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Bulls Eyes to host sporting clays shoot

This coming Sunday, Oct. 20, the GTRA/Spencer Bulls Eyes trap team will be hosting a 100-target sporting clays shoot. This will be held at the Grange Gun Range south of Ruthven.

The cost will be $25 for SCTP registered youth and $30 for adults. Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. with the first squad starting at 10 a.m. This will be a walking-only course. The use of a side-by-side will be at the discretion of the host team.

No answer for Johnson

SPENCER — Sioux City West had no answer for Brody Johnson. Leading the team in tackles, he also recorded three sacks, a fumble and an interception in Spencer’s 41-0 victory.

The Tigers did all of its scoring in the first half, setting up a quick two quarters after the intermission.

Spencer volleyball wrap-up

(Above) JV Tiger Lucy Simington sets up for kill at Spirit Lake Tuesday. The varsity squad went 3-1, earning a wing against the Indians, setting up its weekend competition at Mason City Invite. The only results included in the wrap-up a 2-0 sweep of the host Riverhawks, 21-18, 21-10. (Photos by Scott Merchant)

SHS girls win first home triangular

SPENCER — Three one-two finishes — including one in relay event — helped Spencer edge Fort Dodge, and decimate Carroll, en route to a sweep at the first meet of the year at the Spencer YMCA, Thursday night.

One of those one-two finishes offered very significant meaning for an senior Tiger athlete.

“Congratulations to Lily Gross for getting her state qualifying time in the 100 breaststroke tonight with a time of 1:07.88,” said Amie Lawrence, Spencer head coach.

Rebels down Panthers in 3

Sioux Central swept its way to 3-0 win Thursday, continuing the team’s 92-plus-win percentage since 2011, against Storm Lake St. Mary’s. Except for a tie in 2021 and one loss in 2012, the matchup has gone the Rebels way. Sioux Central would eliminate the Panthers 25-16, 25-18, 25-12, handing the visitors their 13th loss.

 

SIOUX CENTRAL VS STORM LAKE ST. MARY’S

Thursday, Oct. 10 — Sioux Rapids

 

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Sioux Central runs up 373 yards in win

MANSON — “The guys came to play tonight,” said Brandon Goodchild, Sioux Central head coach, following the team’s 43-6 win, keeping visiting Pocahontas winless Friday on the Rebels’ field. All six Sioux Central scores came on the ground.

Laker Report

Iowa Lakes men’s soccer win 5-0 in Spencer against Iowa Central

Iowa Lakes Community College is still smoking hot.

No. 1 ranked Lakers move to 10-0-3 with a win over Iowa Central.

Outdoors: Fall colors continue to increase

It's a slow start to fall colors across Iowa, but fall colors are well on their way in northeast Iowa. Most woody plants are changing colors.

Hackberry, walnuts, elms and cottonwood are turning yellow in north central and northwest Iowa. Maples are turning more red and orange. Many species are dropping a few leaves. Most native vines are changing color.

Outdoors: IGLFC volunteers spend lots of time working with youngsters

There is little doubt that 2024 has been an active year for the Iowa Great Fishing Club, as volunteers have worked to fulfill the club’s mission: to recruit youth to the sport, encouraging a connection to the outdoors and fishing as a lifelong passion.

Outdoors: Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing for the winter

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds lake property owners to check their boat and trailers, and docks and lifts, for aquatic invasive species before storing them for the winter.

Outdoors: Paddlefish once again swimming in West Lake Okoboji

After more than 100 years, they're back. The much anticipated restocking of the American paddlefish into West Lake Okoboji began Tuesday, Oct. 8, with a release at the Emerson Bay boat ramp.

"Our hatchery staff did a great job of dialing in the hauling densities and handling techniques,” Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist Mike Hawkins said.

Spencer girls earn road win

SPIRIT LAKE — Spencer captured the first, second and fourth games to end the contest at Spirit Lake, 3-1, on the Indians’ home court Tuesday night. The Tigers recorded a 25-19, 25-23, 19-25, 22-22.

Tara Hauschen, Spencer volleyball coach, said she was “extremely proud of the way the girls played tonight. Beating Spirit Lake for the first time since 2010 is a huge accomplishment.

She added, “The girls executed our game plan perfectly and fought the entire match.”

Morey sisters place 1-2 for Tigers

CHEROKEE — Boys and girls cross country teams from Spencer had a stellar day at Cherokee, as they had 12 lifetime best times Tuesday.

“Our goal for this meet was to see how we stacked up against conference competition,” Tiger head coach Drew Schiltz said.

The girls started off the night with a fourth-place finish.

SC boys, girls sweep Brian Knapp Invite

ROCKWELL CITY — Lucos Wernimont had the top finish for Sioux Central, racing to second, as the Rebels swept their way wins in both the girls and boys races at the Brian Knapp Invitational. Rockwell City Golf & Country Club hosted the event Tuesday.

For the second straight meet, both squads posted all scoring runners in the top 20.

Laker Report

Division II Volleyball

ICCAC sweep at home for Lakers against Red Tails

Outdoors: Iowa fall colors weekly report

Many factors affect how “brilliant” the fall colors will be each year. Stress, like lack of rain this August and September, often brightens fall colors. But with our unpredictable weather, warm evenings or an early frost can cause leaves to be duller. The brightest displays of color occur when we have an early fall of bright sunny days and cool nights.

Here is a look by area:

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