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Week 5 recap: Rams rebound from early hole to blast Red Oak, 55-14
“We were not focused at the start of the game. It was clear that we had very little energy and discipline,” Greene County head coach Caden Duncan said. “We made some adjustments and challenged the guys...
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COVID-19 related shakeup hits cross country postseason
A fall shakeup is near. The 2020 IHSAA and IGHSAU cross country postseason will be split at next month’s meets to accommodate competition and crowds with COVID-19 related precautions. State qualifying...
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BATTLEFIELDS OF CHAOS: Why 1918 was the strangest year in sports
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.comDeath, turmoil, banishment and general fear. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Really, the sporting landscape, and the country as a whole in 1918 had a...
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THE EARLY LEAD : The ties of The Rapture, the Nick Nurse autobiography, cut...
The book hits shelves Tuesday, Oct. 13I didn’t write a book. I am not an author, yet. But, I now have a good idea of how thrilling, exhausting and frustrating the process is. Regardless, the method...
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Week 6 Recap: Greene County holds off Clarinda in thrilling overtime victory
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comGreene County has mastered the art of excitement.The Rams’ latest victory certainly stands on its own amongst a string of thrillers, highlighted by a...
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Volleyball: Rams host SEV in first-ever regional game at new high school
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comHistory will be made Monday night. The Greene County Rams volleyball team, fresh off its streak-snapping sweep against South Hamilton Oct. 12, is set...
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Volleyball: Rockets face-off against St. Edmond in 1A regionals
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comPotential meets its match next week. The Paton-Churdan volleyball team will head north Monday, Oct. 19 to take on Fort Dodge St. Edmond in the first...
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Cross Country: Ram boys secure runner-up finish at HOIC meet in Saydel
By BRANDON HURLEYsports@beeherald.comA steady climb of dedication and perseverance was rewarded with an elite finish Monday. The Greene County boys’ cross country team, powered by a string of top 10...
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The Early Lead: How Greene County reversed their fortune and transformed it...
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comAll Greene County needed was a little time. Patience truly does breed success. Championships don’t come naturally. Any great dynasty needs practice...
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VOLLEYBALL: Rams pull out rare, five-set nail-bitter in regional opener
10th-ranked Humboldt knocks GC from regionals, 3-0“This sends a message that we are somebody to contend with. Don’t count us out because of our record. I think everything is clicking. We are going to...
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THE EARLY LEAD: Greene County lunging toward consistent greatness in odd year
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.comAn unusual fall has blossomed into an exhibition of elitism. Greene County’s latest victory is just another statement amongst a class of schools...
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FOOTBALL: Greene County advances to second round with historic blowout of Red...
“It’s great to get that first home playoff win for the program. We love playing in front of our home fans. We want to get another home victory this week and make home playoff games something that...
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P-C Volleyball: COMEBACK KIDS
Down two sets, battle-tested Rockets capture 1A regional winBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comExperience prevailed in the opening round. Backed into a corner, trailing two sets to...
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The Early Lead: Revisiting the Rams playoff shocker 21 years ago
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.comThe Rams have been here before. They managed to shock a champion as massive underdogs 21 years ago. The parallels are a bit eerie, setting the stage...
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POSTSEASON CHILL: Rams hold their own at state qualifying meet in Winterset
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com The Greene County Rams co-ed cross country teams were in action on a crisp afternoon last week in Winterset. The boys’ and girls’ units navigated the...
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Football round 2: Rams rip past Clarinda in efficient second round shutout
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comThe workhorse became the savior in Greene County’s latest playoff triumph. Running back Nate Black stepped in and magnificently filled a void during...
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Volleyball: GCHS swept by 10th-ranked Humboldt in regional semis
Osterson, Muir nab all-conference honorsBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.comThe upset-minded Greene County Rams could never quite find their mojo last week. The Cinderella hopes of the...
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LEADERS OF THE PACK: Stalder’s MVP, Duncan’s honor lead throng of...
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.comA rebuilding year triumphantly transformed into a reload was rewarded handsomely this week. The Class 2A, District 9 runner-up Greene County Rams...
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BOOK EXCERPT: Rapture by Nick Nurse takes readers along for a basketball...
Rapture: Fifteen Teams, Four Countries, One NBA Championship and How to Find a Way to Win -- Damn Near Anywhere by Nick Nurse hit shelves Oct. 13. The autobiography, written along with veteran author...
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Volleyball: Hoyle, Steimel lead all-RVC selections
By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comTwo of Paton-Churdan’s most consistent athletes were rewarded last week. Senior Danielle Hoyle was honored with a first team, all-Rolling Valley...
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