Lions end historic season in State final four

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 3:01pm

(Above) Sara Faber works through an attempted block to put up two of her 21-points.  -Photos by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway with contribution from Henry Luker

Bishop Heelan of Sioux City used a late charge to defeat the Clear Lake Lions, 61-57, in the Class 3A State semifinal played Thursday, March 5.

Clear Lake says goodbye to four seniors

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:58pm

Pictured (L-R):  Taylor Krull, Lexi Fasbender, Sara Faber and Julia Merfeld.

The Clear Lake Lions got their first taste of State basketball success in 2020 and they are determined it won’t be their last.

Clear Lake says goodbye to four seniors

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:58pm

Pictured (L-R):  Taylor Krull, Lexi Fasbender, Sara Faber and Julia Merfeld.

The Clear Lake Lions got their first taste of State basketball success in 2020 and they are determined it won’t be their last.

Lions fall to Ballard in Substate battle

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:55pm

(Above) Jack Barragy works his way around a Ballard player during Wednesday night’s game.  The Bombers topped the Lions, 65-56, to move on to the State tournament.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Untimely turnovers and stretches of cold shooting doomed the Clear Lake Lions in their SubState battle with Ballard Wednesday night.  The Bombers (18-6) advanced to State with a 65-56 victory.

Lions fall to Ballard in Substate battle

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:55pm

(Above) Jack Barragy works his way around a Ballard player during Wednesday night’s game.  The Bombers topped the Lions, 65-56, to move on to the State tournament.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

by Marianne Gasaway

Untimely turnovers and stretches of cold shooting doomed the Clear Lake Lions in their SubState battle with Ballard Wednesday night.  The Bombers (18-6) advanced to State with a 65-56 victory.

Four Clear Lake girls earn NCC All-Conference recognition; Faber earns All-State honor

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:52pm

by Marianne Gasaway

Four members of the North Central Conference champion Clear Lake girls basketball team have been named to the All-Conference Teams selected by member coaches.  In addition, on Tuesday senior Sara Faber was announced as a First Team Class 3A All-State choice by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA).

Four Clear Lake girls earn NCC All-Conference recognition; Faber earns All-State honor

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:52pm

by Marianne Gasaway

Four members of the North Central Conference champion Clear Lake girls basketball team have been named to the All-Conference Teams selected by member coaches.  In addition, on Tuesday senior Sara Faber was announced as a First Team Class 3A All-State choice by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA).

Lake voters pass $18M school bond

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:47pm

by Marianne Gasaway

Voters in the Clear Lake School District continued their tradition of strong support for school issues Tuesday by overwhelmingly passing an $18 million bond issue.  The funds will be used to fund a wellness center, to be built in partnership with the City of Clear Lake, as well as various school security measures and improvements to school buildings and the Lions Field complex.

Lake voters pass $18M school bond

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:47pm

by Marianne Gasaway

Voters in the Clear Lake School District continued their tradition of strong support for school issues Tuesday by overwhelmingly passing an $18 million bond issue.  The funds will be used to fund a wellness center, to be built in partnership with the City of Clear Lake, as well as various school security measures and improvements to school buildings and the Lions Field complex.

Final Four celebration

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:44pm

Clear Lake senior Julia Merfeld proudly hoists the trophy the Lions were awarded as seminfinalists in the Girls Class 3A State Basketball Tournament.  A special section highlighting the Lions’ historic State run is included in this week’s Mirror-Reporter.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy,

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