RUTHVEN – With the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball team held on for a 7-6 win over Northwood-Kensett on Wednesday, July 2.
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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BANCROFT – The North Union baseball team wrapped up an 8-13 regular season with a 7-1 victory over Eagle Grove on Tuesday, July 1.
While the Eagles took the early lead with a run in the first …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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SWEA CITY — The North Union softball team extended its win streak to eight games and also notched its 20th win of the season with a 5-2 win over Eagle Grove on Tuesday, July 1.
The Warriors took …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team wrapped up its final four regular-season games last week with a 1-3 record, capped by a 15-12 win over Sioux Central last Thursday.
The Titans …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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HUMBOLDT — Estherville Lincoln Central baseball players got a look at a good pitcher before heading into the playoffs as the Midgets faced Humboldt in the regular-season finale on Tuesday, July …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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Rylee Yager didn’t know it at the time, but when she recorded her final strikeout in Estherville Lincoln Central’s 5-1 win over North Union, she had just hit a historic milestone.
Her …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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CLEAR LAKE — North Union appeared to be in full control last Thursday, carrying a five-run lead into the bottom of the seventh inning against Clear Lake. But the Lions had one final rally in …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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FORT DODGE — Two late runs in the top of the sixth inning proved to be the difference as Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire edged North Union 5-4 in a Class 1A District baseball game on Saturday …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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When Rylee Yager recorded her 900th career strikeout during Estherville Lincoln Central’s 5-1 win over North Union, it was more than just a personal milestone—it marked a feat rarely seen on any …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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RUTHVEN — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team advanced in Class 1A regional play with a 14-0, four-inning win over rival West Bend-Mallard on Monday.
The Titans broke open a …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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SWEA CITY — It took a few innings for the North Union offense to find its rhythm, but Ainsley Ulrich’s strong pitching kept West Hancock in check until the bats came alive.
The Warriors broke …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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CHEROKEE — The Estherville Lincoln Central softball team wrapped up its fifth straight Lakes Conference championship with a 10-0, four-inning victory over Cherokee on Monday.
ELC (20-7) opens …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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What began Saturday night didn’t wrap up until Monday evening, but Estherville Lincoln Central found a way to advance in Class 2A District Baseball with a 7-3 victory over Manson-Northwest …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/10/25
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Weather has played havoc with the Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball schedule. The Titans finally got in a game Monday and lost 2-1 to West Bend-Mallard. GT/RA (4-11) wrapped up the regular …
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7/3/25
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STORM LAKE — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team opened the week with a 10-7 win over St. Mary’s of Storm Lake. The Titans (13-9 overall, 8-3 in the Twin Lakes Conference) wrap …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/3/25
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The North Union baseball team has had its ups and downs this season. The Warriors (7-13 overall, 5-9 in the Top of Iowa West Conference) started their final week with a 9-6 loss to Lake Mills on …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/3/25
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With Monday’s 12-1 win over Lake Mills, the North Union softball team is the Top of Iowa West Conference champions once again. The Warriors have now won five of the last six league titles. Bishop …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/3/25
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The Class 3A No. 6 Estherville Lincoln Central softball team wraps up the regular season this week with three home games followed by a make-up contest with Cherokee next Monday before heading to the …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/3/25
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Having won 10 of its previous 11 games, the Estherville Lincoln Central baseball team hit a hiccup against Class 1A No. 10 Newman Catholic on Monday.
While Layton Yager led off the game with a …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/3/25
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RUTHVEN — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire couldn’t do much against visiting Emmetsburg on Monday as the E’Hawks shutout the Titans 11-0.
Emmetsburg scored three runs in the first, …
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6/26/25
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North Union (5-11 overall, 3-8 in the Top of Iowa Conference) opened the week with 19-13 loss to West Hancock on Monday before traveling to Garner on Tuesday. The Warriors were at Belmond Wednesday …
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6/26/25
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The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team opened this past Monday with a 12-4 win over Emmetsburg. Look for stats from that game in next week’s Estherville News.
Last week, the …
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6/26/25
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North Union (12-5 overall, 9-1 in the Top of Iowa West Conference) opened the week at home Monday with a 12-0 win over West Hancock.
Last week, the Warriors picked up an 11-1 win over North Iowa …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/26/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central baseball team earned its second Lakes Conference win of the season with a 5-0 shutout against Cherokee on Monday.
The Midgets plated four runs in the second inning …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/26/25
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While the Class 3A No. 6 Estherville Lincoln Central softball team is expected to put the icing on its Lakes Conference championship tonight at Cherokee, the Midgets officially secured their fifth …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/26/25
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