ibca all-star cheerleadersSelection process based on video try-outs sent to Iowa Basketball Coaches’ AssociationNathan Broek | Sports EditorAlong with the various athletes from the Central Lyon girls’ and boys’ basketball teams, the Iowa Basketball Coaches’ Association also announced that two Central Lyon cheerleaders were also selected as all-stars.The two cheerleaders were Emerson Kelderman and Alex […]
RICentral Lyon boys’ basketball coach Ben Gerleman calls out a play from the sidelines during the Class 2A state title game with Western Christian Friday, March 10. Gerleman was selected by the Iowa Basketball Coaches’ Association as the Coach of the Year in Class 2A Substate 8 Monday, March 13. (Photo/Nathan Broek)ibca all-substate teamCoach Ben […]
addison klosterbueribca all-region teamsCentral Lyon girls’ basketball coach Heather Grafing named as Coach of the Year in Class 2A Region 2Nathan Broek | Sports EditorThree Central Lyon Lions and one George-Little Rock Mustang was named as all-region players as announced by the Iowa Basketball Coaches’ Association Monday, March 13, with Central Lyon girls’ basketball coach […]
college basketballHayden Heimensen listed as a Scholar Athlete for Dordt University by the National Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsNathan Broek | Sports EditorThe National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Saturday, March 11, its list of Scholar Athletes for the 2022-2023 women’s basketball season and a former Central Lyon player was listed.That player was Hayden Heimensen. Heimensen […]
ibca pizza ranch all-star basketball gamesGames will be played at Dallas Center-Grimes March 25Nathan Broek | Sports EditorCentral Lyon girls’ basketball player, Addison Klosterbuer, was selected to participate in the Iowa Basketball Coaches’ Association Pizza Ranch All-Star game as announced Monday, March 6.Klosterbuer was selected to participate on the northwest Iowa girls’ team. The teams […]
Brandon Van Briesen of George-Little Rock prepares to sign a letter of intent to continue his track and field career at Dordt Univeristy. Van Briesen will join the Defenders following the conclusion of his senior season this coming spring. (Photo/submitted)college signingThe Mustang, who has qualified for the Class 1A state meet the last two years, […]
ipswa all-state basketball teamsAddison Klosterbuer and Desta Hoogendoorn picked as first team all-stars in Class 2ANathan Broek | Sports EditorThe Iowa Print Sports Writers’ Association announced Tuesday, March 7, its all-state selections in girls’ basketball and two Central Lyon players were named.Addison Klosterbuer and Desta Hoogendoorn were selected to the first team in Class 2A. […]
ABOVE: Riley Weiler of Central Lyon/George-Little Rock attempts to turn her Okoboji/Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn opponent Avery Ballis during the Class 2A Super Regional 1 at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City January 27. Weiler lost the match by fall in 2:48, before finishing in fifth place in the 140-pound weight class.. (Photo/Nathan Broek)high school winter sportsRiley […]
Administrator, coach and players thank community for supportJessica Jensen | Managing EditorThe Central Lyon state championship boys’ basketball team was welcomed home with a community pep rally Sunday, March 12, and those in attendance heard a number of thank yous and memories.Superintendent Brent Jorth welcomed the team and thanked the players for doing all the […]
college basketballRock Rapids native Bill Harmsen chats with the Dordt University women’s basketball team during a timeout at last season’s National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national championship game. Harmsen, who is in his fifth season coaching the Defenders, earned GPAC Coach-of-the-Year honors as announced Wednesday, March 1. (Photo/submitted)Bill Harmsen has led Dordt University to a […]
