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West Lyon Cross Country

(Left to Right): Aspyn Schreurs, Chloe David, Alec Kock, Emersyn Rentschler, Audrey Rentschler (Photo/Calif Poncy)

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West Lyon Cheer

Front row (Left to Right): Olivia Metzger, Emersyn Rentschler, Kaitlynn Beldin, Kiersten Knueven; Row 2: Allison Lopez,Kylie Hickman (Photo/ Janna Severson)

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West Lyon Football

Front row (Left to Right): Brayden Faber, Cody Snyder, Fisher Sanderson, Cooper Schoening, Jared Ciesielski, Evan Hildring, Jordan Meyer, Jack Carolan, Ben Meyer, Bryce Kock, Carter Metzger, Tanner Lynott, Sam Underberg; Row 2: Johnny Leuthold, Jacob Roemen, Will...

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West Lyon Volleyball

Front row (Left to Right): Taevyn Koedam, Savannah Smith, Leah Blauwet, Katelyn Berentschot, Braylyn Childress, Emery Koch, Alyssa Hoogestraat, Sidney Huyser, Emersyn Brands, Brooke Horstman; Row 2: Neave Johnson, Taya Christie, Trissa Meyer, Cami McKenney, Olivia...

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On to the state semis

West Lyon softball poses for a picture following its state championship loss to Van Meter in Fort Dodge. Back row left to right: Coach Alexis Severson, Lucy Doorneweerd, Jessa Ciesielski, Hadlee Vander Sanden, Mallorie Koch, Brooke Poppens, Ella Langenhorst, Mara...

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WL caps year in Carroll

West Lyon baseball poses for a picture following its season-ending loss to Pleasantville in the Class 2A State Tournament. The program’s senior class stands right behind those kneeling and surrounds the group’s trophy. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Several key seniors play...

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State participants for ninth time

West Lyon baseball poses for a picture with its banner after earning its spot in the Class 2A state tournament following a blowout of Okoboji. In the bottom of the fifth inning Tuesday, July 15, the Wildcats walked in a mercy rule-clinching run to defeat the Pioneers...

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Back to state for first time since ‘06

Following its 3-1 win over Hinton, West Lyon softball poses for a banner photo as a team. The Wildcats defeated the Blackhawks in a defensive battle Monday, July 14, in Larchwood to advance to the Class 2A state tournament. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon Softball...

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’Cats advance to district championship

Squad plays near flawless game for first playoff win following bye Carson Meyer slides into second base as the baseball bounces past one Lawton-Bronson fielder and toward another. West Lyon defeated the Eagles 10-0 in Larchwood. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Andrew Buckman |...

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Softball squad takes playoff win at home

Hawks shut down by Hawf on mound, can’t limit WL small-ball runs West Lyon junior Leah Blauwet (2) holds her glove in the air and looks up in hopes of catching the descending softball. The Wildcats defeated Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 8-0 Wednesday, July 8. (Photo/Lily...

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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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