2024 parker golf teamFront left to right: Nessa Erickson, Allannah Jibben, Jevin Erickson, Teegun Wentzel, Kaden Fosheim, Levi Rand; Back left to right: Lauren Patten, Landon Wieman, Keagan Kettwig, Ray Travnicek, Luke Travnicek, Caleb Wieman, Nick Chandler; Not...
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Parker track looking strong
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker track team, in particular the girls team, has been on a tear in recent years, medaling several in the state meet. Parker returns a solid mix of experience and newcomers and should see steady improvement on the boys side this...
Parker softball enters inaugural season
2024 parker softball teamBack row: Emily Ebeling, Kyla Fosheim, Landri Dykstra, Lily Anderson, Rayah Jans, Saige Lessman, Shayla Voelt, Mara Mohr. Front: Nessa Erickson, Allahnah Jibben, Olivia Anderson, Tanaya Netsov, Sonora Meyers, Kenedi Smith. Not Pictured: Taylin...
Parker HS Baseball returns core group
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports As the Parker HS club baseball team enters year three, they also return experience at the playing and coaching level. Longtime rec coaches Trent Kuchta and Mitch Schaeffer return to guide the Pheasants and they helped restart the HS...
Parker trap team ready to roll
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker trap team will enter its third season this year and looks for another promising run with 18 participants on the roster.Parker will be led by seniors Levi Berens, Logan Buseman, Drake Groth and Zach Hofer as well as juniors...
Large number of I-W students participating in track
The I-W Track Team includes 64 members this year, including 22 high school students, 27 junior high kids, and 15 sixth graders (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer This year’s track team at Irene-Wakonda includes 64 members, including 22 from the high school,...
I-W Golf Team is young, but eager
Members of this year’s golf team at Irene-Wakonda include (left to right): Cordelle Hauger, Gavin Kirschenman, Lilly Huber, Hadley Nielsen, Adelyn Wiarda, Jefferey Mellem, Abbey Hauger, James Larsen, Ava Nelson, Asher Engel, Duncan Sharples-Schmidt and Coach Mike...
Cougar softball hopes to continue success of last year
2024 Cougars Softball TeamFront- Adalynn Buol, Lexie Lindemann, Tatum Lyons, Charley Nelson, Brinlee Smith Back- Coach Mason Madsen, Zoey Christensen, Calli Barnes, Raegan Smith, Sierra Cordell, Maddie Feiock, and Coach Riley Johnson. (photo/ Faydra Christensen)...
Cougar track sets sights on state podium
2024 Cougar Boys and Girls track team Runners and JumpersFront- Rose Wickham, Kayla Schoolmeester, Kaisley Knudsen, Piper Johnson, Brooklyn Hoesing, Grace Hjelm, Berkeley Skonhovd, Landrei Baker, Jazmin Menezes, Lexie Wetering, Ella Kessler, Laine Petersen, Ethan...
Cougar golf team aims for success
2024 Cougar Golf TeamFront- Kayden Walton, Gabe LaCroix, Tatum Hauger, Isabella Walton, Brooklyn Kessler; Back- Coach Parker Christeson, Parker Christensen, Peyton Hansen, Brock Fredrickson, Bryson Morrison, Reiley Murray, Lyric O’Dell, Braydyn Morrison, and Coach...
Centerville Track preview
Tornadoes senior, Kiylee Westra throw shot out during the indoor meet at DWU. (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports March outdoor track meets are usually iffy at best, but we were hopeful since March came in like a lion that it would follow suit and...
Viborg-Hurley’s Nick Hanson secures Class B All-State Basketball first team honors
Nick Hanson tries to work towards the basket against Wessington Springs at the Class B State Tournament (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley’s basketball standout, Nick Hanson, has clinched a coveted spot on this year’s...
Parker track open season
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker track team participated in two indoor events last week to kick off the 2024 season. The Pheasants had several fine finishes but were once again led by the girls team who rallied the Pheasants with several impressive...
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Parker students sweep 2024 Visual Arts Contest
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor For seven years artist and educator Dave Fuller has been taking his Parker students to the South Dakota Visual Arts Contest. Six of those seven years they returned as State Champions, and this year was no different. As usual, the...
St Mary’s church in Marion removed
Alan Astleford | Writer Wednesday, March 20, was a day that brought sadness to the Catholics in Marion as their church building was demolished. The parish was established in 1880 and incorporated in 1881. The church had some notable experiences but the most tragic was...
Looking back at the last six months
Interim Turner County Sheriff Jamie Buteyn (photo/Monique Hurtado) Turner County Sheriff looks back, and forward Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Six months ago, the Turner County Commissioners’ appointed Jamie Buteyn as Interim Sheriff. There was no ‘passing of the baton’...
Monroe man taken into custody after multiple complaints
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor On Saturday, March 23, the Turner County Sheriff’s Office served an arrest warrant on a resident of Monroe. The man arrested has had multiple interactions with the police, and the public, causing residents to have concern.Recent...
Viborg-Hurley Elementary lights up the stage with “Night at the Movies” concert
Bo VanHull, Aaliyah War Bonnet, and Sadie Benson use Boomwhackers to accompany the song “Knowing What I Know” from the movie Wish. (photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer Viborg-Hurley Elementary School transformed into a cinematic wonderland as...
Fake spring #2
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Our second round of a spring tease ended abruptly when old man winter took another swipe at South Dakota this week.Cloudy cold weather lingered in southeastern South Dakota over the weekend, but Monday morning brought stronger winds,...