Category Archives: Sports

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Basketball

The Pella Christian girls basketball team kicked off the season against the PCM Mustangs on Friday, Nov. 21. Despite holding a one-point lead at the half, the Eagles struggled to find offensive production in the remaining two quarters and suffered a 48-34 season-opening loss. Junior Jessa DeVries, daughter of Randy and Jodi DeVries, finished with...
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Turkey Trots in Newton, Grinnell

The Newton YMCA is hosting their 15th annual Turkey Trot Race at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. Walking, jogging, or trotting are all options, and people interested are encouraged to register online at www.newtonymca.org or sign up at the front desk of the Newton YMCA.  Kids ages 13 and under race for free with a paying...
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Football

Thirteen Eagles were recognized on the Class 2A All-District 7 teams. Garrett Wielard, grandson of Vernon and Bonnie Vander Weerdt, was selected first-team defense as a utility player. Wielard led the Eagles with 68.5 tackles, six tackles for loss, and an interception – all while missing two games and playing the final six...
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Lynnville-Sully’s road to the Dome falls short at Wapsie Valley

The agony of defeat stings sharp when it concludes the season as Friday’s 22-16 loss to Wapsie Valley did for the Lynnville-Sully Hawks. Wapsie Valley scored the go-ahead touchdown with just 25 seconds left on the clock to win in the Quarterfinals of Class A playoffs and advance to the Dome. photos by taylor photography A...
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Post-season awards roll in for L-S student-athletes

Another sports season is in the books for Lynnville-Sully athletes, and it was one marked with success, perseverance, and a whole lot of Hawk pride. The Lynnville-Sully cross-country teams ended their season at the Class 1A State Meet where the boys team finished a program-best 10th overall placement, and the girls claimed 15th place as a...
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L-S XC runners shine at biggest meet at State

The Lynnville-Sully girls tied for 14th with the tiebreaker not going their way, and finished 15th overall in their second consecutive State team appearance. Following the race, they posed with the IGHSAU’s iconic pink chair. From left, Isabelle Vos, Morgan Hay, Peyton Sharp, Emma Parkinson, Breah Lowry, Mandeesa Vos, and Katelyn Nikkel. Competing on the biggest...
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