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NASHUA — A fast start and a resilient defensive effort kept North Butler within striking distance throughout Thursday night’s game.The tying score never came.North Butler grabbed an ea…

CLARKSVILLE — Clarksville did not take the field Friday night, but the Indians still took another step forward in the standings.Clarksville’s scheduled game against Meskwaki Settlement…

PARKERSBURG — Aplington-Parkersburg continued its dominant start to the season Friday night, overwhelming Union Community 50-0 to remain undefeated.The Falcons seized control immediate…

JANESVILLE — Clarksville entered Tuesday night hoping to build upon several encouraging stretches from its weekend tournament, but Janesville’s aggressive serving and efficient attack …

PARKERSBURG — Aplington-Parkersburg made the small margins count in its opening match Tuesday night. The Falcons finished with the same number of kills and assists as Sumner-Fredericks…

Dike-New Hartford put itself in position to knock off Grundy Center on Friday night, but the Wolverines couldn't find the points they needed in the second half.D-NH led early and went …

GARNER — From the opening quarter Friday night, Aplington-Parkersburg left little doubt about who was in control. The Falcons scored three touchdowns in the first quarter, built a five…

GREENE — North Butler entered Friday night looking to build some early-season momentum following its first victory of the year, but Starmont had other plans. The Stars jumped in front …

Aplington-Parkersburg is 3-0.After opening the season with a pair of tests against quality programs, the Falcons left little doubt Friday night, rolling past Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, 4…

PARKERSBURG — Twice Tuesday night, two points separated Aplington-Parkersburg and Denver. The first time, the Falcons came up just short. The second time, with their backs against the …

Aplington-Parkersburg turned a demanding week on the road into a statement about its place among Iowa’s best Class 2A volleyball teams.The Falcons swept two matches in three days, taki…

CALMAR — North Butler responded to an early deficit with 20 consecutive points and held off a late South Winneshiek comeback to earn a 20-13 road victory Friday, Sept. 4.The Bearcats e…

DIKE — The wait is over.After eight consecutive losses to Dike-New Hartford, Aplington-Parkersburg finally broke through in commanding fashion on the road Friday night. The Falcons str…

WAVERLY — Aplington-Parkersburg girls tennis fell 8-1 to Waverly-Shell Rock on Thursday in a make-up match originally scheduled for Aug. 14.The Falcons’ victory came from Amy Mulder, w…

NORTH BUTLER — The North Butler cross country team opened its season with a strong showing in Mason City, highlighted by a medal-winning performance from Ezra Almelien.Almelien led the…

WATERLOO — Aplington-Parkersburg volleyball continued its strong start to the season Thursday, Sept. 3, sweeping Columbus Catholic in three sets in Waterloo.The victory came in the Fal…