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SIOUX RAPIDS — Sioux Central’s senior-laden roster showed its experience in pulling away from Estherville Lincoln Central in boys basketball action on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Leading 27-22 at the break, …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/11/25
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SIOUX RAPIDS — The Estherville Lincoln Central girls basketball team stayed close to Class 2A No. 5 Sioux Central most of the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 2. However, the Rebels took their 10-point …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/11/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central hung with North Union for the first quarter and a little bit longer in girls basketball action on Monday. However, the Midgets struggled to find the basket the rest of the …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/11/25
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A fast start by North Union and another late fourth-quarter push by the Warriors gave them a 75-52 victory over host Estherville Lincoln Central in boys basketball action on Monday.
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/11/25
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COLUMBUS, Neb. — The Iowa Lakes Community College men’s basketball team lost 86-72 to Central Community College last Tuesday, Nov. 25.
The Lakers shot 35 percent (27-of-76) for the game, while …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/4/25
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COLUMBUS, Neb. – Tied at 57-57 entering the fourth quarter, the Iowa Lakes women’s basketball team made hay at the free-throw line in the final period and came up with key stops to pull out an …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/4/25
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Three Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire football players received Class 8-Man second-team all-state honors from the Iowa Football Coaches Association for their play during the 2025 season.
All …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/4/25
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ARMSTRONG — North Union started the new season the same way it has the previous four—with a win over West Bend-Mallard. The Warriors seized control early, jumping out to a 19-8 lead after the …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/4/25
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WEST BEND — Led by a 28-point effort from Ainsley Ulrich, the North Union girls basketball team steadily built its lead in a season-opening 64-39 victory over West Bend-Mallard on Tuesday, Nov. …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/4/25
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GRAETTINGER — While the Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire girls never trailed after racing out to a 22-8 first-quarter lead, the Titans still kept Harris-Lake Park at bay in a season-opening …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/4/25
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HULL — Estherville Lincoln Central had its chances to win its girls basketball season opener against Western Christian on Tuesday, Nov. 25, but the Midgets fell just short in a 48-47 loss.
ELC …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/4/25
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MANSON — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire/Estherville Lincoln Central girls wrestling team turned in a strong day at the 2025 Manson Girls Invitational on Monday, earning two individual …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/4/25
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The Iowa Lakes women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance Thursday, Nov. 20, rolling past Ridgewater 89–58 inside Laker Gymnasium.
The Lakers’ defensive pressure set the tone …
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11/27/25
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It was a tale of two halves for the Iowa Lakes men’s basketball team, which fell 91–85 to the Northwestern Junior Varsity on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
The Lakers looked sharp early, shooting 50 …
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11/27/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central esports team capped a standout season with a third-place finish at the Class 2A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate State Tournament last Friday, battling through a loaded …
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11/27/25
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With the football season wrapping up last week with state championship games, individual postseason awards have been announced this week.
Estherville Lincoln Central senior Ryan Rezac was named to …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/27/25
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EMMETSBURG — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire girls wrestling team turned in a strong performance at the Lady E’Hawk Wrestling Tournament, finishing second in the team standings with 223 …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/27/25
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MARSHALLTOWN — The Iowa Lakes women’s basketball team finished 1–1 at the Marshalltown Classic this weekend, showcasing toughness, defensive intensity, and continued growth against nationally …
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11/20/25
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One hundred years ago, the Estherville newspaper, the Vindicator and Republican, touted the Lakes Conference, a new high school athletic association. It was organized when representatives from …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/20/25
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Seven Estherville Lincoln Central football players received Class 2A District 2 All-District recognition for their play this season.
Seniors Lake Rezac and Gavin Heifner earned first-team honors …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/20/25
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MARSHALLTOWN — The Iowa Lakes men’s basketball team has some work to do for more success this season. The Lakers dropped both games at the Marshalltown Classic this past weekend, falling 84-64 to …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/20/25
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Iowa Lakes Community College men’s basketball team faced a challenging weekend on the road at the Johnson County Classic, taking on two quality Kansas opponents in No. 9 …
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11/13/25
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Iowa Lakes Lakers women’s basketball team hit the road this past weekend to compete in the Johnson County Classic, taking on two strong opponents from Kansas.
The …
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11/13/25
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SPENCER — The Iowa Lakes men’s soccer team continued its historic run on Friday night, defeating Johnson County 5–0 to capture the Plains District Championship and secure an automatic berth to …
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11/13/25
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SPENCER — The Iowa Lakes women’s soccer team made history on Friday afternoon, defeating #1-ranked and Region 6 champion Johnson County Community College (20–0) in penalty kicks to capture the …
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11/13/25
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