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Jerry Stravia and the unlikely rise of Dickinson girls wrestling
DICKINSON — On a bitterly cold Tuesday night in January, the Dickinson girls wrestling team makes the walk to their garage-like practice facility on the outskirts of the high school. Inside, head coach Jerry Stravia is finishing up practice with a game of “cat and mouse,” an iteration of the popular children's game duck, duck, goose, used to test wrestlers' agility and speed. Moments later, Jerry gets tagged and tries to track down one of his athletes, calling himself “agile
Carter Dooner
Feb 225 min read


Pro football team eyes Dickinson, but concern follows ownership
DICKINSON — A professional indoor football team could arrive in Dickinson by 2027, but questions surrounding its ownership and league compliance remain as local officials weigh whether to approve the agreement. The American Indoor Football League has begun expanding across the Midwest, with some individuals eyeing Dickinson as its next landing spot. A proposed team, the Dickinson Dragons, is in the early stages of development, with a target start date of spring of 2027. The D
Carter Dooner
23 hours ago5 min read


Carter's Column: Someday finally came at Kiawah
DICKINSON —I find myself on the 18th hole at the Kiawah Island Ocean Course, perched on just about the only hill on the entire island in what’s widely considered the true Lowcountry in South Carolina. I have 186 yards in and a 3-iron in my hand, a club I’d normally hit 230 yards if struck just right. My legs have nearly given out after the seven-and-a-half-mile walk through the sand dunes, but I hit one of the most well-struck irons of my life. As it climbs into the air, I ca
Carter Dooner
Apr 23 min read
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