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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 …

HTC rebounds in five-setter over Falcons

WEST BURLINGTON — Wins like these, Mary Kate Bendlage said, can pay off in October. Holy Trinity’s five-set comeback against West Burlington on Thursday night felt like the crucible …

Hounds, Lady Hounds runner-up at Timm Lamb Invite

FORT MADISON – Avery Rump ran cross country all year last year pushing up her glasses as she went. This year she dumped her glasses, heeding some advice from her father. So the Bloodhound …

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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 …

Crusaders go 3-3 at Bondurant-Farrar

BONDURANT – The 2 nd -ranked Holy Trinity Crusaders opened the fall season at the talent-rich Bondurant-Farrar Invitational Saturday. The girls took 4 th place after a 3-3 showing on the day …

HTC girls start year with No. 2 ranking

FORT MADISON - Holy Trinity’s volleyball team made it to the state tournament last season despite losing one of its key players before the season even started. Now the Crusaders have a …

Buford, Helmick, and Hellige get IGCA nods

LEE COUNTY – Three area girls were named to the All-District and All-State softball teams this week by the Iowa High School Softball Coaches’ Association led by Central Lee’s Shanna …

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