SENIOR SALUTE
NEW GROUP WORKING TOGETHER
Lynx looking to fit the different pieces with a lot of unknowns on the hardwood
By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net
The Webster City boys will have a vastly different look to them this winter on the hardwood.
Several factors played in to the roster overturn, with Jaxon Griffith, Coyce Bertran and Zach Lahr standing as the key returning players for head coach Brett Ratcliff.
“I would say that there is a lot of unknown coming into this year,” Ratcliff said. “Between injuries and transfers, we have a relatively new team with only a couple returning players at the varsity level from a year ago.”
Griffith, a senior, played in 20 games for the Lynx, who went 7-15 for a second consecutive season and finished fourth in the North Central Conference. He posted 86 points with 48 rebounds, 30 steals, 26 assists and eight
“Guys want to win and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.”
BRETT RATCLIFF Webster City boys basketball coach
an understanding of what I expect and need from them on the court.”
Despite new faces on the roster, Ratcliff believes that the chemistry is going to be the “best we have had in a few years.”
“Guys want to win,” Ratcliff added, “and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.”
blocked shots.
Both Bertran and Lahr, who are juniors, saw action in seven games last winter. Bertran scored 16 points and had 11 rebounds with four assists. Lahr chipped in four points and two rebounds.
“I expect Jaxon, Coyce and Zach to be tremendous leaders,” Ratcliff said. “They are high IQ guys and have
Carter Mickelson, who started 20 games last year, would have been one of the top returning scorers. Mickelson suffered an injury during the football season, though, that will keep him out for the rest of the year.
Ratcliff, himself a former Webster City standout on the court, will lean on the defensive side of the game to find success early on.
MEMBERS OF THE WEBSTER CITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM are front row (left to right): Jaden Houk, Isaac Stines, Coyce Bertran, Jaxon Griffith, Ethan Becker, Grayson Henderson and Kaleb Hansen. Back: Alex Staley, Nathan Wardell, William Ruby, Jayden Lacy, Grayson Simonton, Zach Lahr, Grant Arends and Carter Mickelson. (DFJ photo by David Borer)
STRONG NUCLEUS BACK FOR LYNX
McKinney banking on five regulars returning to the lineup for the Webster City girls
By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net
Marty McKinney is looking for his girls basketball squad to take steps forward as he enters his second season as head coach of the Lynx girls.
McKinney, who previously had a successful run as the coach of the Webster City boys, returns five players who started games a season ago, along with a handful of others who saw the court.
“We are a lot more comfortable with the concepts and things we are trying to run,” said McKinney, who went
“We are a lot more comfortable with the concepts and things we are trying to run.
At the same time, we are also building our program, so we are still focusing on fundamentals at the offensive and defensive end.”
4-18 a year ago and 1-11 in the North Central Conference.
“At the same time, we are also building our program, so we are still focusing on fundamentals at the offensive and defensive end.”
Senior Alivia Burns, juniors Avery Poppen, Lovie Pruismann and Tristyn Wright, and sophomore Evie Davis all saw time in the starting lineup a year ago. They are flanked by Jaylyn Bahrenfuss, Ashlee Nydegger, Jayme Perez and Izzy Weinschenk.
“This team is still finding their roles, but play well
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MEMBERS OF THE WEBSTER CITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM are front row (left to right): Ashlee Nydegger, Jayme Perez, Alivia Burns and Hailey Brim (manager). Middle: Briley VanDeer, Megan VanDeer, Izzy Weinschenk, Haydin Sealine and Shamyla Millner. Back: Tristyn Wright, Jaylyn Bahrenfuss, Lovie Pruismann, Avery Poppen and Evie Davis. (DFJ photo by David Borer)
MARTY MCKINNEY Webster City girls basketball coach
MEMBERS OF THE WEBSTER CITY WRESTLING TEAM are front row (left to right): Tariq Burton, Jaysen Vankham, Gavin Wynkoop, Lincoln Brookshire, Angel Ramirez, Domingo Morales and Ty Bingham. Middle: Greta Kenville (manager), Efrain Calles-Arnaiz, Andrew Vaughn, Dawson Bertran, Ridge Berninghaus, Juan Raymundo Bernal, Mariano Alejo, Jesus Mendoza Ruiz and McKenna Buakam (manager). Back: Isreal Torres, Cael Alexander, Eli Estlund, Briggs Peppel, Cole Nohrenberg, Peyton Weisberg, Cody Elliott, Sidney Walker and Heidi Mendoza (manager). (DFJ photo by David Borer)
LYNX UP FOR CHALLENGE ON THE MAT
Doolittle’s team will look to replace large senior class with solid group
By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net
While some might be worried about the loss of a deep senior class, Webster City head wrestling coach Drake Doolittle sees it as opportunity to grow.
The Lynx return one state qualifier from a year ago in senior Cody Elliott, who is joined by veteran classmates Eli Estlund, Gavin Wynkoop and Dawson Bertran.
“As we head into the 2025-26 season, our program is in a familiar position,” said Doolittle, a former standout wrestler for the Lynx. “Just like in previous years, we graduated a large senior class, which naturally leads some people to question what we can achieve this year.
“But I think it’s an exciting challenge. Being in a spot
“We graduated a large senior class, which naturally leads some people to question what we can achieve this year. But I think it’s an exciting challenge.”
DRAKE
DOOLITTLE Webster City wrestling coach
where we have to prove ourselves again gives our guys a little chip on their shoulder.”
Elliott won 26 matches competing at 215 pounds a year ago. Estlund won 24, Wynkoop 19 and Bertran 18.
“These guys have been in the varsity lineup multiple years now so we expect them to step up and lead this
of veterans
team,” Doolittle said. “Our upper weights will be a major strength of the lineup. Webster City has built a solid reputation in the upper weight classes over the years, and I expect that tradition to continue.
“We’re returning several experienced wrestlers who are ready to make an immediate impact. At heavyweight, we’ll have a competitive battle between two strong candidates — senior Cole Nohrenberg, who’s back out for his final season, and Cael Alexander, who’s put in a lot of time on the mat this summer.
“We have a large senior class to lead the way. They’ve seen what it takes to wrestle at the top level and we’ll lean on those guys to set the example for our younger guys.”
MEMBERS OF THE WEBSTER CITY GIRLS WRESTLING TEAM are front row (left to right): Haedyn Soesbe (manager), Ana Hernandez, Elena Raymundo, Madison Culver, Isabelle Mcniel, Kearsyn Kite, Kali Hartnett, Lexi Mathes, and Kendra Kohl (manager). Back row: Kendra Shultz, Liberty Gamble, Ariana Wilson, Joyful Ssuubi, Kate Feltz, Neveah Robinson, Andrea Enamorado, Starr Ebrecht and Abby Heckert. (DFJ photo by David Borer)
HARTNETT SET TO GUIDE LYNX GIRLS ON MAT
Webster City graduate takes over program and looks to build momentum this season
By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net
For the first time officially in 2025-26, Webster City will have a full girls wrestling team, as ex-Lynx standout Carson Hartnett leads the way.
Hartnett, a former multi-sport athlete at WCHS, was hired over the summer. The school has previously had sharing agreements for the sport with both Fort Dodge and Clarion-Goldfield/Dows, before fielding a smaller squad last season.
“The current state of the Webster City girls wrestling program is still very new and fresh,” Hartnett said. “It’s been growing over the past couple of years, but there has never been consistency with the numbers on the team. The foundation has been laid and they have got a taste of what
“This is the first official year they are having consistent wrestling practices, weights and being held accountable. These girls have blown my expectations away and are always ready for a new challenge.”
CARSON HARTNETT
Webster City wrestling coach
wrestling is about.
“This is the first official year of having consistent wrestling practices, weights and being held accountable. These girls have blown my expectations away and are always ready for a new challenge. We can now fill a lot of weight classes for duals and tournaments. I want to get as
many of the girls on the mat as much as possible.”
Hartnett has experience, with several of the girls on the roster having served as a club coach. Kali Hartnett is a returning standout, while freshman Kearsyn Kite “brings a lot of mat time.”
“Kali has a lot of matches under her belt,” Hartnett said. “She is a sophomore now and has seen what it takes at the high school level. She’s a great person to have in the room to help if the girls have questions.
“I am very excited about Kearsyn. I have been in her corner the past couple of years and she has what it takes to be a leader. She has already competed in preseason tournaments and helps other girls in the room.”
Lexi Matthes, Madison Sulver, Ariana Wilson, Ana
FRESH LOOK FOR HAWKS ON THE COURT
Heeren takes over program, focusing on getting players on the same page moving forward
By CHRIS JOHNSON sports@freemanjournal.net
It was a disappointing season a year ago, but with fresh eyes and a new group on the hardwood, South Hamilton is hoping to get things turned around in the weeks and months to come.
Jay Heeren takes over a Hawk program that didn’t win a game a year ago, though South Hamilton did rack up 18 victories in 2023-24.
“We want to win. We are all hungry to get back on track. I have been telling the kids that if we put a good, hard-working product on the floor, it will happen.”
JAY HEEREN South Hamilton boys basketball coach
“This is definitely a rebuild from the standpoint that there are a lot of new things going on,” Heeren said. “For starters, three new coaches who have not worked together in the past are getting on the same page, and 11 new players (are in the mix) from seniors to freshmen.
“There is also a whole new set of drills and ideas, and a short time to get it all together.”
Leading the charge will be returning players Jose Babcock, a senior, and sophomore Ben Swenson. Also back for key minutes will be juniors Ryan Oskvig and Liam Early. Senior Sam Koehnk is back, as well as junior Blake Main and sophomore King Brown.
Senior Luke Martensen joins juniors Kaden Dean and Jackson Olmstead as options as well moving forward.
Koehnk was the leading scorer last winter, averaging 8.6 points. He played the first five games of the season,
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MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH HAMILTON BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM are front row Miguel Martinez, Manny Babcock, King Brown, Blake Main, Jackson Olmstead, Oliver Hetland and Kash Northrop. Back: Kaden Dean, Ben Swenson, Jose Babcock, Luke Martensen, Sam Koehnk, Liam Ealy, Ryan Oskvig and Jesus Garcia. (DFJ photo by Angela Hewitt)
MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH HAMILTON GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM are front row (left to right): Aliya Erickson, Emma Lammers, Allie Neuberger, Abby Richardson, Addy Trask and Bianca Seaton. Middle: Rosemary Chamness, Cici Herrick, Kaylen Trask, Lillie Ammerman and Isabel Swenson. Back: Cambrie Sloan, Taryn Swanson, Daytona Ferrie, Stella Martensen, Tessa Skartvedt, Signe Swenson and manager Fiona Rott. (DFJ photo by Angela Hewitt)
HAWKS LEANING ON STRONG CORE
Henderson has an experienced group fueling a potential bounce-back year
By DANA BECKER sports@freemanjournal.net
Following back-to-back 14-win seasons recently, the loss of several key contributors saw the South Hamilton girls slip to 6-16 overall last year.
But veteran head coach Mark Henderson has a strong nucleus returning in hopes of getting the program back on track quickly.
Veteran senior starters Isabel Swenson, Lillie Ammerman and Kaylen Trask are joined by junior starter
“We now feel more comfortable and confident stepping on the court for a varsity game.”
MARK HENDERSON
South Hamilton girls basketball coach
Tessa Skarvedt. South Hamilton graduated just one player.
“Last year at this time, I would have said that we were very inexperienced,”Henderson said. “This year is the opposite. We now feel more comfortable and confident
stepping on the court for a varsity game.
“I think a number of the girls made big strides in the offseason, and I think we have a chance to be much improved this year. We also add a solid freshmen group who has had a lot of success and includes a few girls who I think can help at the varsity level already.”
Depth will also be a strength, as the Hawk roster features 32 girls.
Along with Swenson, Ammerman and Trask, Daytona
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EXPERIENCE A DRIVING FORCE FOR HAWKS
Senior trio looks to spark South Hamilton on the mat and in the HOIAC race this winter
By CHRIS JOHNSON sports@freemanjournal.net
Luke Peters likes where his South Hamilton wrestling team is headed.
Numbers are up in the room, and the Hawks are banking on several key pieces to continue the climb in 2025-26.
“We are still in a rebuilding stage,” Peters said. “We were a little lower on numbers in the program last year, but this season, it’s up.
“We have upperclassmen that know the ropes to lead the team.”
“We have upperclassmen that are experienced to lead the team.”
LUKE PETERS South Hamilton wrestling coach
The senior trio Parker Stuck, Gaige Willis and Brody Harris will spearhead the Hawks.
“They all have good varsity experience,” said Peters,
who is in his fourth year as head coach. “Hopefully they are looking to go far in tournaments last year.
“I feel they can be good leaders and be examples for the freshmen of what we expect as a team.”
The trifecta powered the back half of the Hawk lineup at 190, 215 and 285 pounds, respectively, a year ago. Stuck is the returning wins leader with 17, while Wills and Harris had 16 and 12.
MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH HAMILTON WRESTLING TEAM are front row (left to right): Mason Ostrem, Lane Widick, Wyatt Morris, Cooper Stuck, Quinlan Junker and Tristan Eachus. Middle: Hagen Klein, Wrigley Eilbeck, Holden Moore, Maddux Becker, Jacob Lutjen, Kyler Ziesman and Trace Junker. Back row: Brody Harris, Gaige Willis and Parker Stuck. (DFJ photo by Angela Hewitt)
before an injury sidelined him.
In his freshman campaign, Swenson averaged seven points as a post player. Babcock added 4.5 points per game.
“From a coaching standpoint, (building chemistry) is extremely important,” Heeren said. “We have so many team members — from coaches to players — who have not worked or played much together.
“We have to build trust with each other on and off the court. It will take time, but what I have seen lends me to believe we can do it together.”
Heeren sees the potential for this group to make progress as the season goes on and climb the ladder.
“This team has the will to succeed,” Heeren said. “The ability to have fun while being together, enjoying the grind, and to also to close the gap between falling off the horse and getting back on the horse in the shortest time possible.”
South Hamilton is prioritizing its own improvement first.
“We definitely have to take care of the ball. Our turnovers numbers have to be
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reduced, and we need to get as many shot attempts as we can per possession,” Heeren said. “The ability to put points on the board and learning the concept of moving the ball quickly until we have an open shot is obviously important.
“We have to get better at team defense and rebounding. All of these things will take some time, but with attitude and effort, I believe it can happen.”
Heeren is hoping the effort will be the one constant for South Hamilton both on and off the court as the program continues to progress.
“I want to see these guys work hard,” Heeren said. “We need to enjoy our time on the court and become closer as a group. We have to understand what each person’s strengths are and build on those, while also improving on their weaknesses.
“We want to win. We are all hungry to get back on track. I have been telling the kids that if we put a good hard working product on the floor, it will happen. The South Hamilton fan base will come out to watch, it’s a great supportive community.”
Stuck was a runner up at the HOIAC tournament last winter.
“They are a good, tight-knit team,” Peters said. “Last year was a big learning experience for most of them, and I think they will apply that this time around and hopefully gain some success from it.”
Peters is looking for the veteran leadership to create more success on the mat.
“Honestly, I think we just need more confidence,” Peters said. “We have to trust what we know every time we step on to the mat.
“I think once we start applying just the basics we can see the confidence grow.”
With a partial lineup last season, it was hard for the Hawks to compete in duals, but Peters thinks that could change this time around.
“We want to be able to compete as a dual team,” Peters said. “(In 2024-25), we had too many open weights and we were just unable to do that.
“Now it’s looking a little different. We have filled a bunch of those weights, but we still have a couple of open ones to figure out.”
The HOIAC is packed with strong opponents, yet Peters is hoping his group can make some noise.
“I believe we can compete with a few schools and hopefully find success when it comes to conference matches and tournaments,” Peters said. “I think the HOIAC is going to be a challenge like it always is. We are one of the smallest schools even in our conference, so it’ll be tough.”
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SOUTH HAMILTON’S BRODY HARRIS wrestles last season for the Hawks. Harris is entering his senior season. (DFJ file photo)
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“That will be our biggest strength,” he said. “ We have guys that can guard multiple positions and we have some quickness and length on the perimeter.
“We need to improve on limiting our turnovers. We need to cut down on empty possessions and be able to get deep in the shot clock and get a good look.”
Defending NCC champion Clear Lake and St. Edmond are viewed as the top contenders for the league title. Both made the state tournament last year, with the Lions reaching it in Class 3A and the Gaels making the semifinals in 1A.
“It’s hard to judge where we fit in the conference with so little experience,” Ratcliff said. “St. Edmond and Clear Lake are projected to be at the top, but as far as the next group of teams, it will be a battle throughout the conference and should be a fun year.”
Webster City opens the 2025-26 season on the road at South Central Calhoun on Dec. 9 before making its home and NCC debut on Dec. 12 vs. Hampton-Dumont/CAL.
CITY’S Carter
drives to the lane for the Lynx last season. Mickelson will sit out his senior season after suffering a football injury. (DFJ photo by David Borer)
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WEBSTER CITY’S JAXON GRIFFITH
the Lynx. (DFJ photo by David Borer)
WEBSTER CITY’S COYCE BERTRAN goes after
in the Gael gym in Fort Dodge. (DFJ photo by David Borer)
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together,” McKinney said. “We worked hard over the summer to develop the chemistry needed to be successful on the court.
“They are very selfless and want team success before individual success.”
Davis is the leading returning scorer at 114 points, and she was also second on the team in rebounds last winter, with 133.
Almost half of those were on the offensive end, and she added 22 blocks and 21 steals.
Wright scored 92 points in 2024-25, grabbing 77 rebounds with 39 steals, 32 assists and 14 made 3-pointers. Burns tallied 80 points and sank 16 triples.
Pruismann added 62 points with 62 rebounds, 18 steals and 15 assists.
Poppen contributed 59 points, 59 rebounds, 14 assists, 13 steals and 12 blocked shots.
“Our biggest strengths are defense and
rebounding,” McKinney said. “We should be versatile enough to switch from man-tozone effectively at the defensive end. We also have a strong core of girls that attack the boards.
“We want to continue to find an identity at the offensive end. Taking care of the ball and turning it over less will be a huge key. Being able to play inside-out will be a factor in our success on offense.”
The Lynx will need to replace leading scorers Olivia Gallentine and Marissa Hedeen, as the two recorded over 300 points and almost 300 rebounds.
“We feel like we have a lot of opportunities to be successful with our schedule this year,” McKinney said. “We want to be competitive every night and want to be playing our best basketball at the end of the season like we were last year.”
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Calles, Elena Raymundo Bernal, Kate Feltz, Kendra Shultz, Abby Heckert, Nevaeh Robinson, Isabelle McNiel and Joyful Ssuubi have already hit the mats for action this season.
“All of these girls want to be at practice, they want to learn, they want a coach to push them to their limits. They don’t complain,” Hartnett said. “The chemistry of this team has been great.
“I’ve been pushing the team aspect; wrestling can be looked at as an individual sport, but once we become a team and hold each other accountable, then we will start to see success.”
Just three seniors are on the roster, as
Hartnett is looking to build a foundation for future generations.
“One of our biggest strengths will be how young we are,” he said. “One of my goals for them is to create a legacy. I preach on this because of how cool this is that they get to be a part of the early stages of girls wrestling. They can look back at what they did and say they were a part of this movement.
“How do they want to be remembered? Because this could be something special that they truly started. Then, working on how to leave that legacy. Now it’s the time to put the work in. The rest will take care of itself.”
WEBSTER CITY’S TRISTYN WRIGHT looks for an open teammate last season. (DFJ photo by David Borer)
KALI HARTNETT (middle) was Webster City’s first North Central Conference girls wrestling champion last season. (DFJ file photo)
LYNX GIRLS
WEBSTER CITY
COMPOSITE LYNX WINTER SCHEDULE
Thursday, Dec. 4
Wrestling: Lynx at Boone (Quad), 5 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Lynx at Humboldt, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Wrestling: Lynx at Dallas Center-Grimes Invite, 10 a.m.
Girls Wrestling: Lynx at Ames Invite, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Girls Wrestling: Lynx at Eagle Grove tournament, 5 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Lynx at South Central Calhoun, 6:15 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx at South Central Calhoun, 7:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12
Girls Basketball: Lynx vs. HamptonDumont-CAL, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx vs. HamptonDumont-CAL, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Wrestling: Lynx at Johnston Invite, 10 a.m.
Girls Wrestling: Lynx at Algona tournament, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Connor Larson, another former Webster City wrestling standout, has joined the coaching staff and “brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.”
“He’ll be able to share valuable insight and life advice with our wrestlers as the season progresses,” Doolittle added.
Key wrestlers from last year who have graduated include Blake Berninghaus, Tristan Mason, Luke Estlund, Carson Bertran and Jake Rohmiller.
“Like any team, we have several areas where we can continue to improve,” Doolittie said. “We’ll have a number of younger guys
stepping into the varsity lineup, so helping them find their rhythm and learn from our upperclassmen will be key to our success. Developing that ‘next man up’ mentality is also important; you never know when your opportunity will come, and we want every wrestler to be ready when it does.
“As I always tell our guys, one of our biggest goals is to be the team nobody wants to wrestle — the team that pushes the pace, scores lots of points, and never quits. If we can bring that mindset every time we step on the mat, everything else will take care of itself.”
Girls Wrestling: Lynx at Humboldt Invitational, 5 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Lynx vs. Iowa Falls-Alden, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx vs. Iowa FallsAlden, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18
Wrestling: Lynx at Clear Lake/Charles City, 6 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 19
Girls Basketball: Lynx at Algona, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx at Algona, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20
Wrestling: Lynx at Don Miller Invitational, 10 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 3
Girls Basketball: Lynx at Charles City, 2:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx at Charles City, 4 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 5
Girls Wrestling: Lynx at Clear Lake, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx vs. Manson Northwest Webster, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Girls Basketball: Lynx at Clear Lake, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx at Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 8
Wrestling: Lynx at Algona/St. Edmond, 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 9
Girls Basketball: Lynx vs. Clarion-GoldfieldDows, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx vs. ClarionGoldfield-Dows, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Wrestling: Lynx at Marshalltown Duals, 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 12
Girls Wrestling: Lynx vs. Humboldt/Eagle Grove, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Wrestling: Lynx at Humboldt/IF-Alden, 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 16
Girls Basketball: Lynx vs. St. Edmond 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx vs. St. Edmond, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Wresting: Lynx at Perry Invite, 9:30 a.m.
Girls Wrestling: Lynx at Algona (NCC Meet), 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 19
Boys Basketball: Lynx vs. North Polk, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Girls Basketball: Lynx at Hampton-DumontCAL, 6:15 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx at HamptonDumont-CAL, 7:45 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 23
Girls Basketball: Lynx vs. Humboldt, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx vs. Humbodt, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Wrestling: Lynx at NCC (Humboldt), 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Girls Basketball: Lynx at Iowa Falls-Alden, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx at Iowa Falls-Alden, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 29
Wrestling: Lynx vs. Ballard, 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30
Girls Basketball: Lynx vs. Algona, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx vs. Algona, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Wrestling: Lynx at Roland-Story tournament, 10 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 2
Girls Basketball: Lynx vs. Clear Lake, 6:15 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 6
Girls Basketball: Lynx at Clarion-GoldfieldDows, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx at Clarion-GoldfieldDows, 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Wrestling: Lynx vs. Greene County/ Woodward-Granger, 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Lynx at St. Edmond, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Lynx at St. Edmond, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12
Girls Basketball: Lynx vs. Perry, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13
Boys Basketball: Lynx at Humboldt, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Boys Basketball: Lynx vs. Boone, 7:45 p.m.
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WEBSTER CITY’S CODY ELLIOTT wrestles at the state tournament for the Lynx last year. (DFJ file photo)
WEBSTER CITY’S DAWSON BERTRAN competes for the Lynx last season. (DFJ photo by David Borer)
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Ferrie and Bianca Seaton comprise the senior class. Juniors include Skartvedt, Cici Herrick, Aliya Erickson, Rosemary Chamness and Taryn Swanson.
Sophomores are Emma Lammers, Allie Neuberger and Stella Martensen. Adelyn Trask, Cambrie Sloan and Signe Swenson round things out as freshmen.
Isabel Swenson led South Hamilton with 145 points scored last year, adding 78 rebounds, 56 steals and 26 assists. She sank 28 three-pointers, a team-best.
Skartvedt added 128 points and a teamleading 175 rebounds in 2024-25, including 64 on the offensive end. She also had a squadbest 47 blocks, while recording 35 assists and 25 steals.
Kaylen Trask and Hewitt both had over 100 points last winter. Trask added 76 rebounds, 21 steals and 17 assists. Hewitt had 103 rebounds, with 42 offensive, and 22 assists.
“Isabel is a very positive leader for our team and has put in countless hours in the gym. She is someone who everyone on the team gets
along well with and respects,” Henderson said. “Tessa is a strong, athletic post player who has improved every year. Kaylen has played varsity all four years and has the most experience on our team.
“Aliya, Emma, Claire and Allie have all really improved their games. They will each be big contributors this season.”
While still young and inexperienced, Henderson feels there will be moments when his three ninth-graders are called upon.
“Signe is a post player who scores well around the rim but can also shoot from the outside. She can help take some of the pressure off of Tessa in the low post,” he said. “Cambrie is a forward who is really fundamentally sound and has a very good understanding of the game. She isn’t flashy, but she is always making the right play.
“Adelyn is a point guard who I think will excel in the open court. She handles the ball well and has the best court vision of anyone in our program. She can help us play at a faster pace.”
SOUTH HAMILTON’S ISABEL SWENSON drives to the basket last season. Swenson returns for her senior year. (DFJ Photo by Angela Hewitt)
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Girls Basketball: Hawks at South Central Calhoun, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at South Central Calhoun, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 4
Girls Basketball: Hawks at Iowa Falls-Alden, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at Iowa FallsAlden, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5
Girls Basketball: Hawks at Nevada, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at Nevada, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Wrestling: Hawks at Manson NW tournament, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. Saydel, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. Saydel, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Wrestling: Hawks at Collins-Maxwell, 5:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. St. Edmond, 6:15 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. St. Edmond, 7:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12
Girls Basketball: Hawks at Grand View
SOUTH HAMILTON
COMPOSITE HAWK WINTER SCHEDULE
Christian, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at Grand View Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Wrestling: Hawks at Saydel tournament, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Girls Basketball: Hawks at Roland-Story, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at Roland-Story, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18
Wrestling: Hawks vs. Perry/West Marshall, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 19
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. West Marshall, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. West Marshall, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20
Wrestling: Hawks at Roland-Story Invite, 10 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 2
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. PCM, 6:45 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. PCM, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Wrestling: Hawks at Southeast Valley, 6 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Hawks at Perry, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at Perry, 7:30 p.m.
Area Athletes!
Thursday, Jan. 8
Wrestling: Hawks at Saydel, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 9
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. Greene County, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. Greene County, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Wrestling: Hawks at BCLUW, 9:30 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 12
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. Southeast Valley, 6:15 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. Southeast Valley, 7:45 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Wrestling: Hawks at Greene County, 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 16
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. Nevada, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. Nevada, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Wrestling: Hawks at Perry Invite, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Girls Basketball: Hawks at Saydel, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at Saydel, 7:45 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 23
Wrestling: Hawks at Saydel (Conference Meet), 10 a.m.
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. Grand View
Christian, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. Grand View Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. Roland-Story, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. Roland-Story, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 29
Girls Basketball: Hawks at South Hardin, 6:15 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at South Hardin, 7:45 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30
Boys Basketball: Hawks at Wst Marshall, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 3
Girls Basketball: Hawks at PCM, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at PCM, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 6
Girls Basketball: Hawks vs. Perry, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks vs. Perry, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7
Wrestling: Hawks at Eagle Grove Duals, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Girls Basketball: Hawks at Greene County, 6 p.m.
Boys Basketball: Hawks at Greene County, 7:30 p.m.
WEBSTER CITY VARSITY BASKETBALL
cheerleaders for the winter season are front row (left to right): Dennise Rodriguez, Rubi Andrade-Murillo and Emily Carrasco. Back: Sylvia Otteros, Gabbie Sebert, Elsie Stevens and Keighan Wallerich. (DFJ photo by David Borer)
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