~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys soccer team won two matches last week, improving their record to 8-1. On April 24 the team hosted Logan-Magnolia, winning 10-0. Jose Velazco and Gesser Guiterres each scored four goals, with Kolby Angell and Bork Ersnes scoring one each. Ersnes was also credited with two assists, while Jack Hansen,…
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Ram girls drop pair of soccer games
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls soccer team played two games last week, falling in both. On Monday, April 24, the Rams hosted Logan-Magnolia, losing 2-0. Madison Kinsey had nine saves in the game, with no other stats available for the match. Tuesday’s game was at home against Perry, with the Rams losing 4-0. Kinsey…
Read MoreRams run at Gilbert, S. Hamilton
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys track and field team competed twice last week, traveling to Gilbert High School and South Hamilton High School. On April 24 the Rams competed at Gilbert High School where they placed fifth out of eight teams. Top performances for the Rams came from the 4×100 and 4×200 meter relay…
Read MoreCarter Morton wins Drake Relays decathlon
University of Northern Iowa junior Carter Morton set a new career-high score with 7,454 points to claim the decathlon title at the Drake Relays on Thursday afternoon at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. The first Panther to win the decathlon at the Blue Oval since Daniel Gooris in 2013, Morton’s score cracks the top-four all-time in school history. The Greene…
Read MoreGrCO runners at Drake Relays
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County High School runners participated in the 4 x 100 meter relays in Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Both teams improved their times and rankings but neither made the finals. The girls qualified with the 58th fastest time of 51.60 seconds and the boys had the 85th fastest time…
Read MoreRam boys golf team in three meets
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys golf team had a busy week, taking part in three meets, with the Friday meet bringing a second place win for the Rams. On April 25, the team hosted Webster City, falling 173-177. Jack Hansen took first in the nine hole meet with a score of 39. Mylo Taute…
Read MoreGirls golf report
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls golf team played 18 holes last Friday, placing fifth out of six teams at Riverbend Golf Course. Four Rams golfers took part in the meet. Maya Telleen was the top Greene County player, taking 15th place with 116. Hallie Monthei and Taylor Johnston tied for 17th with 123 and…
Read MoreRam girls at Gilbert T&F meet
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls track team traveled to Gilbert High School April 24 to compete, coming in fourth out of five teams at the meet. Notable performances came from Natalie Heupel, who placed first in the 400 meter dash, Katrina Heupel placing second in the 400 meter dash, and Olivia Shannon taking first…
Read MoreRam 4 X 100 relays qualify for Drake Relays
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Both the Ram girls and Ram boys 4 X 100m relays qualified for the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines this weekend. Drake Relays accepts the 96 fastest times across the state for competition. The girls qualified with the 58th fastest time of 51.60 seconds. Olivia Shannon, Kamryn Sanders, Natalie Heupel and Katrina…
Read MoreRam girls track/field team competes twice
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls track team had two meets last week, placing fifth at home on April 17 and fifth in Carroll on April 20. The Ram Relays home meet brought a 4×400 meter relay meet record from the Rams. Olivia Shannon took third in long jump, with Lila Osterson taking third in…
Read MoreRam boys T&F compete in Jefferson, Carroll
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Rams boys track and field team had two meets last week, taking third place at their home meet April 17 and 12th in Carroll April 20. On Monday, the Rams hosted seven other teams. For field events, Jesse Miller took second in shot put and discus, with Broc Hamann placing third in…
Read MoreBoys 1-1 for week in soccer, girls 0-1
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys soccer team added a win but suffered their first loss of the season last week. Weather caused Friday’s game to be canceled. On April 18, the Rams hosted Winterset, winning 6-1. Four Ram goals were scored by Jose Velazco, with one each from Gesser Gutierres and Bork Ersnes. Ersnes…
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