... at Spencer

Webster City at Fort Dodge

Algona at Spirit Lake

Oelwein .....................at Charles City

Forest City ................... at Clear Lake

Iowa Falls-Alden at H-D/CAL

Friday, Sept. 6

Ballard .......................... at Humboldt

Spencer at Webster City

Algona at Forest City

Charles City .. at South Tama County

Clear Lake .............. at New Hampton

Clarion-Goldfield at H-D/CAL

Friday, Sept. 13

Humboldt ..................... at Van Meter

Webster City at North Polk

CLASS 3A, DISTRICT 2 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Estherville-LC ..................... at Algona

Waterloo East .............at Charles City

Iowa Falls-Alden ........... at Clear Lake

H-D/CAL at West Marshall

Friday, Sept. 20

North Polk at Humboldt

West Delaware at Webster City

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley at Algona

Charles City at Mason City

Clear Lake at Waverly-Shell Rock

Hampton-Dumont/CAL at Nevada

Friday, Sept. 27

Humboldt at Hampton-Dumont/CAL

Webster City ................ at Clear Lake

Algona .......................at Charles City

Friday, Oct. 4

Charles City .................. at Humboldt

H-D/CAL at Webster City

Clear Lake at Algona

Friday, Oct. 11

Algona at Humboldt

Charles City at Webster City

Clear Lake ...................... at H-D/CAL

Friday, Oct. 18

Humboldt at Clear Lake

Webster City ..................... at Algona

H-D/CAL ....................at Charles City

Friday, Oct. 25

Webster City ................. at Humboldt

Algona .... at Hampton-Dumont/CAL

Charles City at Clear Lake

WEBSTER CITY’S Cael Nixon runs the ball against Fort Dodge in the Lynx season opener a year ago.

DFJ file photo

Thursday, Aug. 29

Cross Country: Lynx at Marshalltown, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Lynx vs. Boone, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30

Football: Lynx at Fort Dodge, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Volleyball: Lynx at St. Edmond Invitational in Fort Dodge, 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Cross Country: Lynx host Webster City Invitational, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 5

Volleyball: Lynx vs. Algona, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 6

Football: Lynx vs. Spencer, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 10

LYNX FALL SPORTS COMPOSITE SCHEDULE

Cross Country: Lynx at Waverly-Shell Rock, 5 p.m.

Volleyball: Lynx at Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 13

Football: Lynx at North Polk, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 16

Cross Country: Lynx at Ballard Invitational, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 19

Volleyball: Lynx vs. Hampton-Dumont/ CAL, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 20

Football: Lynx vs. West Delaware, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Volleyball: Lynx at Forest City Invitational, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

Cross Country: Lynx at Mason City Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Lynx at St. Edmond, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27

Football: Lynx at Clear Lake, 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 30

Cross Country: Lynx at Algona, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Lynx vs. Iowa Falls-Alden, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 4

Football: Lynx vs. Hampton-Dumont/CAL, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5

Cross Country: Lynx at South Hardin Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 7

Volleyball: Lynx at Humboldt, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Cross Country: Lynx at Eagle Grove Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11

Football: Lynx vs. Charles City, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

Cross Country: Lynx boys, girls at North Central Conference meet in Hampton, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Lynx at Fort Dodge, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 17

Volleyball: Lynx vs. Clarion-Goldfield/ Dows, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18

Football: Lynx at Algona, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25

Football: Lynx at Humboldt, 7 p.m.