G-H/V softball team lands three on NIC All-Conference lists

 

Three members of the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura softball team received All-Conference honors in the North Iowa Conference.

Maddie Tusha, a junior, received First Team All-Conference recognition.  Tusha, who plays centerfield, had a batting average of .384.  She had 27 single base hits and two doubles.  She scored 15 runs for the Cardinals and never struck out.

Cardinals pick up three wins

 

It was a good week for Cardinal baseball, as they topped Belmond-Klemme and swept a double header from North Iowa, moving their record to 8-14.

G-H/V 4, 

Belmond-Klemme 0

Garner-Hayfield/Ventura held Belmond-Klemme scoreless on Wednesday, June 26, on their way to a 4-0 victory.

Two Lions named to All-State Soccer Teams

 

 The Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association (IHSSCA) has released its 2013 All-State Teams in boys’ soccer for Class 1A, 2A, and 3A.

In Class 2A, Clear Lake’s Antonio DiMarco was a Second Team selection.  The senior mid-fielder helped to lead the Lions to an 11-5 season.   DiMarco scored 15 goals while playing in 16 games.   

Lions goal keeper Bryson Hamilton received Class 2A Honorable Mention as a goal keeper. 

Miserable start to the season for CL softball team

 

Central Springs gave the Clear Lake girls softball team a rough start to the 2013 season, walloping the Lions 17-1 in three rainy and cold innings played Wednesday, May 22.

 

Golf team advances with an ugly win

 

It wasn’t pretty, but the Clear Lake boys golf team got the job done.

Despite playing their worst 18-hole tournament of the year, the Lions were good enough to advance in post-season play on Friday at Decorah.  

“Advancing-- that is the name of the game,” said Coach Eric Perry.  “The good news is, we have a lot to work on, and it is a week away.”

Another victory for CL boys tennis team

 

  The Clear Lake boys tennis team recorded a 9-0 victory at Iowa Falls-Alden Friday, April 26.

In singles action, Sam Jones was a 10-3 winner over Caleb Perkins in the number one match.  Jerry Kockler topped 

Strong start for CL boys track team

 

The Clear Lake boys track team got their season started on the right foot. The Lions recorded their highest placement in many years at Clarion, finishing second in the field of six teams in their class April 5.  Iowa Falls-Alden captured the team title with 119 points.  The Lions were runner-up with 106 and Forest City was third with 98 points.  Rounding out the field was Hampton-Dumont (76), Garner-Hayfield/Ventura (67) and Clarion-Goldfield (58).

Cold and wind don’t bother G-H/V boys

 

It was a cold and windy season opener for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys track team when they traveled to Clarion Friday, April 5, for the Cowboy Relays.  Despite temperatures hovering at around 45 degrees and 20-plus mph winds, the Cardinals were ready for some outdoor competition.

“No one complained about the weather, because everyone was excited to be racing,” said Head Coach Tracy Schmidt.

G-H/V finished the meet with 67 points, placing them fifth in the six-field class.  Iowa Falls-Alden won the meet with 119 points.

Pee Wee wrestlers

 

The Iowa Super Pee Wee Wrestling Tournament was held on Saturday, March 2, and on Sunday, March 3, at Young Arena in Waterloo, Iowa.  Clear Lake sent five wrestlers to the event and three brought home a medal.  Kaleb Hambly placed third, while

Cardinals wrestle at Forest City and Newman

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura wrestling team struggled with some tough competition last week.

Forest City Triangular

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