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STC drops 12th straight to CCA

The STC Trojans girls frosh and varsity basketball teams returned to their home court for the first time since before the winter break. The Trojans hosted Clear Creek-Amana (8-3) for a WaMaC Conference contest on Monday, January 13. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, January 10 but ...

Trojans defeat Center Point-Urbana 64-18

South Tama County wrestling hosted Center Point-Urbana on Thursday, January 9. The Trojans defended their home mat, winning 64-18.The evening started at weight class 113. Fourth ranked Cole Whitehead of CPU took a forfeit as STC is open at 113.At 120 Teegan Fuessley of CPU stuck Ethan ...

Trojans drop 9th straight to Independence

The South Tama Trojans varsity boys basketball team (0-9) hosted Independence (3-6) on Tuesday, January 7.Independence started the night with a strong run against the Trojans. The Mustangs had a 10 point lead of 15-5 going into the second quarter. The Trojans defense was able to stave off much ...

STC Alumni Pep Band Rocks the Round House

On Friday, January 3 the STC Round house was filled with music courtesy the STC Alumni Pep Band. Members of past and present STC bands gathered for the annual event and played classic crowd favorites under the direction of Mike Carnahan.

Elementary Cheer Camp to perform Fri. Jan. 17

STC Elementary students will show off their cheer skills at halftime of the boys basketball game on Friday, January 17.Camp will run next week and is for preschool through fourth grade students. Practices for the Friday performance will be held on Monday, January 13; Tuesday, January 14 and ...

Trojans start new year with improved effort vs. Vinton

The South Tama Trojans varsity boys basketball team (0-8) returned for the second half of their season to a new year and a new decade. The break seemed to do the team some good as they came out ready to rumble, hosting Vinton-Shellsburg (3-4) for their first night back. The Trojans put up a ...

Sixteen place for TWE at Belle Plaine tourney

On Saturday, Dec. 28th TWE took 16 wrestlers to a tournament in Belle Plaine. All 16 placed in the tournament.Results are as follows: 4th place winners were Xavier Rivera, Nohlen Peshel, Brayden Wiese, and James Cowles. 3rd place winners were Kameron Hulin, Blake Deason, Koltyn Graff, Kacen ...

Almost Instant Replays Take 2

By Allison GrahamMy Dad used to write a column called "Almost Instant Replays". He loved writing his thoughts about how things were going, and I don't think he will mind that I am borrowing his title.Over the past five years I have had the pleasure of following student athletes through their ...

TWE has three place first at tournament

Trojan Warrior Elite (TWE) wrestling club recently traveled to West Marshall. Three wrestlers placed first including Blake Deason (top left), Lakyr Peska (top right), and Isaiah Cruz (bottom left).Photos Provided

Backen scores career high for Trojans despite fall

Before the holiday break, South Tama got in one final game. The Trojans hosted West Delaware on Friday, December 20. The Hawks and STC both came into the night 0-7. Unfortunately for the Trojans West Delaware left 1-7 after a 57-40 win. The loss has the Trojans still looking for a win.Despite ...