Monthly Archives: December 2023

GEMS carolers spread holiday joy through song

GEMS carolers spread holiday joy through song
GEMS girls herald in the Christmas season with caroling at the home of Daryl and Linda Menninga, GEMS leader.                  Thirty-eight GEMS girls and eight leaders met at the Sully CRC fellowship room on Wednesday, Dec. 13, for a time of snacks and then divided into three teams to spread Christmas cheer by caroling in front...
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L-S hosts Ben Van Wyk Memorial Tournament

L-S hosts Ben Van Wyk Memorial Tournament
Family members of the late Ben Van Wyk along with L-S Activities Director Tara Williams surround the winning team of the 2023 Ben Van Wyk Memorial Tournament, the Baxter Bolts, on Saturday, Dec. 16. Ben’s father, brother, and nephew – Daryl, Dustin, and Trevor Van Wyk – are on the left of the Baxter wrestling...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ By Cathryn Dunsbergen

‘Have a seat at my table’ By Cathryn Dunsbergen
The hustle in December is real. Between hurrying to events, making sure I get the perfect gift before it sells out, and the every day items on my checklist...it all makes this time of year daunting. I don’t mean to be a pessimist, but those are some honest thoughts! I will say though, one mundane...
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Hawks host Ben Van Wyk Memorial Tourney

Hawks host Ben Van Wyk Memorial Tourney
Hunter Van Wyk is getting ready to run a half nelson to try and turn his opponent over.  It was a quick night for L-S wrestling in a dual with Iowa Valley hosted by the Hawks on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Freshman Kimball Elliott recorded the Hawks’ only pin of the night in the 66-6 loss. Wrestling at 132...
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Hawks catch flight in win over the Eagles

Hawks catch flight in win over the Eagles
Aubree Arthur puts up a floater in the lane. She finished with three points and six rebounds against Keota.  It was not the prettiest of games, but Lynnville-Sully’s girls basketball team took care of business to down the Keota Eagles, 59-29, on Friday, Dec. 15. The Hawks held the Eagles to single digits in all four quarters...
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Late rally falls short, Hawks suffer first loss of the season

Late rally falls short, Hawks suffer first loss of the season
Sophomore Dawson James gets off a shot over the outstretched arm of  Keota defender. Th Hawks' rally fell short in the 59-56 loss.    The remaining two unbeaten teams in the SICL battled it out to keep those bragging rights when the 5-0 Hawks hosted the 6-0 Keota Eagles on Friday, Dec. 15. Lynnville-Sully scored the first bucket,...
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