A NEW NORMAL: State organizations offer guidance for fall sports
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comThe rapidly approaching fall athletic season will have quite an odd feel to it once practices begin Aug. 10. The Iowa High School Athletic Association...
View ArticleTHE EARLY LEAD: Communication and respect will get us through the fall
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyTransparency will be our saving grace this fall. If we’ve learned anything from the men and women in charge at the government level...
View ArticleTHE EARLY LEAD: A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY
What we can learn from a season 63 years ago and the info available todayBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyOddly enough, we’ve been through something similar before....
View ArticleHOIC RESHUFFLES
Conference splits ties with Gilbert, N. Polk and adds W. Marshall By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyThe magic number sits at seven, at least for the time being. The...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: PREDICTING THE UNPREDICTABLE
Greene County enters a land of unknown, with decent shot at success By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyThe district race is as wide open as ever. A year filled with...
View ArticleSpectator guidelines released for Greene County home games
The new normal has ushered in an unusual way for fans to take in Greene County athletics this fall. Spectators are required to consider a variety of ticket options before entering volleyball and...
View ArticleFootball Preview: Rolling with the punches
Inexperienced yet talented Rams begin march into the unknown“A lot of people take a look at (us) and they see everything we lost, all the stats that we lost, all the linemen that we lost. But we view...
View ArticleRING WITH PRIDE: A deep dive into the history of the Cowbell game
Jefferson, Perry rivalry dates back more than 100 years By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyThe world’s greatest rivalries often lay claim to equally as riveting...
View ArticleGreene County Football Week 1 recap
The Greene County Rams knocked off Perry, 49-0 in the first week of the 2020 football season. Enjoy a few highlights and pictures from the big win. (Produced and edited by Brandon Hurley)Section: Sports
View ArticleEYES ON VICTORY: Rams volleyball takes aim at quick start, winning season
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleySlow starts can often lead to crippling outcomes, especially in this climate. If the Greene County volleyball team hopes to shake loose...
View Article2020 High School Football Week 2: Greene Co. vs. South Central Calhoun
A brief recap of Greene County's 34-7 loss at the hands of Class 1A No. 2, South Central Calhoun.Produced and edited by Brandon Hurley, Jefferson Herald sports editor.Section: Sports
View ArticleVOLLEYBALL: New coach, familiar feel
P-C Rockets take aim at the top battle-tested RVCBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.comA fresh face at the top could mean big things for a bustling Paton-Churdan squad this fall. The...
View ArticleCROSS COUNTRY: LONG STRIDES FUEL BIG DREAMS
Veteran leadership provides spark for Greene County’s optimistic cross country programBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comExperience often breeds success. It’s the natural dichotomy of...
View ArticleWeek 1 Recap: New-look Rams ooze confidence in Cowbell blowout
“It means everything. We came into this game thinking it’s not going to be easy and we have to play our best. We did and it feels good.” - Greene Co. quarterback Bryce Stalder By BRANDON HURLEYSports...
View ArticleWeek 2 Recap: S. Central Calhoun clamps down on Greene Co. for 28th straight...
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comGreene County’s Week two loss took on the feel of a much-anticipated movie, a Silver Screen dud slowly building to a thrilling climax before slamming...
View ArticleWeek 4 recap: CRISIS AVERTED
Rams escape Nodaway Valley’s upset bid with thrilling, fourth quarter comeback By BRANDON HURLEY Sports Editorsports@beeherald.comA season-defining drive saved Greene County. The equally as spirited...
View ArticleCross Country: Ram boys sprint to title, besting six others in State Center
By BRANDON HURLEY Sports Editorsports@beeherald.comAn unfortunate cancellation sparked a shot and redemption and Greene County certainly seized it. The boys cross country program secured a monumental...
View ArticleSTACKING PAPER: Nurse reportedly inks $8 million per year contract extension
By BRANDON HURLEY Sports Editorsports@beeherald.comInternational glory can do wonderful things for financial security. Though Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse was already firmly entrenched in...
View ArticleWeek 6 preview: Clarinda’s balanced offense poised to test streaking Greene...
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyCrunch time has arrived. Just two weeks remain in the COVID-19 shortened, seven game Iowa high school football regular season. And...
View ArticleVIDEO: Christening a new gym with volleyball
The Greene County Rams unveiled their new high school gym with some varsity volleyball action last night. Take a peek at the state-of-the-art facility with some video and pictures from the beginning of...
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