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8-second ride fans pack CCF venue

“Spencer will go down as a highlight event for us,” said Dillon Swanson, owner of Raise ‘Em Rank, who brought the Bulls and Brews event to the Clay County Regional Events Center last Friday and Saturday night.

3 Laker men, 2 women named to ICCAC Division II Basketball All-Region teams

ESTHERVILLE — Three Iowa Lakes Community College men's basketball and two female athletes were named to the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference Division II Basketball All-Region teams.

Kai Evans and Sam West were named to the ICCAC All-Region first team, and Benard Omooria was named to the second team All-Region for the men; while the women were represented by Emma Kanz on the ICCAC All-Region second team and Jordyn Stokes on the ICCAC All-Region third team.

Bull riding returns to Clay County

Two nights of bull-riding action at Spencer’s Clay County Regional Events Center, Friday and Saturday evenings, filled the seats as Raise ‘Em Rank productions coupled with other area breweries for the popular Bulls & Brews event. The battle between man and bull — which the bull more often than not, wins — began at 7 p.m. in the main arena.

Iowa Lakes 1-3 in first 2 days at Florida event

The Iowa Lakes Community College softball team went 1-3 during the team’s first two days in Clermont, Florida. On day two, against a pair of 2023 National Tournament qualifiers, the Lakers split, the Lakers dropped game one to South Suburban 12-5, and then bounced back to beat Jackson College 9-8. ILCC dropped both games on the first day losing to Jackson College, 7-6, and Triton College, 6-3. The Iowa Lakes squad are now 7-5 overall.

 

Laker men await possible at large national bid

ESTHERVILLE — The 12th-ranked Iowa Lakes men’s basketball team fell to No. 6 Ellsworth 92-84 for the first time in three contests this season Thursday night in the Regional Tournament on the Lakers home floor.

The loss may result in an end to the Lakers season, at 26-7, pending a potential at large bid for the NJCAA National Tournament. The selection show is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Outdoors: Water summary update: extremely dry February extends record drought conditions streak

DES MOINES — February set multiple records for warm, dry conditions and minimal precipitation, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

February 2024 ranks among the top two warmest, top three driest and top five least snowy months on record. Overall winter temperatures also rank among the top five warmest recorded, with February showing a statewide average temperature more than 12 degrees above normal.

Outdoors: Time for spring fun

With the ice gone, our concern becomes the need for rainfall. At this point, strong winds and low humidity levels are raising the fire danger levels. Fires have broken out here and there across northwest Iowa, and there is a lot of praying for rain.

This is also the time to look at our lake levels. Big Spirit Lake is currently 11.4 inches below the spillway, while the Okoboji chain is 3 inches below the Lower Gar outlet.

Outdoors: Waiting for fishing

The period between the ice fishing season and the open water season this year is going to be a bit longer for anglers in some areas. Mild winter temperatures shut the ice fishing season down prematurely, and in those same places, open water fishing isn’t real feasible either, say in areas north of us in Minnesota and Wisconsin. There’s too much ice to put a boat in, and not enough ice to walk on. Additionally, some fishing seasons are closed.

Outdoors: Wetlands to be established on Okoboji View Wetland Complex

The final touches on the Okoboji View Wetland Complex, a major clean water project near the Okoboji View Golf Course across the road to the west of West Lake Okoboji, are scheduled for this spring with completion by the end of this coming June. The Natural Resources Commission approved the project at its January meeting.

2023-24 Lakes All-Conference Basketball

BOYS

Boys 1st Team

Jaxon Pauslrud, So., Cherokee

Jordan Jensen, Sr., ELC

*Owen Larson, Sr., ELC

*Dylan Stecker, Jr., Spirit Lake

*Jaidyn Coon, So., Storm Lake

 

Boys 2nd Team

Coy Lewis, So., Cherokee

Sincere McMurran, Jr., ELC

Cael Bruning, Jr., Spencer

Ethan Stecker, Jr., Spirit Lake

Wesley Walz, So., Spirit Lake

Cameron Boyd, So., Storm Lake

ICCAC Athlete of the Week

Sophomore Brooklyn Bode reached base 10 times in her 18 at-bats last week. Bode hit .555 (10-18) with a total of six RBI, six runs scored, six stolen bases, two triples and one home run. She reached via a hit in every possible way which included a single, double, triple, and home run. Bode produced all of these numbers from the nine spots in the lineup.

Iowa Lakes softball starts 5-1

The Iowa Lakes Community College softball team earned two wins over Southeast Community College. The Lakers took game one 15-12 and game two 6-4 on Friday; and on Saturday, ILCC dropped game one 11-6 before rallying back to win game two 11-9. The Lakers are now 5-1 on the season.

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

GAME 1: IOWA LAKES 15, SOUTHEAST 12

Southeast got on the board first, scoring one run on two hits in the bottom of the first inning.

Pair of SHS cheerleaders, Rebels’ Adams among Shrine Bowl participants

Spencer High School football cheerleaders Veronica Studer and Eve Maker, and Sioux Central senior football player Max Adams were recognized Wednesday night at the Clay County Fair Regional Events Center during media night. All three were selected to the participate in the 2024 Iowa Shrine Bowl football game.

Studer to cheer for ICCC

Veronica Studer, a Spencer High School senior, signed to continue her cheerleading experience with Iowa Central Community College, in Fort Dodge. Studer, the daughter of Richard and Susan Studer, was joined Iowa Central cheer coach Mitch Murphy and former Spencer coach Shante Wallen at the signing. (Photo submitted)

Eventual 4-time champs end Rebels’ historic season

DES MOINES — “I can’t say enough about the support we had and thank everyone for helping make this a season to remember,” said Kasey Krager, Sioux Central head girls basketball coach, following his team’s Friday morning’s semifinal exit from the team’s first ever state tournament appearance.

Tigersharks claim Division 3 crown

The Spencer Tigersharks state qualifiers enjoyed a successful weekend at the YMCA State Swim Meet. Members of the team won Division 3 at the YMCA State Meet with 718 points. (Below) Halle Sears broke three state meet records in the 13-14 age group in the 50 back, 100 back and 200 individual medley. Sandy Holck is the team’s coach. (Photos submitted)

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