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While the wins were hard to come by for the Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire this season, postseason baseball honors went to the team’s lone senior. Braden Simington received … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/25/24

Four Titans honored for play in Twin Lakes Conference

Four Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball players earned Twin Lakes All-Conference honors for their play this season. The Titans finished fifth in the conference with a 6-4 record in the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/25/24

Three North Union players earn conference honors

Three North Union baseball players earned postseason recognition for their play in the Top of Iowa West Conference for the 2024 season. Second team all-conference selections Talan Priester and … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/25/24

Warriors well represented on TOIC West softball teams

Since the inception of the Top of Iowa West Conference for the 2015-16 school year, North Union and Bishop Garrigan have dominated the league’s softball titles. North Union has finished atop the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/25/24

2024 ELC alum Jordan Jensen (56) took part in the 52nd Annual Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game last Saturday in Cedar Falls.

Jensen takes part in 2024 Iowa Shrine Bowl

2024 alum Jordan Jensen became the most recent Estherville Lincoln Central football player to experience the Iowa Shrine Bowl. Jensen, who is taking his skills to Iowa Central Community College … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/25/24

Knights hang on to defeat Midgets

FORT DODGE — The Estherville Lincoln Central Softball Team nearly pulled off a comeback in Tuesday’s Class 3A State Quarterfinal game against Davenport Assumption. Trailing 6-4 entering the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/25/24

North Union second baseman Drew Henderson keeps the glove on the St. Ed’s runner while waiting to see what the official calls.

NU pitchers struggle in loss to St. Edmond

FORT DODGE — It just wasn’t North Union’s night as the Warriors faced St. Edmond, Fort Dodge in a Class 1A District semifinal game on Tuesday, July 9. Meanwhile, the Gaels were locked in … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/18/24

At right: Senior Josi Reiman catches a short, high bunt during a Titans’ playoff game.

No. 3 Hawks take down GT/RA

REMSEN — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire Softball Team stayed close with No. 3 Remsen St. Mary’s in a Class 3A Region 1 Softball Semifinal on Wednesday, July 10. The Titans trailed … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/18/24

North Union pitcher Ainsley Ulrich prepares to fire the ball to her catcher during last week’s playoff game in Swea City.

Warriors unable to keep pace with Raptors

SWEA CITY — The North Union Softball Team couldn’t get its bats going as the Warriors’ season came to an end with a 10-1 loss to Ridge View last Wednesday, July 10. Ridge View scored three … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/18/24

Hope Pytleski was among a parade of ELC runners to cross the plate during the Midgets’win over Okoboji last Thursday.

ELC cruises in 3A region opener

Class 3A No. 6 Estherville Lincoln Central opened the postseason by recording its 20th shutout of the season in a 14-0, three-inning victory over Okoboji in softball action last Thursday. Rylee … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/18/24

ELC’s Jasey Anderson is greeted at home plate by her teammates after her two-run home run against Unity Christian on Saturday.

Midgets shut down Knights

Class 3A No. 6 Estherville Lincoln Central received contributions up and down the batting order with every player at least scoring a run or driving in a run in the Midgets’ 10-0, five-inning Region … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/18/24

ELC’s Kendall Molacek slides safely into home plate for the Midgets’ first run against Spirit Lake last Saturday.

Nine innings needed to advance

For the second playoff game in a row, Class 2A No. 7 Estherville Lincoln Central needed some late game heroics to advance in the postseason. In Saturday’s District 6 final against rival Spirit … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/18/24

The ball came to ELC shortstop Cael Miller a little too late on this play at second base during Tuesday’s playoff game in Spencer.

Unity Christian edges ELC in substate final

SPENCER — Class 2A No. 6 Estherville Lincoln Central couldn’t quite come up with the key hits in a 3-2 loss to Unity Christian in the Substate 1 Baseball Final on Tuesday in Spencer. ELC took … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/18/24

ELC center fielder Cara Schiltz (in helmet) had a game to remember during the Midgets’ 9-1 Class 3A Region 1 Final victory over West Lyon on Tuesday. The junior and lead-off batter went 2-2 at the plate, scored three runs, including a solo home run in the sixth inning, and made a diving catch in right-center field. Next to Schiltz is Haylee Stokes, who joined her teammates in welcoming her to home plate after the home run.

Back to back state trips for Midgets

Class 3A No. 6 Estherville Lincoln Central had a good test in Tuesday’s Region 1 final against No. 10 West Lyon. The Midgets passed the test with flying colors, winning 9-1 over the Wildcats to … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/18/24

North Union defeats West Hancock in four innings

SWEA CITY — The North Union Softball Team took care of business with a 14-2, four-inning victory over West Hancock in a Top of Iowa West Conference game. Last week, rain … more