AHLERS SISTERS REPRESENT LE MARS TENNIS AT STATE

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It's been a fantastic tennis season for the Le Mars girls tennis team.  After reaching the state team tournament, the individual state tournament is underway.  Check out this great article from the Sioux City Journal about sisters Carolyn and Emily Ahlers as they compete at the state individual tournament, linked here.  For updates from the state tournament, you can follow @LCHSGIRLSTENNIS on Twitter.

LE MARS SOFTBALL PLAYING WITH A NEW FOCUS

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After the tragic death of former teammate Kelby Klein from an automobile accident earlier this spring, the Le Mars softball team has added inspiration for playing this summer.  Check out the great article from the Sioux City Journal, linked here

BOB HURLEY AND ST. ANTHONY HS

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If you haven't read The Miracle of St. Anthony, then you should.  It's an amazing book about boys basketball coach Bob Hurley and St. Anthony HS in Jersey City, NJ.  Hurley and the school have also been featured in the movie The Street Stops Here (also highly recommended).  Check out this update on Hurley and the school, as they fight for funds to keep the school afloat, linked here

ARE YOU A GYM RAT?

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Interesting insights about true "gym rats" in this article, linked here

MORE ON E. WAYNE COOLEY

Check out the well-written column from the "Iowa Boy" Chuck Offenburger, honoring the late pioneer of girls athletics in Iowa, E. Wayne Cooley.  The link is here, and Chuck's column is on the right side of the page.

JOE MAUER: PLAY MULTIPLE SPORTS IN HIGH SCHOOL

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Perhaps one of the best all-around athletes at any level today, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer says that high school kids need to play multiple sports and not specialize so soon.  Check out his quotes, along with some other great insights about Mauer, in the article linked here

ERIK SPOELSTRA

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A strong work ethic can carry a person to great success, especially at the highest level.  Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is living proof of that statement.  Check out this article about Spoelstra, linked here

E. WAYNE COOLEY

The pioneer of girls athletics in the state of Iowa, and a visionary for girls sports in this country, E. Wayne Cooley, has passed away at the age of 90.  Check out this article honoring Cooley from the Des Moines Register, linked here

CARROLL ACADEMY: LOSING TO WIN

Check out this feature on the Carroll Academy girls basketball team, recently aired on ESPN.

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL AND THE CULTURE OF SUCCESS

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Here is a very insightful article about Boise State Football and their culture of success, linked here.