Category Archives: Sports

Braves halt Lynnville-Sully’s postseason volleyball run 

The Lynnville-Sully volleyball team brought their season to an end after going up against Montezuma in the third round of regionals, the furthest the Hawks have been in over five years. L-S traveled to Montezuma to face the 29-6 Br ves at their home court on Thursday, Oct. 25. The Hawks struggled against their conference opponent,...
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Alberts finishes 52nd at state XC

Sophomore Caitlin Alberts put on a cross-country uniform for the first time this year, not knowing she would end up wrapping the season up at the state cross-country meet. “Caitlin didn’t know what to expect at the start of the season, as she had no prior knowledge or experi-ence with cross- country,” said head coach Darin...
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Hawks are district champs, playoffs bound

The Lynnville-Sully Hawks can add another accomplishment to the 2018 highlight reel: With a dominating 49-7 win against Martensdale-St. Marys on Friday, Oct. 19, the Hawks finished undefeated in district play and for the second consecutive year, are the 2018 Class A District 8 champions. Now, the Hawks will play in a rematch of the 2017 Class...
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Alberts punches ticket to state meet      

For the second consecutive year, a member of the Lynnville-Sully cross-country team has punched their ticket to state. On Thursday, Oct. 18, first-year runner Caitlin Alberts ran her best race all year to move her onto the state meet. “She raced tonight just as she has done such a great job of all season,” said proud...
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L-S volleyball advances in regional play, looks to avenge loss to Monte

The Lynnville-Sully volleyball team blazed past the first round of their post season on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The Hawks hosted Melcher-Dallas for the first round of regional play and dominated the Saints in three sets: 25-17, 25-17, 25-10. The Hawks stepped up on offense, totaling 31 kills. Junior Mallory Loftus led the team, hammering down 10...
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L-S XC boasts three top ten conference medalists     

The Lynnville-Sully cross-country team displayed their improvement and season’s hard work at the conference meet on Thursday, Oct. 11. The meet, originally scheduled for Tuesday at North English, was held at BGM due to soggy conditions. The girls came away from the night with a second-place finish behind Belle Plaine by just six points. Three Hawks...
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Hawks dominate in win over rival Warhawks     

Coming off last week’s 45-6 win, the Lynnville-Sully football team commanded the field once again on Friday, Oct. 12, against North Mahaska. With five first quarter scores, the Hawks quickly took control and held the lead for a 48-14 win. L-S wasted no time, scoring on the first drive. The Hawks positioned themselves at the 50-yard...
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