Alert Top Story PREP FOOTBALL | Class A Playoffs No sleeves, no problem for powerhouse St. Ansgar Gunnar Davis Oct 24, 2020 Oct 24, 2020 Updated Dec 23, 2020 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save St. Ansgar's Lorne Isler runs the ball during a game against West Fork in St. Ansgar on Friday. Lisa Grouette kAm%96C6’D 2 EC25:E:@? E92E 52E6D 324< J62CD 7@C E96 $E] p?D82C 7@@E32== AC@8C2>]k^AmkAm}@[ E96 EC25:E:@? x’> E2=<:?8 23@FE :D?’E ?646DD2C:=J E96 `b E:>6D >2<:?8 E96 DE2E6 A=2J@77D[ @C E96 7:G6 EC:AD E@ E96 &}x\s@>6 :? E96 EH@ 564256D D:?46 9625 4@249 sC6H r=6G6?86C E@@< @G6C]k^AmkAm%96 EC25:E:@? 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Lisa Grouette kAms6DA:E6 H92E 72?D @FED:56 E96 AC@8C2> E9:?< 23@FE 6IA64E2E:@?D 2?5 H96C6 E96 E62> 4@F=5 6?5 FA 2E E96 6?5 @7 E96 J62C[ A=2J6CD 2?5 4@2496D :?D:56 E96 AC@8C2> 92G6 2 5:776C6?E >6?E2=:EJ]k^Am kAm“(6 ;FDE E2<6 :E @?6 82>6 2E 2 E:>6 C:89E ?@H[” r@=6 D2:5] “(6’C6 ;FDE ECJ:?8 E@ >2<6 :E E@ ?6IE H66< 2== @7 FD[ H62C:?8 @FC >2D<D[ >2<:?8 DFC6 E92E H6 5@?’E 86E D:4<] (6 ;FDE C62==J H2?E E@ 36 2E E96 ?6IE 82>6]”k^AmkAm%96 ?6IE 82>6 7@C r@=6 2?5 E96 $2:?ED :D 2E 9@>6 282:?DE $@FE9 (:??6D9:6< ?6IE uC:52J]k^AmkAmx7 E96 $2:?ED >2<6 :E E@ E96 &}x\s@>6 E9:D D62D@?[ @?6 E9:?8 :D 7@C 46CE2:? 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 AC@8C2>i >2J36 E96:C @AA@?6?E :D =F4<J E9@D6 82>6D 2C6?’E A=2J65 @FED:56]k^Am PHOTOS: St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork, 10-23-20 St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-1.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-2.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-3.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-4.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-5.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-6.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-7.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-9.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-10.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-11.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-12.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-14.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-15.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-18.jpg LISA GROUETTE - Globe Gazette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - 10-23-20-19.jpg St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - Cole St. Ansgar's Ryan Cole (8) stands in the end zone after running in a touchdown at a game against West Fork on Friday. Lisa Grouette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork - Salz St. Ansgar's Carter Salz (1) makes a tackle against West Fork at a game in St. Ansgar on Friday. Lisa Grouette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork -Isler St. Ansgar's Lorne Isler runs the ball during a game against West Fork in St. Ansgar on Friday. Lisa Grouette St. Ansgar football vs. West Fork Chibambo, Ames West Fork's Josiah Chibambo (#22) moves in to block as Kayden Ames (#10) looks to pass at a game against St. Ansgar on Oct. 23. Lisa Grouette Gunnar Davis covers education and sports. Reach him via email at Gunnar.Davis@GlobeGazette.com or by phone 641-421-0598. 0 Comments Love 1 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Gunnar Davis Follow Gunnar Davis Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. 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Shane Lantz's 2020 sports story of the year: No sleeves, no problem My favorite sports story of the year came from Gunnar Davis, with "No Sleeves, No Problem for Powerhouse St. Ansgar." I have always loved the …
Cole's five touchdowns power St. Ansgar past West Fork Cold weather couldn't stop the red-hot rushing offense of Class A, No. 2 St. Ansgar on Friday night in round two of the playoffs against visit…
Barb Schwamman named finalist for Iowa Superintendent of the Year Osage and Riceville Superintendent Barb Schwamman was named a finalist for the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) Superintendent of the Year.
Forest City marching band earns 40th-straight top rating Despite how different this season’s performance might have looked for the Forest City marching band, the result was the same as the 39 previous years.
'It’s like the impossible has been made possible:' A historic day for area cross country The Newman Catholic cross country team has a long history of success. Never quite like this though.
Football roundup: Area teams fall in postseason's second round The Mason City football got out to an early lead on Friday night over Webster City in the second round of the postseason, but a 21-point fourt…
West Hancock defense leading to playoff success Defense wins championships, or so the old saying goes.
Cerro Gordo County beginning brush removal, offering free mulch With fall fully in effect, downed brush and leaves are now more commonplace in Cerro Gordo County. It's time for some cleanup.
Total COVID-19 cases in Cerro Gordo up over 1,300, active cases at more than 250 The past week in Cerro Gordo County was the worst for new positive COVID cases since the peaks in the summertime.
Lake Mills volleyball advances to regional final The Lake Mills volleyball team is one game away from its first state tournament appearance since 2012.
Osage beats Forest City, advances to fifth straight state tournament A lot was on the line on Tuesday night at Central Springs. Bragging rights between Top of Iowa Conference division champions, a win in a rival…
Ranked teams set for battle: St. Ansgar vs. South Winneshiek After rolling through West Fork in the second round of the playoffs a week ago, the matchup against Class A, No. 9 South Winneshiek promises t…
Mason City accepting grant applications for housing rehabilitation program Homeowners need to be located in the East Old Garfield School Neighborhood area.
Cole moves up in record books, St. Ansgar one game away from UNI-Dome For the Class A, No. 2 St. Ansgar football team, Friday night’s third round game against No. 9 South Winneshiek was just business as usual.
