George-Little Rock volleyballEmersyn Netten of George-Little Rock lofts an attack attempt over a Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen Union defender during the Class 1A Region 1 volleyball tournaments Monday, Oct. 18. (Photo/Nathan Broek)George-Little Rock sees 2021 season come to an end on the road at MMC-RU Monday, Oct. 18Nathan Broek | Sports EditorGeorge-Little Rock 14-16-18 0MMC-RU 25-25-25 3MARCUS-There were […]
Lions toss Midgets aside, advance in state playoffs
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock footballCentral Lyon/George-Little Rock kicker Matthew Dieren prepares to boot a 30-yard field goal during the Class 2A state football playoffs with Estherville-Lincoln Central Friday, Oct. 22. The Lions defeated the Midgets 38-23 and will host Clear Lake this coming Friday (Oct. 29) in the second round. (Photo/Jordan Harmelink)Central Lyon/George-Little Rock will host […]
Lions execution beats out Mustangs in three
Jessa Pytleski celebrates after scoring a point during Siouxland Conference volleyball Tuesday, Oct. 12. The Lions had more to celebrate about as they defeated the George-Little Rock Mustangs on the road 3-0. (Photo/Lisa Miller)Nathan Broek | Sports EditorCentral Lyon 25-25-25 3George-Little Rock 19-12-8 0GEORGE-Central Lyon kept its level of play high while George-Little Rock was […]
Central Lyon gives Sheldon everything it has
Central Lyon volleyballSome small mistakes throughout the match prevent Lions from pulling off upset against Class 3A third-ranked Sheldon OrabsNathan Broek | Sports EditorSheldon 20-25-26-25 3Central Lyon 25-19-24-20 1ROCK RAPIDS-Central Lyon gave Class 3A third-ranked Sheldon all the Orabs could handle on the Lions’ home floor in the final match of Siouxland Conference volleyball and […]
Mustangs gain momentum prior to regional tournament
George-Little Rock volleyballDespite a 3-0 defeat to Class 2A fourth-ranked Boyden-Hull, George-Little Rock was pleased with its overall effort to end regular seasonNathan Broek | Sports EditorGeorge-Little Rock 10-22-14 0Boyden-Hull 25-25-25 3HULL-George-Little Rock may have fallen to Class 2A fourth-ranked Boyden-Hull in three sets to close out the 2021 regular season Thursday, Oct. 14, but […]
Both Mustang teams finish fourth in the conference
George-Little Rock/Central Lyon cross-countryMary Schriever sprints to the finish line at the Siouxland Conference cross-country meet at Dordt University in Sioux Center Tuesday, Oct. 12. Schriever earned all-conference honors in sixth place. (Photo/Nathan Broek)Mary Schriever, Afton Schlumbohm and Lane Henrichs earn all-conference honors at Siouxland Conference meet run on the campus of Dordt UniversityNathan Broek […]
‘Home Sweet Dome’ highlights football in the state of Iowa
‘Home Sweet Dome’ highlights football in the state of IowaTALKING FOOTBALL“Home Sweet Dome” book authors Craig Sesker, left, and Doug Newhoff, center, talk about Central Lyon/George-Little Rock football with assistant coach Dwayne Postma during a book signing event at Rock River Brewing Co. Thursday, Oct. 14. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Book consisting of 560 pages focusing on top […]
Lions roll into post-season play
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock footballTaylor Putnam leaps over an Okoboji defender during Class 2A District 1 football Friday, Oct. 15. The Lions defeated the Pioneers 45-14, finishing in second place in the district behind Lyon County rival West Lyon. (Photo/Lisa Miller)Central Lyon/George-Little Rock will host Estherville-Lincoln Central in the first round of Class 2A state playoffs […]
Lions pound Orabs 55-0
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock footballCooper Spiess tries to break free from a Sheldon defender during Class 2A District 1 football Friday, Oct. 8. The Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Lions dominated the Sheldon Orabs and moved to 4-3 overall with the 55-0 win. (Photo/Jordan Harmelink)Central Lyon/George-Little Rock will need a win and a West Lyon loss to claim […]
Book highlighting history of Iowa high school football comes to Rock Rapids
Iowa footballSpecial book signing at Rock River Brewing Co. set for Thursday, Oct. 14Nathan Broek | Sports EditorA book created by two former sports editors from eastern Iowa is coming to the Rock Rapids area.Craig Sesker, who is the main author of the book “Home Sweet Dome,” is a former sports editor at the Burlington […]