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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


Dickinson delight: Blue Hawks capture first ever Frontier Title
Almost two years ago to the date, Dickinson State sophomore Ava Jahner was given the ball to pitch in the state championship game against Bismarck High at Bravera Field. Sporting the Dickinson High black and orange at the time, she’d go on to pitch a complete game to lead the then Midgets to an 8-2 victory and another state title. And in 2026, on that very same field, she’d be given the ball again with the stakes at their highest, this time by DSU manager Kristen Fleury. And
Carter Dooner
11 minutes ago3 min read


UPDATED: DPD says Terrance Lockett was arrested, DHS says he's been terminated as girls basketball head coach
DICKINSON — Terrance Lockett is no longer employed as the head coach of the Dickinson girls’ basketball team, effective immediately, according to Dickinson Public Schools (DPS) on Wednesday. “The district took action consistent with its policies and expectations for professional conduct,” Dickinson High School athletic director Guy Fridley said in a statement to the Press. Updates to the allegations Allegations that Lockett was arrested on school property were not initially c
Carter Dooner
6 days ago2 min read
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