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Humboldt ends Spencer postseason hopes

HUMBOLDT — For the second straight time, Humboldt has eliminated the Spencer boys basketball team from Class 3A postseason play. After defeating the Tigers in the 2022 3A District Championship, the Wildcats bested the 2023-24 squad, Monday night at home, 81-65 in District 2 quarterfinal play, snapping Spencer’s two-game win streak to close out regular season play.

Laker women topple Marshalltown

The Iowa Lakes Laker women stopped Marshalltown at home by 18, 75-53, Wednesday.

The Lakers had three in double figures, led by Allo Wolff’s double-double, 18 points and 13 rebounds. Also contributing, Emma Kanz finished with 16 and Jordyn Stokes added 13 points.

The Lakers connected on 15-of-16 from the free-throw line.

The Tigers were led by Mia Sao-Martinez’s 21 points.

ILCC men back on winning track, down Dakota County

ESTHERVILLE — Following a one-point 60-59 loss to Southwestern College Saturday, Feb. 17, ending a seven-game win streak, the Iowa Lakes men’s basketball team bounced back Wednesday night with a 93-78 home victory over Dakota County to move to 22-6 overall on the season.

Everly Lions support Special Olympics swimmers

Paul Galm, with the Everly Lions Club, made a $500 donation Monday night to Katrina Howard, the swim coach for the Spencer Special Olympics swim team. (Photo submitted)

Outdoors: Register for Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors course in Woodbury County

Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors is a collaborative education program between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach that seeks to help Iowans address the challenge of chronic wasting disease.

Registration is open for a course in March at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, in Woodbury County. Classes are scheduled for March 12, 19 and 26, from 6-8 p.m. The course is free and meals are provided at each meeting.

Outdoors: Water summary update — Statewide conditions improve

January’s above-normal snowfall has improved drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

January saw 1.97 inches of precipitation, more than twice the normal amount for the month. The state has received above-average precipitation in three of the last four months. Since October 2023 statewide precipitation has been 7.24 inches, or 106 percent of normal.

Outdoors: Plastic or live?

Those of us who have fished a long time have seen many changes and advancements in the equipment and the baits that we use when we’re trying to catch a fish. One of the changes that has affected many of us is the development of plastic baits and their place in the world of fishing. It wasn’t so long ago that many fishing guides or walleye tournament contestants, when they had to catch fish, were adamant that live bait was the ticket.

Outdoors: What’s it take to get a Master Angler award?

I am often asked what it takes to get a Master Angler award in the state of Iowa. My answer is usually, “Well, I’m not sure, but I think you can find it on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' website.”

Outdoors: As other seasons close, hunters focus on coyotes

Coyote hunting moves to center stage for an estimated 10,000 hunters, after most of Iowa’s other hunting seasons have now closed.

Outdoors: Virtual fishing tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is partnering for a third year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting March 30 through June 30.

This year’s walleye challenge has been expanded to other states across the Midwest and into Canada as part of a larger fisheries research project funded by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

Outdoors: End of the season ice fishing

It seems like winter just started, and it’s already time to be planning a late season ice fishing trip. This year’s mild weather has made it come more quickly than usual.

Late season ice, February or March depending on where you live, is my favorite ice fishing season. The days are getting longer, the weather isn’t as cold, and the fish are hungry. Here’s how you can catch 'em.

Outdoors: National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic quickly approaching

The National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic is less than a month away. I know it sounds crazy, but with ice fishing coming to a grinding and watery halt, it’s time to look for something else, and to me, that event is the Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic set for March 1-3 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Hours will be noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Spencer 6 each get at least 1 state win

DES MOINES — And then there was one.

Heading into day three — Friday — of the four-day IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament, senior Connor Stickrod was the final Spencer grappler, among the six Tigers who qualified, in contention for a medal, needing just one more win on the consolation side of the 106-pound bracket to reach the medal round.

WIN & ADVANCE

SIOUX RAPIDS — Trailing by a basket to Manson-Northwest Weber after the first quarter, 15-13, Sioux Central rebounded nicely in Friday night’s Class 2A Region 5 semifinal, limiting the Cougars to 21 points in the final three quarters en route to a 61-36 victory. The win launched the 21-1 Rebels into the regional final against Twin Lakes Conference rival 14-8 Pocahontas Wednesday in Spencer. Game time is set for 7 p.m. with a state berth on the line.

Laker women earn hard fought road win

CRESTON — Iowa Lakes Lakers basketball earned a narrow win on the road at Southwestern Community College, 75-72, led by three players in double figures.

ILCC was led by Emma Kanz with 24 points, while Tayona Keys added 17 points and Jordyn Stokes finished with16.

The Lakers were 26-32 from the free-throw line.

Tigers best Algona, Sioux City North

Spencer’s boys basketball team will enter postseason play Monday night as the No. 6 seed in Class 3A Substate 2 when they travel to No. 3 seed Humboldt for a Monday night quarterfinal matchup. The two teams have yet to play this year, with their last meeting coming in 2022 Class 3A Substate 1 Final. The 21-3 Wildcats would best the Karter Petzenhauser led 20-4 Tigers, 63-55.

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