A weekend of highs and a narrow loss
The Clear Lake Lions improved to 12‑8 on the season after a 4‑1 stretch last week, highlighted by victories over Clarion‑Goldfield‑Dows, West Fork and Lisbon, with a heartbreaking 8‑7 defeat to Columbus Catholic in the Waterloo Tournament.
Hudson Carney delivered a standout performance on the mound, throwing a complete five‑inning game against Clarion‑Goldfield‑Dows and striking out nine while allowing just two hits.
At the plate, Jaxson Anderson led the offense with two hits in three at‑bats and drove in a run, while Keeton Jeppeson added power with a two‑run homer in the second game against Clarion‑Goldfield‑Dows and a solo homer later against West Fork.
A near miss against Columbus Catholic
The Lions rallied in the fourth inning, plating seven runs, but a late surge by Columbus Catholic sealed an 8‑7 loss, leaving the team just one run shy of victory.
Clear Lake also posted an 8‑1 win over Lisbon, underscoring the squad’s depth and the contributions of players such as Connor Plagge, who teamed with Anderson for a no‑hit effort against West Fork.
With a 12‑8 record, the Lions look to build on their recent performances as they head into the latter part of the season.