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....
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...
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...
’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...
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...
’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. –...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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)
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...
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...
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...
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...
Kramer’s gem paces WL
Walk-off wills Wildcats to win over conference rival in 2A postseason game Sophomore Cooper Schoening (21) swings at a pitch in a game against Central Lyon. West Lyon defeated the Lions 5-4 in the Class 2A postseason contest Tuesday, July 9, in Larchwood. (Photo/Kari...
’Cats end campaign for ’Hawks
Siouxland foes match up in Class 3A playoffs, end game early in Larchwood Andrew Buckman | Sports Reporter West Lyon 11 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 1 LARCHWOOD – Handling business promptly has been no stranger to West Lyon softball this season. And Thursday, July 11, in a...
Eleven-run sixth puts ‘Cats past MOC
West Lyon sophomore Leah Blauwet swings at a pitch in a game against Sheldon in Larchwood. Blauwet finished with a game-high three RBIs in the Wildcats’ 10-0 win Monday, July 1, over the Orabs. (Photo/Lisa Miller) West Lyon Softball West Lyon 14MOC-Foyd Valley 9...