By Greg Grabianowski, Sports Editor

AMES—West Bend-Mallard earned medals in six different events as the purple-and-gold finished in fifth place overall on Friday, March 14 at the Class 1A girls state indoor championships.

The Wolverines scored a team total of 29 points during the day in their season opener. Council Bluffs St. Albert edged out Saint Ansgar 44-43 for the team title.