Boys’ Basketball West Lyon returns from impromptu break to easily handle Okoboji on the road Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter West Lyon 25-23-14-17 79Okoboji 12-10-10-22 54 OKOBOJI – Only one team has seriously threatened West Lyon’s perfect record in the fourth...
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Poor third costs ’Cats a win
Freshman Kaitlyn TerWee shoots the ball in her team’s blowout of Sheldon on Friday, Jan. 19. The Wildcats defeated the Orabs 58-16 in the contest. (Photo/Jason Hommes) Junior Chloe Klarenbeek (23) goes up for a contested shot against a Sheldon defender. West Lyon...
Shorthanded Wildcats take 12th at OABCIG
Boys’ Wrestling West Lyon 63.0IDA GROVE – There was only one squad that had fewer wrestlers than West Lyon at the Herb Irgens Invitational. That unit finished in last place, while the Wildcats, who boasted just one additional grappler, slotted 15 spots higher in 12th...
West Lyon wins one at SB-L
Boys Wrestling With losses to the Warriors and Nighthawks, Wildcats go 1-2 in road duals Tuesday Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter SERGEANT BLUFF – On Tuesday, Jan. 16, West Lyon traveled to Sergeant Bluff to take on three squads in a series of duals.After taking on...
’Cats capture fourth straight
West Lyon’s Olivia Feucht (12) dishes the ball in the direction of a teammate Thursday, Jan. 11. The Wildcats defeated Western Christian 53-41 in the matchup. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Squad avoids monumental collapse in area’s only basketball game of snow-filled week...
CLASS 2A boys’ basketball rankings as of Jan. 8
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Boys’ and girls’ wrestling split duals
Jana TerWee wrestles Elvia Topete-Anzua of MOC-Floyd Valley at 190 pounds Thursday, Jan. 11, in Orange City. The West Lyon grappler pinned her opponent at 1:15. (Photo/Dan Wolfswin-kel) Jana TerWee wrestles Elvia Topete-Anzua of MOC-Floyd Valley at 190 pounds...
Metzger blossoms at Northwestern
Zavyr Metzger signals something as she holds up a pair of fingers in the air in the national championship Dec. 5, 2023, in Sioux City. Northwestern College lost to Indiana Wesleyan 3-2 to come up just short of its first-ever NAIA title win. (Photo/NWC Athletic...
’Cats grab fifth at dual tourney
West Lyon’s Jonny Leuthold grapples Sioux Center’s Santiago Estrada at 132 pounds during the SLP Jerry Hentges Dual Tournament. Estrada beat Leuthold via decision Friday, Jan. 5. (Photo/Warrior Sports Photography) West Lyon boys split four duals in SLP Jerry Hentges...
No. 1 Wildcats win easily
Carson Hoogeveen (1) attacks the basket versus Unity Christian on Friday, Jan. 5. West Lyon defeated the Knights 73-46 in Inwood. (Photo/Jason Hommes) Squad uses massive third quarter, 28 forced turnovers to defeat Unity Christian at home Andrew Buckman | Sports...
’Cats take 11th place
Standouts Eliana Kooi and Jana TerWee take firsts in team’s first tournament of 2024 Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter West Lyon 70 LOGAN – West Lyon began 2024 with a solid showing at the Logan-Magnolia Girls’ Tournament, despite boasting just five wrestlers. Behind...
West Lyon wins to open 2024
West Lyon’s Kyndra Gramstad (2) dribbles the ball toward the basket Friday, Jan. 5, in Inwood. The Wildcats walked away with a 46-29 defeat of Unity Christian. (Photo/Jason Hommes) West Lyon’s Annie Metzger (34) looks up at the basket Friday, Jan. 5, in Inwood....
’Cats cap year with victory
West Lyon’s Jersey Hawf takes steps after picking up the basketball against Sioux Center. The Wildcats beat the Warriors 52-48 Tuesday, Dec. 19, in Inwood. (Photo/Jason Hommes) West Lyon Girls’ Basketball Dominant all-around effort on the glass pushes squad to win in...
The Wildcats Give to the Community!
By Paige Thiessen This week marked the 21st year that West Lyon has participated in the community blood bank blood drive! The bloodmobile made its way to West Lyon where many students and staff contributed to the cause. This year the Wildcat community donated 15 units...
JV Girls Basketball Victory at Boyden-Hull
By Tobias Stensland The JV team went up against and beat Boyden-Hull Friday December 15th. This gave the girls a win with the score of 27-21. Due to a limited number of players on the opposing team the girls only played for 2 quarters.Starting off, the Wildcats had...
West Lyon JVR Boys Basketball Defeats Sioux Center
By Nix Meemken This Wednesday West Lyon had a difficult game against Sioux Center. Despite their win 58 to 49, Sioux Center still challenged them quite a lot.Sioux Center made West Lyon test their defense. Coach Berensehot stated that Sioux Center “Challenged our guys...
Warriors Snatch the Lead from the Lady Wildcats
By Evy Knoblock On Tuesday, December 19 the West Lyon Junior Varsity Girls Basketball team faced the Sioux Center Warriors. The Wildcats had a tough night and ended up falling to the Warriors 40-52.The Wildcats started off hot and their press was looking great the...
Wildcats now one win from 10-0
Trevor Ciesielski (4) goes up for a highly-contested jump shot against Sioux Center on Tuesday, Dec. 19. West Lyon beat the Warriors 65-39 to move to 9-0 on the year. (Photo/Jason Hommes) Junior Easton Jacobson dribbles the ball with a Sioux Center defender trailing...
JV Boys Basketball Beats MOC
By Tobias Stensland The Junior Varsity boys beat MOC with a score of 59-48 on Friday, December 8th. All of the athletes did a very good job playing, with incredible effort. The team did an amazing job playing well together. Combining all that makes a great team....
The JVR Boys Basketball Wildcats Win Again
By Amber Rose On Tuesday December 12, the West Lyon JVR boys basketball team went head to head with the Central Lyon Lions. The boys fought hard and came out on top!West Lyon won in a landslide, winning 53-36. Some of the star players that night included Will Warner...