Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

(L-R) Zoe Fasbender, Chelsey Holck, Kaitlyn VanderPloeg, Darby Dodd and Ali Maulsby wrapped up stellar high school careers at the 2021 State Tournament.  The group compiled a record of 81-13 in their four years playing for CLHS. -Submitted photo.

Five seniors wrapped up their high school careers on the state’s top stage — the Iowa High School Girls Basketball Championship at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  

Jagger Schmitt works his way around a Humboldt defender. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

For the second time in three years, the Clear Lake boys basketball team earned a trip to the State Tournament.  The Lions defeated North Central Conference rival Humboldt, 64-48, Tuesday night, March 2, in the Sub-State final played in Algona.

Kaitlyn VanderPloeg led the team with 12 points and six rebounds.  

-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

(Above) March Madness, 1996 - What a difference a week can make.  On March 13, 1996, Clear Lake was enjoying 66-degree temperatures and Kirk Hylland became the first waterskier of the season.  Holland, an employee of Hanson Marine, found open water in front of the Sea Wall.  One week later Mother Nature gave another blast of winter, dumping three inches of snow.  A blizzard warning was issued, as winds h