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Laker men open soccer campaign with back-to-back wins

COUNCIL BLUFFS — Iowa Lakes opened their 2022 season with back-to-back games over the weekend in Council Bluffs. The Lakers faced off against Otero College on Friday, winning 3-2. Going into the second half down 0-1, the boys from Iowa Lakes fought back, and a goal by freshman Wilmont Manneh in the 70th minute to even the score. Ten minutes later, sophomore Henry Tolbert found the back of the net to take the lead for the Lakers; and two minutes later, Otero scored to make the game 2-2.

Growing the game

ELKHORN, Neb. — Eight PGA Jr. League student golfers represented Spencer Golf & Country Club in postseason competitive events. After traveling to Fremont, Nebraska, at the end of July and finishing in the top four out of 16 teams, the group was invited to play in the Nebraska PGA Section Championship which took place on Aug. 13 at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Pinnacle Bank Championship in Elkhorn.

Tigers prep for next weeks start with scrimmages

The Spencer Tiger girls varsity volleyball squad warmed up with scrimmages on Tuesday against the Sioux Central Rebels and Wednesday against the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks. (Above) Tigers Kiera Brown and Jerra Merchant soar to block the a HMS kill during a scrimmage at the Spencer field house Wednesday night. (Right) Spencer senior Elli Heisinger loaded up for the spike during their final scrimmage on Wednesday.

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Laker volleyball to open season Friday

After 2 1/2 weeks of practice, workouts and a couple of scrimmages the 2022-23 regular season will officially open for the Iowa Lakes volleyball team on Friday at 11 a.m. versus Cloud County Community College in the Southeast Community College Tourney in Beatrice, Nebraska. The Lakers will follow that up with a 3 p.m. match versus Coffeyville Community College. The tournament will continue on Saturday with an 11 a.m. match against host, Southeast and a 3 p.m. match with Colby.

History of Spencer baseball

SPENCER — Baseball is so important and based on statistics and records. From Barry Bonds hitting 762 home runs, to Joe Dimaggio’s 56-game hit streak, these things help define the greatness of America’s pastime.

Iowa Lakes adds head women’s wrestling coach

ESTHERVILLE — The Iowa Lakes Community College Athletics Department added a women's wrestling program and selected the team's first head coach. Pending board approval, Corey Muniz will lead the new program as the search begins for qualified female wrestlers, with the program slated to start in July 2023.

Cross-country camp

Spencer Middle School and High School runners attended cross-country camp last week. Participants learned about proper running form, strength training, road safety, and proper nutrition and hydration. They participated in running games and completed running workouts throughout the week. (Photo submitted)

Tigges, Dirkx receive all-state recognition

SPENCER — The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association recently announced its selections for all-state and academic all-state teams.

After having a solid season and peaking at the right time, advancing to a game within the state tournament. The Spencer Tigers would finish with a 19-9 (4-6) record, advancing to the Class 3A Substate final, before their season would end to the Sergent Bluff-Luton Warriors.

ILCC softball signs Goosmann

Iowa Lakes Community College head softball coach, Katie King, announced the signing of Madison Goosmann to the 2022-23 recruiting class. Goosmann is the daughter of Jay and Autumn Goosmann and is a graduate of Hinton High School in Hinton.

“We are very excited to welcome Madison and her family into our family,” King said. “Madison had an incredible senior season, and we are looking for her to continue this at Iowa Lakes.”

Triple Option Podcast is in the Huddle!

The Triple Option Podcast is in the huddle and it will hit the line of scrimmage Aug. 18! Come back and listen to the first episode of the season as T.J. and Randy break down the upcoming season for the Spencer Tigers.

Record-setting win

SPENCER — After a rainy Saturday and Sunday morning, players were questioning if they would be able to finish the Northwest Amateur tournament without getting drenched in rain. The final pairing of the championship flight, featuring the guys in the mix for the win, got started at 3:30 p.m.

Tiger Youth Football Camp wraps up summer

SPENCER — Tiger youth football camp wrapped up their week on Thursday, finishing their 2022 program with the future of Spencer varsity football. Campers got the chance to learn drills, skills and other knowledge surrounding the gridiron.

Laker volleyball completes first week, preseason camp

Summer is over for the Iowa Lakes volleyball team. The Lakers moved into the dorms last weekend and got right to work on Aug. 1. The Lakers completed three days of three-a-day practices/workouts on Wednesday night. Hosted a two day high school volleyball jamboree in which 13 schools, 22 teams including varsity and JV competed. The Laker players and coaches did the officiating and scorekeeping. Thursday night the ladies volunteered at the local Food Bank at the Good News Church.

NW Amateur tees off at Spencer Golf and Country Club

SPENCER — Thursday marked the beginning of the biggest golf tournament in northwest Iowa, the 100th Northwest Amateur at Spencer Golf and Country Club, action got started at 6:30 a.m. tee time. It was a chilly start to the tournament with temperatures in the high 50s to begin play.

Players from all over Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota are scheduled to participate in the competition, with a contestants from as far away as Roseville, California.

Tiger football camp in full stride ahead of season

SPENCER — Summer camp workouts are usually where a football team’s season begins, it shows the skills, and what coaches can expect to come during the regular season. It’s no different in Spencer. Camp takes place during the week from 5:30-8 p.m., ahead of official season practices which begin Monday, Aug. 8.

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