Annen Kopp picked up two wins for CL/G-LR at their duals in Sioux Center last week, with one coming via forfeit and the other coming over Yaretzi Ortiz-Reyes of Sioux Center. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com With each passing week, the Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls’ wrestling team inches closer to a historic […]
Gavin Bruns made an impact against Adrian-Ellsworth last week, scoring two points against the Dragons. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com George-Little Rock’s offense has been up and down this season, but it hit a new high last week. Typically a defensive team, the Mustangs had an elite offensive game in their win […]
Grace Ubbinga was outstanding for GLR last week, including a 16-rebound game against MMCRU. (Photo/Calif Poncy) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com A 3-point variance makes a huge difference in modern basketball, whether it’s the NBA or high school competition. Last week, the George-Little Rock girls’ basketball team, which usually hovers around 23 percent from […]
Gavin Van Wyhe, a sophomore at 144 pounds, got a win via decision over Lincoln Smit of Sioux Center last week. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com As the postseason inches closer, the Central Lyon/George-Little Rock boys’ wrestling team’s matches get more important by the day and, in one appearance, the Lions had […]
GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK 2025-2026 LARGE GROUP SPEECH TEAM Pictured are members of the George-Little Rock High School large group speech team for the 2025-2026 school year. Front, left to right, Obadiah Sternke, Amy Thole, Michelle Daniels, Danyka Gisolf, Carly DeLeeuw, Miriam Sternke, Elerie Retten, Sage Lenz, Leo Ver Steeg. Second row, Ashley Schmidt, Gretchen Stratman, Neveah […]
Lion Bryleigh Benz looks to coaches for advice as she stretches out her Okoboji opponent, Emma Vanderberg, at the Siouxland Conference meet. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Aubree Benz puts a headlock on Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley’s Mariana Vazquez at the Siouxland Conference Meet at Okoboji on Tuesday, Jan. 13. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com The concept […]
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock freshman, Alejandro Cazares, picks up a win against his BH/RV opponent at the home dual on Thursday, Jan. 15.(Photo/Kari Jurrens) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com At this stage of the season, a lot of teams are tasked with travelling day after day to wrestling meets. The Central Lyon/George-Little Rock boys’ wrestling […]
Central Lyon’s Logan Koob dribbles past Dutchmen opponent at game held at MOC/Floyd Valley on Friday, Jan. 16. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com With only one game on the schedule last week, Central Lyon boys’ basketball only had one opportunity to make a statement. In a tough road matchup against MOC-Floyd Valley, […]
CL/G-LR Girls’ Wrestling and Staff Back row: Coach Jeff Jager, Lexie DeWeerd, Hennessy Flyinghorse, Charlotte Murphy, Avery Littlefield, Hailey Godbersen, Kenley Korthals, Ashtyn Knobloch, Jayda Pytleski, Annen Kopp, Aubree Benz, Calais Metzger, Kinley Weiler, Chloe Wissink, Claire Reiter, Coach Austin Winkel and Coach Mitch Van Beek. Front Row: Coach Paul Konechne, Molly Konechne, Taya Metzger, […]
Shyanne Struckman was key against MOC-Floyd Valley, where she was one of four lions to score at least 14 points. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Calif Poncy | Sports Writer cponcy@ncppub.com Oftentimes this season, the Central Lyon girls’ basketball team has dominated the competition. While domination is a positive, it also leads to inexperience late in games but, […]