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Trojan softball drops games to Grinnell, North Tama

Last week was a tough one for the STC softball team. On Wednesday, June 4 they traveled to Grinnell to play a doubleheader against an undefeated Tiger team. On the following night, they hosted their in-county neighbors North Tama. At the end of the week, the Trojans suffered three difficult ...

STC boys track and field celebrates season at banquet

The STC boys track and field team held their end-of-the-season team banquet on Thursday night, May 29. For the coaching staff of head coach Danny Mayo, distance coach Robert Tyynismaa, and throwing coach Sam Cantonwine, it was an evening to remember and celebrate a season full of ...

Trojans drop opening games to 13th ranked CP-U

The 2025 STC girls softball team opened up their season last week under new head coach Kodi Hillman. The Trojans drew a difficult matchup with their first games — hosting a doubleheader against Center Point-Urbana on Tuesday, May 27. The Stormin’ Pointers came to the STC softball complex ...

Mission accomplished

OSKALOOSA — For the first time in six years, the STC girls golf team has an athlete heading to the Class 3A state golf meet. Trojan senior Aubrey Dolezal qualified when she shot an 86 and came in fifth place at the regional meet in Oskaloosa on Wednesday, May 21. At regional meets, ...

Different year, same result

GENEVA, Ohio — Though the years may go by, JoJo Tyynismaa remains on top of her game, no matter what she is up against. This year the 22’ STC grad and Wartburg junior took on both the 400 hurdles and was a member of the 4x400 meter relay. While the Knights failed to qualify out of the ...

STC JV baseball drops season-opening games

This past week, the STC baseball team started another season of competition under new head coach Dave Nitz. Playing exclusively JV games this summer, the Trojans dropped their opening contests to Williamsburg and GMG. On Thursday, May 22, STC traveled to face Williamsburg for a double-header ...

South Tama freshman Ava Boldt wins two national titles in archery

SANDY, Utah — In a feat that places her among the nation's top young archers, South Tama freshman Ava Boldt claimed two national titles at the 2025 NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) Western Nationals held in Sandy, Utah. Competing in both the Bullseye and 3D competitions, Boldt ...

STC boys, girls tennis teams complete seasons

Last week, both the girls and boys STC tennis programs participated in their postseason regional play. On Wednesday, May 14, the boys team traveled to Waterloo to compete in the IHSAA Individual Regional Tennis Tournament. The Trojans were led by a strong showing from the doubles team of ...

Jesina, Chandonia punch their tickets to State

MOUNT VERNON — The list of athletic accomplishments for STC junior Barrett Jesina is already quite impressive. He has qualified for the state cross country meet — both individually and as a member of a team-qualifier. Along the way, he has won and placed high in many races in both cross ...

Ridout grabs runner-up in WaMaC 100 hurdles

MOUNT VERNON — The South Tama girls track and field team traveled to Mount Vernon High School on Thursday, May 8 to participate in the annual WaMaC conference meet. Leading the way for the Trojans was freshman Scout Ridout, who took home a second place finish in the 100 hurdles. With a ...