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Iowa Lakes’ Creighton Morisch, a 6-10 sophomore from Spirit Lake, had 15 points and 12 rebounds in the Lakers’ win over Northeast Community College on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Photo by David Swartz

Early run propels Lakers to big win over Northeast

A 17-0 run in the second 5 minutes of the first half proved to big the biggest difference in Iowa Lakes’ 91-69 victory over Northeast in men’s basketball action on Wednesday, Dec. 14. … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/22/22

After battling through some injuries this season, former Estherville Lincoln Central standout Jaydan Nitchals (30) was back in the Iowa Lakes line-up last week. Nitchals hit a 3-pointer to send the game into overtime, but Northeast won the extra period to leave town with an 84-78 victory. Photo by David Swartz

Nitchals’ trey forces overtime, but Laker women fall to Northeast

Trailing by three, 71-68 with 13 seconds remaining, the Iowa Lakes women were looking for someone to step up against Northeast in the Wednesday, Dec. 14 basketball game in Estherville. With the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/22/22

With coaches Nate Dunlavy and Nick Hogan watching, ELC’s Bennett Duitsman takes his shot during a home meet. Photo by David Swartz

ELC battles tough foes at Austin Roberts Tourney

SPENCER — Due to the uncertainty of travel conditions early Saturdtay morning, Estherville Lincoln Central wrestlers had a change of venue. Instead of traveling to the Roland-Story Tournament … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/22/22

With weather postponing games against both Newell-Fonda and Jackson County Central last week, Haylee Stokes (23) and the Class 3A No. 1 Estherville Lincoln Central Girls Basketball Team was back on the court Saturday against Lincoln Lutheran. Above, Stokes drives to the hole in Tuesday’s game against Emmetsburg. The sophomore all-stater is averaging 20.7 points per game this season. ELC defeated Emmetsbug 62-26. Look for the complete story in next week’s edition on that game. Photo by David Swartz

No. 1 ELC cruises in second half

SIOUX CITY — Class 3A No. 1 Estherville Lincoln Central’s defense dominated another team in a 76-31 over Lincoln Lutheran at the Tyson Event Center in Sioux City last Saturday. The … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/22/22

Larson approaching 1,000 points Estherville Lincoln Central junior Owen Larson scored 31 points in Tuesday’s 69-46 loss to Emmetsburg on Tuesday. Look for the complete story in next week’s edition on that game. Larson is now 21 points from his 1,000-point career total. With today’s game at Central likely to be canceled by inclement weather, he will likely have to wait until January to reach that milestone. Photo by David Swartz

Midgets fall to ranked Nebraska team, 58-47

SIOUX CITY — Stepping outside the norm, the Estherville Lincoln Central boys played a non-conference game against Lincoln Lutheran (Neb.) at the Tyson Event Center in Sioux City last Saturday. … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/22/22

Iowa Lakes Dance Team members are Brenna Andrews, Macy Alderson, Adelee Reinhardt, Liz Peta and Katlynn Jepsen.

Iowa Lakes Dance Team brings home 3rd in the state

DES MOINES — The Iowa Lakes Community College Dance Team finished 3rd in Community College Pom at the Iowa State Dance Team Championship in Des Moines, Iowa. The Lakers competed against seven … more

12/15/22

The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire boys dominated Storm Lake St. Mary’s last week. Photo courtesy Graettinger Times

Schnell leads GT/RA in rout over Panthers

GRAETTINGER — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire boys recorded 21 steals and forced 29 Storm Lake St. Mary’s turnovers, as the Titans won 86-13 over the Panthers on Tuesday, Dec. 6. … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/15/22

GT/RA’s Adri Krieger drives to the basket in a recent game in Graettinger. Photo courtesy Graettinger Times

SCC rolls over GT/RA in TLC

LAKE CITY — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire girls couldn’t keep up with host South Central Calhoun in a 73-28 loss to the hosts last Friday in Lake City in a Twin Lakes Conference … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/15/22

North Union’s Olivia Merrill challenges a shot during last week’s game against Forest City. Photo by Kim Meyer, Bancroft Register

Warriors notch another ‘W’

ARMSTRONG — After taking a 10-8 lead in the first quarter, the North Union Girls Basketball Team never trailed in a 45-25 win over Northwood-Kensett in Monday’s game at Armstrong. … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/15/22

North Union’s Aiden Lofstrom (23) takes a tough shot in a recent game in Armstrong. Photo by David Swartz

Warriors’ defense dominates Vikings

ARMSTRONG — The North Union Boys Basketball Team held visiting Northwood-Kensett to 11 first-half points and cruised to a 74-39 win over the Vikings on Monday. North Union fired on all … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/15/22

ELC’s senior Jess Christensen begins the move to pin Ridge View’s Owen Worthen in a quadrangular meet on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Estherville. Photo by David Swartz

Midgets win three home duals

The Estherville Lincoln Central Wrestling Team had eight undefeated wrestlers at the Midgets’ home quadrangular meet on Tuesday, Dec. 6. ELC opened the night with a 58-24 win over Ridge … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/15/22

ELC’s Brei Christoffer gets inside for a shot after snagging an offensive rebound against Okoboji last Saturday. Photo by David Swartz

Top-ranked Midgets score early and often to beat Pioneers

The Class 3A No. 1 Estherville Lincoln Central Girls Basketball Team raced out to a 23-2 first-quarter lead and cruised to a 68-29 victory over Okoboji Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/15/22

ELC’s Aaron Armstrong glides in for this layup ahead of the Okoboji defense on this play Saturday in Estherville. Photo by David Swartz

ELC repels Pioneers

The Estherville Lincoln Central and Okoboji boys basketball teams have had some close contests the past few years, but the Midgets always seem to find a way to come out on top. That was the case … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/15/22

ELC’s Morgan Dalen records the first of three pins in a quadrangular meet on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Estherville. Dalen placed third at the Bob Roethler Invitational last Saturday in Emmetsburg. Photo by David Swartz

Midgets place third at Emmetsburg tourney

EMMETSBURG — The Estherville Lincoln Central Wrestling Team edged host Emmetsburg for third-place at the Bob Roethler Invitational last Saturday. Led by a first-place finish by Layton … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/15/22

Iowa Lakes’ Jeremiah Burke (1) gets inside for two of his 22 points against the North Dakota State College of Science on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Photo by David Swartz

NDSCS too much for Iowa Lakes

Iowa Lakes’ Jeremiah Burke recorded his third straight game with 20-plus points, but the Lakers couldn’t match Div. I school North Dakota State College of Science as the Wildcats won … more