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Lansman steps down as Greene County head football coach
The AD steps down with a 24-34 record in six seasons and four playoff appearancesBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley Greene County football head coach Dean Lansman has...
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HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: THE FEW, THE PROUD
Greene Co.’s senior duo hits mat with experience, strengthBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyJEFFERSON – Two contrasting styles but one common goal - state. For a squad...
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BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL BBALL: THREE’S A MAGIC NUMBER
Hinote’s record-setting night from deep guides Rams to fifth straight HOIC win“I don’t like to dodge bullets, we like to be the ones firing. They came at us and attacked us. Physically, I don’t think...
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The Early Lead: Taking in MMA as a newbie
My first impressions at MCC 63By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyDES MOINES –The punches, of course, were bone-crushing, and the kicks and knee jabs, grueling, but what...
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The year that was…. 1967: Oh, what a run!
Lautner reflects on the power of the 67’ P-C girls state team“We lived for it. It was a great feeling. We had worked so hard to get there. We wanted to go to state so bad, it was ingrained in us (from...
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The Early Lead: 40 for 40 – BRR
It was a family affair By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley RIPPEY – The cigar went down smooth. It wasn’t a victory by definition, but it was close enough. I successfully...
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THE YEAR THAT WAS…1967: A great surprise
Jefferson’s 1967 state run remains school’s only tourney berth 50 years laterBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurley The winter of 1967 was historical in many ways for Greene...
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Wrestling: Eye on the Prize
Rams aim for state at Webster City district tournament By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comJEFFERSON – A trio of Greene County wrestlers have their sights set on qualifying for the...
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THE OPENING BELL: Greene County’s Forkner nears MMA pro debut
2014 graduate chokes out Acosta at MCC 63By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyDES MOINES –The fight was over nearly as the two grapplers hit the mat. Dylan Forkner swiftly...
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STATE WRESTLING: All business as Ruth readies for Des Moines
Senior wrestles Thursday night after one year hiatusBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyThe bright lights and big stage can rattle even the most confident of rookies, but...
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STATE WRESTLING: RUTH'S STILL ALIVE
Senior overcomes first round loss, advances to FridayBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.comDES MOINES –After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the waning seconds of his first round match,...
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Boys' Basketball: One and Done
Scoreless third dooms Greene Co. in district playBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.comGRIMES – Things got out of control in a hurry Monday night. It all came to a head in a perfect storm...
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FOOTBALL: Greene County hires Mitchell Moore as next football coach
Ballard graduate spent five years with ISU coaching staff By BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyJEFFERSON –An Iowa native with five years of Division I coaching experience...
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THE EARLY LEAD: Once-in-a-generation talent
Tucker puts finishing touches on GC history books, wraps up legendary career“I will definitely miss putting on that jersey that says Rams across the chest with the number 12 on the back, but I will...
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DRAGON QUEST: A new county but a familiar sport
East Greene’s Tyler Cooklin furthers playing career down under, nabs MVP award“Enjoy every minute of it and be open to the new culture and surroundings. It’s amazing what you learn just from being...
View ArticleP-C grad Sean Minnehan – an instant success at Kuemper
Former Paton-Churdan Rocket (2005) Sean Minnehan has compiled a 41-9 record in two years at the helm of the Kuemper basketball team, including back-to-back state tournament appearances and a...
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BOYS' BASKETBALL: P-C pair named to RVC all-conference teams
Towers, Berns highlight up-and-down Rocket seasonBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com The strong Paton-Churdan junior backcourt earned some high recognition this week. Rockets’ point...
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THE EARLY LEAD: Sports, round two
Caiden takes in a hockey gameBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editor sports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyDES MOINES –As long as there’s popcorn, the little guy is happy. It’s a fact I’ve begrudgingly come to...
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Boys' Basketball: Tucker picks up prestigious second team all-state selection
The Greene County senior led 3A in scoring, shattered school scoring recordBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com The accolades continue to pile up for Greene County’s all-time leading...
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Boys' Basketball: INSTANT SUCCESS
P-C grad, Sean Minnehan, leads Kuemper boys’ team on state runBy BRANDON HURLEYSports Editorsports@beeherald.com@BrandonJHurleyDES MOINES –Back-to-back state tournament appearances, a conference title...
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