Central LYON/GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK BOYS’ WRESTLINGCentral Lyon/George-Little Rock 138.0SPENCER – Six Central Lyon/George-Little Rock wrestlers earned third-or-better finishes at the Austin Roberts Memorial Tournament Saturday, Dec. 16. In Spencer with 13 grapplers competing, the Lions placed third as a team with 138.0 team points, ending up behind Jackson County (MN) and Spencer.Two wrestlers won their respective […]
Northwest AEA board members recognized by Iowa Association of School Boards
The Iowa Association of School Boards presented the 2022-2023 annual board awards Nov. 16 during the organization’s annual convention. The awards are given each year to board members, board teams and superintendents/AEA chief administrators/community college presidents who are committed to improving their knowledge and skills by attending Iowa Association of School Boards-led learning events.Amy Jurrens […]
The best holiday gifts for teachers
(StatePoint) Have some teachers in your life? Use this subject-by-subject holiday gift guide to help them level up their lesson plans: HistorySpark a vibrant classroom discussion every day with the History Channel’s This Day in History boxed calendar. Featuring brief explanations of extraordinary happenings throughout the ages — from groundbreaking inventions to declarations of war […]
Grappling Lions begin season with two wins over Siouxland Conference opponents
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Boys’ Wrestling Unit dominates Orabs Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporterabuckman@ncppub.comROCK RAPIDS – Central Lyon boys’ wrestling began its season in a positive fashion Thursday, Dec. 7. Sweeping its Siouxland Conference duals on the day, the Lions took down MOC-Floyd Valley 44-36 and Sheldon/South O’Brien 52-21 to move to 2-0 early in the […]
Mustangs move to 3-0 behind imposing performance on the defensive end vs. Falcons
George-Little Rock Girls’ Basketball Madsen picks up double-doubleAndrew Buckman | Sports Reporterabuckman@ncppub.comGeorge-Little Rock 51West Sioux 26 HAWARDEN – George-Little Rock played far from its best game offensively and still managed to win by 25. Taking down West Sioux 51-26, the Mustangs moved to 3-0 Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Hawarden.Despite boasting three scorers in double figures, […]
Continued strong passing prompts third-consecutive victory to open Mustangs’ season
George-Little Rock Boys’ Basketball Johnson tallies 10 in return to the court Andrew Buckman | Sports ReporterGeorge-Little Rock 69West Sioux 41HAWARDEN – George-Little Rock continued its balanced offensive attack Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Hawarden. Four Mustangs scored double figures in their 69-41 win over West Sioux, including returning bench contributor Isaiah Johnson. In his first […]
Poor fourth quarter results in first loss of the season for Central Lyon
Central Lyon guard Matt Elbert (0) drives against a MOC-Floyd Valley defender Tuesday, Dec. 5. The Dutch beat the Lions 60-53 in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Elsie Oedekoven) Central Lyon Boys’ Basketball Lions shoot 36 percent from the field Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Central Lyon 53MOC-Floyd Valley 60ROCK RAPIDS – Turning the ball over 23 times […]
Girls’ hoops standout at Central Lyon to continue at Dordt
Desta Hoogendoorn signs letter of intent to play basketball for Defenders Jessica Jensen | Contributing Writer Central Lyon High School senior Desta Hoogendoorn signed a letter of intent Thursday, Dec. 7, to continue her basketball career with Dordt University in Sioux Center.Hoogendoorn, a forward, has been a three-year starter for the Lions. In that time, […]
Grapplers take two conference dual victories on home mat
central lyon/george-little rock girls’ wrestlingGrapplers take two conference dual victories on home matLions down MOC-Floyd Valley and Sheldon/Sibley-Ocheyedan behind key match winsJessica Jensen |Contributing Writerjjensen@ncppub.comROCK RAPIDS – The Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls’ wrestling squad has already found success in tournament action this season, and on Thursday, Dec. 7, added to that with two Siouxland Conference […]
Top tips to win a college scholarship
More than half of American families used scholarships to pay for college last year. From merit-based to artistic-focused, there are a variety of awards available.High school senior Grace Vaughn of Trinity, Florida, knows how to successfully secure a college scholarship. After winning the $10,000 dress grand prize in Duck brand’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest […]