Jocelyn Thoms celebrating her 100th career win. Sophomore Jocelyn Thoms reached a major milestone in her high school wrestling career, earning her 100th career victory while competing at the Floyd Farrand Tournament on Monday, Dec. 29, at Sioux Falls Lincoln. Thoms was one of four Lennox High School girls wrestlers to compete in the tournament, with all four stepping onto the podium. Thoms placed fifth at 135 pounds, while Khloe Sauers also earned a fifth-place finish at 155

The Lennox High School girls’ basketball team remain undefeated after grabbing a 49-19 Monday night win over West Lyon to improve to 7-0 on the season. Prior to their win over West Lyon, the Orioles dominated Mount Vernon Plankinton, 56-22 on Jan. 2. Lennox led early, 21-9 after the opening quarter, and outscored the Titans 15-0 in the second to take a commanding lead at the half.  “Defensively we played disciplined and really made it hard for MVP to get comfortable all game,

The Lennox High School wrestling headed out west and had two athletes reach the podium in the Rapid City Invitational. Grant Larson took fifth place for the LHS boys at 175 pounds and Jocelyn Thoms captured fifth place for the LHS girls at 140 pounds.  Complete results are as follows:  Rapid City Invitational Results for Lennox boys 132— Cade Aasheim (3-4); Champ. Round 1 - Cade Aasheim (Lennox) 3-4 received a bye ; Champ. Round 2 - Cade Aasheim (Lennox) 3-4 won by fall over

At right: Andie Peters dribbles past the Sioux Falls Christian defender.   On Friday, Dec. 12 the Lennox High School girls’ basketball team opened their season with a huge 49-34 victory over Sioux Falls Christian. After trailing 30-26 at the half, the Orioles got things going, holding the Chargers to just four points in the second half and scoring 22 points of their own to get the win.  “I loved how we came out and competed; we were the first to 50/50 balls, competitive on th

Tate Gerdes fights for the bucket in the Orioles’ season opener against Sioux Falls Christian.  On Friday, Dec. 12 the Lennox High School boys’ basketball team began their season, hosting a strong Sioux Falls Christian team.  The Orioles were unable to get things going in the second half and suffered the 64-38 loss.   “We ran into a really good team on Friday night, and they proved why they’re ranked as the preseason number one team,” said LHS head coach Jacob Hinker. “We did

The Lennox Junior High powerlifting team turned in a strong performance at the Baltic Junior High Powerlifting Meet on Saturday, Dec. 13. On the girls side, Brynlee Green and Kenna Kitrell each claimed first place in their respective weight classes. Liberty Leo and Adaleigh Weaseling followed with second-place finishes, while Jordan Heeney placed third and Violet Duchene finished fourth. The boys division also saw multiple top finishes for Lennox. Austin Forrest, Ace Reilly,

The Lennox High School wrestling team turned in a strong showing at the Rider Boys’ Invitational held Saturday, Dec. 6 at Sioux Falls Roosevelt. The Orioles brought home three top-five finishes, highlighted by Grant Larson’s championship title at 175 pounds (pictured above).  Larson dominated his bracket with three consecutive wins by fall, including a quick 30-second pin in the quarterfinals and a fall in 1:30 over O’Gorman’s Zach Schuler in the finals. Kedren Fergen earned

The Lennox High School boys’ basketball team enters the 2025 season with confidence and a strong returning core under the leadership of Head Coach Jacob Hinker, who begins his second year at the helm. A former Lennox standout himself, Hinker spent four years guiding the JV program before taking over the varsity role. His playing career includes time with the Orioles as well as collegiate experience at Dakota Wesleyan University. Supporting him on the sidelines this season are

With a strong group of returners, renewed depth, and a fast-paced identity on both ends of the court, the Lennox High School girls’ basketball team enters the 2025 season with confidence and high expectations. Head coach Adam Quail, now in his ninth year at the helm, says this year’s roster brings a blend of experience, athleticism, and coach-ability that makes the Orioles a promising contender. Quail, whose coaching résumé includes time with Sioux Valley, South Dakota State

With a packed practice room and growing momentum within the program, the Lennox High School wrestling teams are entering the 2025 season with confidence and high expectations. Head coach Matt Hanson, now in his third year leading the Orioles, says the culture of hard work continues to strengthen within the program. “We have two returning state qualifiers in Ramsey Williams and Grant Larson,” Hanson said. “Hopefully they will continue their success as qualifiers and push to pl