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HTC gets runner-up at SEISC finals: Central Lee 4th

WEST BURLINGTON — There were six West Burlington volleyball players on the court. To Holy Trinity at times during the SEI Superconference championship match, it seemed like there were a lot …

Bendlage serve helps HTC to SEISC finals

DANVILLE — Anna Bendlage wants accuracy on her serves. The Holy Trinity junior hit her spots in Thursday’s opening round of the SEI Superconference tournament. Bendlage was …

HTC grad selected for IGHSAU Volleyball Hall

WEST POINT – Mikaela Foecke Richter, a 2015 graduate of Holy Trinity Catholic High School and member of the Crusaders’ 2014 state champion volleyball team, will be inducted into the Iowa …

Rump rounding into form with win at MP

MT. PLEASANT – The Fort Madison Lady Bloodhounds capture the championship at the Mt. Pleasant Invitational Cross-Country meet Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore Avery Rump continues to dial in after …

Holy Trinity rolls to HTC Classic title

FORT MADISON – Clean. Holy Trinity Catholic Head Coach Melissa Freesmeier said that was her takeaway from the Crusaders' championship at the annual Holy Trinity Classic Monday night at …
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Underclassman lead HTC girls in sweep of Mepo

HOLY TRINITY - Holy Trinity’s offense worked from the middle out in Tuesday’s three-set sweep of Mediapolis at Shottenkirk Gym. And that’s exactly what the No. 3 (Class 1A) …

Crusaders survive 5-set clash with Nikes

FORT MADISON - September lessons have always been valuable for Holy Trinity’s volleyball team. The education is better for the Crusaders when they come away with a win. The 25-18, …

Bendlage commits to Mt. Mercy

FORT MADISON - Holy Trinity senior Mary Kate Bendlage has committed to play volleyball at Mount Mercy University beginning next season. Bendlage announced her commitment on social media Monday night. …

No. 4 Crusaders roll New London in SEISC clash

NEW LONDON — Holy Trinity volleyball coach Melissa Freesmeier has seen a lot from her team in the opening two weeks of the season. The Crusaders, ranked No. 4 in Class 1A, has played 11 matches …

Randolph, Myers lead Crusaders to Wapello title

WAPELLO – Senior Natalie Randolph hadn’t played Burlington Notre Dame since the Nikes knocked off HTC at the state tournament her sophomore year. She sat on the sidelines her junior year …