Rock River Archery ClubVice-president of Rock River Archery Club Nick Weber prepares to shoot at the 3D deer target at the archery range Saturday, March 26. The 3D deer target, along with other 3D animal targets, are new to the archery range this season as the facility is now open for members to enjoy during […]
For the fun of racing
Family of racers: Part 1 of a 3-part seriesMark Vanden Top welds a piece of sheet metal on his son’s Hobby Stock car as they prepare for the 2022 racing season at Rapid Speedway. After having a successful 20-plus year career, Mark now helps his sons in their racing hobby. (Photo/Nathan Broek)Vanden Top family prepares […]
Zach Lutmer and Mason Gerleman get selected to all-substate team
IBCA All-Substate boys’ basketball teamCentral Lyon boys’ basketball coach Ben Gerleman gets picked as Coach of the Year in Class 2A Substate 1Nathan Broek | Sports EditorTwo Central Lyon boys’ basketball players, along with head coach Ben Gerleman, were selected to the Class 2A all-substate boys’ basketball team as announced by the Iowa Basketball Coaches’ […]
Two Lions named as all-state basketball players
IPSWA All-State basketball teamsMason GerlemanZach Lutmer gets named to the first team in Class 2A with Mason Gerleman getting named to the third teamNathan Broek | Sports EditorTwo Central Lyon boys’ basketball players were named to the Class 2A all-state team by the Iowa Print Sports Writers’ Association as announced Tuesday, March 15.Named to the […]
Family unity through the game of basketball
Nathan Broek | Sports EditorCentral Lyon boys’ basketball coach Ben Gerleman looks on from the sidelines during the Class 2A state title game with Rock Valley Friday, March 11. Gerleman followed in the footsteps of his father, Mike who helped coach Ben as a player claim a state title in the 1996-1997 season at Creston. […]
Highest scorer in Central Lyon history
High school basketballLion boys’ basketball player Zach Lutmer reflects on being the current scoring leader in school historyNathan Broek | Sports EditorWhen Zach Lutmer first joined the Central Lyon boys’ basketball program three years ago, many said he did not have the body to play basketball.“Ever since I was a freshman, I just came to […]
Familiar voice returns to northwest Iowa
Radio broadcastingRock Rapids native Carson Schubert calls the play-by-play during the Class 2A state basketball semifinals between Rock Valley and Monticello Thursday, March 10. Schubert, after calling games and being the morning announcer at KMA in Shenandoah, now calls play-by-play for Sioux County Radio in Sioux Center and will be the afternoon announcer on the […]
Multiple Lions and Mustangs find the podium
Super Pee Wee state wrestling tournamentCorbin Perrett takes the podium in fourth place during the Super Pee Wee state tournament hosted in Waterloo from Friday, March 4 and Saturday March 5. He was one of three wrestlers to finish the tournament in fourth-place. (Photo/submitted)Lyon’s Den and Mini Mustangs programs combine to finish 10th in team […]
Two Central Lyon athletes picked as all-state players
Iowa Print Sports Writers’ Association All-State teamsAddison Klosterbuer named to the first team in Class 2A with Desta Hoogendoorn selected for third teamNathan Broek | Sports EditorTwo Central Lyon girls’ basketball players were selected to the Iowa Print Sports Writers’ Association All-State girls’ basketball team in Class 2A as announced Tuesday, March 8.Named to the […]
One Lion selected to participate in Senior Basketball Classic
IGCA Senior Basketball ClassicKaylee Davis of the Central Lyon girls’ basketball team. Davis was picked to play for the Class 2A Gray team at the Larry Niemeyer Senior All-Star Game that will be played April 9-19 at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. (Photo/Nathan Broek)Kaylee Davis will play for the Class 2A gray team April […]