Dodgers journey to SC West

SIOUX CITY — As a substitute of discussing information, outcomes and situations this week, Fort Dodge head coach Nik Moser needed his squad to get again to the elementary roots of soccer in preparation for a visit to Sioux Metropolis West.

Kickoff is about for 7 p.m. inside Elwood Olsen Stadium, situated on the campus of Morningside College.

“I need our group to start out having enjoyable once more,” Moser stated. “Being excited to play the sport. Trying ahead to Week 8 prefer it’s Week 1.

“I believe it’s straightforward — and fairly frequent — to succeed in this level and begin to really feel each the grind of the season and the pressures of performing strictly for outcomes. We wish to get again to the fundamentals, benefit from the sport, play like we all know we are able to and let the result be the result.”

For the fourth time this yr, the Dodgers (3-4 general, 1-2 in Class 4A, District 1) look to efficiently bounce again from a loss. The Wolverines (0-7, 0-3) have struggled all season lengthy, however Moser once more emphasised wanting inward reasonably than specializing in circumstances past FDSH’s management.

“We’ve simply had very fundamental conversations about controlling what we are able to and never worrying about what occurs past this sport,” Moser stated. “We wish to get higher, execute, play with pleasure and enthusiasm, after which we’ll look ahead to our final sport (at dwelling towards Spencer).”

The Dodgers are anticipated to be again nearer to full-strength this week with the return of sophomore tailback and linebacker Dreshaun Ross. The 215-pound state wrestling champion has missed virtually two full video games since injuring his ankle within the first quarter at Storm Lake.

Ross has rushed for 610 yards and 7 scores, and junior Jamarius Gibbs-Inexperienced (419 and 5) has emerged in his absence. Ross additionally has a Dodger-best 55.5 tackles, with senior Drew Moritz (46.5) and sophomore Jesse Egli (44) subsequent in line.

FDSH senior Isaiah Caldwell has recorded 11 tackles for loss. Senior kicker Parker Schillerstrom has transformed all 19 of his further factors so far.

West is powered by tailback Shamar Harrell (461 yards, 4 touchdowns, 7.1 yards per carry) and junior quarterback Honest Douglas (668 yards, 4 TDs). Junior Tavien Manning has 217 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Sophomore Jackson DeBondt (50.5 tackles) and junior Alonso Cota (12 tackles for loss) are the Wolverines’ defensive leaders.

No. 9 Le Mars (6-1, 3-0) continues to steer the 4A-1 standings alongside Denison-Schleswig (5-2, 3-0). The Bulldogs and Monarchs meet on Friday for district supremacy.

The highest two squads from every 4A district advance to the playoffs, with 4 at-large colleges additionally making the 16-team lower.

The climate on Friday might get difficult. Temperatures are anticipated to hover round 50 levels with a powerful likelihood of intermittent showers and a northwest wind blowing at round 20 miles per hour.