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By Matt Bryant, the JOURNAL The Washington wrestling team competed Tuesday at Davenport Assumption for an opportunity to continue the team's season at the State Dual Tournament in Des Moines. Washington earned its spot in the regional bracket by placing second as a team in last Saturday's sectional tournament. The top team out of each of eight regional sites advances.The Demons moved a step closer by knocking ...

By John Butters, The JOURNAL The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks lost to No. 3 Cascade Cougars,69-48 in Wellman Friday night.The Hawks stayed close in the first quarter, but were behind 22-32 at the half.They were outscored by Cascade 16 to 8 points in the third quarter, falling behind 30-48 at the break.The Hawks took the floor in the fourth quarter and matched the Cougars offensively, scoring 18 point to 21 ...

By Steve Anderson Nearly everything we humans do seems to require a good balance between respect and fear.This is especially true for most of us with an outdoor adventurous spirit.The first time we do anything we begin to move from fear toward respect. As we gain experience, it is essential that we never move on past respect or consequences are likely!Ice fishing in Southeast Iowa is a key example. An ever ...

The Mid-Prarie Golden Hawks defeated the West Liberty Comets, 65-53 in River Valley South conference play Tuesday night at home. Senior forward Josh Slaubaugh pulls up for a jump shot.

By Andy Krutsinger, Mt. Pleasant News The Washington wrestlers came hungry for a conference championship when they entered Mt. Pleasant High School on Tuesday night. The Demons used an eight-match winning streak to top the rival Panthers 45-23 and finish the year undefeated in the Southeast Conference.The ngiht started with a couple of pin falls for each team. Washington's Walker Ikerd kicked things off with a ...

By Xiomara Levsen, The JOURNAL The Washington girls basketball team fought hard against Ottumwa Tuesday night but couldn't come away with a win at home.They lost 36-32.Head coach Jordan Bentley said he thought both teams were struggling to shoot the ball that night, but Washington played good defense.?We executed the game plan we wanted, so we played good defense on our part,? Bentley said. ?We struggled to ...

By Matt Bryant, The JOURNAL Washington honored five graduating senior wrestlers Thursday at the WHS gym before the last home duals of the season. Kiowa Keith, Collin Murphy, Tanner Murphy, Mitchell Huisenga and Sam Donnolly were honored before the home crowd along with the Senior Cheerleaders and parents.The Demon wrestling team has been battling injuries, illness and various other maladies the past few weeks ...

By Justin Webster The Trojan girls' basketball team hosted Washington Friday night for an SEC matchup, and the community of Fairfield for their annual Coaches vs. Cancer event in conjunction with the boys' team and school officials.On the court, Head Coach Brian Witzenburg and his team improved to 11-3 overall and 6-0 in conference play with a 65-50 victory, while the Demons dropped to 5-9 overall and 1-4 in ...