SPENCER — Addison Hoben scored four goals as the Tigers scored six in the final half, opening up a 2-0 lead at the break for an 8-0 victory, Monday, at home. Spencer got its 13th win of the year.

Adding single goals were Ana Olson and Lauren Horst, contributing an assist as well. Hoben also finished with an assist in the victory.

Competing at different venues, Spencer’s boys and girls owned their respective Lakes Conference meets Monday — bringing a pair of titles to the SHS clubbers.

SPENCER — For the rest of the conference, the Tigers boys, hosting on their home course, provided good news, bad news and even worse news for opponents.

SPENCER — In a battle between the top two teams in the Lakes Conference, Spirit Lake-Okoboji settled things, defeating the Spencer squad 6-3, Monday, on the Riverview Courts.

Joe Steele, Tiger head coach, said, “We got off to a strange start tonight because we found ourselves sharing Riverview courts with the girls regional tournament, meaning we had just four courts to play on.

SPENCER — Each of Spencer’s four boys entries — two singles and two doubles — won opening round matches in Wednesday’s IHSAA 1A District Singles and Doubles Tournament on the Tigers' home Riverview Tennis Courts.

SPENCER ― Ahead of the beginning of its run at state, Spencer’s boys hosted a track meet — which they won with 138 points — Monday, claiming top honors in a field which gave some of the elite athletes a break ahead of Districts later in the week.

As a unit, SHS had eight firsts and four seconds among the field.

In a battle of two top-10 teams, the Tigers and Unity Christian tied Monday night, 2-2, in Orange City. Spencer took a 1-0 lead to half, but two Knight second half goals left the contest tied at the end of regulation. With the elimination of extra time in the regular season, both teams left in a tie. (Above) Spencer’s Nolan McCusker controls the ball in the middle of a pair of defenders.

SPENCER — After finishing as the sixth Spencer scorer in the Lakes Conference Meet, Reid Doring bounced back with a 71 — winning medalist honors with a 3A Sectional best by two strokes — at the meet hosted at the Spencer Golf & Country Club Tuesday morning and afternoon.

SIOUX RAPIDS ― A pre-district Sioux Central home meet resulted in wins for both the girls and boys … as well as a short drive home.

The Rebel boys dominated with 164 points, 47 better than the next closest team; while the Sioux Central girls’ 134 was 29 points in front of Newell-Fonda.

Brandon Goodchild, head coach of the Sioux Central boys, said, “This was a great way to finish the regular season for our seniors. We had a great group of seniors and we will miss them.”

Wednesday, May 14 ― Holstein Country Club, Holstein

Team Scores: 1. Ridge View 315, 2. Sibley-Ocheyedan 321, 3. MMCRU 324, 4. Estherville Lincoln Central 333, 5. Emmetsburg 338, Pocahontas-Area 365, 7. Sheldon 368, 8. Sioux Central 402.

Qualifier Medalist: Kayne Julius, Sibley-Ocheyedan, 72.

Qualifier Runner-up: Ty Klaussen, Ridge View, 76.

The Lakers earned at large bid to the NJCAA National Tournament. The ladies traveled to Boone on Monday to prepare for the four-round tournament, which started on Tuesday at Cedar Pointe Golf Course. The team, made up of Abby Brooks, Leah Becker, Karli Fife, Hayden Fenimore and Alyssa Schorg, earned one of three at large bids for the 2025 National Tournament. Freshmen Brooks and Becker earned their way to the NJCAA National Tournament as individuals.

Spencer wrestler and state qualifier Levi Johnson signed to continue his wrestling career at Iowa Central Community College next winter. Tiger assistant coach Brock Storm, who worked closely with Johnson, said, “In the short time I had the pleasure of coaching Levi, I’ve been very impressed with his determination and commitment to the sport of wrestling.

SPIRIT LAKE ― The home team claimed first place in both the girls and boys events at the Lakes Conference Track and Field Meet, held Thursday on the track at Spirit Lake. The Indians swept both titles, with Spencer finishing behind them to earn runner-up options.

Wilson Hookfin, the Tiger boys head coach, said, simply, “Conference was good.”

SPENCER — Closing out the regular season at home, the Tigers swept Storm Lake and fell in a close battle with Spirit Lake-Okoboji last week. The battle with the Indians wound up 5-4 in the visitor’s favor.

Bob Schlaeger, Spencer tennis coach, called it a “strong showing.”

“We are getting there,” Schlaeger added.

SIOUX CITY ― Sioux City East scored more goals than Spencer Thursday at home, yet they still lost. How? Funny you should ask.

The Black Raiders were their own worst enemy.

John Hansel, Tiger head coach, noted the Back Raiders had two “own goals” in Spencer’s 3-0 road win Thursday night at East.

The two goals were recorded off of a long throw in by Lily Gross and a corner kick by Avery McEntee.

SPENCER GIRLS GOLF — STORM LAKE INVITATIONAL

Saturday, May 10 ― Storm Lake

Team Scores: 1. MOC-FV 337, 2. Algona 392, 3, Spencer 400, 4. Kuemper Catholic 413, 5. Fort Dodge 441, 6. Carroll 469, 7. Humboldt 470, 8. Storm Lake 497.

Medalist: Avery Bunkers, MOC-FV, 82.

Runner-up: Allison Heller, MOC-FV, 83.