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WC takes a bit of a step back at conference meet

western christian girls’ golf Wolfpack hoped to change its high scores prior to first round of the regional tournament Nathan Broek | Sports Editor ESTHERVILLE-It was the first and only 18-hole event for the Western Christian girls’ golf team at the Lakes Conference...

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TC disappointed in ninth place at War Eagle

trinity christian boys’ golf Braxton Brummel of Trinity Christian takes a shot from the fairway during Class 1A boys’ sectional golf in Sanborn Friday, May 14. Brummel saw his prep high school career come to an end as he shot a 97. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Tigers hope to...

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Boyden-Hull and Western Christian advance to districts

class 2a boys’ sectional golf Drew Van Roekel of Boyden-Hull takes a shot from the fairway during Class 2A sectional golf at Rock River Golf Club in Rock Rapids Friday, May 14. Van Roekel led the Comets with a 76, helping his team advance to the district tournament in...

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’Pack finish regular season at Lakes Conference tourney

western christian boys’ golf (Right) Donovan Boer of Western Christian takes a putt during Class 2A sectional golf at Rock River Golf Club in Rock Rapids Friday, May 14. Boer shot an 87 to help Wolfpack finish in second place as a team and advance to the district...

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Lydia Grond earns all-conference honors for the Comets

siouxland all-conference girls’ golf honors Lydia Grond of the Boyden-Hull girls’ golf team. Grond was named as a first team SIouxland All-Conference pick Wednesday, May 12. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Grond led Boyden-Hull with a nine-hole above-par average of 9.38, best in...

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Long-time rider stresses importance of safety

SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT GO HAND IN HAND Gary Oldenkamp has been riding and customizing motorcycles for some 40 years through his business Oldy’s Custom Composites and  stresses the importance of motorcycle safety to riders and motorists. (Photo/Jennifer Kor)  Jennifer...

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‘Desert Oasis’ is theme of Western Christian banquet

Cole Feenstra, Jaden Van Schepen, Jeremiah Kredit, Teagan De Jager, Jaylin Van Dyken, Shayla Van Beek, Ellie Dokter, Lydia Van Kley (Photos provided by Karinda deBoom.) ‘Desert Oasis’ is theme of Western Christian banquet Juniors and seniors at Western Christian High...

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Watching the horses run

NOT A KENTUCKY DERBY WITHOUT THE PROPER HAT Lavonne Landman, Leola Baker and Pearl Roozing wear homemade hats Saturday May 1, for a Kentucky Derby themed afternoon filled with their own version of horse racing. (Photo/Submitted) Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Residents...

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Walking and jogging for a cause

Jennifer Kor | Staff Writer Hull Christian School staff, students and community members got together Friday, May 7, at the annual walk- and jog-a-thon at Hesla Field to raise money for projects the school. Each year, the Parent Circle Project hosts a walk- and...

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John Bolkema

91 Hull, Iowa May 4, 2021 John Bolkema, 91, of Hull, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Crown Pointe Estates in Sioux Center. Funeral service was Saturday, May 8, at First Christian Reformed Church, Hull, with interment in Hope Cemetery, Hull.   John...

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Robert Pollema Sr.

80 Sioux Center, Iowa April 29, 2021 Robert Pollema Sr., 80, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Sioux Center Health. Memorial service was Wednesday, May 5, at United Reformed Church, Sioux Center. Robert Lee Pollema...

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Comets come out on top in Sioux Center

boyden-hull boys’ golf Evan Myers of Boyden-Hull takes a putt during Siouxland Conference boys’ golf at The Ridge in Sioux Center Thursday, May 6. Myers shot a 47 as the Comets took home the team title. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull outlasts MOC-Floyd Valley by...

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Nighthawks get nipped on penalty kicks

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley boys’ soccer JoJo Rodriguez of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley attempts to kick the ball around a Unity Christian player during non-conference boys’ soccer Friday, May 7. The Nighthawks defeated the Knights 4-3. (Photo/Nathan Broek) Boyden-Hull/Rock...

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Late rally falls one goal short

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls’ soccer Slow start ends up costing Nighthawks in non-conference play Sierra Nielsen | Staff Intern Spirit Lake 3-0 3 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 0-2 2 OKOBOJI - The Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley girls’ soccer team traveled to Okoboji for a...

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’Pack pull away from Tornadoes in second half

western christian boys’ soccer Uchan Harberts of Western Christian prepares to boot the ball up field during Lakes Conference boys’ soccer versus Storm Lake Tuesday, April 4. The Wolfpack defeated the Tornadoes 5-1. (Photo/Nathan Broek) After tallying only one goal in...

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Offense backs up another good effort on D

western christian girls’ soccer Sierra Nielsen records a hat trick as Western Christian beats Storm Lake 5-1 in Lakes Conference action Tuesday, May 4 Nathan Broek | Sports Editor Western Christian 3-3  6 Storm Lake 1-0  1 STORM LAKE - Western Christian did...

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Windy conditions play a factor in Sibley

sibley-ocheyedan invitational Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley and Western Christian have mixed results due to weather and stiff competition at Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational Nathan Broek | Sports Editor SIBLEY-There were clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s for the...

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Western earns season-low at Sibley tourney

western christian girls’ golf Wolfpack hopes to carry momentum into final stretch run of the 2021 season Ellie Whalen | Staff Intern SIBLEY-Monday, May 3, proved to be a good day for the Western Christian girls’ golf team as participants shot their lowest nine-hole...

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Wolfpack fails to upend Indians

western christian boys’ golf Caleb Douma of Western Christian looks towards the fairway before teeing off at a Lakes Conference boys’ golf dual with Cherokee Tuesday, April 4. Douma finished his round with a 46 in helping the Wolfpack defeat the Braves 173-175....

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