Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

by Marianne Morf

When he was asked to consider joining the Clear Lake Sanitary District’s Board of Trustees, John Miller says he thought it would be an interesting venture.  Forty years later, Miller is still serving— and the job has never gotten old.

(Above) Clear Lake’s Chase Stuver brings down a Mohawk during the game Friday night played in Mason City.  Ready to assist was Joey Monson (#63).  The Mohawks came away with 20-14 victory.  -Reporter photos by Chris Barragy

Nearly nine months after ending the 2015 season in a three-way tie for the District 2 title and bowing out early in post-season play, the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura football team was out to prove something Friday night by putting up a win against non-district area rival, West Hancock.

With four of seven All-District honor recipients back on the field, it was grit and leadership that helped the Cardinals hold on and claim a close 23-20 victory.

On offense, the Cards moved the ball effectively, but were unable to score.

The Clear Lake volleyball team opened the season at Clarion Saturday and posted a 3-2 record under new Head Coach Jill Smith. The Lions topped Riceville, North Butler and CAL 2-0, but fell to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and eventual tournament champion South Hamilton by the same score.

“I felt overall the day was a success, especially for our first contests of the season. I was really pleased with our ball control and the way we played as a team,” said Coach Smith. “Our reserves were totally engaged and kept everyone energized.”