Stunned, but girls kept forward focus
DES MOINES – Imagine a female rider and her horse in hot pursuit of a beast in the woods, positive they could bag the creature. […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL
New year, different result
DES MOINES – Adversity had hit the Bravettes during and at the end of the third quarter of their eventual Class 1A quarterfinals win over […]
Newell-Fonda clash represents ‘opportunity’
Newell-Fonda girls basketball teams have won 104 of their last 106 games. That ought to be enough to scare the eight-ball right off the felt. […]
‘Gritty’ Bravettes take down Saint Ansgar!
‘Gritty’ Bravettes take down Saint Ansgar! DES MOINES – Coach Janel Burgess has called her Bravettes “gritty” all season. Wednesday night, the Bravettes spit up […]
It will be a special night for Elise
By Keith Brake Montezuma Magazine Editor I’ve already told you how special the E. Wayne Cooley Scholarship Award is that Elise Boulton of Montezuma will […]
Bravettes know who St. Ansgar is
One aspect of the state finals is getting the chance to play against teams you haven’t played before. Last year, Saint Ansgar was a new […]
State-bound girls cover details, win a war
PLEASANTVILLE – When everyone else on the court seemed to have an opposing player by the throat, Montezuma’s Elise Boulton was still cool, calculating new […]
Details may decide girls regional title
Collins-Maxwell is 22-1. Montezuma is 21-1. With records like that, it’s clear they’re both good girls basketball teams. They collide on Wednesday evening, Feb. 24, […]
Dylan Holland makes it official
Montezuma senior Dylan Holland signs her National Letter of Intent to attend Simpson College to continue her academic and basketball careers. Members of her family […]
Bravettes set tone early for win over NM
Montezuma did more than just run out to an 18-12 lead over North Mahaska in their girls Class 1A district semifinal game on Friday evening, […]