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Haken scores 23 and gets a school record 24 rebounds against Okoboji

Hannah Anderson of George-Little Rock pump-fakes on a potential 3-point attempt during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball at MOC-Floyd Valley Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Mustangs fell to the Dutch 55-43. (Photo/Jason Hommes)George-Little Rock girls’ basketballHer efforts prove not to be enough in a 53-44 Siouxland Conference defeat on the road Monday, Dec. 19Nathan Broek | Sports […]

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Zach Lutmer officially chooses Hawkeyes

Zach Lutmer prepares to sign a letter of intent to continue his football career at the University of Iowa Wednesday, Dec. 21. Also pictured are Lutmer’s parents, Dana and Mark Lutmer. (Photo/Nathan Broek)College signingLutmer said hard work is what got him to get a scholarship offer to go to the University of Iowa and play […]

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Mustangs struggle for the first time in 2022-2023 season

Micah Jumbeck of George-Little Rock prepares to shoot a free throw during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball at MOC-Floyd Valley Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Mustangs lost the game to the Dutch 78-54. (Photo/Jason Hommes)George-Little Rock boys’ basketballOkoboji hands George-Little Rock its first defeat of the year at 56-49 in MilfordNathan Broek | Sports EditorGeorge-Little Rock 14-10-14-11  49Okoboji 12-13-19-12  […]

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Second-ranked Lions slip past third-ranked Generals

Alexis Austin traps a Sibley-Ocheyedan ball handler while playing defense during the Lions’ home game against the third-ranked Generals on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Lions came away with the victory by a narrow margin. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Central Lyon girls’ basketballDespite an off night shooting, Addison Klosterbuer hits what proves to be the game-winning shot and free […]

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Central Lyon has little trouble with Sibley-Ocheyedan

Ephraim Hoefert fights his way through Sibley-Ocheyedan General traffic on his way to the basket during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball Tuesday, Dec. 20. Central Lyon took a commanding victory over the Generals, 91-41. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Central Lyon boys’ basketballLions’ focus and attention to detail earn them a 91-41 decision over GeneralsNathan Broek | Sports EditorSibley-Ocheyedan 7-10-12-20  41Central […]

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Lions notch three in a row prior to break

Adrian Bontje of Central Lyon/George-Little Rock grabs the leg of his Estherville-Lincoln Central opponent Clayton Burton in an attempt to get a pin from the cradle position during a non-conference quadragular hosted by Akron-Westfield Tuesday, Dec. 20. Bontje won the match by fall in 2:47 as the Lions ended up winning all three duals of […]

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Ila Heikes

92Sioux Falls, South DakotaDecember 16, 2022Ila J. Heikes, 92, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.  Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Private interment will be at Hills of Rest Cemetery, Sioux […]

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Key baskets favor George-Little Rock down the stretch

Brandon Van Briesen of the George-Little Rock boys’ basketball team. Van Briesen led the Mustangs with 13 points as they defeated Sheldon 62-53 in Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball Saturday, Dec. 17. (Photo/Nathan Broek)George-Little Rock boys’ basketballTyler Greve gets an offensive rebound and put-back with two minutes left in the game to help seal a 62-53 […]

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George-Little Rock holds on for a 52-43 win

George-Little Rock girls’ basketballWyleigh Steenhoven of the George-Little Rock girls’ basketball team. Steenhoven was one of three players for the Mustangs to score in double figures as they came away with a 52-43 Siouxland Conference girls’ basktball win over Sheldon Saturday, Dec. 17. (Photo/Nathan Broek)With a 19-7 lead after the first quarter, Mustangs overcome a […]

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Rock Rapids native named as NAIA Coach of the Week

NAIA Coach of the WeekBill Harmsen selected by WHoopDirt.com after leading Dordt University to a 12-0 record and recording his 100th career winNathan Broek | Sports EditorRock Rapids native Bill Harmsen has been named by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and WHoopDirt.com as the NAIA Coach of the Week for games played during […]

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