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Kenny Ness is one of five GTRA seniors who played their final high school game last Friday.

MARCUS — Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire’s baseball season came to an end Friday with a 12-2, five-inning loss to Harris-Lake Park in a Class 1A substate first-round game. The Wolves built … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/9/26

Cole Nicoson was the lone senior on the North Union baseball team this past season.

Warriors’ season ends in first round

SHEFFIELD — North Union’s baseball season came to an end Friday as West Hancock claimed the rubber match between the two teams, defeating the Warriors 4-2 in the opening round of the Class 1A … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/9/26

ELC junior Kacie Brechwald stands at second base after a double in the Midgets game against Cherokee on June 23.

North Union rolls past ELC in non-conference tilt

SWEA CITY — The Estherville Lincoln Central softball team dropped its lone game last week, 18-4, to North Union on Wednesday, July 1. The Midgets’ Thursday game against Emmetsburg was … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/9/26

ELC’s Layton Dunlavy looks to throw to third during last week’s game against Humboldt.

Humboldt dominates ELC in regular season finale

The Estherville Lincoln Central baseball team dropped its final game of the regular season with a 13-1, six-inning loss to Humboldt on Tuesday, June 30. The Wildcats jumped out to a 3-0 lead in … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/9/26

Titan bats heat up to beat Wolves

RUTHVEN — It took a few innings for the bats to get going, but the Graettinnger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team advanced Class 1A tournament play with a 7-0 win over Harris-Lake Park on … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/9/26

Lee Evans, sitting, is in his 17th season as head coach at Estherville Lincoln Central. He and his predecessor Chuck Fandel, who led the Midgets for 20 years, pose for a picture during Evans induction into the ELC Hall of Fame.

Two coaches, one tradition seasons

When Don Menke and Brenda Bixby were inducted into the Estherville Lincoln Central Hall of Fame in May, it provided an opportunity to reflect on the success of the school’s softball and girls … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/9/26

GTRA’’s Lucas Girres winds up for a swing during a recent game in Ruthven.

Titans take game from Alta-Aurelia

The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball team picked up its third win of the season with a 7-4 victory over Alta-Aurelia last Thursday. The rest of the Titans’ week didn’t go as well. … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/2/26

GTRA’’s Paige Clabaugh snags the throw at first base during a recent game in Ruthven.

GTRA softball records four wins in six games

The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team posted a 4-2 record last week with some good wins and tough losses. The Titans opened the week with a 10-1, five-inning victory over Emmetsburg … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/2/26

Cooper Hoye has been one of North Union’s top hitters this season, batting .348.

North Union secures rare win against Bishop Garrigan

The North Union baseball team wrapped up a solid week of play with a rare win over Top of Iowa West Conference rival Bishop Garrigan. According to gobound.com, the Warriors hadn’t defeated the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/2/26

North Union’s Olivia Price attempts to dodge a pitch against Garner-Hayfield-Ventura last week.

Warrior softball wraps up another conference title

For the second week in a row, the North Union softball team dominated competition during the week but dropped a couple of tournament games on Saturday. However, the Warriors did secure their … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/2/26

ELC first baseman Brynlee Peta snags a low throw for an out against Cherokee during last Thursday’s game in Estherville. It was the final Lakes Conference game for both teams who move to the Siouxland Conference this fall.

Midgets pick up third win at Fort Dodge Tourney

The Estherville Lincoln Central softball team finally got back in the win column last week with a 13-5 win over Eagle Grove at a tournament hosted by St. Edmond in Fort Dodge last … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/2/26

ELC’s Lake Rezac started on the mound against Cherokee last week in Estherville.

ELC plates two wins at home tourney

A pair of wins at Estherville Lincoln Central’s home tournament on Saturday, along with coach Lee Evans’ induction into the ELC Hall of Fame, highlighted a solid week for the Midgets. While … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/2/26

Baseball coach Lee Evans is surrounded by his family during his induction into the Estherville Lincoln Central Hall of Fame Saturday at Hess-Limberg Field. From left are Chase Smith, Brenna Evans (daughter), Blake Evans (son), Keija Evans (wife), and Kendall (daughter) and Cris Halbur.

Hall of Fame honors Evans’ legacy

Winning games and championships has always been part of Lee Evans’ coaching résumé, but those who know him best say his greatest legacy reaches far beyond the baseball diamond. That was the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 7/2/26

GTRA’s Luke Malm dodges back to first game during the June 9 game in Estherville.

GTRA still seeking third win

The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball bats struggled last week as the Titans were shut out twice. On Wednesday, June 17, GTRA lost 6-0 to West Bend-Mallard and then lost 4-0 to … more