Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football’s coaching staff stands around Central Lyon AD Dan Kruse. Pictured from left to right: Grant Engel, Keith VanBeek, Dwayne Postma, Dan Kruse, Geoff Kruse, Curtis Eben, Mitch Lupkes, Garrett Sayler. (Photo/Courtesy of Curtis...
Mauldin wins fifth national title
George-Little Rock boys’ track and field G-LR grad, current teacher claims NAIA solo championship Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor GAINESVILLE – A George-Little Rock graduate and current teacher won an individual national title Saturday, March 1, in Gainesville, Florida. Dordt University graduate student Payton Mauldin, a current English Learning Arts (ELA) teacher for G-LR middle […]
Fourth-straight state tourney
Central Lyon girls’ basketball Lions pull away from Warhawks late, punch ticket to Des Moines Andrew Buckman | Sports EditorCentral Lyon 22-17-15-15 69West Fork 13-15-17-8 53ESTHERVILLE – Class 2A No. 5 Central Lyon staved off a second-half push from No. 15 West Fork to advance to its fourth-consecutive state tournament. During the Region 6 title […]
Three Cheers for our Cheerleaders
During National Cheerleading Week,we salute the cheer athletes whobring the spirit to every competitionand every game. Their hard work,dedication, creativity and support contribute a great deal to our athleticsand their fellow athletes.Thanks, cheerleaders!
G-LR slips in OT
George-Little Rock girls’ basketball Turnovers cost Mustangs in postseason extra period Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor George-Little Rock 14-8-15-8-2 47Harris-Lake Park 13-11-13-8-8 53LAKE PARK – Constant back and forth between two War Eagle Conference foes led to overtime Tuesday, Feb. 18, in Lake Park. In the end, though, Harris-Lake Park came out a 53-47 winner […]
Lions survive at home
Central Lyon girls’ basketball E-Hawks give girls all they can handle in overtime thriller Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon13-8-13-25-11 70Emmetsburg15-18-8-18-8 67ROCK RAPIDS – Despite trailing after each of the first three quarters, Central Lyon found a way to avoid a postseason upset. Visiting Emmetsburg fell to the Lions 70-67 Tuesday, Feb. 18, in […]
CL/G-LR trio wrestles at Wells Fargo
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock boys’ wrestling All three boys pick up multiple wins, two place fifth at state Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 32.5DES MOINES – All three Central Lyon/George-Little Rock wrestlers tallied points and won multiple matches at the 2025 IHSAA state championships in Des Moines. With two guys finishing fifth, the […]
Okoboji wins rubber match
Central Lyon boys’ basketball Lions see season come to a close with road postseason defeat Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon 13-12-20-10 55Okoboji 7-22-16-15 60MILFORD – In a rubber match between two Siouxland Conference sides, Sibley-Ocheyedan came out on top over Central Lyon. Following a split in the regular season, the Pioneers played host […]
G-LR goes down
george-little rock boys’ basketballSeason comes to a close in playoff loss to GeneralsAndrew Buckman |Sports Editorabuckman@ncppub.comGeorge-Little Rock8-9-15-13 45Sibley-Ocheyedan10-17-10-21 58SIBLEY – Poor shooting cost George-Little Rock a chance at its second win of the year in what proved to be its final contest. Sibley-Ocheyedan defeated the Mustangs 58-45 Friday, Feb. 14, on its home floor in […]
Forfeits aid Crusaders vs. Lions
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock boys’ wrestling Trio takes wins by fall in final action of regular season Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 32.0Bishop Heelan Catholic 39.0SIOUX CITY – Despite generally dominating in matches that were actually wrestled, Central Lyon/George-Little Rock dropped its final meet of the regular season. Bishop Heelan defeated the Lions […]