Sam Christensen of Central Lyon/George-Little Rock puts his Jackson County Central opponent Cameron Scholten to the mat for a takedown during the third-place match at the Austin Roberts Memorial Invitational in Spencer Saturday, Dec. 17. Christensen won the match by a 6-4 decision to claim the bronze medal at 285 pounds. (Photo/Kari Jurrens)Central Lyon/George-Little Rock […]
Lions come back to edge Dutch 77-72 in OT
After trailing 36-33 at the end of the first half, Central Lyon claws back in the second and defeats MOC-Floyd Valley in overtimeZach Lutmer jams home a transition dunk during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball at MOC-Floyd Valley Tuesday, Dec. 6. Lutmer led the Central Lyon Lions with 30 points as they came away with a […]
Defensive effort fuels a big road win in Orange City
Central Lyon begins the game on a 21-5 run and never looks back as it defeats MOC-Floyd Valley 64-32Kaylee Fluit gets her hands up on defense as an MOC-Floyd Valley player attempts to drive around her during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball in Orange City Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Central Lyon defense held the Dutch to […]
CL/G-LR gets two more dual team wins in Orange City
Lions defeat the host Dutch and the Sheldon/South O’Brien Orabs in Siouxland Conference dual team action Friday, Dec. 9Louise Meyer works to control her Sheldon/South O’Brien opponent during a Siouxland Conference dual at MOC-Floyd Valley Friday, Dec. 9. Meyer went 2-0 on the night. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Nathan Broek | Sports EditorORANGE CITY-For the second time this […]
Half-time adjustments pay off in win over Boyden-Hull
Mustangs secure first road victory over the Comets since 2016Drew Deneaks of George-Little Rock works his way into the paint on a dribble drive during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball at Boyden-Hull Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Mustangs defeated the Comets 49-36. (Photo/Jason Hommes)Nathan Broek | Sports EditorGeorge-Little Rock 10-11-16-12 49Boyden-Hull 14-8-6-9 36HULL-George-Little Rock had a slow […]
Comets’ length keeps Mustangs from gaining momentum
George-Little Rock shoots 27.1 percent from the field, 21.7 percent from the 3-point line and 64 percent from the free-throw line in a 57-47 defeat to Boyden-HullLindsey Haken of George-Little Rock muscles up a shot attempt from the post during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball at Boyden-Hull Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Mustangs came up short to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]