Lions drop first round of Regional competition to Webster City

 

The volleyball season came to a close Monday night for the Clear Lake girls.  For the second time in less than a week Webster City edged the Lions.   Monday’s Lynx victory came in the opening round of Regionals.

 

Webster City earned a 3-1 win by scores of 25-18, 26-24, 22-25, 25-21 on their home court.

The Giving Tree season is almost upon us; sign up begins soon

 

The season is almost upon us.  

We are pleased to report that the excitement and anticipation of the holidays has begun at the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter.  The 23rd annual Giving Tree will soon 

Court sets trial date for Clear Lake man charged with murder for hire

 

A Clear Lake man charged with two counts of solicitation to commit murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder and one count of attempted murder will go on trial Dec. 11.

 

Vehicle fire sends one to hospital

 

A Clear Lake man has been released from the hospital after being treated for injuries he received in a motorhome fire last week.

Voter activity in county follows statewide ‘active’ trend

 

Voting activity is ahead of traditional benchmarks in Cerro Gordo County, according to Kenneth Kline, Cerro Gordo County Auditor and County Commissioner of Elections.

With the 2012 General Election two weeks away, 5,483 voters have requested absentee ballots in Cerro Gordo County, compared to 2,979 absentee requests at the same point in the 2010 gubernatorial 

election and from the 4,035 requests in the 2008 presidential election, reports Kline.

The pace is on track with the trend statewide.

Cardinals roll over Midgets in 41-20 victory

 

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura football team stretched their win streak to four, as they rolled over Estherville-Lincoln Central, 41-20, in a District showdown Friday night on the road.

“We came out a little flat and Estherville made us pay for it early,” said Coach Scott VanDusseldorp.

Lions go 4-2 at Algona Volleyball Tournament

 

The Lions dropped a 3-1 match with Humboldt Tuesday, but responded to the loss with renewed spirit and went 4-2 at Saturday’s Algona Tournament.  

 

Humboldt 2, CL 1

The Lions edged the Wildcats 25-23 in game one, but fell off their usual aggressive game and dropped the next three by scores of 25-13, 25-22, 25-18.   The loss put the Lions at 5-3 in North Central Conference play.  The team was slated to play their final home match of the regular season Tuesday, Oct. 16, against Webster City.

Cardinals sweep Rockford in final regular season match

 

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura volleyball team ended their regular season with a sweep over Rockford on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

The Cardinals got off to a quick start, taking an 8-2 lead in the first match.  Behind the strong serving of Miranda Frederick, they stretched the lead to 19-6.  G-H/V went on to win the set, 25-14.

Lion runners earn all-conference honors

 

DiMarco and Grieman lead teams

 

The Clear Lake boys and girls cross country team each claimed third place at the North Central Conference Meet held Tuesday, Oct. 9, at River Road Golf Course in Algona.  Five of the 14 varsity Lion runners earned all-conference honors by finishing in the top 10.

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