LE MARS ― A tiger is usually expected to be faster than a dog and Friday's race to the seventh-inning finish line was not a disappointment. Well, if you’re a Spencer baseball fan. The Le Mars Bulldogs outhit the Spencer Tigers, but they couldn’t out run them. Literally they had less runs, losing 5-2 at home...

Senior Emily English has left the building, or more accurately the field. English pitched her last game at home in Spencer Monday night, and she did not disappoint. She shutout the Sioux Central Rebels and lead her team to a 3-0 victory. English struck out 10, her double-digit strikeout game of the year, and sat down Rebel after Rebel. ...

The rebellion left no damage to the Spencer baseball team's base of operations. Rather, the Spencer Tigers defeated the Sioux Central Rebels in a pitching duel Monday night at home, 2-0. The Tigers rode the arm of pitcher Ethan Hieter, who pitched a complete game shutout. He had nine strikeouts and kept the Rebels from getting home all night. He threw 16 first pitch strikes and, kept a Rebels lineup that has struggled offensively this season off balance...

MANSON — Sioux Central softball got their first walk off of the season on Friday when they defeated Manson Northwest Webster, 6-5. Emma Lonning executed a bunt in the bottom of the seventh, with Taylor Krager scoring from second on an errant throw to first. The home crowd cheered loudly as Krager rounded third and slid home for the game winning run. Her teammates jumped up and down with excitement as they realized they had won the game...

RUTHVEN — The Rebels played their second Titan squad of the week, only this time they lost. The GT/RA Titans improved to 11-1 on the season beating the Rebels (8-4) Thursday night in Ruthven, by a score of 4-2. It was a pitching duel that ended on the home teams side. ...

KINGSLEY — The Sioux Central Rebels were the one wearing the crown Tuesday night after beating the MMCRU Royals, 7-1, in Kingsley. The Rebels had lost three straight prior to this game and desperately needed a win. Ethan Johnson was the hero in the win for Sioux Central. ...

A loud sound escapes from the bat, spectators look on as the bright green softball is blasted to right center field, the ball is so high that for a few seconds it looks as if it is suspended in midair, finally it descents and glides over the gate. Allison Piercy rounds third base, a wide smile on her face as the crowd jumps to their feet in excitement. ...

The Spencer Tigers beat the Estherville Midgets for the second time this year, Wednesday night at home, 6-2. It was a nice rebound win for Spencer after losing Monday at Western Christian. “After the Western loss we knew we wanted to play better,” coach Brian Dirkx said. ...

ESTHERVILLE — Iowa Lakes Community College has canceled the Heldt-Laker Memorial Golf Outing due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus' spread. The Heldt-Laker Memorial Golf Outing was previously scheduled to take place on July 10 and will be rescheduled again in 2021...

Any Spencer Middle School or High School runners who will be going out for cross-country this fall will have the opportunity to attend cross-country camp Aug. 3-6. The camp will be from 6-8 p.m. each evening at the high school track. Runners will learn about proper nutrition, strength training, running form, distance training and team building. ...

Loud noises from backfired engines, clouds of dust and a crowd of enthusiastic racing fans filled the fairgrounds stadium. The Midwest Madness Tour came to Clay County Speedway Monday night. In the IMCA Hobby Stock A Feature 1, Jason Kohl, from Missouri Valley, finished first after starting second. In B feature 1, John Briggs, of Cherokee, took the victory...

The Western Christian Wolfpack defeated the Spencer Tigers in softball, 9-4 Monday night. Western Christian never trailed and simply outplayed the Tigers the entire game. Both teams needed a win but the Wolfpack wanted it more. Both teams came in to the game 3-5. Kaiden Woodall gave her team a chance most of the game but Western Christian took advantage once she left the game...

The Sioux Central softball team scored another 14 runs Monday night in their win against Alta-Aurelia. They have scored double-digit runs in five of their seven wins and continue to show they can put runs on the board. Scoring and hitting with runners in scoring position has been a strength for the team. They have also won two straight since being embarrassed at home against Newell-Fonda, taking advantage of a soft part in their schedule...

The Rebels are on their longest losing streak of the season after being beaten down by the Alta-Aurelia Warriors, 14-8, Monday night. The Warriors invaded the Rebel base at Peterson park and took home their ninth straight victory to begin the year. The Rebels attempted to comeback in the fifth inning after being down 4-1. ...

The Western Christian Wolfpack surrounded and hunted prey Monday night, they bit into the Spencer Tigers baseball team, winning 4-2. It was a surprising result as there are no statistics currently available that prove wolves can beat tigers. From the start of the game the Wolfpack might have proved the hypothesis true though. ...

STORM LAKE — Buena Vista University landed 23 student-athletes on the 2020 spring Academic All-Conference Team as announced by the American Rivers Conference office. Joseph Rock, of Peterson, is among the list of 23 Buena Vista student-athletes to be named to the spring 2020 American Rivers Conference All-Academic Team. ...

The Spencer Tigers defeated Cherokee Washington Braves Thursday, 7-3. They were led by Colton WIlinski who had two hits and two walks. Gage and Griffin Garnatz had an RBI each. Devin Dirkx pitched 6 2/3 innings and had eight strikeouts. The Tigers led from the start scoring six runs in the first three innings. Cherokee scored runs in the fourth, fifth and six innings but fell short...

Newell-Fonda Mustangs defeated the Sioux Central Rebels Thursday night, at 16-2. It was a game that was never in doubt and was called after four innings. The Mustangs, a team that featured in the state playoffs almost every season, proved they were great team beating down the Rebels. The Mustangs started early with a two-run home run from Ella Larsen...

A back and forth battle took place Thursday night in Peterson. The Newell-Fonda Mustangs squeaked out a win versus the Sioux City Rebels, 5-4. It was an exciting game that went down to the wire. The Rebels scored the first run when Jacob Hargens doubled, Connor Christian then singled him home a few plays later. ...

The Spencer Tiger girls had struggled to score runs all season. That changed Thursday night when they defeated The Cherokee Washing Braves 16-0. It was the best offensive performance of the season and coach Tara Hauschens was more than happy. “It was a fun game to watch, the girls found their bats and played great defense,” Hauschens said...

DES MOINES — It was an excellent weekend for the local dance team at a competition in Des Moines. The Spencer Studio Y Dance Team took part in their first dance competition since March last weekend at Symposium Talent. Zarah Zahrt placed first high gold for her tap solo in memory of her grandpa. ...

Tigers are known as animals that usually love days they get to play and swim in water. A case can be made that Monday was not one of those days. Spencer High School met their rivals, the Spirit Lake Indians, for the first time since they beat them in the playoffs last season, and lost 4-3 in a game that wasn’t over until it was over...

Iowa Lakes Community College winter and spring athletes were recently honored by the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference for academic achievements for the spring semester of 2020. Sports recognized include baseball, basketball, golf, softball, sports shooting, swimming and diving, and wrestling...

The hunted became the hunters on Monday when the Tigers defeated the previously undefeated Spirit Lake Indians, 5-3. Spirit Lake jumped out quickly in the first. Following a Karli Olsen walk, Stella Donkersloot doubled and allowed Olsen to score. The Tigers caught a break when Donkersloot was thrown out at home in the ensuing plays. ...

The Sioux Central softball team raided East Sac County for a victory Monday. They beat them 12-6 and continue their hot hitting to begin the year. They have now scored 45 runs in their last three games. Teams have found it difficult to keep them off the bases and the Rebels have capitalized at every chance...

The Sioux Central Rebels ended their two-game losing streak Monday, defeating the East Sac County Raiders 5-1. Sioux Central opened up the game early with three runs in the first and hung on for the victory. The Rebels moved to 3-2 on the season, the Raiders dropped to 2-2...

Iowa Lakes Community College head women’s basketball coach Ashley Martin has announced Alyssa Mata to the 2020-21 recruiting class. Alyssa played for Joseph W. Nixon High School in Laredo, Texas. Mata averaged 10.7 points per game and 4.5 assists per game. She was named 1st Team All-District, Academic All-District and TABC Academic All-State her senior year. She was an Estrella Del Deporte recipient and a Triple A Award honoree for athlete, attendance and academics all four years of high school...

Two football camps will be hosted by Spencer High School at its Practice Complex. The youth camp will take place Monday, Aug. 3, through Thursday, Aug. 6. Youth will be instructed in fundamentals by position, team concepts and specialty techniques. Cost for the youth camp is $50 per camper and $90 for two siblings. ...

The Spencer Tigers lost their second straight game to start the season, 7-4, against the Emmetsburg E-Hawks. It’s the second win for the E-Hawks and second straight after losing their opener against Sioux Central. Emily English had three hits for the Tigers, she struck out six as the starting pitcher. Allison Piercy had a hit and two walks. The Tigers hit well but struggled on the bases. They left eight stranded on base...

On Tuesday, the Rebels softball team lost their home opener and second game of the young season, 9-2. The River Valley Wolverines took the victory behind their pitching staff that issued no walks and kept the Sioux Central hitters off the scoreboard for most of the game. ...

The Spencer High School athletic director Taylor Chapman has asked fans to adhere to changes in attending home games: —Social Distance. People should be staying 6 feet from each other. —If you’re not family to a player stay home. —No concessions. People can bring snacks and water...

The Sioux Central baseball team lost their first game of the year Wednesday night, against Alta-Aurelia, 10-9. Sioux Central attempted a comeback in the seventh inning, but fell short. Tate Brechwald led the way with a hit and 2 RBIs. The Warriors improved to 3-0. The Rebels next play Friday at Pocahontas...

EMMETSBURG — Iowa Lakes head swim and dive coach Kaden Huntrods announced the addition of former Laker swimmer Jacob Oliver to the staff as a graduate-assistant coach. A native of Fort Collins, Colorado, Oliver swam for four years in high school. During this time he was a three-time qualifier for the Colorado 5A State Meet. ...

Two football camps will be hosted by Spencer High School at its Practice Complex. The youth camp will take place Monday, Aug. 3, through Thursday, Aug. 6. Youth will be instructed in fundamentals by position, team concepts and specialty techniques. Cost for the youth camp is $50 per camper and $90 for two siblings. ...

ESTHERVILLE — The Spencer Tigers softball team fell short in their road opener against the Estherville Midgets 6-3. The girls were able to engineer a comeback in the top of the seventh. They entered the inning down 6-0 but scored three runs to close the gap. Estherville did enough to hold them off for their first win of the year...

ESTHERVILLE — The Spencer Tigers baseball team easily defeated the Estherville Midgets 17-5. The team enjoyed an early season offensive explosion. They showed no signs of rust or fatigue despite the shortened offseason. They came out of the gates early, leaving the first inning with a 3-0 lead. They would add another two runs in top of the second. Estherville finally got on the board in the third with a run they scored off an error...

Iowa Lakes Community College volleyball has added Sioux Central High School hitter, BrookLynn Anderson, of Spencer, to their 2020 roster. Anderson, a 2020 graduate, will join the Lakers this fall and major in early childhood education. Iowa Lakes volleyball coach Mike Turnbull is elated that Anderson decided recently to attend Iowa Lakes and play volleyball...

The Spencer Tigers varsity softball team is ready to get to work after coronavirus delayed the start of their 2020 season. The team has waited since the end of last season to build on a foundation which included their first 500 season since 2008. They also finished second in the Lakes Conference...

Spencer will soon be filled with the clangs of bats and thud of balls against mitts. The Tigers baseball team will return to action this coming Monday following a delay associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Coach Brian Dirkx said one of the most exciting things is getting his guys back on the field...