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West Lyon defeats Sheldon 35-7

West Lyon’s Tate Hawf finds room to run along the sideline. Hawf finished with 33 rushing yards and also had 43 receiving yards on two catches along with an interception. Class 2A third-ranked Wildcats improve to 7-0; set to play top-ranked Central Lyon/George-Little...

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Wildcats continue to finish higher, end week on a positive note

Johanna Boote (Photo/Laural Schriever) Runners compete at Western Invite, South O’Brien meet Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor HULL – The West Lyon cross-country teams had a full week with two meets and homecoming celebrations. After coronation activities Monday, Sept....

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West Lyon cruises past Cherokee Washington

Carson Hoogeveen comes up with a big interception in the first quarter of play for West Lyon during the homecoming game against Cherokee Friday, September 29. Hoogeveen returned the pick 33 yards deep into Cherokee territory. (Photo/Jason Hommes) Wildcats’ record...

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Balanced, solid play nets win for Wildcats on the road

Olivia Feucht with a set. (Photo/ Jason Hommes) Ace serves and double-digit digs aid in 3-0 victory over Sibley-Ocheyedan Jessica Jensen | Managing Editor West Lyon 25-25-25 3Sibley-Ocheyedan 9-14-11 0SIBLEY – The West Lyon Wildcats took a 3-0 win over the...

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Third-ranked Wildcats outlast fourth-ranked Western Christian

Running back Jaxan Huyser finds space to run the football with a Western Christian player attempting to tackle him during Class 2A District 1 football Friday, Sept. 22. The West Lyon Wildcats defeated the Wolfpack 20-6 to remain unbeaten overall and in district play....

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Wildcats make history on their home floor

The West Lyon team bench celebrates after an ace serve during Siouxland Conference volleyball versus Boyden-Hull Thursday, Sept. 21. The Wildcats had even more to celebrate about as they defeated the Comets 3-0. The win was the first since 2017 against Boyden-Hull....

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Wildcats run a ‘controlled race’ in Sanborn

Cole Moser turns the corner during the halfway point of the Sioux Center Cross-Country Invitational on the campus of Dordt University Thursday, Sept. 21. Moser finished in 62nd and helped the West Lyon boys to a 12th-place team finish with 303 points. (Photo/Nathan...

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New location provides positive results

Chloe David races through the halfway point of the West Lyon Cross-Country Invitational at Meadow Acres Golf Course in Larchwood Monday, Sept. 11. David finished in 11th place and helped the Wildcats to a second-place team finish with 40 points. (Photo/Nathan Broek)...

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West Lyon thunders past Unity Christian

Wildcats roll to 35-0 Class 2A District 1 win in rain-shortened game Jason Hommes | Contributing Writer West Lyon 22-13-X-X 35Unity Christian 0-0-X-X 0ORANGE CITY-The West Lyon Wildcats traveled to Orange City Friday, Sept. 15, for their first Class 2A District 1...

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Small mistakes keep Wildcats from victory

Service runs and spotty passing lead to 9 Siouxland Conference defeat to Lyon County rival Central Lyonn Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Central Lyon 25-21-25-17-15 3West Lyon 16-25-18-25-5 2INWOOD-Central Lyon and West Lyon went point-for-point with each other during a...

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Former Wildcat earns GPAC Player of the Week

Jalyn Gramstad of the Northwestern College football team. Gramstad was named by the Great Plains Athletic Conference as one of the football Players of the Week for games played on Saturday, Sept. 9. (Photo/courtesy of the Northwestern College Athletic Department)...

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West Lyon girls field a full team for the first time in 2023

Aidan Jennings powers his way to the finish line at the Sibley-Ocheyedan Cross-Country Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 5. Jennings finished in 72nd and helped the West Lyon boys finish in eighth place as a team with 242 points. (Photo/Nathan Broek) West Lyon boys pleased...

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Complete match results in 3-0 sweep in Milford

Braylyn Childress attempts to power an attack over two Okoboji defenders during Siouxland Conference volleyball in Milford Thursday, Sept. 7. Childress finished the match with four kills as the West Lyon Wildcats claimed a 3-0 victory. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Strong...

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Wildcats have some inconsistencies in Luverne, Minnesota

West Lyon head volleyball coach Darla Grotewold (middle left in photo) goes over the situation with her team as they were down in the second set against Luverne, Minnesota, during the Luverne Volleyball Tournament Thursday, Aug. 31. The Wildcats lost the match 2-0....

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Wildcats kick off the year in Okoboji

Both the girls’ and boys’ teams get positive results on the course at Emerald Hills Golf Club in Arnold’s Park Nathan Broek | Sports Editor ARNOLD’S PARK-The West Lyon girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams once again put their feet on the course at Emerald Hills Golf...

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Wildcats win season-opener against the Warriors

West Lyon quarterback Bryson Childress weaves his way through the Sioux Center defense during non-district football Friday, Aug. 25, in Sioux Center. The Wildcats used its running game late in the contest to secure a 14-2 Week 1 victory. (Photo/Jason Hommes) Tate Hawf...

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West Lyon fights tooth and nail for two wins

Jordyn Aeschilman fires an attack attempt over two Akron-Westfield players during the West Lyon home volleyball tournament Tuesday, Aug. 22. The Wildcats won the match 2-1, before defeating the West Sioux Falcons in two sets to begin the 2023 campaign. (Photo/Nathan...

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