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Nath takes second in shot; Armstead third in 800

CHEROKEE — The Estherville Lincoln Central girls track team turned in several top-eight finishes and a handful of personal-best efforts while competing at the Lynn Jolly Relays last … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/16/26

Midgets win s-medley, 400 hurdles at Lynn Jolly Relays

CHEROKEE — Despite cold and rainy conditions, the Estherville Lincoln Central boys track team turned in several strong efforts, highlighted by a win in the sprint medley relay and multiple top-six … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/16/26

Last week, Layton Dunlavy signed his letter to wrestle for Northwestern College this fall. From left are his mom Christina Dunlavy, Layton, dad and ELC head wrestling coach Nate Dunlavy and Northwestern coach Rik Dahl.

Dunlavy to wrestle at Northwestern

Estherville Lincoln Central leader in wrestling wins, Layton Dunlavy, is taking his talents to the next level. Last week, the senior signed to wrestle at Northwestern College in Orange City for the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/16/26

ELC’s Zeke Funston and Samson Mittrucker won their doubles match and then each won a tough singles match to help the Midgets take the lead over Cherokee before rain halted play on Monday.

Rain delays an ELC victory

The Estherville Lincoln Central boys tennis team was on the verge of winning its second dual of the year when rain halted play Monday in Estherville. The two teams will wrap up the dual when the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/16/26

This match at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament in February was Layton Dunlavy’s 157th—a technical fall over Sergeant Bluff-Luton’s Noah Chapman.

Dunlavy finishes career atop ELC wins list

By the end of his senior season, Layton Dunlavy had climbed to the top of the Estherville Lincoln Central wrestling record book, finishing his career as the program’s all-time leader in … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/16/26

Blackhawks storm past Iowa Lakes

BURLINGTON — Southeastern Community College dominated Iowa Lakes in a three-game baseball conference series Friday and Saturday. The Blackhawks won Friday’s doubleheader 11-1 in six innings … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/9/26

All aboard the victory boat for Iowa Lakes softball

The Iowa Lakes softball team swept Ellsworth in a conference doubleheader Monday, winning 8-3 and 4-3 to improve to 24-12 overall and 7-9 in league play. Iowa Lakes 8, Ellsworth 3 The Lakers … more

4/9/26

Seniors Jaxson Schnell and Kenny Ness are two of the top returning athletes for the Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire boys track team this year.

GTRA boys look strong at South Central Calhoun Early Bird Meet

The Lakers … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/9/26

A state qualifier in the high jump a year ago, Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire junior Addison Hansen took second place at an Early Bird Meet in Lake City last week.

Hansen leads Titans at Early Bird Meet

The Lakers … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/9/26

North Union’s Greyson Colegrove set the school record in the long jump last week at Algona. This jump above occurred during the 2025 season.

Colegrove breaks school record to lead NU at Algona Indoor

ALGONA — North Union Warriors junior Greyson Colegrove highlighted a strong early-season showing by breaking his own school record in the long jump at the Algona Indoor Invitational on Tuesday, … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/9/26

Wyatt Martin completes the handoff to Gustavo Chitic Aguilar during a race last season.

Smith leads ELC with third-place finish at Algona Indoor

ALGONA — Estherville Lincoln Central junior Garrett Smith led the way for the Midgets with a third-place finish in the 200 meters at the Algona Indoor Invitational on Tuesday, March 31. Smith … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/9/26

2026-27 Siouxland Conference *Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Central Lyon Cherokee Estherville Lincoln Central MOC-Floyd Valley Okoboji Sheldon Sioux Center Spencer Spirit Lake Storm Lake Unity Christian West Lyon Western Christian * Note that Boyden-Hull and Rock Valley share some sports while still having their own teams in other sports. For example, each school has its own volleyball program, but cross country and football are both shared programs. Teams with bold names are the final members of the Lakes Conference schools

Lakes Conference nearing end after century of competition

After nearly 100 years of competition, the history of the Lakes Conference is nearing its conclusion. With the end of the winter sports season, the conference’s final competitions will take … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/9/26

Iowa Lakes pitcher Katie Kvigne fires in a pitch during the Lakers’ game with Iowa Central last week.

Lakers drop six during challenging week

The Iowa Lakes softball team endured a tough home stretch this past week, going 0-6 with losses to Iowa Central, No. 9 DMACC and No. 4 Kirkwood. Against Iowa Central, the Lakers dropped games of … more

4/2/26

Warriors post multiple top-five finishes at Algona indoor

ALGONA — The North Union girls track and field team turned in a solid early-season showing Monday at the Algona Indoor, recording several top-five finishes against a large field. The Warriors … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/2/26

Midgets win d-med, post multiple top-eight finishes at Algona indoor

ALGONA — The Estherville Lincoln Central girls track and field team picked up a win and several top-eight finishes at the Algona Indoor on Monday. The Midgets were led by a first-place … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/2/26

ELC netters open season with 5-3 win over Fairmont

FAIRMONT, Minn. — The Estherville Lincoln Central boys tennis team opened the 2026 season with a 5-3 dual victory over Fairmont on Monday, using a doubles sweep to secure the win in a tightly … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/2/26

Iowa Lakes’ Blake Evans (4), a sophomore from Estherville, takes his lead off second base early in Saturday’s game against third-ranked Kirkwood. Evans would help the Lakers win 6-5 with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Lakers take one game from No. 3 Kirkwood

A walk-off hit by Blake Evans highlighted the Iowa Lakes baseball team’s first home game, a 6-5 win against third-ranked Kirkwood on Saturday. The Lakers didn’t fare as well in a Sunday … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/2/26

Khael Jones (12), front left, poses with the rest of the Northwest All-Star Squad at the 2026 Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Pizza Ranch All-Star Games this past Saturday.

Jones caps record-setting season with postseason honors

North Union senior Khael Jones capped off a record-setting basketball season by collecting multiple postseason honors following the 2025-26 campaign. Jones, a 5-foot-10 guard, was named the Top of … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 4/2/26

High-scoring Lakers able to take just one game from Tigers

MARSHALLTOWN — The Iowa Lakes baseball team opened conference play in high-scoring fashion, combining for 41 runs over three games but finishing 1-2 against Marshalltown over the weekend. The … more