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ELC’s Lake Rezac is greeted at first base by coach and dad Ryan Rezac after the senior singled against Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire. Lake also pitched two innings in the Midget victory.

The Estherville Lincoln Central baseball team went 2-1 last week and then opened this week with a tough loss against Storm Lake on Monday. On Tuesday, June 9, the Midgets rolled over … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/18/26

GTRA baseball suffers through straight losses

The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball team suffered three losses last week, falling 11-8 to North Union on Tuesday, June 2, followed by a 10-6 loss to South Central Calhoun last Wednesday … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/11/26

Titan softball ends week strong with pair of home wins

The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team had an up-and-down week, but finished strong with a pair of wins at its home tournament on Saturday. The Titans lost 8-4 to Class 1A No. 14 North … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/11/26

North Union’s Max Merrill takes a swing during a recent home game in Bancroft.

North Union baseball won three of four last week

The North Union baseball team put together a strong week, winning three of four games. The Warriors opened with an 11-8 victory over Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire on Tuesday, June 2, followed … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/11/26

North Union senior Brylie Deim rounds first base during a recent home game in Swea City.

Warriors pick up pair of league wins

The Class 1A No. 14 North Union softball team kept its Top of Iowa West Conference record unblemished last week, but went 1-2 outside conference play. The Warriors defeated … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/11/26

Kacie Brechwald makes contact in last week’s game at home against Spencer.

ELC struggles through light week

The Estherville Lincoln Central softball team had a light week with two games over the past reporting period. The Midgets lost their second Lakes Conference game to Spencer, falling 9-0 in five … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/11/26

ELC picks up pair of wins at Madrid

The Estherville Lincoln Central baseball team played better in its second meeting with Spencer, but the Tigers still came out on top last Thursday, 9-2. ELC rebounded well, winning both games at a … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/11/26

Former Estherville/Estherville Lincoln Central softball coach Don Menke is joined by former coaches (in the second row) Megan Anderson, Mindy Brechwald, and Les Lammers, as well as Shirley Limberg, wife of Estherville’s first softball coach Al Limberg.

Built to Last

Championships and state tournament banners have become familiar sights for the Estherville Lincoln Central softball and girls basketball programs over the years. Behind that success is a rarity in … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/11/26

Warriors baseball posts 2-2 record over past week

BANCROFT — Breaking open a 2-2 game with six runs in the bottom of the third inning, the North Union baseball team then hung on for an 8-7 win over West Bend-Mallard in its Tuesday, May 26 … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/4/26

GTRA freshman Lauryn Hough fires a pitch during a recent game in Ruthven.

Titans win three of first four games to start season

The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team finished its first week of play with a 3-1 record. The Titans opened the season with a 10-0, five-inning win over Okoboji on Tuesday, May 26, … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/4/26

North Union bounces back after opening season loss

POCAHONTAS — The Class 1A No. 13 North Union softball team was upset by Pocahontas Area in its season opener, 5-3, on Tuesday, May 26. The Indians led 5-2 after scoring two runs in the bottom of … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/4/26

GT/RA’s Hayden Gilmore slides home safely during the Titans’ recent game with Sheldon.

Titan baseball picks up pair of wins

The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball team picked up its first two wins of the season last week, defeating Okoboji 9-8 on Tuesday, May 26, and Sheldon 16-1 in four innings last … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/4/26

North Union’s Drew Henderson prepares to tee off at the Class 1A State Boys Golf Tournament last week.

Henderson places third at 1A State golf meet

NEWTON — North Union senior Drew Henderson closed out his high school golf career with a third-place finish at the Class 1A State Boys Golf Tournament last week at Westwood Golf … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/4/26

Dustin Baddely scores during ELC’s rout of Manson-Northwest Webster last Wednesday.

Spencer shuts down ELC to start week

After winning three of four games prior to Monday’s game with Spencer, the Estherville Lincoln Central baseball team appeared to be off to a solid start to the season. But Monday wasn’t … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/4/26

After hitting a bloop single to drive in the game-winning run against Spirit Lake last Thursday, ELC eighth grader Kaiya Brechwald receives a hug from sister Kacie Brechwald (4) with Kyleigh Schneider (14) also ready to give her congratulations.

ELC plates big win on historic night

Estherville Lincoln Central’s young softball team experienced an eventful opening week highlighted by a memorable win during the school district’s celebration of 50 years of high school softball … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/4/26

Former players and coaches of Don Menke posed for pictures with the legendary Estherville/Estherville Lincoln Central coach prior to last Thursday’s night celebrating the school’s softball program. Pictured with Menke are Molly Reuland and Brenda Bixby. Reuland and Bixby both played on the 1987 Estherville state tournament team. Reuland also spent several summers as one of Menke’s assistant coaches. Bixby and Menke are the first inductees into the ELC Booster Club’s Hall of Fame.

50 years on the diamond

On a night when Estherville Lincoln Central hosted rival Spirit Lake, the softball program celebrated 50 years of high school softball by honoring members of the school’s first team from the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/4/26

Warriors drop opener to Vikings

BANCROFT — The North Union baseball team opened its 2026 season with a 4-2 loss to Northwood-Kensett last Thursday. After scoring a run each in the third and fourth innings to take a 2-0 lead, … more