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Lions kick off the season by splitting two in Orange City

Central Lyon/George-Little Rock falls to MOC-Floyd Valley, but gets a win over Sheldon/South O’Brien to kick off the 2022-2023 seasonTrevor Dieren of Central Lyon/George-Little Rock works an arm bar situation in an attempt to turn his Sheldon/South O’Brien opponent during a Siouxland Conference dual at MOC-Floyd Valley Friday, Dec. 9. Dieren won the match by […]

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Athletic association plans to adopt new classification model for sports

New version is used by Minnesota State High School LeagueNathan Broek | Sports EditorBOONE-The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced, after its annual board meeting Monday, Dec. 5, that it will adopt a new format for classifying schools for sports.According to a press release, a recommendation for the association’s classification committee suggested to adopt a […]

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Defensive effort keys 52-30 win

George-Little Rock girls’ basketballTaryn Odens of George-Little Rock drives around a Trinity Christian defender on her way to the basket during non-conference girls’ basketball Thursday, Dec. 1. The Mustangs defeated the Tigers 52-30. (Photo/Jason Hommes)Lindsey Haken adds to defensive effort with a double-double in non-conference action Thursday, Dec. 1Nathan Broek | Sports EditorTrinity Christian 6-7-9-8  […]

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Three-point arch pays dividends for Mustangs

George-Little Rock boys’ basketballMatt Helkenn of George-Little Rock prepares to fire a 3-pointer during non-conference boys’ basketball with Trinity Christian Thursday, Dec. 1. The Mustangs defeated the Tigers 62-45. (Photo/Jason Hommes)George-Little Rock makes 12 treys in a non-conference 62-44 win over Trinity ChristianNathan Broek | Sports EditorTrinity Christian 6-13-5-21  45George-Little Rock 24-17-9-12  62GEORGE-Going into the […]

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Lions adjust to Pioneers’ changing defenses

Afton Schlumbohm drives the lane for a layup during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball versus Sheldon Friday, Dec. 3. The Central Lyon Lions defeated the Orabs 73-41. (Photo/Lisa Miller)Central Lyon girls’ basketballAddison Klosterbuer gets Central Lyon into its groove on offense in the second half with three 3s in a 60-41 winNathan Broek | Sports EditorCentral […]

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Early lead allows Lions to cruise over Pioneers

Reece Vander Zee muscles his way to the basket on a shot attempt with a Rock Valley player attempting to defend during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball Friday, Dec. 2. The Central Lyon Lions topped the Orabs 75-31. (Photo/Lisa Miller)Central Lyon boys’ basketballA 19-4 run in the first eight minutes of play leads to a 78-43 […]

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First sanctioned duals go the Lions’ way

Hailey Godbersen of Central Lyon/George-Little Rock,  secures the arm of her opponent and gets to work on an attempt to turn her during her first match of the Okoboji Girls’ Tournament Friday, December 2. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls’ wrestlingCentral Lyon/George-Little Rock defeats Sheldon/South O’Brien and Spirit Lake Park in Sheldon Thursday, Dec. 1Nathan Broek […]

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Local athletes make the grade

Class 2A District 1 academic all-district honorsPlayers, team managers and cheerleaders had a GPA of 3.5 or higherNathan Broek | Sports EditorVarious Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football players, team managers and cheerleaders were named to the Class 2A District 1 academic all-district list as announced Monday, Nov. 21.Football players included Andrew Austin, Chase Thedens, Ethan Hoefert, […]

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Multiple Lions earn all-state recognition

IPSWA All-State football teamZach Lutmer named as team captain in Class 2A by the Iowa Print Sports Writers AssociationNathan Broek | Sports EditorMultiple Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football athletes were named to the Class 2A all-state football team following a meeting of the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association Sunday, Nov. 20.Named to the first team were […]

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Still finding joy and success in running at the collegiate level

George native Joe Anderson (middle holding trophy) poses with the rest of his teammates from Dordt University following the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national meet in Tallahassee, Florida Nov. 18. Anderson helped the Defenders claim their first national title in team history. (Photo/courtesy of the Dordt Sports Information Department)College athleticsGeorge native Joe Anderson leads […]

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