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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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CL/G-LR Quarterback Club comes to a close

Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Quarterback Club president Joel Vis showcases the Pick’em trophy that will be given to Dave Sieperda at Sieperda/Foltz in Rock Rapids for winning the 2022 Weekly Pick’em contest. The meeting Monday, Nov. 21, also marked the final Quarterback Club meeting for the 2022 season. (Photo/Nathan Broek)High School footballCoach Curtis Eben recaps journey […]

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Three seniors represent Central Lyon on Iowa Cheer Honor Squad

THREE SELECTED TO IOWA CHEER HONOR SQUADThree senior cheerleaders from Central Lyon High School were selected to the Iowa Cheer Honor Squad and performed at halftime of two Iowa High School Football Championship games Friday, November 18. Pictured left to right during the honor cheer performance are Alex Lyman, Eliora Enriquez and Emerson Kelderman. (Photos/Jessica […]

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Former Mustang named as a scholar athlete

College cross-countryDordt University senior Joe Anderson had a GPA of over 3.5 Nathan Broek | Sports EditorFormer George-Little Rock/Central Lyon cross-country standout Joe Anderson was named as a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Scholar Athlete as announced Monday, Nov. 21.Anderson was one of 10 Dordt University men’s cross-country runners to earn the honor. In order […]

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West Lyon’s offensive boards too much for G-LR to overcome

Lindsey Haken bumps into a West Lyon defender with another Wildcat looking to defend during a Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball road game Tuesday, Nov. 22. The Mustangs fell 60-25. (Photo/Nathan Broek)George-Little Rock girls’ basketballMustangs give up 18 offensive rebounds and only go 9-of-45 from the field in a 60-25 defeatNathan Broek | Sports EditorGeorge-Little Rock 5-6-8-6  […]

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