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Riverhawk Freshmen Football Highlights

Madison Fjetland, Video Editor October 13, 2025

The Riverhawk Freshmen took the field against Marion on September 19th in a tough matchup that ended with a 33-6 win for Marion. Despite the final score, the Riverhawks showed grit and determination throughout...

Penelope Scott shows dedication at cross country practice in the Mason City Fieldhouse. Sept. 24

Freshman Finds Her Pace

Madison Fjetland, Staff Writer October 12, 2025

For Mason City High School freshman Penelope Scott, the starting line isn't just a place to begin a race; it's a place to find her community. Her enthusiasm for the sport is as unwavering as her stride....

Thomas Medlin winning turnover chain after getting interception.

Riverhawks Bounce Back With Big Homecoming Win Over Waterloo East

Jeffrey Landrigan, Writer October 10, 2025

Last Friday, the Mason City Riverhawks came out ready to play against the Waterloo East Trojans at Riverhawk Stadium. It was their homecoming football game and one week after a shocking loss to the Waverly...

Sophomores Keigan Flaherty and Kyran Hirsch compete for space in a tight pack.

PHOTOS: Riverhawk Cross Country Team Dominates Home Invitational

Elise Dykstra, Editor in Chief September 24, 2025

The Riverhawk girls' and boys' cross country teams competed in the Riverhawk home invitational last night. The girls' varsity team secured a first place finish, and several athletes had outstanding...

Riverhawks Defeat Wolves 29-6

Riverhawks Defeat Wolves 29-6

Jeffrey Landrigan, Sports Reporter September 22, 2025

The Mason City Riverhawks played the Marion Wolves at Riverhawk Stadium on Friday. Both teams came into the game 1-2, looking to improve their record. But only one team was allowed to go to 2-2, and that...

Henry Hansen crosses the finish line at the Wartburg cross country course.

Q&A with Runner Henry Hansen

Kate Laura, Writer September 17, 2025

Henry Hansen, a junior on the cross country team, strives to compete and break records. Whether it is childhood board games or cross country practice, Hansen wants to win.  Hansen’s personal record...

The girls' 4x100 meter relay team shows off their wristbands prior to their race at Drake Relays. They ran the 4x100m race in 51.57 seconds. Photo courtesy of Savannah Davis.

Riverhawk Girls’ 4×100 Team Compete at Drake Relays

Elise Dykstra, Writer May 2, 2025

The Riverhawk girls’ track team sent their 4x100m team to Drake Relays this past Saturday to test their legs at Iowa’s most prestigious track meet.  Savannah Davis (‘25), Peyton Zilge (‘27),...

Mason City Boys Tennis hosted Des Moines North on Tuesday walking away with a clean 11-0 victory, with wins across all singles and doubles courts.

PHOTOS: Boys Tennis Team Sweeps Des Moines North in Dominant Performance

April 23, 2025

The boys’ tennis team delivered an outstanding performance Tuesday, sweeping all six singles matches in straight sets. Each player brought energy and focus to the court, helping the team to a decisive...

Riverhawks Rally in Thrilling Boys Home Rugby Match

Riverhawks Rally in Thrilling Boys Home Rugby Match

April 8, 2025

The Riverhawks bounced back from a tough 29-7 loss to Central Springs to win a thrilling 22-21 game against Indianola Friday night in their second week of the season. Sam Collins led the charge with 19...

The girls' JV soccer team plays amidst a combination of sleet and hail before the game is eventually called off due to lightning.

Girls Win, Boys Tie in Chilly Soccer Season Opening Matches

Elise Dykstra, Writer April 2, 2025

Boys and girls soccer competed in their first matches of the soccer season Tuesday night. The girls' team played at Cedar Rapids Washington, and the boys' took on Gilbert at home. The girls team won...

Photo courtesy of MC Proud

“They Rose From the Flames”: Girls’ Bowling Overcomes Incredible Odds in State Tournament Run

Elise Dykstra and Kyra Nason March 1, 2025

The MCHS Girls’ bowling team finished 6th at the state bowling tournament for class 3A earlier this week, finishing the pre-bracket with 2654 total pins, bypassing Davenport Central three games to two,...

Bowling- Michael Solberg to State

Isaiah Torres, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Michael Solberg-Maas qualified for the 3A Individual State Bowling Meet. He leads the class in total pins and is third in both score per game and high series. The competition takes place Wednesday, February...

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