central lyon girls’ basketball Hoogendoorn, Metzger lead No. 5 side past Pioneers Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon 21-24-13-15 73Okoboji 11-10-14-6 41ROCK RAPIDS – Even in dominant performances, there is room for improvement. That has been coach Heather Grafing’s consistent message throughout the season, including following Central Lyon’s 73-41 Tuesday, Jan. 7, win over […]
Lions sweep duals
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Girls’ Wrestling Unit goes unbeaten, blows out competition in Akron-Westfield meet Andrew Buckman | Sports EditorCL/G-LR 66.0Akron-Westfield 15.0CL/G-LR 63.0Sheldon/South O’Brien 6.0CL/G-LR 65.0Sibley-Ocheyedan 12.0CL/G-LR 66.0Western Christian 12.0CL/G-LR 72.0Woodbury Central 0.0AKRON – Continuing to solidify itself as one of the best girls’ wrestling squads in northwest Iowa, Central Lyon/George-Little Rock went unbeaten in duals […]
CL/G-LR Goes Winless
central lyon/george-little rock boys’ wrestlingCL/G-LRgoes winlessPair of duals go in favor of Hinton, West Sioux in HawardenAndrew Buckman | Sports Editorabuckman@ncppub.comCL/G-LR 9.0Hinton 61.0CL/G-LR 23.0West Sioux 60.0HAWARDEN – Two duals didn’t go in Central Lyon/George-Little Rock’s favor Thursday, Jan. 9, in Hawarden. Instead, the Lions fell to Hinton 61-9 and West Sioux 60-23.Against the talented Blackhawks, […]
Lions return to action
CENnRAL LYoN/GEOrGE-LITTLE RoCK BoYS’ WReSTLINGAndrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 68.0Akron-Westfield 48.0Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 24.0Estherville-Lincoln Central 54.0Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 26.0Sibley-Ocheyedan 48.0SIBLEY – The first meet of the new year came in a Sibley-Ocheyedan quad for Central Lyon/George-Little Rock’s boys’ wrestling squad Thursday, Jan. 2. Grappling against a trio of different foes, the Lions […]
Lineman earns All-Star nod
Christensen named to Iowa Shrine Bowl North Team for 2025 game Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor CEDAR FALLS – Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Sam Christensen was bestowed with a state-wide honor Tuesday, Dec. 31. Christensen was named to the North Team for the Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Classic game set to take place in the summer […]
Slow starts stunts Central Lyon
Ephraim Hoefert (24) holds the ball between his hands during a game against Estherville Lincoln Central in Rock Rapids. Hoefert finished with 16 points for Central Lyon in a 57-53 loss Saturday, Jan. 4. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Matt Elbert (left) and Koury Serck (right) look to trap an opposing player during Central Lyon’s Jan. 4 game […]
Lions take top team spot in inaugural meet of 2025
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Girls’ Wrestling No beats missed Andrew Buckman | Sports EditorCentral Lyon/George-Little Rock 200.5SHELDON – No beats were missed for Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls’ wrestling in its return from winter break. Scoring 200.5 points, the Lions finished first at the 15-team Orab Girls Wrestling Invitational Saturday, Jan. 4. Coach Jeff Jager credited a […]
Lions lose just second game of season, fall to No. 6 Rockets
CENTRAL LYON GIRLS’ BASKETBALLLions lose just second game of season, fall to No. 6 RocketsRanked game opens 2025Andrew Buckman | Sports Editorabuckman@ncppub.comCentral Lyon 18-13-16-13 60Rock Valley 16-20-16-22 74ROCK VALLEY – Unable to maintain a consistent level of play, Central Lyon fell by double figures in its first game of the new year. Class 2A No. […]
Lion Squads wrestle in SD
Christensen claims top podium spot at Madison tourney Ragen Hasche holds his foe’s leg between his arm in a match at the Madison Varsity Invitational. Hasche finished third at 157 pounds in the tournament Saturday, Dec. 21, in South Dakota. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor Central Lyon/George-Little Rock boys 87.0Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls […]
Knights slay Lions
central lyon boys’ basketballKnights slay LionsLions fall apart after competitive first half in Orange CityAndrew Buckman | Sports Editorabuckman@ncppub.comCentral Lyon 13-10-7-17 47Unity Christian 20-12-16-23 70ORANGE CITY – Though it played far from perfect, Central Lyon was competitive in the first half Friday, Dec. 20, against Unity Christian. However, unable to keep up that level of […]