2017 Drake Relays - Megan Durbin
Greene County's Megan Durbin captured a silver medal in the girls' high school high jump at the 2017 Drake Relays. The junior came in as the defending champion and cleared a season-best 5-06. (Shot...
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SMOKING GUN: Track official Chad Morton sheds light on life in the infield
The Greene County faculty member has officiated the Drake Relays, state for 16 yearsBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley JEFFERSON – The simplicity of the long jump...
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High School Golf: Greene Co.’s Danielson nabs third at conference tourney
Rams finish seventh in Boone By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com----An 11-stroke improvement from a year ago helped power Greene County’s Rachael Danielson to a third place finish at the...
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Early lead: Hernandez trial
He took his own life, but set his family up financially in doing soBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com-----Thanks to a nasty, centuries old loop hole, a convicted murderer, who is now...
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GIRLS’ TRACK: FOUR’S A CROWD
Greene County Rams punch their state tickets at Denison state qualifier By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com----Led by Olivia Hansen and Megan Durbin, the Greene County girls’ track and...
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Boys' State Track: Record-breaking night
Morton’s historic high jump, 4x100 highlight Rams’ state qualifiersBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com----Success isn’t supposed to come this quickly. But for Greene County’s Carter...
View ArticleGreene County track and field state qualifying
The Greene County Rams qualified six events for the 2017 state meet Thursday, May 11 in Dension at a 3A state qualifying meet. (All photos by Jeff Storjohann)Section: SportsTags: greene countyTrack and...
View Article2017 state track and field meet
Greene County track and field sent six boys' and girls' events to the 2017 state track and field meet May 18-20 in Des Moines. Here are some images from the weekend. (Photos by Jeff Storjohann and...
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2017 Baseball Preview
New rule, new mindset: Rams lean on pitching staff as pitch limit arrives “This year, because of the way the pitching rules [are], that’s what we are going to be looking at, our pitching staff [as a...
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Softball preview: Youth Movement
Slew of underclassmen strive to fill big shoes as 2017 season kicks off “Eventually, we will be better offensively. We lost two really good hitters, of course, but each girl that was young will be...
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The Early Lead: The curious case of Caiden, the golfer
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley----It’s a strange phenomenon, but the world’s most mentally grueling sport is my son’s favorite. Let’s try to ignore the fact he thinks...
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Breaking: Moore hired as new Greene County activities director
Ram football coach approved by unanimous school board vote“I’m really impressed. The kids and their response to him has been just wonderful. I think he brings intangibles besides just filling these...
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Remembering the greats: Nate Teut
An underdog story: P-C legend reflects on prep, professional careerChurdan –“It comes back to here [Churdan]. I never say I’m [just] from Greene County or from around Jefferson. I’m from Paton-Churdan....
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The Early Lead: Ole, Ole, Ole
What opportunities lie ahead with new Greene Co. soccer programBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley-----Brush up on your soccer terminology folks, because we are turning...
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Greene Co. Athletics: A new era
Ram AD, Mitch Moore has eyes on improved strength training Jefferson – “We have to set a precedent and build our culture with our athletics through strength and conditioning. Coaches need to be all in...
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The Early Lead: The real heroes
An ode to our heroes, the sports parents"My parents dedicated themselves to getting my brothers and I to and from practices throughout our childhood. Jim and Lisa were the go to car pool family for...
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Iowa's MVP: Jack Lashier
Historian and ambassador cements legacy with Bell Tower Hall of Fame honor“[Jack’s] an MVP citizen in Iowa. Simply because of his knowledge and commitment to Iowa kids. He really understands what the...
View ArticleJack Lashier, Iowa Hall of Pride director
Jack Lashier is a 1966 Jefferson High graduate and a 2017 Bell Tower Hall of Fame inductee. The former Ram has been the only director of the Iowa Hall of Pride located in downtown Des Moines, sharing...
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A real baseball heart
Alumni game, dreams of a semi-pro team keep sport alive in RippeyRippey – “I’m proud of the park. It’s the camaraderie of the sport. I enjoy being outside inn the summer with friends. The social aspect...
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The Early Lead: Taking in racing as a family
Finally found a sport he lovesBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyNEWTON –Hands down, this was the happiest day of his life. Heck, the weekend as a whole could win me dad...
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