Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

(Above) Clear Lake’s Zach Lester and Drew Enke put some strong defensive pressure on this West Fork ball handler.  The Lions beat West Fork in double-overtime, 78-75. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

Judging by the first game, it’s going to be an exciting season for the Clear Lake Lions.  The team opened with a double-overtime win and one night later notched another victory for a quick 2-0 start.

(Above) Clear Lake’s Lexi Fasbender guards a West Fork player during Tuesday night’s game. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake girls improved their record to 4-1 last week with wins over West Fork and Hampton-Dumont.

“This week really tested our girls mentally and physically and I was pleased with how we performed all week,” said Coach Bart Smith.  “We still need to work on things, but it’s a start to the season.”

The Clear Lake High School Dance Team participated in the State Dance Team Competition held at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines, on Thursday, Dec. 1.  The team received State Championship honors in both Pom and Hip Hop.  The group was also recognized for Outstanding Academic Achievement.

The Clear Lake wrestling team opened the 2016 season with a pair of duals against Top of Iowa Conference teams.  The Lions topped host Belmond-Klemme, 66-15, but fell to Lake Mills, 45-30.

The Lions recorded five falls in the win over Belmond-Klemme.  Eric Faught (113), Braxton Doebel (132), Ryan Leisure (145), Chance Poley (170) and Kade Hambly (182) pinned their opponents.