Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Team moves to 2-0 on the season
Lightning quarterback Kanthony Fletcher lets a pass fly over a Rampage defender last Saturday.
The Lightning defense swarms the ball carrier.
The Rampage's quarterback celebrates after tossing a touchdown early in Saturday's game.
The crowd takes in the game from the sidelines at the former Clay Central/Everly High School on Saturday, May 11.
Quarterback and coach Kanthony Fletcher strategizes with his team during a break in the action.
The home debut of the Northwest Iowa Lightning ended in victory Saturday afternoon in Everly.
Playing at the former Clay Central/Everly High School, the Lightning defeated the Midwest Rampage 16-14. The win moved the amateur nine-man football team to 2-0 on the season.
The Northwest Iowa Lightning was created last fall. After an exhaustive effort to find a home field, team leaders landed on Everly. Games are held on the south side of the former high school property.
The Lightning play at home again this Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m.
