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Titans even record at 4-4 with win over Rebels

SIOUX RAPIDS — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire Boys Basketball Team improved its record to 4-4 with a 65-57 win over Sioux Central (2-5) on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The Titans led 17-15 after … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

North Union wrestles final quad before holiday break

ROCKFORD — The North Union wrestlers wrapped up the pre-holiday schedule with a 1-2 record at a quad meet in Rockford last Thursday. The Warriors defeated host Rockford 60-12, but lost 54-30 to … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

Warriors beat Bulldogs

LAKE MILLS — North Union picked up a key Top of Iowa Conference victory with a 48-36 win over Lake Mills in girls’ basketball action on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The Warriors raced out to a 13-5 lead … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

North Union upends Lake Mills in league game

LAKE MILLS — The North Union boys handed Lake Mills its first loss of the season as the Warriors held off a Bulldog rally to win 47-43 on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The Warriors led 14-9 after one … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

ELC’s Hillary Ruschy is fouled as she tries to split between two Emmetsburg defenders.

Balanced scoring leads to easy win for ELC

For the first time this season, the Class 3A No. 4 Estherville Lincoln Central Girls Basketball Team had four players reach double digits in scoring. The feat came at the expense of Emmetsburg, who … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

ELC’s Owen Larson and Jordan Jensen come together in celebration after the Midgets’ two-point victory over Emmetsburg on Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Larson hits game-winner against E’Hawks

Having lost to Emmetsburg twice last season, the Estherville Lincoln Central Boys Basketball Team was looking to get back at the E’Hawks who visited Estherville on Tuesday, Dec. 19. While the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

North Union’s Ainsley Ulrich shoots over the outstretched hands of the Eagle Grove defender.

Warrior girls pick up second straight win

ARMSTRONG — The North Union girls held visiting Eagle Grove to single digits in each of the first two quarters while building a 34-13 halftime lead in basketball action last Thursday. The Warriors … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

North Union’s Aiden Lofstrom and Preston Guerdet double team the Eagle Grove ball handler during the early minutes of their conference match up last Thursday.

Warriors notch another conference win

ARMSTRONG — The North Union boys wrapped up the pre-holiday schedule with a 68-58 win over Eagle Grove last Thursday in basketball action, but the Eagles didn’t make it easy. North Union … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

Midgets improve dual record to 12-2

GEORGE — Estherville Lincoln Central wrestlers lost just their second dual of the season, but also came up with a pair of dual wins in George last Friday. ELC’s loss came in the first match of … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

Members and coaches of the Estherville Lincoln Central girls’ and boys’ basketball teams honored KILR sports director Dave Van Roekel with a autographed basketball between last Thursday’s games with Central Lyon.

ELC says, ‘Thanks Dave!!

The Estherville Lincoln Central School District, basketball players, coaches, and fans honored long-time KILR radio sports director Dave Van Roekel between the girls’ and boys games last Thursday … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

ELC’s Cael Miller (5) brings the ball up court against the Central Lyon defense. The senior came up with a steal in the closing seconds of the game to seal the Midgets’ win over the Lions.

Midgets survive Lion attack

Nursing a one-point lead at halftime, the Estherville Lincoln Central boys trailed just once in the second half of a tightly-contested non-conference basketball game against Central Lyon last … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

ELC junior Haylee Stokes goes up for her final two points to set the single-game school record with 36 points. Stokes is currently 15 points away from setting the school record for career points.

Defense, defense and more defense

“The defense always comes through,” said Estherville Lincoln Central Girls Basketball Coach Don Martindale following his team’s 65-41 win over Central Lyon last Thursday. After falling … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 12/28/23

Titan boys cruise past Hawks

GRAETTINGER — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire boys started quickly and never let up in a 70-24 win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn … more