Defensive Battle The game was controlled by two outstanding defenses as neither team gained more than 200 total yards (DC-G 188, HCHS 180). The Cyclones put together a five-play, 98-yard scoring drive in the first quarter - most of it on Johnathan Monson’s 77-yard option scamper - and also had a 14-play, 74-yard drive in the second quarter that ended on downs at the Mustang 21 when Connor Frame was unable to haul in Monson’s fourth-down pass t

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First Round Scores • Friday, November 1

 UNDERWOOD (Oct. 28) -- The AHSTW volleyball team played OK for the most part; Underwood was simply too much on top of its game during last Monday’s Class 1A regional quarterfinal. The 11th-ranked Eagles (29-5) got better as the match went on and swept the Lady Vikes 25-18, 25-19, 25-11 to continue their path toward a possible state tournament berth.

 LAKE CITY (Oct. 28) -- The IKM-Manning volleyball team allowed 14 ace serves and committed 17 attack errors in just three sets last Monday night, bowing out of Class 2A regional play with a 13-25, 13-25, 16-25 quarterfinal loss at South Central Calhoun. The Wolves finished 11-24 overall while the Titans (28-14) advanced to face 7th-ranked Clarion-Goldfield-Dows in a Region 3 semifinal October 31.

    PORTSMOUTH -- Mike and Arlene Pauley of Portsmouth will observe their 65th wedding anniversary today, November 8. Their family is requesting a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to P.O.

    ATLANTIC -- Marjorie Nelson will celebrate her 90th birthday on November 16. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to 1904 Redwood Drive, Atlantic, Iowa 50022.

    KIRKMAN -- The family of Arlene Adams is planning a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on November 12.

    HARLAN – Harlan Community High School students often have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers on a number of topics and this school year has been no exception.    Last week, author Garry Clark shared his message of how to overcome fear and work toward success in life during an assembly at HCHS.      Sophomore students are reading Clark’s book, Unlikely Viking, in class which chronicles Clark’s story of leaving Washington, D.C.