~by Taylor Teays for the Scranton Journal The Greene County volleyball team had a 2-2 week last week ahead of their first regional game as the end of the season approaches, putting the team 15-12 overall and 5-2 in the conference play, placing them third in the standings. On Thursday, the Rams hosted Perry for senior night, going 3-0 with…
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Ram gridiron season ends with 34-33 lost to DSM Christian
The Greene County Rams saw their football season come to an end last Friday night on Des Moines Christian’s home field in Urbandale in a 34-33 loss. The Rams ended their season 3-5 overall and a 1-4 district record. Des Moines Christian kicked off the action, scoring on their first possession with a 10-play, 69 yard drive that ended when…
Read MoreRams host HOIAC cross country meet
The Ram boys cross country team finished fifth in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference meet held Oct. 9 in Jefferson on the middle school grounds. Noah Hinote finished fourth with a season best time of 17:46.29. That’s just 13 seconds off the Greene County record, which he holds. Hinote was followed by Gavyn Winters, 25th, 19:05.00; Brady Carstensen, 26th,…
Read MoreRams lose to SEV after penalty nullifies winning TD
~with Taylor Teays of The Scranton Journal The Greene County football team hosted their final home game of the season Friday night, falling 26-21 to Southeast Valley on senior night. The game went down to the final minute. The Rams’ final possession began with just less than 6 minutes to play. The Rams had retaken lead of the game with…
Read MoreRam spikers win two matches
Ram Spikers Win Two Matches ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal A two-win week boosted the Greene County volleyball team to a 13-10 overall season record, going 4-2 in conference play and putting them third in the Heart of Iowa Conference. The Ram volleyball team hosted West Marshall on Tuesday, winning 3-0 with set scores of 25-11, 25-23 and…
Read MoreRam boys take third place in South Central Calhoun Cross Country Invitational
Ram junior Noah Hinote led the Rams to a third place finish with a time of 18:14.9, crossing the finish line in sixth place. Junior Gavyn Winters was also in the Top 20 with a time of 19:04.94, good for 20th place. Other Ram finishes were Brady Carstensen, 23rd place, 19:25.40; Kolby Angell, 29th place, 19:59.98; Carter Hinote, 35th, 20:20.40;…
Read MoreRoland-Story tops Rams in 62-31 gridiron shoot out
Ebersole, Hansen set school records ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Despite falling 62-31 at Roland-Story High School Friday night, the Greene County football team walked away with something to be proud of, with new program records set in the game. Ram quarterback Gabe Ebersole had a huge night, throwing the ball for 464 yards. Jack Hansen was on…
Read MoreRams run at Ogden, Perry
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County cross country teams raced twice last week, with the boys taking fifth on Tuesday in Ogden and seventh in Perry on Thursday. Ava Minnehan was the top Ram runner for the girls, placing 36th on Tuesday and 37th on Thursday. Becca Anderson took 42nd and 64th, Evelyn Snyder was 63rd…
Read MoreRams host Saturday v’ball tourney
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal After hosting a tournament on Saturday, the Greene County Volleyball team is now 11-10 overall, with a 1-2 record from the tournament. The Rams are 1-2 in Heart of Iowa Conference action. The Rams faced Carlisle, falling 2-0 with set scores of 21-15 and 21-18. Violet Reedy led the team in assists, with…
Read MoreGreene County Schools Athletic Hall of Fame nominations open
The Greene County Community Schools activities department is seeking nominations for the Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, nominees need to be State Champions or received 1st Team All-State recognition. Teams need to be state champions to be considered. The detailed criteria are included in the nomination form. Nomination forms are available by…
Read MoreR-S spikes Rams in v’ball
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County volleyball team played one match last week, traveling to Roland-Story High School on Thursday, falling 3-0, putting their season record at 10-7 overall and 2-2 in the Heart of Iowa Conference. Though the Rams were able to keep it close in the second game, it wasn’t enough to take the…
Read MoreRams drop homecoming game to Kuemper Knights, 39-3
Behne kicks 49-yard field goal The Greene County Ram football team didn’t win the homecoming game against the Kuemper Knights of Carroll Friday, but despite the 39-3 score, there were positive take-aways for the Rams. The Rams showed grit during the Knights’ first possession. The Knights received the opening kickoff, a Nathan Behne kick to the endzone, starting their possession…
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