George-Little Rock versus Central Lyon girls’ basketballDionne Jansma of Central Lyon drives down the lane for a transition layup during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball at George-Little Rock Tuesday, Jan. 4. The Lions defeated the Mustangs 76-36. (Photo/Nathan Broek)Despite slow first quarter, George-Little Rock battles with Central Lyon remainder of the game as Lions defeat Mustangs […]
Lions overcome fatigue in a 73-51 decision over Mustangs
George-Little Rock versus Central Lyon boys’ basketballRex Van Wyhe of Central Lyon sets himself up on defense in the post during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball at George-Little Rock Tuesday, Jan. 4. The Lions defeated the Mustangs 73-51. (Photo/Nathan Broek)George-Little Rock does all it can to play with third-rated team in Class 2A following its Christmas […]
Having fun running in NCAA Division I
College cross-countryFormer Central Lyon track and field standout and Rock Rapids native Gable Sieperda races through the 5,000-meter run for Iowa State University in Ames at the Woo Pig Classic in Fayetteville, Ark. Friday, Dec. 3. Sieperda ran the 5,000-meters in 13:44.75 which was a top five mark in the 5,000-meter run in Cyclone history. […]
Lions rough up Generals and Westerners
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock wrestlingLane Kruger attempts to muscle his Akron-Westfield opponent Elijah Medina to his back during a match at a non-conference double-dual event hosted by Sibley-Ocheyedan Tuesday, Dec. 21. Kruger got the pin in 3:30 and the Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Lions won the dual 48-27. (Photo/Austin Thomas)Central Lyon/George-Little Rock heads into Christmas break following […]
Effort not enough in a 73-48 defeat
george-Little Rock boys’ basketballMatt Helkenn of the George-Little Rock boys’ basketball team. Helkenn dished out four assists, but the Mustangs fell to the Rock Valley Rockets 73-48 Tuesday, Dec. 21. (Photo/Nathan Broek)Co-coach Brian Luenberger liked the fight of his team, but noted Rock Valley made a majority of its shotsNathan Broek | Sports EditorGeorge-Little Rock 8-14-12-14 […]
Frigid shooting once again nips Mustangs
George-Little Rock girls’ basketballFoul issues do not help matters in a 49-31 defeat to Rock Valley on the road Tuesday, Dec. 21Kami Gerken of the George-Little Rock girls’ basketball team. Gerken dished out five assists, but the Mustangs fell to the Rock Valley Rockets 49-31 Tuesday, Dec. 21. (Photo/Nathan Broek)Nathan Broek | Sports EditorGeorge-Little Rock 9-7-5-10 […]
Mason Gerleman ties school record for made 3-pointers
Central Lyon boys’ basketballReece Vander Zee skies for a rebound during Siouxland Conference boys’ basketball versus Sibley-Ocheyedan Tuesday, Dec. 21. The Lions defeated the Generals 87-52. (Photo/Tatum Jensen)Zach Lutmer gets one assist shy of a single-game record in 87-52 win over Sibley-Ocheyedan Tuesday, Dec. 21Nathan Broek | Sports EditorSibley-Ocheyedan […]
Lions head into Christmas break on a high note
Central Lyon girls’ basketballDesta Hoogendoorn drives down the lane for a layup during Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball versus Sibley-Ocheyedan Tuesday, Dec. 21. The Lions roughed up the Generals 72-43. (Photo/Tatum Jensen)Central Lyon routs Sibley-Ocheyedan on its home floor for Siouxland Conference girls’ basketball Tuesday, Dec. 21Nathan Broek | Sports EditorSibley-Ocheydan 43Central Lyon 72ROCK RAPIDS-Class 2A […]
Cael Schulte picks Dordt University
College signingSchulte will play football for Defenders starting next fallNathan Broek | Sports EditorCentra Lyon/George-Little Rock football standout Cael Schulte signed a letter of intent Thursday, Dec. 16, to continue his football career at Dordt University next fall.Schulte, who played in the secondary for the Lions, had 3.5 tackles this past fall with one being […]
Volleyball state tournament to move to Xtream Arena
High school volleyballIowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union made announcement Friday, Dec. 17Nathan Broek | Sports EditorThe Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union volleyball state tournament will have a new home starting in 2022.The union board of directors approved Xtream Arena in Coralville as the new home of the state volleyball tournament Friday, Dec. 17.“We […]