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Parker cross-country runs in Freeman

All the medal winners stand together after running in Freeman last week (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Pheasant cross-country team continued their busy season last week, as they faced stiff competition in Freeman. The Pheasants put together...

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Cyclones spoil Parker Homecoming

The Pheasants fell to the Clark-Willow Lake Cyclones at last week’s Homecoming game. (Photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Clark-Willow Lake Cyclones overtook the Pheasants at last week’s Homecoming football game, walking away with a 36-0...

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Garretson clips Parker

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports In their homecoming volleyball match, Parker was riding high, having won their last two matches back-to-back. The Garretson Blue Dragons managed to snap that streak, as they rallied ahead for a 3-0 victory, improving to 6-5 on the season....

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Bearcats drop three set match to AC/DC

Kallie Johnson was involved in action at the net. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats lost their volleyball match to the AC/DC Thunder in Marion on Tuesday, September 10. 25-21, 25-13, 25-16. Game stats are not available...

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I-W cross country making strides this season

Riva Sharples | Writer The Irene-Wakonda Eagles have attended four cross-country meets thus far this season. The small team of runners is doing well so far.Don Ray Invitational at Duebrook – September 14At the Don Ray Cross Country Invitational September 14, seven...

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I-W drops homecoming game to Oldham-Ramona-Rutland

35 Noah Hansen 3291 throws a shuffle pass while being tackled. It was caught by the receiver. (Photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer The I-W Eagles football team fell to Oldham-Ramona/Rutland 14-24 during homecoming action in Irene Friday, September 13.The Eagles...

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Phoenix overcome Raiders in Homecoming game

The Phoenix played defense against Gayville Volin and Riley Tschetter (8) defends as the ball sails past. (Photo/Alan Astleford) The Freeman-Marion-Freeman Academy Phoenix came out on top of Gayville-Volin 68-40 for Marion’s Homecoming on Friday, September.Riley...

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Parker cross country runs at Canton

The Parker Boys varsity Cross Country team of Aleeus Wall, Colten Preheim and Jonas Sattler stand together after the Canton meet (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker Cross Country team traveled to Canton last week and came away with several...

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Tornadoes cross country team’s hard work pays off

Senior Cami Brumbraugh paces herself during these hot cross country meets. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Centerville Cross Country took on another hot meet, but this time in a brand new location. Not only was the Scotland invite a new location...

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Canton runs past Parker

The Pheasants fell to Canton in straight sets 3-0. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Sports The Canton volleyball team showed just how dangerous they could be, running past Parker in straight sets, 3-0. The Pheasants led early in set one, by as many as eight points,...

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Parker football edges Baltic

Parker football came out on top of Baltic for the Bulldogs Homecoming game on Friday night. (Photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker football team had opened the season with three losses against solid competition, showing steady improvement but...

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Cougars clash in Canistota, fall short in four sets

(RIGHT) Senior Aubree Schwartz expertly passes the ball to set up a play.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley volleyball team remains on the hunt for their first regular-season win after another hard-fought match,...

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Cougars survive Alcester’s last-minute surge

Jacob Graves uses his hurdling skills to jump over an Alcester player who fell in front of him.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports In a game where one big play can swing momentum, the Viborg-Hurley Cougars narrowly escaped a late...

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Viborg-Hurley XC places fifth in Freeman Academy- Marion meet

Kayla Schoolmeester placed 3rd place in the JV division of the Freeman Academy-Marion Invite. (Photo/Dorothy Kluckman) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Cougar XC team would travel a little ways to Freeman on Wednesday to compete in the Freeman Academy-...

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I-W Eagles drop third game of the season

Jens Hansen hands off the ball to Wyatt Johnke. (Photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer The I-W Eagles fell to the Alcester-Hudson Cubs 6-56 during regular season play on Friday, September 6.Alcester-Hudson took off in the first quarter 28-0. By halftime, they had...

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Parker volleyball falls to Tri-Valley

Paige Haase and Jenna VanVelzen meet a Mustang at the net. (Photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker volleyball team opened their season last week, facing off against Tri-Valley. The Pheasants hung tough with the Mustangs, and nearly won the second set,...

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Elkton/Lake Benton Elks dominate Phoenix

Alan Astleford | Writer The Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix played the Elkton/Lake Benton Elks in Elkton on September 6. The game was difficult for the Phoenix and they were defeated 40-12. The Elks put up 26 points the first half to six for the Phoenix. The...

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Bearcats volleyball falls short

Lanae Waldner uses a two-handed return in the Menno game in Freeman. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford| Writer Freeman Academy/Marion 1, Menno 3The Bearcats fell short in their match against the Menno Wolves 1-3. 20-25, 25-21, 19-25, 21-25 on the Freeman Academy...

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