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West Lyon JVR Football takes down the Nighthawks

By Kyndra Gramstad The JVR football team started their week off strong. They traveled down to take on the Boyden-Hull Rock Valley Nighthawks on Monday, September 9th, walking away with a 32-0 victory.After coming off a full week of practice, the boys were able to come...

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Wildcat JV Football Team dominates BHRV

By Olivia Feucht On Monday, September 9 the boys traveled to take on the Nighthawks in Hull. They walked away with a big 36-0 victory.Offensively, it was an outstanding night for the Wildcats. Coach Jared Vander Sanden commented, “The offensive line did a nice job...

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JV volleyball starts their season with a victory

By Opal Niemeyer The West Lyon JV volleyball team grabbed a 2-1 victory at home on Tuesday, September 10 against the Luverne Cardinals.Coach Kadie Bakker commented on the start of the night, “At times we struggle to control our touch and the steadiness on our side of...

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JVR Volleyball team beats Luverne

By Malison Rentschler The Wildcat JVR volleyball team traveled to Luverne on Tuesday, September 10, where the girls racked up a win. The girls won two out of their three sets, scoring 17-21 in their first, 22-20 in the second, and 18-16 in their third set.“The girls...

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The Lady Cats take down Rock Valley in three sets

By Kyndra Gramstad The varsity volleyball team ended their week traveling down to Rock Valley to take on the Rockets, walking away with a win 2-1.In the first set, the Cats lost 17-25. Coach Darla Grotewold commented, “The first set was a slow start for the girls....

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Junior High Cross Country braves the heat in Sibley

By Kayla Jenson The Wildcat junior high team traveled over to Sibley on Tuesday, September 10th. This being only the second meet for the team, they faced a new challenge, the heat.The main focus of the meet for these individuals was to run a consistent race. The...

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Wildcats willfully whomp Warriors

Running back Evan Hildring (15) runs the ball in his team’s season-opening contest versus Sioux Center. Hildring tallied 171 yards and three scores on 18 carries for West Lyon against the Warriors in his side’s 35-7 win Friday, Aug. 30. (Photo/Dan Wolfswinkel) Massive...

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’Cats take down Eagles handily

Senior defensive end Ridge Kramer nearly knocks a pass out of the air with his arms during West Lyon’s decisive win over Lawton-Bronson. On Friday, Sept. 6, in Lawton, the Wildcats defeated the Eagles 49-6. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon senior Carson Meyer sprints...

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WL senior finishes ninth

Emersyn (left) and Malison (right) Rentschler compete at the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley cross-country meet in Hull. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, Malison, a senior, finished in ninth, while Emersyn, a junior, placed 12th in the girls’ varsity field. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) Alec...

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’Cats compete in South Dakota

Girls grab three wins in Canton, continue rock-solid start to 2024 season Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter West Lyon 27-20-25 2Garretson 25-25-17 1West Lyon 13-26-21 1Canton 25-24-25 2West Lyon 25-25 2West Monona 12-22 0West Lyon 25-25 2Lennox 22-16 0 CANTON, S.D. –...

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Back in action

West Lyon huddles during a timeout amid a match at the Sioux Center Volleyball Invite. After dropping its first match, West Lyon beat George-Little Rock and Rock Valley to end its day with a 4-1 overall record. Senior middle Talula Serck prepares to serve for West...

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West Lyon wins twice at Sioux Center Invite

West Lyon 15-10 0Boyden-Hull 21-21 2West Lyon 17-21-15 2George-Little Rock 21-11-13 1West Lyon 21-21 2Rock Valley 12-19 0 SIOUX CENTER – After dropping its first match of the Sioux Center Volleyball Invite, West Lyon captured two straight victories to move to 4-1 on...

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West Lyon Volleyball

Row 4 (L to R): Mara Beehler, Taevyn Koedam, Alexa Knoblock, Jorja Smith, Eva Metzger, Neave Johnson, Erika Schemmel; Row 3: Elise Mogler, Olivia Froehlich, Kaitlyn Ter Wee, Trissa Meyer, Ava Carolan, Taya Christie, Reese Kramer, Cami McKenny; Row 2: Olivia Metzger,...

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West Lyon Cross County

L to R: Chloe David, Alec Kock, Malison Rentschler, Emersyn Rentschler. (Photo/Lisa Miller) Sept. 5 IGL XC Invitational Brooks Golf Club 6:00 PMSept. 10 Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational 6:20 PMSept. 16 West Lyon XC 6:00 PMSept. 24 Sheldon XC Invitational 5:10 PMSept. 26...

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West Lyon Football

Front row (LtoR): Ben Bahnson, Justus Leuthold, Ridge Kramer, Bryson Childress, Gage Blauwet, Jackson Ver Meer, Korey Moser, Tate Hawf, Javier Padilla, Koen Metzger; Row 2: Sam Underberg, Carter Metzger, Tanner Lynott, Jack Carolan, Elliot Snyders, Phil Pottebaum,...

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West Lyon Football Cheer

L to R: Zoe Kellenberger, Luca Knoblock, Kendra VanRegenmorter, Emersyn Rentschler, Olivia Metzger, Jaci Stubb. (Photo/Courtesy of West Lyon Athletics)

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Parents take the field at marching band preview night

Daughter and Father West Lyon marching band member Veda Rentschler plays her flute as her father Mark attempts to copy her moves at the parent preview night. (Photo/Tristan Taylor) Tristan Taylor | Editor The West Lyon marching band hosted its parent preview showcase...

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Congratulations 2024 Summer Sports Honors: West Lyon Baseball

TATE HAWF 1st TEAM ALL-SIOUXLAND CONFERENCE IHSBCA FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT 2A NORTHWEST CLASS 2A THIRD-TEAM ALL-STATE RIDGE KRAMER 1st TEAM ALL-SIOUXLAND CONFERENCE IHSBCA FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT 2A NORTHWEST COOPER SCHOENING 1st TEAM ALL-SIOUXLAND CONFERENCE IHSBCA...

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Short of state

Kyndra Gramstad (3) cocks back her arm in anticipation of throwing a softball to her teammate, while warming up for a defensive inning. The center fielder started in 24 games for West Lyon during her junior season. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West Lyon junior catcher Ella...

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Unity causes West Lyon heartbreak once again

Junior Bryson Childress hurls a pitch for West Lyon in a district final matchup with Siouxland Conference rival Unity Christian in Larchwood. On Saturday, July 13, the Knights defeated the Wildcats 6-3 in nine innings to end their campaign. (Photo/Andrew Buckman) West...

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