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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Former Lions aid Red Raiders to a national title
NAIA National football title gameVarious Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football players aid Northwestern College to a NAIA football title over Keiser of FloridaNathan Broek | Sports EditorDURHAM, NC-Various former Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football athletes helped Northwestern College in Orange City claim the 2022 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national title during the game played against […]
Big first half propels Central Lyon to victory
Andrew Austin works his way into the paint as the MOC-Floyd Valley defense begins to surround him during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball in Orange City Dec. 6. Austin scored 14 points and was one of three players to score in double figures for the Lions in a 74-44 win over Hills-Beaver Creek in Minnesota Saturday, […]
Central Lyon rolls over Hills-Beaver Creek 75-41
Dionne Jansma muscles up a shot attempt in the post with an MOC-Floyd Valley defender attempting to defend during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball in Orange City Dec. 6. The Central Lyon Lions played at Hills-Beaver Creek Saturday, Dec. 17, and came away with a 74-41 win. (Photo/Nathan Broek)Central Lyon girls’ basketballLions go to other weapons […]
Alex Lyman chooses Northwestern cheer team
Alexandria Lyman, front, center, signed a letter of intent Monday, Dec. 12 to continue her cheerleading career at Northwestern College in Orange City. Pictured in the front row are her dad, Tim Lyman, and sister, Olivia Lyman. Back row, left to right: Central Lyon/George-Little Rock cheer coach Jessica Kruse, Lyman’s sister, Shaniese Quist, and Northwestern […]