Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

  Three Ventura volleyball players were named to Cornbelt Conference teams for the 2011 season.  Emily Mathews, a sophomore, was named to the First Team, while fellow classmates Shelby Rayhons and Courtney Younge earned Second Team Recognition.
    “All three girls had a great passion for the game, they played their hearts out and have phenomenal attitudes and great work ethics,” said Coach Abby Roenfanz.  “They are all very competitive and strive to do their best.”

It was a successful week on the road for the Ventura volleyball team, as they picked up two wins.

Ventura vs. CCE    
    The Lady Vikes topped Clay Central-Everly Tuesday night, Sept. 20.  Ventura won a close first game, 25-21.  They dropped the second game, 25-20, before going on to win the next two games, 25-22 and 25-18.
    “We really came together tonight as a team,” said Coach Abby Roenfanz.  “I am very proud of how well they played and were able to adapt.  They kept their heads up even when down and fought for every point.”

In a game worthy of its reward, Boone out-slugged the Clear Lake Lions, 9-8 in a Class 3A Sub-State final.  The game sent the Lions home Monday night, just one win short of a state berth.  Boone (20-10) emerged the winner when Clear Lake (28-10) stranded runners at first and third in the seventh inning. 

Decorah’s big and powerful football team sucked the life right out of the Clear Lake Lions football team Halloween night.  The Vikings upended the number one ranked (3A) Lions, 24-8.
    “They were too physical for us.  We just couldn’t get ‘r done,” said Lions Head Coach Fred Wieck.