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Monti rolls to quarterfinals; Ries shatters record

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:12am

   A 35-point first half. A defense that held its opponent to 55 total yards while recording its third shutout of the season. A smothering kickoff return that only once allowed Jesup to start a possession outside its own 30-yard line. A kicking game, with A.J. Phelps, that went 6-for-6 on extra points and converted a 40-yard field goal attempt. An individual record for the ages.

   It all added up to Monticello’s second straight dominant victory in this year’s Class 2A state playoffs, a 45-0 whitewash of Jesup Oct. 27 at Dean Nelson Field.

Panthers 'step up' to earn State third place trophy

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:11am

   With perhaps its most balanced performance of this exceptional season, the Monticello Panthers earned a third place trophy at the State Class 2A Girls Cross Country Meet Oct. 28 in Fort Dodge.

   Monticello totaled 119 points, finishing behind Des Moines Christian (101) and Van Meter (110), but ahead of pre-meet favorite Mid-Prairie (122).

   It is the second straight year the Panthers have come home with the third place trophy from the meet, which was held at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.

COLUMN: Why is it at Mediapolis?

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:09am

   It’s a fair question, one that a lot of Panther fans are likely asking this week about Friday’s state Class 2A quarterfinal game.

   I mean, Monticello is 9-1, Mediapolis 8-2. It would only seem right that the Panthers should host it, right?

   Not according to Iowa High School Association rules. The fact of the matter is, you can blame the alphabet.

   Yes.

COLUMN: City election – one we haven't seen before

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:07am

   As far as city elections go, previous ones have been cut and dried. Openings have existed in certain wards and many times, those running were uncontested. This time around, due to popular opinion, wards no longer exist and we get to vote for the top six candidates. For the record, I think overall it was a good idea.

Schaul, Burbridge medal in state meet

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:06am

Cross country

   Two Maquoketa Valley runners earned their way onto the medals podium at the State Class 1A Cross Country Meet Oct. 27 at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge.

   Junior Matthew Schaul earned a seventh-place finish in the boys’ race, finishing in 16:16.8.

   Sophomore Taryn Burbridge was a 14th-place finisher in the girls’ race, in 19:42.5.

MV, Midland represented on All-TRC teams

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:04am

   Four members of the Maquoketa Valley volleyball team, and three from Midland, made the Tri-Rivers all-conference teams for the 2023 season, as voted upon by conference coaches.

   The honored area players are listed below.

 

TRI-RIVERS

ALL-CONFERENCE

WEST DIVISION

MAQUOKETA VALLEY

     Second team – Keira Leytem, senior; Haley Ronnebaum, senior; Lili Bauers, junior.

     Honorable mention – Lily Huber, senior.

EAST DIVISION

Panthers shine in TDC event

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:03am

   The Monticello Panther dance team competed at The Dance Challenge (TDC) competition Oct. 21 at Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque.

   All 11 solos, and three team routines, received platinum ratings.

   The team is coached by Amanda Hackney and Andrea Rundle.

   Results follow.

 

TEAM

     Small School Pom: 1, Monticello; 2, Williamsburg; 3, North Linn.

     Small School Hip-Hop: 1, Monticello; 2, North Linn.

     Small School Lyrical: 1, Monticello.

Almost Famous travels to WD and Wahlert events

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:01am

   Two events occupied teams from Almost Famous Dance & Gymnastics of Monticello last month.

   First, the studio’s dance, gym and cheer teams performed Oct. 14 at the Western Dubuque Annual Dance-Off in Epworth.

   “We love giving our students opportunities to perform locally, show support for surrounding schools, and it’s a great chance to practice for competitions,” said Amanda Hackney, who co-owns Almost Famous with Melissa Ehrisman.

   Members of the coaching staff include Andrea Rundle, Kaitlyn Tuel, Andrea Ellison and Emma Brighton.

Almost Famous coaches attend USTA Congress

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 8:59am

   Almost Famous dance, gymnastics, and cheer coaches Andrea Rundle and Kaitlyn Tuel attended the USTA Congress Sept. 23 in Rock Island, Ill.

   The coaches brushed up on training and collaborated with other USTA gyms on teaching styles to bring back to students in Monticello and Dyersville.

   “We are always excited to continue to learn new drills and refresh our training annually,” said coach Tuel.

Panthers put away NFV, advance in state playoffs

Published by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 9:44am

   One down.

   Much as they have throughout this 8-1 season, the Monticello Panthers overwhelmed an opponent Oct. 20, this time to open the Class 2A state playoffs.

   Statistically it didn’t look as one-sided as so many Monti games have been this fall; the Panthers outgained North Fayette Valley 401 to 347.

   But on the scoreboard? A 42-13 domination for the Panthers, who advanced to the round of 16. Monticello will play host to Jesup (6-3) on Friday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. at Dean Nelson Field.

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