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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Former P-C legend, Jim Cox, fueled by war heroes, underdogs
From two wins to Northland’s first league title, football coach still finding success By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley___ • ___A family tragedy birthed a mission that...
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THE EARLY LEAD: The 10 best (mostly) local sporting events of the winter
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley–– • –– Here we are, poised to dive head first into the winter schedule as temperatures hover in the 50s. As strange as the weather may...
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GIRLS’ BASKETBALL : THE FEROCIOUS FIVE
Greene County’s cohesive senior class takes aim at success“We have a saying that we started in the fifth grade, ‘be the hammer, not the nail.’ We want to be the one that run the people into the ground,...
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Boys’ basketball Run-and-gun
High octane small ball works its way into Jefferson with eyes on deep postseason run “I am very excited for this upcoming season. We have a good number of kids either returning or will be stepping into...
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THE EARLY LEAD : call for patience among wrestling fans
By BRANDON HURLEYsports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley Times are tough for Greene County wrestling. But a resurgence is coming, though it may take some time. Despite an outfit nearly 30 athletes deep,...
View ArticleBeyond the Arc: Greene Co. girls' basketball season preview
Jefferson Herald sports editor Brandon Hurley sits down with Greene County girls' basketball head coach Dean Lyons to preview the 2017-18 season.Section: SportsTags: Greene County High...
View ArticleBeyond the Arc: Greene County boys' basketball season preview
Jefferson Herald sports editor Brandon Hurley sits down with Greene County boys' basketball head coach Chris Nelson to preview the 2017-18 season.Section: SportsTags: Iowa High School basketballGreene...
View ArticleBeyond the Arc: Week 1 girls' basketball recap
Our sports editor Brandon Hurley sits down with Greene County girls' basketball head coach Dean Lyons to discuss the first week of the season. The episode aired Dec. 4 from Tech Zone in Jefferson....
View ArticleBeyond the Arc: Week 2 boys' basketball recap
Jefferson Herald sports editor Brandon Hurley sits down with Greene County boys' basketball coach Chris Nelson to recap the first two weeks of the 2017-18 season. Episode aired Dec. 11 from Doc's...
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P-C girls’ basketball: Out of reach
G-R claws back from 18 down, steals overtime win at Paton-Churdan "She helps us inside and she opens shots for us. We have to be a little more patient, work it inside to her and Jenna (Beyers) then...
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P-C Boys’ basketball: ON THE BOARD
Veterans, third quarter run ignite P-C to first victory“It all started on defense. That enabled us to get more efficient shots and it also gave us confidence. It all started on defense and that should...
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Basketball: Invading The Well
Greene County set for rare DH at Wells Fargo Arena Friday“We have a confident team even after getting beat, and one of our goal’s is to make it to the state tournament. I think this is a really good...
View ArticleSlideshow: Greene Co. bball at Wells Fargo Arena
The Greene County boys' and girls' basketball teams played North Polk Friday, Dec. 15 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines for the Iowa Wolves High School Hoop Series. The boys' won, 64-44 to improve to...
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Basketball: Ram boys win fourth straight, fend off pesky Nevada
7th-ranked Cubs send GC girls to 5th straight loss“(It) shows our kids are figuring it out on the defensive end. That was a struggle for us last year in finishing some games and to see our kids play...
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2017 IN REVIEW: MAKING MOVES
The year that was in Greene County sportsBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley It was one heck of a year for sports inside Greene County. From snapped postseason droughts...
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THE EARLY LEAD: Is realignment in the HOIC’s future?
Woodward, Van Meter possible additions, Gilbert may goBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley---A relatively significant shakeup could be on the horizon in the Heart of Iowa...
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Boys' Basketball: TOP TEN SHOWDOWN
Greene County battles #5 S. Hamilton “South Hamilton is a very confident team. They are playing very well, they do things the right way. They are coached well and don’t make a lot of mistakes. It’ll be...
View ArticleSlideshow: Greene Co. bball vs. #5 South Hamilton
The Greene County boys' basketball team came up just a hair short in their upset bid of fifth-ranked South Hamilton Friday, Jan. 5, losing 64-56 in Jewell. Enjoy a brief video slideshow compiled by...
View ArticleSlideshow: Greene County basketball vs. Saydel
The Greene County girls' basketball team surpassed last season's win total with their fifth victory of the year, a 55-49 triumph over Saydel Jan. 12 in Jefferson. The boys also won, 69-52, to complete...
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boys’ basketball: RISE UP
Greene County outruns Nevada in fiery final quarter “When Wade went to the bench, Lance and I looked at each other and kinda nodded, saying we (have to) make something happen.” - Trey Hinote after...
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