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12/17/2024

City Hall will be closed Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25, 2024, for the Holidays.

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12/13/2024

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12/04/2024

Tonight was the first varsity basketball twinbill as the Madrid girls and boys welcomed in the Southeast Valley Jaguars. In the battle of big cats, the Tigers earned the sweep over the Jags.

The girls took a 60-38 win, their second victory in a row. Madrid led wire to wire and had a 10 point lead at halftime, 28-18. The third quarter was the big difference maker as the Tigers outscored the Jags by 17.

The boys also went wire to wire in a 73-31 in a contest where about everyone got to hit the floor. Madrid jumped out a 10-2 advantage and kept SEV at arm's length for the rest of the half, and then the game.

The Madrid boys are back home on Thursday night against Creston. Both girls and boys head to Panorama on Friday.

Photos by Craig Shultz

12/03/2024

It is the most wonderful time of the year. Last night saw the Christmas Kickoff take over downtown Madrid. There was so much to do and see. Local vendors were set up all over the area, there was food, snacks and so many other joys.

Photos by Craig Shultz

11/23/2024

Tonight was the start of the 2024-25 regular season for the Madrid Tigers varsity girls basketball team. They welcomed the AGWSR Cougars to the home floor and tried to keep pace with their opponent but fell in a 55-28 decision.

Madrid held an early 6-4 lead but the Cougars led 14-11 after the first. The Tigers kept looking for good shots while contending with the pressure defense, but trailed 27-18 at the break. Madrid continued to battle but were unable to stop the Cougars.

The Tigers head to GMG on Tuesday night and will be back home on December 3rd for the first G/B twinbill as Madrid welcomes in Southeast Valley.

Photos by Craig Shultz

11/14/2024

Here are a handful of photos from today's semifinal game against West Hancock.

📷 by CJ Eilers

11/14/2024

FALLING JUST SHORT

Down by 29 at halftime, the Madrid Tigers showed a never quit attitude as they attempted to rally against top ranked West Hancock in a Class A semifinal but fell in a 50-35 contest.

Madrid scored on the opening drive in the 3rd and got an onside kick and scored again to make it a 15 point game. West Hancock scored again to push it to 22 once more.

The Tigers continued to battle and got within 7 midway through the 4th but West Hancock scored with 3 minutes to go. Madrid kept fighting until the final whistle.

Madrid ends the season with a 9-3 record and their second straight trip to the UNI Dome.

11/14/2024

Not the start the Madrid Tigers envisioned against West Hancock at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls this morning. The Tigers trail the Eagles, 36-7 at halftime.

West Hancock's ground game has racked up 352 yards in the first half. Madrid has gained 253 yards but have suffered three turnovers and a turnover on downs.

Madrid's lone score came in the second period on a five yard Preston Wicker run.

The Tigers will start the 3rd quarter with the ball.

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11/09/2024

Enjoy some photos of last night's quarterfinal 27-13 win over Lisbon. Photos are courtesy of Mark Schafer.

11/09/2024

It's deja vu all over again. Madrid will take on West Hancock in the Class A semifinals on Thursday morning at 10 a.m.

Eagles downed the Tigers in the game last year so we get a rematch.

Phenomenal night of quarterfinals!

See you at the UNI-Dome next week for four days of semifinals.

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11/09/2024

BACK. TO. THE. DOME.

The Madrid Tigers are headed back to the UNI Dome on Thursday after knocking off the #3 team, the Lisbon Lions, 27-14.

Madrid had a long scoring drive in the fourth with a Preston Wicker 11 yd TD run to push it to 27-7. Lisbon got back on the board but the Tiger defense got a 4th down stop. After a few kneeldowns, the celebration got well underway.

Madrid's opponent with be known later tonight. A photo gallery will be in the morning thanks to a friend of the editor.

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11/09/2024

12 minutes left in this Class A quarterfinal as Madrid came up with some big plays to take a 20-7 lead over #3 Lisbon.

The Lions drove the opening possession to the Tiger 17 but a loose ball was scooped up by Preston Wicker. Madrid drove downfield and converted a 4th down as Wicker threw to a wide open Jevyn Severson for a TD. On the next possession, Toryn Severson shut down a Lion drive with an interception. Tiger ball to start the 4th.

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11/09/2024

Halftime in Lisbon as Madrid still holds a 13-7 advantage over #3 Lisbon.

The defenses came to play in the second period as neither team found much success. Turnovers hurt Madrid as three of them stopped a drive, twice inside the Lisbon 40. Emerson Bridgewater snuffed out a drive defensively with an interception though as the Tigers have slowed down a stellar Lion offense.

Lisbon starts the third quarter with the ball. Winner plays at the Dome next week.

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11/09/2024

End of the first quarter sees Madrid hold a 13-7 lead over #3 Lisbon.

Madrid's opening drive saw them convert on two 4th downs, one on their own 29 yard line. Preston Wicker scored on a short run. Lisbon drove down in response and tied it up. Wicker broke a long run on Madrid's second drive and capped it off with another short run. Tigers up but Lions are driving to start the second.

File photo.