central lyon/george-little rock girls’ wrestlingTrio unable to place in CoralvilleWeiler, Konechne each win pair of matches but can’t secure podium finish at stateAndrew Buckman | Sports Reporterabuckman@ncppub.comCentral Lyon/George-Little Rock 15.0CORALVILLE – Capping an excellent season at the IGHSAU state championships, Central Lyon/George-Little Rock girls’ wrestling had three girls compete at their respective weights at the […]
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 […]
Grappling Lions finish second
Emily Winkel won her first match at 126 pounds against Kambree Wentz of Canton, 8-2 on Thursday, December 21 at the McCook County Central Tournament. (Photo/Troy Schwans, NCP Editor) Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Girls’ Wrestling Konechne takes first at 145 pounds in Salem to remain unbeaten on the season Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Central Lyon/George-Little […]
Lions down Wildcats in defensive battle
Central Lyon Girls’ BasketbaMetzger’s absence puts pressure on role players as 10th-ranked squad squeezes out victory Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Central Lyon 46West Lyon 42 INWOOD – Facing one of the better defenses in the state, Central Lyon failed to score over 50 points for the first time all year. But it didn’t matter. […]
Grappling Lions begin season with two wins over Siouxland Conference opponents
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Boys’ Wrestling Unit dominates Orabs Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporterabuckman@ncppub.comROCK RAPIDS – Central Lyon boys’ wrestling began its season in a positive fashion Thursday, Dec. 7. Sweeping its Siouxland Conference duals on the day, the Lions took down MOC-Floyd Valley 44-36 and Sheldon/South O’Brien 52-21 to move to 2-0 early in the […]
Mustangs move to 3-0 behind imposing performance on the defensive end vs. Falcons
George-Little Rock Girls’ Basketball Madsen picks up double-doubleAndrew Buckman | Sports Reporterabuckman@ncppub.comGeorge-Little Rock 51West Sioux 26 HAWARDEN – George-Little Rock played far from its best game offensively and still managed to win by 25. Taking down West Sioux 51-26, the Mustangs moved to 3-0 Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Hawarden.Despite boasting three scorers in double figures, […]
George-Little Rock more than doubles up Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in season-opening victory
George-Little Rock Boys’ Basketball Four Mustangs boast double digits Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter George-Little Rock 69HMS 31 GEORGE – George-Little Rock cruised to a season-opening win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (HMS) Tuesday, Nov. 28.Behind four double-digit scorers, the Mustangs downed the Hawks at home 69-31 to jump out to a 1-0 record. Chief among those scorers […]
Revamped roster leads Central Lyon to season-opening victory over Rock Valley
Central Lyon Girls’ Basketball Metzger scores 21 in elevated roleAndrew Buckman | Sports Reporterabuckman@ncppub.comCentral Lyon 60Rock Valley 48ROCK VALLEY – Central Lyon’s new era of girls’ hoops got off to a good start Tuesday, Nov.21. The Lions beat Rock Valley 60-48 in their season-opener to move to 1-0. They were led by senior Ashlynn Davis’ […]
Lions finish second thanks to pair of individual title wins at Lady E-Hawk Invite
Central lyon/george-little rock girls’ wrestling Freshman impresses in first-match day Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 169.0EMMESTBURG – Boasting just eight wrestlers on its roster, Central Lyon/George-Little Rock earned second at the Lady E-Hawk Invite.On an individual level, the team’s day included two first-place finishes and six top-three placements.100Ellie Loose began her day with […]
Two wrestlers leave their mark on inaugural sanctioned girls’ season
Emerson Kelderman garners a win by pin; Louise Meyer goes 2 for 4 Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor Nathan Broek | Sports Editor It was a year in the making and the first ever Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union sanctioned state wrestling tournament did not disappoint. From the pink banners welcoming the athletes outside […]