Midgets’ season ends at district
SPENCER — The Estherville Lincoln Central boys tennis team had a short day at the Class 1A District meet in Spencer on Thursday.
While the Midgets couldn’t come up with a set, the team had its chances in several matches.
In singles play, Joe Woodward lost to LeMars’ Eric Janssen 6-4, 6-2 and Phil Leffel lost 6-1, 6-4 to Spirit Lake/Okoboji’s Blake Kleigl.
“Joe looked like he was going to be able to stay in the match when he was in a tight first set, but wasn’t able to hold off his opponent losing in the second set,” said ELC coach Chris Koenck. “He made a huge improvement since this time last year coming from No. 1 JV to No. 3 varsity. Joe is a very bright student and has bigger things ahead of him.”
Koenck said Leffel has been one of the team’s most consistent players.
“He has had some heartbreaking losses, but always seemed to remain positive,” said Koenck.
11 Lakers named to all-region teams
Two days after capturing the Region XI title and a berth at the NJCAA National Tournament, the ICCAC All Region teams have been announced, and Iowa Lakes had a record 11 players honored.
» Full StoryG/T beats A-R in final dual
GRAETTINGER — Host Graettinger/Terril came out on top in a boys high school golf dual over Armstrong-Ringsted on Thursday.
The Knights shot a 192 to the Mustangs’ 204.
NW Iowa Spartans win
The Northwest Iowa Spartans won the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Tournament in Fort Dodge on May 3-4.
» Full StorySLP girls win fourth Lakes crown
The Spirit Lake Park girls track team won its fourth Lakes Conference title on Monday in Estherville.
For coach Tim Heinitz, the fourth championship feels just as good as the first.
SLP boys win first Lakes title
The Spirit Lake Park boys track team earned its first Lakes Conference championship on Monday in Estherville.
“It’s a huge accomplishment for our team to get its first title,” said SLP coach Brad Travis.


