Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

CL 163, New Hampton 167

The Lions battled adverse weather conditions and a tough New Hampton team Monday, April 10.  Clear Lake prevailed, 163-167.

“New Hampton is a highly ranked team in Class 2A.  I think they will be a big hurdle in our quest to gain a state berth this spring,” said Clear Lake Coach Eric Perry.  “Both teams struggled today.  When the weather and the ground conditions improve, so will our scores.”

(Above) GHV’s Matthew Heinemann keeps his eye on the ball during the North Iowa meet held Thursday, April 13.  -Photo courtesy of  Cheila Frayne

Garner-Hayfield-Ventura’s Grady Umbarger shot a 41 to lead the Cardinals to a triangular meet victory at Gruis Recreation Center in Buffalo Center on Thursday, April 13.  GHV shot a 172 to win the meet. North Iowa was second with a score of 206 and Eagle Grove shot a 221.

The Clear Lake girls tennis team picked up a pair of wins last week over Osage and Hampton, improving their record to 4-1.

“We are getting better at making adjustments and fighting for every point,” said Coach Mary Jo Peterson.

CL 6, Osage 3

The Lions won the first four singles matches and the same players teamed up for wins in doubles, helping the Lions to a 6-3 victory Tuesday, April 11.

Mason City 3, CL 1

Mason City edged the Clear Lake girls, 3-1, in a match played Monday, April 10.

“Though we lost,  I was pleased with our effort,” said Clear Lake Coach Steve Faber.  “Considering most of our kids were up late with Prom over the weekend we couldn’t have asked for much more of them.”