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Doubleheader goes to ’Cats

Easton DeJong watches the pitcher in a bent-over position after reaching first base. West Lyon went on to drop a 9-0 result to MOC-Floyd Valley in Larchwood. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Junior Cooper Schoening prepares to release a pitch during West Lyon’s home game vs....

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WL wipes out Orabs in five innings

West Lyon Softball Squad begins final week of regular season with convincing win Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor West Lyon 1-1-3-5-2 12Sheldon 1-0-0-0-0 1 SHELDON – West Lyon began the final week of the regular season with a dominant victory in five innings over a...

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Win No. 20 of 2025

West Lyon softball awaits Jersey Hawf at home plate after she hits one of her home runs on the evening. Hawf drove in three scores on a pair of homers and a walk against Sioux Center. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Reese Kramer stands in the batter’s box, while awaiting a...

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Knights sweep season series

West Lyon’s River Kramer attempts to pick off a Sioux Center runner at third base at Open Space Athletic Complex.The Wildcats went on to drop a 3-0 result Thursday, June 27, to the Warriors. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Sophomore Jacob Schemmel releases a pitch during West...

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Outlier frame decides game

Junior Leah Blauwet goes through her pitching motion during West Lyon’s game against Central Lyon. Blauwet hurled four innings for the Wildcats in a 9-5 win over the Lions. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) West Lyon Softball ’Cats use big third inning to bypass ’Hawks in Boyden...

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’Cats clobber ’Hawks

West Lyon sophomore Easton De Jong slides to avoid a tag in Larchwood. The Wildcats defeated Central Lyon 10-0 Tuesday, June 17. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) West Lyon Baseball Baseball boys gather 10th win of the season in home win Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor West Lyon...

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WL womps Lakes leader

West Lyon baseball’s Bryce Kock swings at a pitch during a game versus Central Lyon. Kock and the Wildcats defeated the Lions 7-0 Thursday, June 12, in Rock Rapids. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Junior Cooper Schoening throws a pitch during West Lyon’s game against Central...

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WL brings down Sheldon

Avery Schoening rounds second base while pinch running for West Lyon against Sheldon. The Wildcats went on to defeat the Orabs 10-0 in Larchwood. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon Softball Hawf hurls shortened shutout for unit’s 12th win Andrew Buckman | Sports Editor...

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Knights hand ’Cats first loss

Ridge Kramer swings through a ball in an at-bat that earned him a single. Kramer went on to score later in the innings, delivering West Lyon one its five runs against Sioux Center in the process. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Senior Bryson Childress prepares to release a...

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’Cats claw past Knights

Senior Jersey Hawf prepares to release a pitch during a game versus Sioux Center. Hawf and the Wildcats defeated the Warriors 5-4 Thursday, June 5, in Lester. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Freshman Mallorie Koch swings at a pitch during West Lyon’s game against Sioux Center...

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Opening-day victory

Sophomore Easton DeJong whips the ball to senior Gage Blauwet and around the horn following a Ridge Kramer strikeout. The senior starting pitcher threw five innings of work and racked up nine Ks. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Senior Tate Hawf leads off the season for West...

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Softball ’Cats mercy-rule ’Hawks

West Lyon senior Jersey Hawf prepares to release a pitch against Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley during the season-opener in Lester. Hawf gave up three earned runs in a 13-3 for the Wildcats. (Photo/Lisa Miller) West Lyon Softball Class 3A No. 12 team earns opening-day win in...

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WL T&F caps year at Drake

Savannah Smith runs a leg of the 800-meter sprint medley relay during the final day of the Iowa High School Track and Field Championships. West Lyon finished 11th in the event with a season-best time. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Jaxton DeJong begins to clear a hurdle...

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No ’Cats head to state

Elliot Snyders pulls his bag during the Class 2A Lake Mills District meet Monday, May 19. Snyders closed the meet with a 95 at Rice Lake Golf Course and Country Club. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon Boys’ Golf Campaign closes for group at Rice Lake district...

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Folkens ends year in Lake Mills

Haley Folkens tees off at a hole during the Class 2A Region 2 final. Folkens finished the final meet of her junior year with a 98 in Lake Mills. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon Girls’ Golf WL junior finishes Rice Lake 2A regional final in 19th place Andrew Buckman |...

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State Track Preview

West Lyon senior Tate Hawf runs in the 100-meter dash during the prelims of the Iowa High School Track and Field Championships. Hawf finished in 16th place, clocking a 11.30 in the event. Full state track coverage will be published in our next edition due to Memorial...

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West Lyon Baseball

Back row (LtoR): Jacob Schemmel, Jaxan Huyser, Ridge Kramer, Sam Underberg, Patrick Halma, Gage Blauwet, Bryson Childress, Tate Hawf, Carson Meyer, Jerrence Knobloch; Front row: River Kramer, Mason McCarty, Easton De Jong, Jacob Snyders, Cooper Schoening, Tristan...

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West Lyon Softball

Back row (LtoR): Belah Kramer, Lucy Doorneweerd, Mallorie Koch, Mara Beehler, Taya Christie, Jessa Ciesielski, Avery Schoening, Brooke Poppens, Hadlee Vander Sanden; Front row: Katelyn Berentschot, Leah Blauwet, Jersey Hawf, Ella Langenhorst, Braylyn Childress, Reese...

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Lady ’Cats cap campaign with seventh win

Rowyn Knoblock runs a leg of a relay race during the West Lyon Booster Relays. The Wildcat-hosted meet was the final regular-season competition of the campaign. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Chloe Klarenbeek competes in the discus during the West Lyon Booster Relays....

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’Cats claim fourth in Sheldon

Drendan Van Wyhe tees off during West Lyon’s sectional meet in Hinton. The Wildcats finished third as a team, advancing to the district meet as a result. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Junior Jullian Snyders watches his putt travel toward the hole during a 2A sectional meet....

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