~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Boys open with pair of wins The Greene County boys soccer team has seen two wins so far to start its season, one against Boone and the other against West Marshall High School. On March 28 the Rams traveled to Boone, bringing home a 6-0 win. Greene County was up 3-0 at half,…
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Ram boys open outdoor T & F season at Earlham
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Earlham Early Bird Greene County boys track and field team saw one competition last week, visiting Earlham High School March 28 for an early bird meet. The Rams March 27 home meet was cancelled due to inclement weather. For the first outdoor competition of the year for the Rams, top 10 finishes in…
Read MoreRam girls track & field team competes in Earlham, Audubon
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls track team started their outdoor season Tuesday, March 28 in Earlham with another meet last Thursday. Tuesday’s meet brought success for the Rams, with Olivia Shannon taking second in the long jump; the 4×100 meter relay team and 4×200 meter relay team each taking third; and Emma Hoyle finishing…
Read MoreRam track & field teams at BVU indoor meet
The Greene County track and field teams finished the indoor season at the Buena Vista Indoor Elite Meet in Storm Lake March 18. The Greene County track and field teams finished the indoor season at the Buena Vista Indoor Elite Meet in Storm Lake March 18. No team scores were kept for the 14 teams competing. In girls competition, Olivia…
Read MoreCarter Morton named MVP of Missouri Valley track & field indoor meet
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal University of Northern Iowa third year track and field athlete Carter Morton capped an impressive Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championship meet on Feb. 27 as the Panther finished with three gold medal performances and earned most valuable athlete of the meet honors at Chicago’s Gately Park. On Day One of the competition, Morton led the…
Read MorePeterson named Mr Wrestler of the Year in Class 2A
Greene County senior Kale Peterson, the Class 2A state champion wrestler at 132 pounds in 2023 and 2022, and the Class 1A state champion as a sophomore at West Fork (Sheffield), was named Mr Wrestler of the Year. The award is presented by Fareway Stores Inc and IAwrestle, in conjunction with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWOCA). Peterson…
Read MoreRam history made with two gold medals in state wrestling
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County crowned two champions at the Class 2A state wrestling tournament last weekend. It is the first time in school history that the Rams brought home two gold medals from state. McKinley Robbins and Kale Petersen closed out their outstanding high school careers on the mat with state titles. Robbins won the 138-pound title…
Read MoreRams end hoops season with 10-13 record
The Rams boys basketball team ended their season Saturday with a 80-51 loss to Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) in Class 2A District 2 second round play. The game was rescheduled from Thursday due to inclement weather. The Knights led 35-26 at halftime. They widened the margin in the second half. Senior Jesse Miller led the Rams with 23 points with 12…
Read MoreRams advance to second round of play with win over Woodward-Granger
The Greene County Ram boys basketball team advanced to the second round of post-season play with a 68-46 win over Woodward-Granger in Jefferson Feb. 13. The Rams took the lead early, racking up 22 points in the first quarter while holding the Hawks to 11 points. The Rams continued their dominance, running the lead up to 35-17 at halftime and…
Read MoreFour Rams qualify for Class 2A state wrestling tourney
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team traveled to Webster City High School Saturday for the Class 2A District meet, with four Rams wrestlers punching their tickets to the state meet. Kale Petersen, 132, and McKinley Robbins, 138, each placed first in their classes, sending them on to the state meet. Also moving on are…
Read MoreTwo wins and a loss for Ram boys hoops
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team had a two win, one loss week for their final week of regular-season play. The Rams hosted Woodward-Granger in the first round of Class 2A District action Monday, Feb. 13. The Rams won 68-46 and will play Kuemper Catholic in Carroll on Thursday, Feb. 16. The District…
Read MoreFirst victory of the season for Ram girls
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls basketball season came to an end last week, but not before the girls finally picked up a win. On Monday, Feb. 6, the Rams hosted Southeast Valley, falling 67-18. Emma Shipley scored eight points in the game, with Esther Van Horn scoring three, and Alexa Peters scoring one. Kamryn…
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