Central Lyon/George-Little Rock boys’ AND GIRLS’ WRESTLING Boys split, girls sweep in grappling matchups with Okoboji/HMS and West Lyon in Milford Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter MILFORD – Central Lyon/George-Little Rock wrestling competed as a whole versus Okoboji/HMS and West Lyon in a Siouxland Conference double dual Thursday, Dec. 14, in Milford.On the girls’ side, […]
Lions finish third at Austin Roberts Memorial Tournament
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 […]
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’ BasketballLions shoot 36 percent from the fieldAndrew Buckman | Sports ReporterCentral Lyon 53MOC-Floyd Valley 60ROCK RAPIDS – Turning the ball over 23 times is often a recipe […]
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 […]
Early-morning-practice efforts culminate in peak performances at state
central lyon dance teamEarly-morning-practice efforts culminate in peak performances at stateIn just the second year of competing at state, Central Lyon adds to successesJessica Jensen | Managing Editorjjensen@ncppub.comThis time of year is commonly referred to as the most wonderful time of the year and, according to Central Lyon dance team coach Molly Oedekoven, “It truly […]
George-Little Rock more than doubles up Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in season-opening victory
George-Little Rock Boys’ Basketball Four Mustangs boast double digits Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter George-Little Rock 69HMS 31 GEORGE – George-Little Rock cruised to a season-opening win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (HMS) Tuesday, Nov. 28.Behind four double-digit scorers, the Mustangs downed the Hawks at home 69-31 to jump out to a 1-0 record. Chief among those scorers […]