SIOUX CITY — In a three-team race, Spencer chose to test the waters by mixing up the squad as they head toward the post season. At the Mickey Olsen Invitational, Saturday, hosted by Sioux City West, the Tigers finished in the middle of the pack, ahead of Lewis Central, and 46 behind winner, Sioux City Metro The Tigers ended up with 362 points anchored by three first place efforts,

MANSON — On the road Friday night, Sioux Central lost by two scores at Manson-NW Webster, failing to gain 160 yards offensively in a 24-14 game.

“Going into the Manson game we knew it was going to be a battle all night,” said Brandon Goodchild, Sioux Central head coach.

POCAHONTAS — “Our cross country teams had another excellent showing this morning at the Pocahontas invite,” Kelsey Miller, coach of the Sioux Central’s coed squads. “Our athletes are definitely seeing all of their hard work throughout the season pay off as we get closer to wrapping up the season for many runners.”

Rebel boys ran on top of the pack while on the girls side, the team ran second behind Ridge View.

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Two games. Same result. The No. 8 Cherokee Braves never gave Spencer a chance as they rolled to a 25-10, 25-6, 25-12 win at home Monday night. Southeast of town, Sioux Central made things a little closer, but still fell on the road at East Sac County. The Rebels dropped three 25-15, 25-14 and 25-21. (Above) Kiera Brown, spiked the ball against the Braves, and (right) Tiger Shaylee Sutherland readies the serve against Cherokee.

MASON CITY — Spencer was once again dominant in the pool at Mason City, dominating both the host Riverhawks and Des Moines North. The Tigers won 8 of 11 events, including almost half where they finished one-two.

Spencer crushed North, 124-46; and Mason City, 107-76. The Riverhawks would get the victory, 125-57, to end the triangular with the win.

ALGONA — Spencer’s girls finished fourth and the boys placed sixth at the Algona Meet, Monday evening. Peyton Morey’s third propelled the Tigers with to 115 points; and Spencer’s boys didn’t manage to place one runner in top 15, ending the run with 150 points.

Mason City captured the girls title with a total of 46, while the Forest City boy’s took the crown, with a score of 69, two better than runner-up Okoboji.

AURELIA — “Sioux Central had an excellent evening of races at the Alta-Aurelia meet,” Rebel coach Kelsie Mitchell said.

Addison Olson looks to score the kill for Spencer in Tuesday night’s three-game loss at Storm Lake in Lakes Conference play. The Tornadoes won in straight sets 25-17, 25-22, 25-23 in a hard fought contest. (Photo by Scott Merchant)

SPENCER AT STORM LAKE

Tuesday, Oct. 1 — 7 p.m., Storm Lake

Teams 1 2 3 4 5 ― T

Tigers 17 22 23 x x ― 0

Tornadoes 25 25 25 x x ― 3

Ezra Meyer won the 2024 Men’s Scratch Match Play championship, edging Chase Hough for title. (Photo submitted)

LE MARS — Spencer wasted no time getting their first district win. And it was at league favorite Le Mars.

After facing some brutal competition and starting the year 0-4, the Tigers struggled in early district play. This year they entered the game 2-2, as did their opponent, but it was all SHS as they got the victory on the road, 35-10.

“Very pleased with how physical we were against Le Mars,” Tiger coach Jim Tighe said. “The offensive line continues to improve each week.

SPENCER — Alexa Hallett, sporting a pink jersey, fires a kill attempt against Estherville Lincoln Central on “Pink Out” night Thursday at home (above). Spencer won the first 2 of 3, but would fall in the last two for the Lakes Conference loss. (Below) Tiger Lauren Horst gets the dig in the 3-2 loss. (Photos by Scott Merchant)

SPENCER VS. ESTHERVILLE LINCOLN CENTRAL

Spencer’s ladies salvaged a game, defeating winless Mason City in three games, Saturday, in their home tournament. West Lyon won the tourney, going undefeated at the Tiger event held in the field house. (Above) Kierra Brown, a 5-foot-8 sophomore, prepares to spike the ball for Spencer. (Right) Alexa Hallett digs the ball for the Tigers. (Photos by Scott Merchant)

TIGER INVITATIONAL

Saturday, Sept. 28 — Spencer

SIOUX CENTER — The girls finished in top five and the boys cracked the top 10 among a field of elite field for Spencer at Dordt College in Sioux Center, hosted by the Warriors. The Tigers girls amassed 114 points, and the boys finished ninth with 201 — two points behind eighth-place Sheldon.

EMMETSBURG — It was the culmination of homecoming week in Emmetsburg and the E-Hawks entertained fans, just as Sioux Center had done the week prior. The hosts scored three times in the first half, adding four more in the second en route to a 50-6 win.

“We went up against a tough Emmetsburg team tonight,” Brandon Goodchild, Sioux Central head coach, said. “We had a tough time moving the ball on offense and a tough time stopping them defensively.