Boys’ soccer preview: A POTENT ATTACK
Rams usher in new sport with high-powered scheme “With the skill-set up front, our motto is going to be ‘attack, attack, attack. Good things happen at this level if you shoot the ball.” - Carl Behne,...
View ArticleGirls' Soccer Preview: Greene Co.'s youth key in inaugural season
Finally, the first-ever Greene County soccer season nears kick-off By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley---The lines are chalked, the nets pulled tight, jerseys pressed and...
View ArticleFootball: Complete 2018-19 Greene County schedules released
One of the state’s longest running rivalries gets a prime spot for the next two years. The Greene County football team learned it’s complete home and away schedule for the 2018/2019 campaigns in a...
View ArticleBaseball: J-S graduate John Hupp pegged as new Ram baseball coach
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley----A familiar face is set to the plate with visions aimed well beyond the outfield fence. John Hupp, 2007 Jefferson-Scranton...
View ArticleBoys' Soccer: SWEET, SWEET (FIRST) TASTE OF VICTORY
Greene Co. boys snatch thrilling golden goal win in program opener Grand Junction – “It’s awesome. I told my brother (entering overtime), I thought about scoring the last goal and winning the game,...
View ArticleA fast start: Greene Co. soccer's Leo Marques
Greene County senior Leo Marques scored a school-record five goals in a 10-0 win over Carroll Thursday, April 5. He has seven goals through two games, which is second in the state. Marques has helped...
View ArticleThe Early Lead: A soccer story
Greene County continues to impress with first-ever ranking, win streak By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley---How have they done it? How has the Greene County boys’ soccer...
View ArticleTHE EARLY LEAD: Drake is almost upon us
Mother Nature is this spring’s fiercest opponent By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley----Postponements are as notorious amongst Iowa springs as is a late full bloom....
View ArticleNick Nurse: Kuemper grad creates success through experimentation
Kuemper alumnus Nick Nurse is a top assistant for the NBA's Toronto Raptors. Enjoy a brief video detailing his success as a basketball coach. For a full length profile, pick up a copy of the April 19...
View ArticleDrake Relays; Durbin high jump favorite, anchors GC relay team
2016 champ has highest jump in the state this year“High jump is a bunch of little things all thrown together at the same time. It’s arm placements, which way your feet are turned, your angle....
View ArticleMegan Durbin: Two-time Drake Relays Champ
Greene County's Megan Durbin captured her second Drake Relays title Thursday, April 26 in Des Moines, clearing 5-07 in the high jump. She's the only athlete in school history (including...
View ArticleGirls' Golf: Rams improve school record, secure second at conference tourney
Danielson places runner-up, Madson's career round bolsters all-conference honors Jefferson - By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley -----A thunderstorm merely delayed the...
View ArticleFootball: Miller picks up another D-I offer as Nebraska comes calling
Greene Co. sophomore holds offers from three D-I schools, in addition to FCS interest By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor Sports@beeherald.com----Newly-minted Nebraska head coach Scott Frost has seemingly...
View ArticleBaseball: The boys of summer to host kick-off
Inaugural Greene Co. scrimmage set for Saturday By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley---Yet another Greene County tradition will commence Saturday afternoon. The Ram...
View ArticleState track: Drake champ Durbin takes aim at second state title
Ram girls send six events to Des Moines “It would be huge. You hardly hear of athletes that are able to do that so consistently. It’s just the confidence (from it). Kids see the success she’s had and...
View ArticleState track: Youth movement paves way for sophomore duo of Morton, Kafer
Ram pair each qualified for two events in Des Moines“It takes just one jump. Colby’s still early in his jumping career and learning how to do the long jump, but he’s come along really well, especially...
View ArticleBoys' Soccer: HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Greene County’s first-ever playoff win sets up rematch with Kuemper CatholicDenison - “When you bring in the mix of guys that have played for a long time not only here in Green County, but in their own...
View ArticleGirls' Golf: State x3 - Danielson returns to hallowed ground
Greene Co. senior secures third straight state tournament appearanceBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley The hits keep on rolling within the Greene County athletic...
View ArticleBoys' Soccer: Kuemper Catholic fends off Greene County, ends historic...
Rams fight back from two, one goal deficits, but ultimately fall short By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley---Whew. Take a moment to exhale.That was as good as it gets.High...
View ArticleMegan Durbin Q&A: Saluting the best
Fourth straight top two finish ties final bow on Greene County senior's historic career Des Moines - "It really didn’t hit me that I hadn’t won until everyone around me looked at me in shock and I...
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