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MCHS Junior Jack Boedeker referees seventh and 8th grade players at the Talons Skills Clinic. This is Boedeker's third season officiating games. "I can work six days a week if I want to," says Boedeker about the demand for referree jobs.

High School Hoopers Give Back

Jeffrey Landrigan, Writer November 10, 2025

Mason City boys basketball players got a new perspective on the game recently as they stepped into the roles of coaches and officials for the Talons Youth League. Talons League is made up of third through...

Seniors Kayla Eide and Ryleigh Penn in MCHS Natatorium will swim for the Riverhawks in Iowa Alliance Conference Meet.

Girls Swim Team Anticipates Successful Conference Meet

Ella Martin-Hertzel, Writer October 22, 2025

The MCHS Girls’ Swim Team is competing for the Iowa Alliance Conference Title Thursday, October 23, beginning at 5 p.m. at the MCHS Natatorium. The team has been experiencing a very productive and compelling...

Athletic trainer John Knapper tapes up senior Dane Hanson’s wrist for football practice.

“People are usually most happy with me when I’m just watching the games.”

Leah Dykstra, Writer October 21, 2025

As an athletic trainer for Mason City High School, John Knapper has seen it all in his 10 years working here. From calm, relaxing days to the hectic fall season, his expertise helps MCHS athletes go above...

Team Bonds Take Rugby Riverhawk Girls to State

Team Bonds Take Rugby Riverhawk Girls to State

Madeline Hoover, Writer October 17, 2025

The Mason City Riverhawks Rugby team is going to state this weekend after securing its spot in the state brackets on Monday against Muscatine and Cedar Falls. The Riverhawks play Sunday, October 19th,...

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...

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