Written by Will Limbaugh
The Algona football team is improving as they move through District play.
They took on MOC Floyd Valley on Homecoming, September 25th. The final score was Dogs 31, Dutchmen 21. Senior running back Cael Rotert ran for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns. Nathan Manske, senior quarterback and safety, had 8 tackles and 1 tackle for loss. Sophomore running back and linebacker Grayson Terwilliger said, “We finally put it together for four full quarters.”
Last Friday, October 3rd, the Bulldogs took on the Humboldt Wildcats. The Bulldogs won 42-14. The Bulldogs had not beaten the Wildcats the past two seasons. Junior linebacker Tayten Rummel racked up 6.5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. Senior running back and wide receiver Owen Moe had 2 receptions for 21 yards and rushed for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.
Today, October 9th, Algona travels to Sioux Center. The Dogs head into this matchup with a record of 3-3 while the Sioux Center Warriors have a record of 6-0.