Cardinal girls take conference track title by a large margin

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It was a very successful night for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura girls track team as they captured the North Iowa Conference Meet title on Tuesday, May 12.  The Cardinals won by a large margin with 144 points.  West Hancock was a distant second with 100 points.

GHV boys second at home meet

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It was a successful night on the track for the Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys when they hosted a meet on Monday, May 5.  The Cardinals finished second in the eight-team field with 117.50 points.  Forest City won the meet with 129 points and Clear Lake was third with 106.50 points.

“It was great to get the opportunity to compete and host a home meet,” said Coach Kelsey Steffens.  “The boys are continuing to improve and that is great as conference and districts are approaching.”

Busy week for CL girls golf team; improve to 7-2

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The Clear Lake girls golf team improved to 7-2 overall after a busy week.

CL 182, C-G 192, WC 210

On Tuesday April 22, the Lions played in Clarion against Clarion-Goldfield and Webster City. The Lions shot 182, Clarion-Goldfield 192 and Webster City 210. Clear Lake’s Emily Snelling was medalist with 38 and Erin Gates was runner-up medalist with 42. The other counting scores were Paige Backhaus with 45 and Maddie Hess and Maddy Hartnett both shot 57. Rebecca Long shot 61 for the Lions. 

Cardinal boys place third in two track meets

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Umstead Relays

The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura boys track team faced some tough competition in their first meet of the 2014 season.  The boys competed in the Umstead Relays in Eagle Grove on Tuesday, April 8.  The team placed third with 79 points.  Algona won the meet with 138 points, followed by Clear Lake with 103 points.

Colon earns top seed at NCAA tournament

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UNI’s Joe Colon earned a top seed at the NCAA wrestling tournament, while four other Panthers were seeded in the top 15.

The NCAA announced the 330 student-athletes, including 45 at-large selections, for the 2014 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, to be held March 20-22, in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Lions’ head coach resigns

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The Clear Lake School Board accepted the resignation of Clear Lake varsity boys basketball Coach Kevin Kahler Monday night.

Kahler, who is in his eighth year as the Lions’ head coach, said Tuesday he had no comment about his resignation and promised to release a statement after the basketball season is over.

Kahler’s resignation was included in the School Board’s consent agenda Monday.  There was no discussion.

Clear Lake wrestlers win NCC dual title

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The Clear Lake wrestling team picked up two wins Friday night, and in doing so claimed a share of the North Central Conference dual meet title.  The Lions finished in a three-way tie with Webster City and Humboldt.  All three teams ended up 7-1 and will receive a trophy. 

GHV wrestlers compete at Algona Tournament

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The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura wrestling team met some tough competition at the Algona Tournament held on Saturday, Jan. 18.

“We went 1-4 on the day, but I was pleased with the way we competed today,” said Coach Steve Smith. “The competition was tough there today, but each time out we look better and better, which is what we want.”

Both Nic Tusha and Cade Baker had good days for the Cardinals compiling 4-1 records.  AJ Arnold and Connor Smith both ended the day with 3-2 records.  

Clear Lake volleyball team experiencing ups and downs

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Volleyball fans were treated to an exciting match when Clear Lake hosted Crestwood Thursday, Sept. 18.  Crestwood prevailed in a close match, 3-1.  Scores were 25-21, 22-25, 25-22, 25-23.

Three Cardinals earn spots on the NIC All-Conference lists

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The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura baseball team had three players named to the North Iowa Conference All-Conference lists. Seniors Josh Theobald and Braden Meints were named NIC First Team, while fellow senior Spencer Shaw was named to the NIC Second Team. Cade Baker, a sophomore, earned Honorable Mention recognition.

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