Category Archives: Sports

For many, a severely herniated disc would be a justified cause to give up competitive running. But for Susie (Gray) Duke, her herniated disc was a challenge to overcome. And that she did; after months of recovery, she proved herself to still be an outstanding runner by being the first female to finish the Principal...

Lynnville-Sully’s Mary Kate Shaver is headed to state after edging herself into the top 15 at the state-qualifying meet in Ottumwa last Thursday, Oct. 19. The senior also helped lead the girl’s team to a solid fifth-place finish out of 11. Shaver got out with the top 10 early in the race, crossing the one-mile mark...

For the first time in 18 years, the Hawk football team finished the regular season undefeated. That’s after Lynnville-Sully shut out traditional rival Montezuma, 40-0, on the road last Friday, Oct. 20. “Friday night's win was a historic way to finish our regular season,” said L-S Coach Mike Parkinson. “We challenged our players to end it...

The Hawks cross-country team had an opportunity to show the conference and community what they have been preparing for all season at the 2017 SICL Conference Meet on Thursday, Oct. 12. “Each year, our conference meet is one we highlight on our schedule, one we prepare for all season and make as our goal to have...

Four conference teams took to the court in Sully last Thursday, Oct. 12, with sights set on earning fifth place in the SICL. The Hawks hosted the event, and there were a total of three matches played. When the games were finally over at 10:30 that night, the Hawks were on top after beating North...

  Last Thursday’s matchup between L-S and English Valleys had extra significance as both senior night and a “pink-out” for breast cancer awareness. The Hawks swept EV in three matches, making it a quick night as they did not let EV score more than 15 points in a set: 25-10, 25-15, and 25-10. Everything seemed to be...