Central Lyon Track and Field BROOKINGS, S.D. – Finishing off their first week of competition, Central Lyon’s boys’ and girls’ track and field teams competed at the Ruth Marske Invitational. Against a stacked field of competitors Saturday, March 29, in Brookings, South Dakota, CL didn’t have the best showing placement-wise but still showed early signs […]
Athletes Invited to Pizza Ranch All-Star Game
Central Lyon students Laurel Krull, Aubrey Metzger and Kyra Van Berkum pose for a picture at the Pizza Ranch All-Star Game. Cheerleaders Krull & Van Berkum performed at 1/2 times of basketball games with dance and cheer routines. (Photo/Kari Jurrens)Metzger hits floor at all-star gameAubrey Metzger looks on as someone shoots a ball during the […]
Coaches’ association honors Kruse
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 Eben) Central Lyon/George-Little rock football CL athletic director earns award for support, work with CL/G-LR football Andrew Buckman […]
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 […]