Monthly Archives: May 2016

Eighth at BGM, fifth at home for JH boys track

Eighth at BGM, fifth at home for JH boys track
The L-S junior high boys competed in two meets during the past week, finishing eighth in a field of 10 teams at BGM and fifth in a field of seven teams at home. The Hawks’ top placements at BGM were the shuttle hurdle team of Kinnick McFarland, Jacob DeHoedt, Mason Jansen, and Skyler Jannenga, who secured...
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L-S golf teams can’t overcome Keota on Eagles’ challenging course

Both Lynnville-Sully golf teams came up short in duals against Keota on the Eagles’ home course last Thursday. “The Keota course was in one of the best shapes we have played all season,” said L-S Coach Justin Hagedorn. “The course was challenging but very enjoyable for our student-athletes.” The L-S boys put together a team total of...
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JH girls finish second at BGM, named meet champs at home

JH girls finish second at BGM, named meet champs at home
Weather conditions were far from ideal, but the Lynnville-Sully junior high girls prevailed to take second out of 10 at BGM on Tuesday, Apr. 26. “There were a lot of good times on a cold, windy night,” said L-S Coach Kevin Johnson. “The girls continue to work hard and look to finish strong in the final meets...
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L-S girls make every point count in Tulip Time victory

L-S girls make every point count in Tulip Time victory
Every event and every performance mattered as the Lynnville-Sully girls track team edged out Eddyville-Blakesburg by a single point to win the Class A Pella High Tulip Time Classic on Thursday, Apr. 28. The Hawks tallied 142 team points, followed by E-B’s 141 and Colfax-Mingo in third with 111 points in the six-team field. “The weather may...
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Hawks win three straight meets before SICL meet

Hawks win three straight meets before SICL meet
The Lynnville-Sully boys track team had a string of confidence boosters last week to help prepare them for the conference meet this week. The Hawks entered the SICL meet with three consecutive meet wins under their belts. Following their championship at Montezuma on Apr. 19, L-S had a week off to prepare for Eddyville-Blakesburg on Tuesday,...
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Remember When – 5/5/16

40 years ago (1976) Cindy Rozendaal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gorman Rozendaal of Sully, received the DAR Good Citizen Award from Lynnville-Sully High School. Ruth Conover, daughter of Bruce and Norma Conover of rural Lynnville, was selected as Lynnville-Sully’s Cardinal Relays queen candidate. At a cost of $172,383, the Jasper County contract for a new bridge over...
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Press INKlings: From scientists to reporters, the best and the worst

Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be newspaper reporters. Mamas, do let your babies grow up to be scientists. I’ve been getting a little flack about the worst of the 10 worst jobs of 2016, among 200 considered, according to a recent report from the website CareerCast.com. The annual assessment factors in: Environment...
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