Lakes schools follow Spirit Lake to Siouxland Conference
*Move to occur 2026-27 season, will create 16-team ’super conference’
BY RUSS MITCHELL & RANDY CAUTHRON
Citing a “more stable and sustainable environment for students-athletes,” Cherokee, Estherville Lincoln Central, Spencer and Storm Lake formally accepted an invitation to join the Siouxland Conference, starting with the 2026-27 activities calendar.