Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Clear Lake’s Thomas Storbeck battles to get the ball to the basket against two Algona defenders.  Although Storbeck fouled out, he managed to lead the team in scoring with 32-points.

For the second time in four games, the Clear Lake boys rose to the challenge of overtime.  The Lions used a buzzer beater from Zach Lester to defeat Algona, 75-74, Friday night, Dec. 9.

The victory put the Lions at 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the North Central Conference.

(Above) Clear Lake’s Chloe Mueller takes a shot during Friday night’s home game against Algona.  The team found a way to top the Bulldogs, 46-43, in a close NCC game.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

With their top scorer and another starter on the bench in the final minutes, the Lions found a way to win against Algona Friday night.

Clear Lake wrestlers took on top competition from within the North Central Conference, as well as the State, in a busy week.

“As a team we improved greatly,” said Coach Mike Lester.  “It’s tough to lose those close ones, but this team is a bunch of scrappers and that is what we did.  They fought and wrestled with intensity.”

(Above) GHV’s James Betz gets above the rim during Tuesday night’s game against West Hancock.  Betz scored 15-points for the Cards.  -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys picked up two big wins last week, moving their record to 4-0, 4-1.

GHV 75, West Hancock 47

The GHV boys came out strong and finished strong in a 75-47 romp over West Hancock (1-2, 2-2) at home on Tuesday, Dec. 6.