Lady Vikes well represented at State Track Meet

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:46pm

      The Ventura girls track team will be well represented as they make a final trip to State as the Ventura Lady Vikes.
    “This will be our girls’ final trip down to State as the Ventura Lady Vikes and I cannot wait to see how proudly they will represent our community,” said Coach Laura Huber.
    The Lady Vikes placed sixth out of 14 teams at District competition held on Thursday, May 10, in Lake Mills.

Toppin to compete in two events

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:45pm

Joel Toppin will represent the Ventura boys track team in two events at the State meet to be held in Des Moines this week.
    “We knew that if he ran consistent times that he would give himself a shot,” said Coach Rod Huber.  “And like he has done all year, he ran with poise and determination.”
    Toppin qualified in 1600 meter run and the 3200 meter run.  He placed third in both events with times of 4:49.54 in the 1600 and 10:29.53 in the 3200.  He also placed

Soccer girls go 2-1

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:43pm

    The Clear Lake girls went 2-1 in soccer action during the last week.  Monday, May 8, the Lions posted a shutout at Webster City, but Friday Aplington-Parkersburg got the win in two overtimes.  They rebounded with a 5-1 win over Garner-Hayfield Monday night at Lions field.

Lions score in OT to top Mohawks, 1-0

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:41pm

After a hard-fought battle which ended at 0-0 in regulation, the Clear Lake boys soccer team quickly scored in overtime for a 1-0 win over the Mason City Mohawks Tuesday, May 8.

Clear Lake boys golf team advances to District play

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:40pm

    The Clear Lake boys golf team has advanced to District play after finishing second at the Class 3A Sectional Tournament played Friday at Charles City.  Decorah, ranked number one in 3A, won the Sectional with a 314.  The Lions were runner-up with 331. 
    The Lions will play in the District meet Friday at the municipal course in Waverly.  Independence, West Delaware and Benton Community join Clear Lake and Decorah at the District meet, with the top two teams advancing to play at State in Ames Friday and Saturday, May 25-26.

NCC Track Meet proves to be a tough outing for CL boys

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:38pm

    The Clear Lake boys track team was primed to make a strong showing at the North Central Conference track meet Monday, May 7.  But with the exception of a few personal bests, the Lions fell short of continuing to better their performances and ended up 10th in the 10-team field.

Girls hoping for a return trip to State Golf Meet

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:37pm

    The Clear Lake girls will be vying for a chance to return to the State Meet when they host Regionals at Veterans Memorial Golf Club Monday, May 21.  The Lions captured their District crown Monday at Humboldt.  Clear Lake (348) and runner-up Spencer (401) will be joined by South Tama and Nevada, the top two finishers at Ames on Monday.  South Tama, led by Taylor Van Dyke’s 82, finished with a team score of 360.  Nevada was the runner-up with 404.

Clear Lake falls to W-SR in Regional tennis action

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:36pm

 The Clear Lake varsity girls tennis team traveled to Waverly Saturday, May 12, to compete in team Regionals.  The Lions played Waverly-Shell Rock first and fell, 0-5.
    Coach Martha Andrews said that aside from the team loss, she was disappointed that relatively new tournament rules

Girls compete at North Central Conference Track Meet

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:35pm

    A trio of fifth place finishes was the best the Clear Lake girls track team could post at the North Central Conference track meet held Monday, May 7, at Clarion.  The Lions finished 10th in the 10-team field with 23 points.  Algona won the team title with 159 points, easy outdistancing runner-up Bishop Garrigan with 91.

M. Wayne Oltrogge

Published by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:34pm

    M. Wayne Oltrogge, 74, died peacefully Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Oakwood Manor, Clear Lake.
    Funeral services were held Monday, May 14 at First United Methodist Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Interment followed at St. John Lutheran Church - Crane Creek near Tripoli, Iowa.

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