Off night dooms the Lions in 74-70 loss

(Above) It was a tight squeeze for this Clarion-Goldfield-Dows player as he tried to get between the defensive efforts of Evan Klaus (41) and Torian Lee during Tuesday night’s home contest. It was a tough night for the Lions, as they dropped the contest, 74-70. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

An off night doomed the Lions in a showdown with the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys Tuesday, Dec. 13.  The Cowboys were hot and the Lions were not in a 74-70 Clear Lake loss.

Off night dooms the Lions in 74-70 loss

(Above) It was a tight squeeze for this Clarion-Goldfield-Dows player as he tried to get between the defensive efforts of Evan Klaus (41) and Torian Lee during Tuesday night’s home contest. It was a tough night for the Lions, as they dropped the contest, 74-70. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

An off night doomed the Lions in a showdown with the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys Tuesday, Dec. 13.  The Cowboys were hot and the Lions were not in a 74-70 Clear Lake loss.

Cards prevail in 66-58 victory

It was a game of momentum swings when the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys hosted Bishop Garrigan (2-2, 3-3) on Tuesday, Dec. 13.  Both teams had their moments, but it was the Cardinals that prevailed with a final 66-58 victory.

“I thought the matchup was going to be interesting due to their front court depth, and it turned out to be a big challenge,” said Coach Joe Albertson.  “We really struggled keeping them off the glass and we had some breakdowns on defense.”

Cards prevail in 66-58 victory

It was a game of momentum swings when the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys hosted Bishop Garrigan (2-2, 3-3) on Tuesday, Dec. 13.  Both teams had their moments, but it was the Cardinals that prevailed with a final 66-58 victory.

“I thought the matchup was going to be interesting due to their front court depth, and it turned out to be a big challenge,” said Coach Joe Albertson.  “We really struggled keeping them off the glass and we had some breakdowns on defense.”

Despite best efforts, GHV falls

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls played their hearts out and left everything on the floor Tuesday night, Dec. 13, when they hosted Bishop Garrigan (4-0, 6-0).

“This was the best we have played to date and against probably the best team we have played,” said Coach Matt Erpelding.

Despite best efforts, GHV falls

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls played their hearts out and left everything on the floor Tuesday night, Dec. 13, when they hosted Bishop Garrigan (4-0, 6-0).

“This was the best we have played to date and against probably the best team we have played,” said Coach Matt Erpelding.

Forfeits help GHV wrestlers pick up three wins in recent action

(GHV’s Tyler Nielsen is the Cardinal’s big guy, weighing in at 285 pounds.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

It was a good week for the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura wrestling team, as they picked up three wins.

GHV 49, Forest City 24

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Cardinals faced Forest City.  Forfeits were the difference in the match, as Forest City had five forfeits.

Forfeits help GHV wrestlers pick up three wins in recent action

(GHV’s Tyler Nielsen is the Cardinal’s big guy, weighing in at 285 pounds.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

It was a good week for the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura wrestling team, as they picked up three wins.

GHV 49, Forest City 24

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Cardinals faced Forest City.  Forfeits were the difference in the match, as Forest City had five forfeits.

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