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After a pop up hit to the outfield, North Union’s Aslynn Sobolik slides into third base to beat the throw by Bishop Garrigan.

North Union hangs on for win over Lake Mills

SWEA CITY — While the North Union softball team entered Monday’s game with just one loss and visiting Lake Mills had just one win, the Warriors had to work for their 12-10 victory over the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/12/25

Hillary Ruschy (27) now has three home runs this season. The ELC senior hit her second against Spencer last week.

Yager, ELC pitch another shutout

Rylee Yager and the Class 3A No. 5 Estherville Lincoln Central softball team recorded their fourth shutout in six games with an 11-0, four-inning victory over Spencer on Thursday, June 5. The … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/12/25

ELC senior Tate White scored the first run against Spencer last Thursday.

Tigers rally past Midgets

On a dark and rainy night, the Estherville Lincoln Central baseball team fared better in its second meeting of the season with Spencer last Thursday. However, after taking a 6-0 lead, the Midgets … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/12/25

ELC suffers first losses at tourney

ATLANTIC — The Class 3A No. 5 Estherville Lincoln Central softball team suffered its first losses of the season at a tournament hosted by Atlantic this past weekend. ELC started strong, … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/12/25

ELC senior Kendall Molacek has had the hot bat for the Midgets this season as the clean-up hitter. Through 12 games, he is batting .500 with 17 hits.

ELC evens record at Madrid

MADRID — The Estherville Lincoln Central baseball team evened its record at 6-6 with a 9-6 win over Madrid at a tournament in that town this past weekend. A second game against Des Moines North was … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/12/25

Arianna Beekman has stepped in as the starting shortstop for ELC this season. In Monday’s game against Newman Catholic, she had two hits and an RBI.

Midgets win pitchers’ duel with Knights

Coach Megan Anderson and the Class 3A No. 5 Estherville Lincoln Central softball team knew they’d face a challenge as Newman Catholic came to town on Monday. “We looked up their stats and who … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/12/25

Robert “Bob” Duncomb

A memorial service for Robert “Bob” Duncomb, 87, formerly of Estherville, will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Henry-Olson Funeral Home in Estherville with Pastor Kathy Kluis … more

6/5/25

Spirit Lake overpowers GT/RA in baseball action

SPIRIT LAKE — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball team didn’t have much success in a 16-1, four-inning loss to Spirit Lake last Friday. Spirit Lake pitcher Kaleb Johnson … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/5/25

Titans rally for first win of 2025

ALTA — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team rallied for its first win of the season, defeating Alta-Aurelia 8-7 last Friday. The Titans trailed 5-4 when they plated four runs in … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/5/25

Warriors fall to conference rival Forest City

BANCROFT — The North Union baseball team dropped its second game of the season, falling 4-1 to Top of Iowa West Conference foe Forest City last Friday. The Indians scored two runs in the first … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/5/25

North Union improves to 3-0 with key win

SWEA CITY — The North Union softball team remained perfect after the first week of the season, capping the week with a 6-2 win over Top of Iowa West Conference foe Forest City on Friday. The … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/5/25

GT/RA’s Owen DeMoss hits a shot during the 1A State Golf Tournament in Waterloo.

GT/RA’s DeMoss moves up in second day

WATERLOO — Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire senior Owen DeMoss finished his high school golf career at the Class 1A State Tournament last Tuesday and Wednesday, May 27-28. Playing at the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/5/25

Henderson ties for sixth at State

WATERLOO — North Union’s Drew Henderson wrapped up his junior golf season tied for sixth in Class 1A following competition at the South Hills Golf Course last Tuesday and Wednesday, May … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/5/25

ELC’s Dylan Peta settles under an infield pop-up during last week’s game in Spirit Lake.

Tigers take win from struggling Midgets

SPENCER — The Estherville Lincoln Central baseball team fell to 0-3 in the Lakes Conference with a 13-3, six-inning loss to Spencer on Monday. While the Midgets out-hit the Tigers 6-5, ELC gave … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/5/25

ELC’s Gracie White scores on a passed ball during last week’s game in Spirit Lake.

No. 7 ELC keeps season perfect with win over Spencer

SPENCER — Class 3A No. 7 Estherville Lincoln Central controlled Monday’s softball game against Spencer with a 6-1 victory. However, the … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/5/25

Hillary Ruschy is the third Estherville Lincoln Central thrower to become a state shot put champion. ELC’s previous champions were in 1998 and 2001.

Interview with a state champion

When Estherville Lincoln Central’s Hillary Ruschy won the Class 2A shot put on May 22, she became the third ELC girl to earn a state title in that event. Lorrie Grems was the first, winning in … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 6/5/25

Titans hang on to beat HMS in season opener

RUTHVEN — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire baseball team made just enough plays to hold off Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn and win its season opener, 8-7, last Thursday. The Titans led 8-2 after … more