POCAHONTAS — Sioux Central traveled down to Pocahontas on Monday night to face the Indians in the first round of the volleyball regional. The Indians would get the better of the Rebels in three sets, including a set one thrilling finish with Pocahontas defeating Sioux Central 27-25. The Indians won set two 25-17 before finally closing out the Rebels 25-22 in the third and final set.

ESTHERVILLE — The Iowa Lakes athletics department has announced the start time for this year's Iowa Lakes men's basketball versus alumni game on Saturday, Oct. 29.

SPENCER (6-2, 3-1) at STORM LAKE (0-8, 0-4) — 7 p.m. Friday

After a disappointing loss last week at the hands of Le Mars, Spencer comes into this week with full control of their future. If they take care of business Friday night in Storm Lake, the Class 4A District 1 crown is in their possession. Allowing Spencer to host a first round playoff game at Dale Norton Field.

LE MARS — A few too many mistakes, along with a horrible end to the first half sealed the fate for the Spencer Tigers on Friday night in Le Mars. Every fifty-fifty ball went the way of the Bulldogs, including a pick six and scoop and score to push the host squad in front 35-14 going into the break. It was definitely a tale of two different halves for the Tigers as they battled the whole way, falling a few plays sort of the rally.

ALGONA — On Saturday the Spencer volleyball team traveled for their last regular season games in Algona at the Algona tournament. Spencer would face Algona, Lake Mills, Gladbrook Reinbeck, Forest City and Saint Edmonds. They would only pull out one victory on the day against the St. Edmonds. The girls would get shut out in three of the matches not winning a set. Losing 2-0 to Forest City, Algona and Gladbrook Reinbeck.

LAKE CITY — On Thursday, the Sioux Central Rebels volleyball team traveled to Lake City to face off in a triangular against South Central Calhoun and Newell-Fonda. It wouldn’t fare well for the Rebels on Thursday night, they would lose both games 3-0 to the Titans and Mustangs.

HAWARDEN — It was not a night to remember for the Sioux Central Rebels who traveled an hour and a half to face off against the best team in the Class 1A-1 District in the 6-1 West Sioux Falcons who are undefeated in the district at 4-0. Sioux Central was looking to pick up their first district win of the season, that would not be the case on Friday night.

GOWRIE — Sioux Central cross-country has been having a successful season on both sides, picking up multiple wins during the regular season. On Saturday, it was time to put together the best times in the Twin Lakes Conference. It was another successful day for the Rebels as the varsity boys would take home conference champion honors.

The Iowa Lakes Lakers match the No. 7 Tritons did not disappoint, the two teams going swing for swing, serve for serve and block for block for three sets before Iowa Central took over and won the fourth set in the match 3-1, 25-20, 25-23, 21-25, 25-13.

Coach Mike Turnbull indicated he was proud of the growth and maturity that his squad showed throughout the match.

ESTHERVILLE — On Monday the Spencer girls and boys cross-country teams traveled to Estherville to compete in the Lakes Conference. Both groups have been battling all year for the Tigers. For Spencer and it’s runners it was a night to remember as the boys and girls would take home the Lakes Conference championship in cross-country.

SPENCER (6-1, 3-0) at LE MARS (4-3, 1-2) — 7 p.m. Friday

The Spencer Tiger JV softball team completed their fall season at Storm Lake, the girls would defeat the Storm Lake Tornadoes 10-1 and Sioux Central 10-3 on their way to a championship. The girls, pictured from left: Front row: Lauren Lee, Dakoda Lux, Jersey Vail, Lucy Simington and Brynn Merchant. Second row: Marissa Kruse, Peyton Kelly, Emma White and Katie Eilts. Third row: Coach Vail, Kate Elser, Kennedy Graettinger, Addison Sutherland and Coach Merchant. (Photo submitted)

ARMSTRONG — On Tuesday, Spencer traveled to face off against the North Union Warriors. This is the last regular season week for the Tigers as they look to finish strong on an unsuccessful regular season, before heading into regional play next week. Spencer came out strong in the first set taking an early lead, the Warriors would battle back before snagging set one from the Tigers 25-21.

SPENCER — Monday was the second home meet of the season for the Spencer Tiger girls swim team at the Spencer YMCA. The meet would be against the Sioux City Metro and Algona teams. The girls would come in second place behind Sioux City Metro and would dominate Algona.

ESTHERVILLE — The Iowa Lakes softball team will be hosting a four-week Softball Academy for athletes in kindergarten through 12th grades. The 2022-23 Softball Academy will be held on four Sundays, Oct. 16 and 23, and Nov. 6 and 13, at the Christensen Building on the Estherville campus.