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The Early Lead: ‘This isn’t the pinnacle’
What Miller’s decision means and how bright his star can shine“As your high school coach, my job is to get you better everyday. This isn’t the pinnacle of where you’re going to be. My goal is for you...
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The Early Lead: What, when and where is that?
Getting to know each and every wacky college bowl gameBy BRANDON HURLEYsports@beeherald.com My favorite time of year has arrived yet again - attempting to decipher the unusual sponsors of the annual...
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Girls Golf: Road to Redemption
Successful recovery lands Danielson Central College’s most improved, most valuable freshman awards The hardest part was being patient because I was in very unknown territory, but I knew the process...
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The Early Lead: Witnessing sports heartbreak from the inside
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley---To shed a little light on where my absurd infatuation with sports began, let’s all take a step into my childhood home within the...
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Basketball: Hinote's record-setting encore
Senior's Greene County-best 44 guides Rams past SaydelBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com----A not-so-subtle push from the school’s all-time leading scorer was all it took. Already one...
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Wrestling: Led by Hoyle’s perseverance and title, Rams send five to districts
Senior overcame Mono, rib injury “I was absolutely gassed. I had no oxygen flowing into my muscles. I’ve never been so tired. I came off the mat during my second match and looked at the coaches. But I...
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Life father, like son
The Lyons’ family love of coaching intersects in Perry “I challenge (them). I get after them because I care. Basketball is only half of what you do, I want you to be better kids. Building relationships...
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Basketball: Hinote’s record-pace earns third team all-state honor
Greene County senior set single-game scoring record, all-time three point markSports Staff Editor's note: Updated version with the correct Jefferson-Scranton, East Greene and Greene County records. A...
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A new Herald Publishing endeavor takes a look at everything basketball with a heavy emphasis on the NBA, since, ehm, the Toronto Raptors head coach is Nick Nurse, a Carroll native.We'll also examine...
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SKALLA’S SCOUTING SKILLS
Former Greene County athlete plays vital role on Hawkeye women’s scout team By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley -----A chance encounter opened a window of opportunity for...
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BASKETBALL: ONE HELL OF A GENE POOL
Son of former Jefferson-Scranton six-on-six legend poised for jump to the NBA“I loved basketball because it made my parents so happy to watch me. My parents did not critique me, they didn’t tell me...
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A FIRST CLASS GET
Gordon pegged as newest Greene County AD3/21/19By BRANDON HURLEYsports@beeherald.comJEFFERSON - Todd Gordon veered a tad left from his original career plans. One of the more experienced athletic...
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The birth of an author and the motivation behind it
3/21/19By BRANDON HURLEYsports@beeherald.comThis week’s column delves into the realm of relative nerdiness. As a bit of a weirdo with these kinds of things, it’s fitting for the line of work I’m in,...
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The Early Lead: Pay attention to the NBA, you might just run into an Iowan
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com-----It’s an odd thing, really. Iowa and its strong NBA presence. We’ve become somewhat of a hotbed for home-grown, professional talent as of late,...
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TORONTO’S CHIEF OF STAFF
Storm Lake native makes up second half of Iowa’s NBA coaching duo “He’s really been my right hand guy. Sometimes as a head coach, when you see things unraveling, it’s good to have somebody there in...
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MAKING STRIDES
Osterson’s top 10 finish sparks Rams at Drake Relays5/2/19By BRANDON HURLEYsports@beeherald.comDES MOINES - Greene County sophomore Brianna Osterson announced her arrival into the big time while...
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BRUSHING SHOULDERS WITH THE ELITE
Greene County boys gain valuable experience in Des Moines5/2/19By BRANDON HURLEYsports@beeherald.comDES MOINES - The big dogs got theirs over the weekend, but left one local squad starving for more....
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Girls State Track: Olson leads slew of top 20 state events
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com Greene County’s Brooklyn Olson made a resounding statement in her state meet debut last week. The sophomore secured an 11th place finish in the Class...
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Boys' State Track: Individual medals spark Rams to top 15 finish at state
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com A lack of fear can do wonders for even the most gifted of track stars. Nerves are often the most cut-throat of opponents. They cast doubt and create...
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Boys' Soccer: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Record-setting Rams throttle St. Albert in opening round of substateBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com A three-game losing streak certainly seems a thing of the past. The eighth-ranked...
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