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Meskwaki 10U Lacrosse team scores a state championship

ANKENY - The 10U Team Knuckleheads Lacrosse Club (pictured) from the Meskwaki Settlement recently won the inaugural State Youth Lacrosse Championships presented by the Iowa Lacrosse Association that occurred June 3 and 4 at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex in Ankeny. Congratulations!

STC Ends Summer Sports

After a long season on the diamond, both STC Softball and Baseball have concluded their 2023 campaigns. Under new head coach Jerrod Bridgewater the baseball team achieved a record of 4-27 with two wins over WaMac Conference schools. In their first and only playoff game the Trojans lost ...

STC Baseball honors senior players

On Monday night, two STC Baseball seniors were honored in front of fans at the final home baseball game. Raul Alas (left) and Nolan Upah (right) joined by family members were recognized for each of their contributions to the baseball program. The Trojans would ultimately fall to the Newton ...

STC Represented in Scholastic Wrestling Duals

From June 21 to June 25, high school wrestlers from around the nation gathered in Orlando, Fla. to compete in the 2023 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals. Four state wrestling medalists from STC made their way to Florida to compete with fellow Iowa Prep athletes. The efforts of Gavin Bridgewater ...

Tumbling and Trampoline triumphs

One of the joys of youth activities is meeting kids where they are. Pairing interests with competition in order to teach life long lessons is a key element of these youth activities. After dance just didn’t click with Desiray Popelka, a re-evaluation was made, and the Popelka family was off ...

STC Youth softball players recognized

At Monday’s home Softball game against Mount Vernon, the up and coming Trojans were honored between games. Admitted free into the game, the team was announced between JV and Varsity action. Being recognized was the fourth and fifth grade team while the second and third grade team was ...

STC Volleyball players participating at AAU nationals

Volleyball is much more than a fall sport for many STC athletes. Through different AAU clubs, playing year round is a very real possibility for certain athletes. This year three STC Volleyball players have taken their club volleyball participation to the next level. As a part of Fearless, a ...

An incredible year for the Electric Elsburys

Coming out of the inaugural IGHSAU Girls State Wrestling Tournament, Maeley and Autumn Elsbury made an instant impact.. With Mealey earning the title of champion at 135 and a fourth place finish at 170 for Autumn, goals and dreams are still being chased and pinned down. With a summer and ...

Tacos, ceviche, and fun, oh my

The Marshalltown Premier League plays lively games of soccer every Sunday down at Toledo Heights Park, and with every sport, there is injury. Alexander Gonzalez of the team Jalisco FC suffered a broken leg during a rousing match a few weeks back. With his injury, Alexander hasn't been able ...