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Lynnville-Sully’s lone state cross-country qualifier, Greenlee Smock, daughter of Jamie and Vanessa Smock of Sully, saved her best race for the last of her freshman season. The star runner optimized the team’s motto of “challenge our limits” to finish in the top ten at the Class 1A state cross-country championships at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort...

For the second time in her life, Susie Gray Duke found herself at the top of the podium for winning the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 20. The 39-year-old from rural Grinnell had previously won the race in 2014 and was hoping for a top-three finish this year. Her time of 1:19:54...

The Lynnville-Sully football team wrapped up the 2019 season with a close 14-0 loss while hosting Martensdale-St. Marys on Friday, Oct. 25. The Hawks knew going in that this would be their last game of the year as they sat 1-7 overall and 1-2 in the district. The L-S team was coming off its first win...

Lynnville-Sully freshman stand-out Greenlee Smock has earned herself an extended season by qualifying for the state cross-country meet. She punched her ticket to state after placing fourth at the state-qualifying meet held at Marshalltown on Thursday, Oct. 24. “I’m grateful for the experience, my teammates, and my coaches,” Smock said. “I look forward to competing at the...

FIRST ROUND - TC The Lynnville-Sully volleyball girls opened the 1A Region 4 tournament hosting Twin Cedars on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The Hawks won easily in three sets, advancing them to the second round. The first match was won easily with the Hawks coming out on top, 25-8. The L-S girls dominated the following two matches as well, ...

The Lynnville-Sully Hawks represented their school, community, and families well at the SICL Conference cross-country meet hosted by English Valleys at Knoll Ridge Golf Course on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Freshman Greenlee Smock led the way, winning the girls meet for the title of conference champion. Junior Caitlin Alberts also earned conference honors, placing fifth. Junior...

The Lynnville-Sully football team took big strides on Friday, Oct. 18, when the Hawks clenched their first win of the season. L-S traveled to New Sharon, where they faced winless district rival North Mahaska. The exciting 19-14 win started with L-S trailing, but the Hawks turned the tables in the third quarter to tack a...