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Warhawks score late, but fall short of unbeaten North Butler, 51-7

Published by editor on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 11:12am

Here’s to better days ahead for the West Fork football team. After getting shut out for its first two games of the season, the Warhawks were finally able to strike paydirt in its latest outing.

Despite the score, the Warhawks had trouble containing North Butler, falling in a 51-7 result in a Class A-District 2 matchup held last Friday night at the North Butler Athletics Complex in Greene.

West Fork girls sweep Newman Catholic, go 1-2 at Belmond-Klemme Tourney

Published by editor on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 11:11am

Even keel is better than nothing.

The West Fork volleyball team won two and lost two this past week, starting with a sweep over Newman Catholic of Mason City on Sept. 7 at the West Fork High School Gymnasium in Sheffield.

The Warhawks ran into a little trouble to start the day at the Belmond-Klemme Tournament, held this past Saturday in Belmond, falling to Iowa Falls-Alden before coming up just short of an upset over Garner-Hayfield-Ventura. West Fork recovered by the final match, putting the brooms to West Hancock to end the weekend with a high note.

West Fork cross country teams participate at Bronco Invitational

Published by editor on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 11:10am

Within the camp of the West Fork cross country teams, the Warhawks are sitting in a good spot. There is plenty of room to grow, and if the day is not the best, they don’t have to dip down very far.

At the Belmond-Klemme Cross Country Meet, which took place on Sept. 7 at the Belmond Country Club, the Warhawks saw the emergence of junior Josh Hagins and a strong showing from senior Kacie Eisentrager and the West Fork girls.

West Fork volleyball sweeps Rockford, falls to Northwood-Kensett

Published by editor on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:34am

Even though the season has started a little slow for the West Fork volleyball team, the Warhawks have been relatively competitive – only having been swept once so far this season. While West Fork split their allotted matches this past week, the Warhawks have potential to become a dangerous squad over the course of the autumn campaign.

St. Ansgar frustrates Warhawks in district opener

Published by editor on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:33am

Regardless of it’s sports or life itself, you either win or you learn. The past two weeks have been a harsh learning experience for the West Fork football team.

The Warhawks had a hard time getting things going for the second straight week, as St. Ansgar handed West Fork a 67-0 setback in a Class A-District 2 last Friday at the West Fork Football Complex in Sheffield.

Bulldogs defeat West Fork, drops one against Algona

Published by editor on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:27am

The Hampton-Dumont-CAL Bulldogs have had competitive matches in the opening weeks of the season.

The Bulldogs started this year hosting West Fork and defeated them 3-2, rallying from a 0-2 deficit

Then, on Thursday, the HD-CAL hosted fellow Bulldog team Algona.

HD-CAL was beaten in a 1-3 match.

Against West Fork, the Bulldogs competed, but fell behind after losing sets 21-25 and 22-25.

Coach Sarah Miller said she brought her team in and reminded them to communicate on the court.

HD-CAL defense puts a stop to Iowa Falls-Alden in wet ‘Battle for Bradford’

Published by editor on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:26am

With the rain pouring, Hampton-Dumont-CAL football was down four points with 6:23 left in regulation in Hampton on Friday.

The Bulldogs had just given up two touchdowns to rival Iowa Falls-Alden in the third quarter.

The drama of this year’s “Battle for Bradford” was only magnified with the rain pouring down.

The Bulldogs managed to force a punt from the Cadets at their own end zone, giving great field position.

Marco Guerrero took the ball on a motion, running to the right outside and skirting by the defense with no issue.

HD/CAL flattens West Fork

Published by editor on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 9:33am

The Hampton-Dumont/CAL football team decimated West Fork in the season opener in Sheffield on Friday in a 42-0 blowout.

The game stayed close after one quarter, with HD/CAL scoring a touchdown.

But, once the second quarter came about, the Bulldogs exploded with 21 points.

The Bulldogs took advantage of poor offensive execution from the Warhawks

Cal Heeran passed for 140 yards on 7/12 and two touchdowns.

Tate Schmitt had a touchdown catch and touchdown run plus 82 yards of total offense.

The Bulldogs had four touchdowns on the ground total.

Warhawks seek to capture elusive playoff berth in 2021

Published by editor on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 9:30am

Hank Williams Jr. said it best in his gridiron twist of his song “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight” – Are you ready for some football?

Ready or not, here comes the season for the West Fork football team. Fortunately, the Warhawks will begin the season in friend confines, hosting Hampton-Dumont-CAL at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the West Fork Football Complex in Sheffield.

HD/CAL undergoes system changes for season

Published by editor on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 9:28am

Hampton-Dumont-CAL football will have a different look this year as both offense and defense will be undergoing system changes.

“We want to get better every single day,” coach Cole Miller said. “We need to use every day as a learning opportunity to get better.”

With a solid base of seniors and juniors to build upon, the Bulldogs won’t need to worry about inexperience while learning new playbooks.

Miller said that this team is dedicated to improving themselves and improving on their three-win season last year.

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