Central Lyon boys’ basketball Unity dominates squad in final frame to turn tight-knit matchup into comfortable defeat Berlyn DeWit | Staff Intern ROCK RAPIDS – The Central Lyon Lions boys’ basketball team played the Unity Christian Knights Monday, Jan. 22. This “rollercoaster” of a game ended in a difficult 72-55 loss for the Lions.“They did […]
Lions split duals at Sioux Center
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock boys’ wrestling Kruger, Hasche impress coach Eben in final meet ahead of conference tourney Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporterabuckman@ncppub.comSIOUX CENTER – Central Lyon/George-Little Rock boys’ wrestling kicked off its two-meet week with the first of two trips to Sioux Center Tuesday, Jan. 23. The Lions competed in a pair of duals against […]
Mustangs can’t find rhythm offensively
George-Little Rock girls’ basketballHinton tops George in battle of two of the strongest defensive teams in War EagleAndrew Buckman | Sports ReporterGeorge-Little Rock 9-8-5-3 25Hinton 11-18-13-13 55HINTON – Hinton’s length has caused issues for teams in the area all season, and George-Little Rock had similar problems Monday, Jan. 22. In Hinton, the Mustangs fell to […]
Mustangs lack ‘effort’ in loss
George-Little Rock boys’ basketball Squad blown out in first half en route to fourth loss of the season in game versus Hinton Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter George-Little Rock 7-7-19-17 50Hinton 17-21-20-9 67HINTON – George-Little Rock started off its week on the wrong foot in Hinton Monday, Jan. 22. Losing to the Blackhawks 67-50, the […]
Congrats Lion Wrestlers
Lions earn Siouxland Conference dual crown
Bryleigh Nelson works for position against her Western Iowa opponent during a bout at the regional qualifier Friday, Jan. 26. Nelson won the match by fall and ended the day 5-3, one win short of qualifying for the state tournament. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls’ wrestling Squad defeats Sioux Center and Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in […]
Lions qualify three for girls’ state wrestling tourney
central lyon/george-little rock girls’ wrestlingLions qualify three for girls’ state wrestling tourneyJessica Jensen | Contributing WriterSIOUX CITY – Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls’ wrestling head coach had little time to enjoy the Siouxland Conference girls’ dual championship his squad earned Tuesday before taking his squad to the IGHSAU regional qualifier Friday, Jan. 26.Competing in Region 2, […]
Program continues superb campaign
Drew Denekas (55) scores his penultimate basket before reaching 1,000 career points for George-Little Rock on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The Mustangs beat Adrian/Ellsworth 89-46 in the game. (Photo/Karen Wibben)George-Little Rock boys’ basketballDenekas reaching 1,000 points highlights leisurely home victory for MustangsAndrew Buckman |Sports ReporterGeorge-Little Rock25-18-24-22 89Adrian/Ellsworth8-16-21-1 46GEORGE – Winning is rarely easy, but it sure […]
Denekas breaks 1,000
George-Little Rock boys’ basketball Four-year scoring leader reaches major career benchmark in blowout win GEORGE – For all four years of his varsity basketball career, Drew Denekas has been George-Little Rock’s top scorer.Tuesday, Jan. 16, Denekas etched his name in program history by surpassing 1,000 career points in his team’s 89-46 win over Adrian/Ellsworth in […]
Pair of Lions reach milestones
central lyon boys’ basketballSchool honors Gerleman for 300th win, Vander Zee for 1,000th career pointROCK RAPIDS – Two of Central Lyon’s finest were honored for career accomplishments Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Rock Rapids.Before the team’s 62-58 win over Sheldon, coach Ben Gerleman was recognized for his 300th career win as a high school basketball coach, […]