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ELC’s first middle school girls’ wrestling action

The Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School Girls Wrestling team made history on Thursday night by being the first sanctioned girls’ wrestling team to compete for the school. ELC had 10 … more

11/21/24

Scrimmage time - ELC to host Sioux Center today

The Estherville Lincoln Central Girls Basketball Team scrimmaged Bishop Garrigan last week. In the Cedar Rapids Gazette poll, ELC is rated No. 1 in Class 3A while the Golden Bears are ranked No. 1 in … more

11/21/24

Last Wednesday, ELC senior Haylee Stokes signed her letter of intent to play for Minnesota State next season. From left are ELC assistant coach and Haylee’s father, Scott Stokes, ELC head coach Don Martindale, Haylee Stokes, and her mother Sarah Stokes.

Haylee Stokes signs to play basketball at Minnesota State

Estherville Lincoln Central basketball fans know what kind of player Minnesota State is getting next year in Haylee Stokes. Last Wednesday, Nov. 13, the 5-6 guard signed her letter of intent to play … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 11/21/24

Three Laker wrestlers place at Luther Open

DECORAH — The Iowa Lakes Men’s Wrestling Team traveled to Decorah for its second open of the season at the Luther Open this past Saturday. The Lakers were paced by a fourth-place finish by … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 11/14/24

Lakers’ Garrett places second at Luther Open

DECORAH — Two Iowa Lakes women’s wrestlers made it on to the podium at the Luther Open this past Saturday. Leading the charge for the Lakers were Holly Garrett with a second place finish at … more

11/14/24

Tatyana Allen-Winston goes up for a layup during Iowa Lakes’ home opener earlier this month.

Laker women seeking first win

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — While the Iowa Lakes Women’s Basketball Team is still seeking its first win of the season, the Lakers showed some improvement at the Johnson County Community College Classic … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 11/14/24

Iowa Lakes’ Steven Martinez elevates above the defense during the Lakers’ home opener earlier this month.

Lakers defeat Highland for first victory

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Iowa Lakes Men’s Basketball team grabbed its first win on the season after splitting a pair of games at the Johnson County Classic this weekend. The Lakers opened the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 11/14/24

A key three

David Bordewyk, a freelance photographer who shoots photographs of South Daiota State University athletics, caught this picture of Owen Larson’s key 3-pointer in the season opening victory over … more

11/14/24

ELC senior Joie Christensen has signed a letter of intent to play golf for Buena Vista after the completion of her high school career. From left are brother Jess, mother Jenny, Joie, and father John Christensen with ELC coach Kevin Richardson (back).

Christensen to play golf at BVU

Estherville Lincoln Central senior Joie Christensen will take her talent on the links to Buena Vista University in Storm Lake after she graduates in 2025. Last Thursday, Christensen signed her letter … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 11/14/24

Iowa Lakes’ Camya Pitts (2) goes up for a layup against the Milwaukee Tech defense during play on Saturday at the Iowa Lakes Classic in Estherville.

Laker women drop first games of 2024-25 season

After … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 11/7/24

Iowa Lakes’ Kaden Tate slams the ball through the hoop during first-half play against Marshalltown last Saturday.

Lakers drop opener to Tigers

A poor shooting night combined with too many turnovers led to the 13th-ranked Iowa Lakes Men’s Basketball Team falling to Marshalltown 78-66 in the season opener last Saturday. “I have to give … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 11/7/24

Larson makes debut with Jackrabbits

Estherville Lincoln Central 2024 alum Owen Larson poses with some young fans following South Dakota State’s season opening 80-73 win over McNeese State on Monday in Sioux Falls. Larson, a freshman, … more

11/7/24

Senior Haley Nissen led ELC’s attack at the net throughout the year.

Nissen named to first team

Two Estherville Lincoln Central volleyball players earned Lakes All-Conference honors for their play this past season. Seniors Haley Nissen and Mara White helped the Midgets to a 15-19 record … more

11/7/24

ELC junior Warren Duitsman (1012) takes off at the sound of the pistol during the Class 2A Boys State Cross Country Meet at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge.

ELC’s Duitsman completes season at State

FORT DODGE — Estherville Lincoln Central’s Warren Duitsman wrapped up his junior cross country season with one final run this past Saturday at the Class 2A State Meet. Duitsman, who had run a … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 11/7/24

GT/RA’s Mya Wise (9) and Addison Hansen (5) go up for a block during one of their matches at the Estherville Lincoln Central Tournament earlier this month.

Wolverines too much for Titans

WEST BEND — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire Volleyball Team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to West Bend-Mallard in a Class 1A Region 3 match on Monday, Oct. 12. The … more