Sports

Girls all set PBs

Junior Emersyn Rentschler runs at the Unity Christian cross country meet Friday, Oct. 18. In a speak peak of her team's Class 2A state-qualifier, the younger Rentschler took 23rd place. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Sophomore Chloe David leads a small pack of runners Friday,...

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West Lyon JVR Football finishes with one last win

By Sophia Niemeyer On Monday, October 14 the West Lyon JVR Football team traveled to Sioux Center for their last game of the season, defeating the Warriors 36-20.In the beginning of the game, the Warriors were able to move the ball and took a big play away from the...

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JV finishes their season strong with a win

By Kyndra Gramstad The junior varsity football team finished off their season heading down to Sioux Center to take on the Warriors. They took home a 36-14 win.The offense put in the work early to be up 22-7 at the half. They capitalized on big defensive stops and were...

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JVR Volleyball team takes a loss against Rock Valley

By Malison Rentschler The JVR volleyball team traveled to Rock Valley on Thursday, October 10 where they took a loss against the Nighthawks. The scores for the night consisted of 19-21 in the first set, 21-11 in the second, and 9-15 in the third set.Coach Kylie...

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JV Volleyball battles the Rockets

By Kayla Jenson On Thursday, October 10th the Junior Varsity volleyball team traveled their way over to the Rockets home in Rock Valley. Here they dealt with some hardship as they fell to the Rockets in two sets.Unfortunately the ladies were out scored in the first...

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JV Wildcats coming to a close

By Zoe Kellenberger On Tuesday, October 15, the JV Volleyball team traveled down to Orange City to go up against MOC-Floyd Valley for their last away game of the season. They lost 0-2 with scores of 6-21 and 16-21.MOC is a very well-constructed team that plays hard...

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Wildcats continue strong as nearing end of the season

By Zoe Kellenberger The JH cross country team traveled to George Little Rock on Thursday, October 10th. Even though it was a hot and humid day, they persevered and finished strong.“The focus this week for our four fabulous runners was to stick with the runners from...

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’Cats collect Beef Bowl win

Multiple West Lyon players, including senior Ben Bahnson (16) and junior Jared Ciesielski (8) gang tackle a Central Lyon/George-Little Rock opponent. The Wildcats beat the Lions 41-7 Friday, Oct. 18, to win the district championship. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) Senior Bryson...

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West Lyon JVR Volleyball takes a hit against Unity

By Olivia Feucht On Thursday, October 3 the Lady Wildcats traveled to Orange City to take on the Unity Christian Knights. The girls ended up losing in two sets, 13-21 and 10-21.The team came out strong in the first set, with a goal of bringing lots of energy. Coach...

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JV meets Sheldon for another match

By Kayla Jenson Earlier this year the junior varsity volleyball team had the chance to play Sheldon in a tournament. Having this experience helped prepare the Lady Wildcats for Tuesday, October 8th where they defeated the Orabs 2-1.Having this knowledge about the team...

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West Lyon JV football destroys the Wolfpack

By Sophia Niemeyer On Monday, October 7, the West Lyon JV football team traveled to Hull to dominate against Western Christian with a 60-0 win.The Wildcats had a tight grasp of the game starting with the defense forcing a three and out in the first play. Next play,...

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JVR Wildcats Fall To the Wolfpack

By Zoe Kellenberger Monday, October 7th, the JVR football team traveled to Western Christian. Although the game did not end up in our favor, the boys will have another chance to redeem themselves playing against Sioux Center.The game was close in the end with a score...

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WL beats up Orabs

Senior Justus Leuthold (19) stretches out to make a tackle for West Lyon during a kickoff. Leuthold successfully brought down the Sheldon returner deep in his own territory during West Lyon’s 50-0 defeat of the Orabs. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon Football Flawless...

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Cross-Country runs without Kock

West Lyon’s cross country girls stand together just moments before beginning their race at Otter Valley Country Club. The trio of Wildcats will next compete at the Siouxland Conference Meet at Rolling Hills Country Club in Hull. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Chloe David...

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Orabs swept by ’Cats

Jordyn Aeschliman (10) jumps up in anticipation of spiking a ball for West Lyon versus Sheldon. The Wildcats defeated the Orabs 3-0 in the Tuesday, Oct. 8, match to pick up another Siouxland Conference victory. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon Volleyball Feucht nears...

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Aeschliman surpasses 1,000 kills

West Lyon volleyball poses for photos in celebration of senior right side Jordyn Aeschliman surpassing 1,000-career kills. Aeschliman fired off 20 kills Tuesday, Oct. 8, against Sheldon to reach the milestone. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon Volleyball Aggressive...

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Wildcats JV Volleyball team takes a loss against Boyden-Hull

By Olivia Feucht On Thursday, September 26 the JV girls traveled to take on Boyden-Hull. The Cats end the night with an overall loss, 1-2.The Wildcats came out ready to play and took the first set 21-16. But after this they started to fall apart. They played the next...

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JVR trip to Boyden Hull

By Zoe Kellenberger On Thursday, September 26th West Lyon JVR Volleyball traveled to Boyden Hull. Although the girls lost 2-0 with scores of 14-21 and 17-21, they persevered through each set to finish off the week.Throughout the game West Lyon had some spotlight...

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