Category Archives: Sports

Team effort propels L-S XC girls to first place

There were medals all around for the cross-country team on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Keota Eagle Invitational. Due to rain, the meet at PCM was cancelled. L-S Head Coach Darin Arkema and Activities Director Bob Scandridge did some quick work and got L-S into a meet at Keota. Again, the Hawks did not let...
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L-S seniors shine in big second half over C-M

The L-S varsity football team faced the undefeated Colfax-Mingo Tigerhawks for senior night on Friday, Sept. 15, in Sully. After falling behind 10-0, the Hawks rallied together and went on to score 43 unanswered points, taking the win, 43-10. L-S Head Coach Mike Parkinson saw something special in his players Friday night. “Friday night was a lot...
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L-S netters break losing streak with W’s over TC, BGM

Lynnville-Sully’s varsity volley-ball team hit the road on Thursday, Sept. 13, to face the No. 7 team in Class 1A — the Montezuma Bravettes (11-4). The Hawks lasted four sets but couldn’t hang on, falling 1-3 and dropping their record to 4-6. L-S came out in the first game looking to take down the conference leader....
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Mud mania at Grinnell, L-S girls take second at C-M        

Rain, rain, and more rain leading up to last Thursday’s cross-country meet made for some interesting running conditions at the Grinnell Invitational. The meet was rescheduled from the prior Tuesday and also was relocated from Ahrens Park to south of the Grinnell High School. “Tonight was one of those meets that kids may remember for the...
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Week 3 game slips away as Hawks hurt by penalties     

The Lynnville-Sully football team hit the road to Highland to face the Huskies on Friday, Sept. 7. The Hawks created a solid lead for themselves but fell short in the fourth quarter after a last-minute field goal. The 25-22 loss brings the team's record to 1-2. Though L-S has dropped the past two games, L-S Head Coach...
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L-S volleyball falls to 12th-ranked teams in 2A, 1A   

The L-S varsity volleyball team dropped two matches in the past week to SICL Conference teams each ranked No. 12 in their separate classes. BELLE PLAINE Conference rival Belle Plaine came to Sully on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The Hawks lost at home in three sets to the team ranked 12th in 2A.          In the first set, the Plainsmen...
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Heartbreak in Sully for L-S Hawks in week two

The Lynnville-Sully varsity football team hosted the Sigourney-Keota Cobras for the first home game of the year last Friday, Aug. 31. The Hawks weren’t able to overcome the soggy conditions in Sully or the Cobras’ effective running game as they defeated the Hawks, 44-18. “Friday night was a tough home opener for us,” said L-S Coach...
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