The first area conference championship went to Essex’s Ella Sandahl while the Clarinda football team clinched, not just a playoff berth, but a home game in the first round, in events that were covered live by Southwest Iowa Herald Sports last week.
Clarinda football highlights from Friday, Oct. 9, win over Clarke
Kayden Hawley and Cooper Baumgart broke school records, Roger Williams was recognized for 40 years on the Clarinda football sideline and the Clarinda football team secured a home playoff game with a 56-6 home win Friday over Clarke
Images from Clarinda's home win over Clarke
Clarinda sophomore Chase Vorhies attacks a Clarke ball carrier Friday, Oct. 9, during the Cardinals' home win over the Indians. Vorhies and the Cardinal defense held the Indians to 145 yards of offense and a pair of field goals.
Clarinda junior Parker Meyers focuses in on a Clarke ball carrier Friday, Oct. 9, during Clarinda's home win over Clarke.
Clarinda junior Lukas DeAnda kicks off Friday, Oct. 9, during the Cardinals' home win over Clarke. DeAnda was busy as kicker, making all eight extra points and kicking off after each of the team's eight touchdowns. He made his presence felt on defense too, intercepting two passes and returning one for a touchdown.
Clarinda junior Cohen Phillips closes in on a tackle Friday, Oct. 9, during the Cardinals' home win over Clarke.
Clarinda senior Caleb Shane scores one of his two rushing touchdowns Friday, Oct. 9, during a home win over Clarke. Shane rushed for 183 yards in his Senior Night game.
Clarinda junior Connor Luzmoor finds open space to chase down Clarke quarterback Ethan Danley Friday, Oct. 9, during the Cardinals' home win over the Indians.
Clarinda junior Cooper Baumgart scrambles for a first down Friday, Oct. 9, during the Cardinals' home win over Clarke. Baumgart became Clarinda's single season passing yards leader in program history in the win.
Shenandoah volleyball highlights from Thursday, Oct. 8, against Underwood
Shenandoah volleyball celebrated their seniors and two career milestones Thursday but lost 3-0 to Underwood
Images from Shenandoah volleyball's home match against Underwood
Members of the Shenandoah volleyball team celebrate a big point by freshman Jerney Millikan (No. 13) during a home loss Thursday, Oct. 8, against Underwood.
Shenandoah junior Lyndie Green sends the ball down Thursday, Oct. 8, during a home loss to Underwood. Green's 16 kills led everyone on both teams.
Shenandoah freshman Emma Schebaum attacks Underwood's block Thursday, Oct. 8, during a Mustang home loss.
Shenandoah junior Kalyn Scamman sets the ball Thursday, Oct. 8, during a home loss to Underwood. Scamman reached 500 career assists during her 16-assist effort..
Shenandoah junior Lyla Mather reaches over on serve receive for the Mustangs Thursday, Oct. 8, during a home loss to Underwood.
Shenandoah freshman Jerney Millikan pushes the ball to Underwood's side of the net Thursday, Oct. 8, against Underwood. Millikan finished the night with five kills.
Shenandoah junior Megan Bosley readies herself for a set Thursday, Oct. 8, during a home loss to Underwood. Bosley recorded nine assists and added 13 digs for the Mustangs.
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Sidney seniors, from left: Jocelyn Tackett, Myler Maher and Addy Foster, received banners with their career milestones up to this point Thursday, Oct. 8, after their match against Fremont-Mills.
The starts and some of the top finishers from Tuesday’s Corner XC meet in Malvern
Essex's Ella Sandahl won the Corner Conference cross country championship Tuesday in Malvern
Through the lens from the Corner Conference cross country meet
Sidney sophomore Lillie Athen competes at the Corner Conference cross country meet Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Malvern. This was just the third meet of the season, and first in Iowa, for the Cowgirls and Cowboys.
Essex sophomore Bentley Bowers competes at the Corner Conference Cross Country Meet Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Fairview Hills in Malvern.
Essex junior Jesse Johnson-Wityk competes Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Corner Conference cross country meet, hosted by East Mills.
Sidney sophomore Landon Brake runs at the Corner Conference meet Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Malvern.
Essex senior Ella Sandahl won the Corner Conference championship Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Fairview Hills in Malvern. Sandahl's time of 23 minutes, 39 seconds gives her a conference title in her senior year.
The girls medalists Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Corner Conference cross country meet show off their medals. From left, fifth to first, Kaylee Kinghorn (Bedford), Kwynn Rush (Fremont-Mills), Sophia Housh (East Mills), Madelynn Schaaf (Fremont-Mills) and Ella Sandahl (Essex).
The five medalists Tuesday, Oct. 6, from the Corner Conference boys cross country race. From left, fifth to first, Cailex Williams (Stanton), Wyatt Lemonds (Fremont-Mills), Caleb McCrary (East Mills), Carter Jorgenson (East Mills) and Kaleb Johnson (Bedford).
Shenandoah’s doubles pair went 0-2 at state, but Ali Hansen and Lyla Mather saw more in their matches than the final scores
Two losses ended Chandy Nothwehr’s first state tournament. But the Clarinda junior left Waukee with motivation for a big senior season.
Clarinda juniors Ellie Carter and Bailey Neal swim in two cities, log long road miles and still find plenty to love about competing for Lewis Central
