After two close, harrowing overtime periods Friday, Ames finally broke loose in the third to defeat Mason City High 72-63 in the CIML Iowa Conference opener for both teams.
Every team needs a clutch performer, a person who comes up with the big play at the right time.
Once again, the defense of the Ames girls basketball team prevailed. The Webster City girls topped Clear Lake 47-38 in a North Central Conference contest Friday. By The Globe Gazette Staff Good defense and Drew Shepp. The Globe Gazette Staff Tami Meyer scored 15 points and Tyann Meyer added 12 points to help North Iowa to a 48-36 victory over Lake Mills in a North Iowa Conference girls basketball contest Friday. It's a big weekend for boys basketball in North Iowa.