Bryleigh Nelson works for position against her Western Iowa opponent during a bout at the regional qualifier Friday, Jan. 26. Nelson won the match by fall and ended the day 5-3, one win short of qualifying for the state tournament. (Photo/Jessica Jensen) Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls’ wrestling Squad defeats Sioux Center and Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in […]
Lions qualify three for girls’ state wrestling tourney
central lyon/george-little rock girls’ wrestlingLions qualify three for girls’ state wrestling tourneyJessica Jensen | Contributing WriterSIOUX CITY – Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls’ wrestling head coach had little time to enjoy the Siouxland Conference girls’ dual championship his squad earned Tuesday before taking his squad to the IGHSAU regional qualifier Friday, Jan. 26.Competing in Region 2, […]
George-Little Rock celebrates homecoming
Dominique Kooiker | Editor In spite of challenging weather conditions, George-Little Rock celebrated homecoming Jan. 16-19. Students, faculty and staff participated in a variety of dress-up days, contests, activities and more.During coronation Tuesday, Jan. 16, Jesus Martinez and Taryn Odens were crowned homecoming king and queen. 2023 homecoming king Brandon Van Briesen was invited to […]
Singing some ‘roaring’ jazz
Central Lyon jazz choir prepares for competitive season Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, a small group of choir students gathers to rehearse for jazz choir. The Central Lyon “Roaring” Jazz Choir is preparing to start its competitive season in February.“Jazz choir is a small choir consisting of 16-19 […]
George/Little-Rock Homecoming 2024
Program continues superb campaign
Drew Denekas (55) scores his penultimate basket before reaching 1,000 career points for George-Little Rock on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The Mustangs beat Adrian/Ellsworth 89-46 in the game. (Photo/Karen Wibben) George-Little Rock boys’ basketball Denekas reaching 1,000 points highlights leisurely home victory for Mustangs Andrew Buckman |Sports Reporter George-Little Rock25-18-24-22 89Adrian/Ellsworth8-16-21-1 46 GEORGE – Winning is […]
Denekas breaks 1,000
George-Little Rock boys’ basketball Four-year scoring leader reaches major career benchmark in blowout win GEORGE – For all four years of his varsity basketball career, Drew Denekas has been George-Little Rock’s top scorer.Tuesday, Jan. 16, Denekas etched his name in program history by surpassing 1,000 career points in his team’s 89-46 win over Adrian/Ellsworth in […]
Pair of Lions reach milestones
central lyon boys’ basketballSchool honors Gerleman for 300th win, Vander Zee for 1,000th career pointROCK RAPIDS – Two of Central Lyon’s finest were honored for career accomplishments Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Rock Rapids.Before the team’s 62-58 win over Sheldon, coach Ben Gerleman was recognized for his 300th career win as a high school basketball coach, […]
Letdown third quarter costs Lions victory
Central Lyon boys’ basketballCentral Lyon16-14-11-14 55MOC-Floyd Valley13-15-18-16 62ORANGE CITY – Central Lyon boys’ basketball’s letdown third-quarter performance was the difference in its loss to MOC-Floyd Valley Friday, Jan. 19, in Orange City. The Lions fell to the Dutch 62-55 and tumbled to 7-5 in the process. Its path to defending a Class 2A state title […]
Lions dominate Orabs by 50 points
central lyon girls’ basketballLions dominate Orabs by 50 pointsROCK RAPIDS – On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the 11-1 Central Lyon Lions faced the 0-12 Sheldon Orabs. It was a blowout win for the Lions, with them beating the Orabs 72-22.“We looked a little rusty when we started out,” coach Heather Grafing said. “Like everyone, we’ve been […]