Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

The Clear Lake wrestling team picked up two big North Central Conference wins Thursday.  The Lions avenged a loss to Webster City, then rolled over St. Ed’s in a triangular held on the Lions’ home mat.  The Lions also got revenge against a good Humboldt team at Saturday’s Osage Tournament.

“Overall, we are seeing the improvement needed as we close in on the NCC tournament this weekend and ultimately the sectional tournament in February,” said Coach Mike Lester.

CL 45, Webster City 24

CL 78, St. Ed’s 3

(Above) GHV’s Mara Anderson drives around a Forest City guard in Friday night’s game.  The Indians topped the Cardinals, 44-34.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Poor free-throw shooting and too many turnovers caused the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls to drop a 44-34 game to Forest City (7-1, 8-3) on Friday, Jan. 13.

They say “defense” wins games.  That theory was put into action Friday night, when Garner-Hayfield-Ventura hosted Forest City (6-2, 9-2) for their second match-up of the season.  Defense was on display in the low scoring OT ballgame.

“We knew this game would be a dogfight,” said Coach Joe Albertson.  “Our first game against them was sloppy, so I thought this one would have more flow to it.  However, the six days we had off might have had us both a little off.”

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura wrestling team picked up a win and two losses at the North Butler meet held on Thursday, Jan. 12.

North Butler 49, GHV 21

The Cardinals had three wrestlers win their matches against North Butler and they had one forfeit.

Jace Pringnitz won at 132 pounds.  He pinned Brett Marshal in 1:06.

Conner Shaw pinned JC Ulrich in :54 at 170 pounds.

Brady Hess, 145 pounds, won by a 5-3 decision over Beau Thompson.