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Lady Cougars continue to build momentum

Olivia Schoepf steals the ball from a Osmond, NE player in the Blizzard Buster Classic in Irene on Saturday.  The Cougars would take the win moving their record to 5-8.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady...

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Cougars drop first game of season

Braydyn Morrison brings the ball down the court at the Mitchell Corn Palace against Hamlin.  Braydyn was clutch at winning the game against Baltic on Thursday with three last second successful free throws.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen)   Faydra Christensen |...

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Cougar girls place seventh at Little B Tournament

Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley wrestling team traveled to Parkston on Saturday, January 24, to compete in the Little B Wrestling Tournament, with the girls’ team turning in a strong performance against a large field. Out of 20 teams, the...

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Jake Austin awarded Hanson Classic Scholarship

Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Hanson Classic that takes place at the Corn Palace in Mitchell is known for featuring some dynamic basketball from both boys and girls from teams all over the state.  It is also known to present scholarships to a...

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Irene-Wakonda hosts Girls’ Blizzard Buster Tournament

Grace Hansen looks to run the court against the Panthers. (Photo/Laura Lyngstad) Laura Lyngstad | Irene-Wakonda Sports It was a day filled with basketball as Irene-Wakonda hosted its annual GBB Blizzard Buster Tournament in Irene on Saturday, hosting 18 teams in...

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Par/Mar handles Canton

Shane Merrill | Parker/Marion Sports The Parker/Marion Pheasants got back on track last Thursday night taking down the Canton C-Hawks in a road victory. The Pheasants used a strong start to hold off Canton, taking the win 75-59. The Pheasants rallied out of the gate...

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Pheasant girls post busy week

Claire Donlan locks in on defense for the Pheasants at a recent game. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Shane Merrill | Parker/Marion Sports The Parker/Marion girls’ basketball squad had another busy week last week facing off against Canton on Thursday and competing in the...

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Wrestlers compete in Winner

Rigen Kahler wrestles a Howard opponent during a recent match. (Photo/Submitted by Janna Christiansen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Just hours after competing in the Winner duals the Pheasant wrestling team faced off in the Winner Invitational tournament competing...

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Tornadoes take down Eagles

Brea Austin goes in for a layup vs. Freeman. Austin ended the night with 9 points. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Centerville set the tone early, scoring first on a pair of free throws to take a 2-1 lead when the Tornadoes took on the Sioux Falls...

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Tornadoes fall in last second buzzer beater

Hogan Hybertson goes up for a big board followed by lay up vs. Sioux Falls Lutheran. Hybertson grabbed 5 rebounds. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Sickness hit and took out two starters for the Tornadoes on a scrappy match up between Sioux Falls...

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Parker wrestlers compete in weekend tournaments

Donald Gergen wrestles during a recent tournament. Gergen pulled big victories at the Parker quad helping the Pheasants go 2-1 on the night. (Photo/Submitted by Janna Christiansen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker wrestlers were back on the road this weekend...

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Hanson escapes Par/Mar

Shane Merrill | Parker/Marion Sports In another battle last Thursday night, the Parker/Marion Pheasants let Hanson slip past the home team in a 66-61 defeat their second in a row and fourth this season. The Pheasants jumped ahead early 9-5 as Landon Wieman and Domani...

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Pheasants fall to Beavers

Anna Olson (23) eyes up the Hanson Defense. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Shane Merrill |Parker/Marion Sports In their second game of the week, the Pheasants faced Hanson in Marion in a battle of old Cornbelt conference foes on Thursday, January 15. Both teams traded jabs...

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Lyons named MVP at Deubrook Classic

Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars would come away victorious against Sioux Falls Lutheran at the Deubrook Classic on Saturday, January 17. Senior Tatum Lyons would be named the MVP of the game with 13 points, five rebounds, one...

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Cougars build momentum with pair of victories

Lexie Wetering drives the ball toward the basket.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars (3-7) had a busy week on the hardwood, playing three games and finishing with a strong 2-1 record. The Cougars picked...

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Top-ranked Cougars continue perfect run

Lincoln Vannorsdel and Walker Warwick put defensive pressure on a Gayville-Volin player backing him into a corner with no escape.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen)  Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars improved to 10-1 on the season with...

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Lady Cougars fight through tough field at Harrisburg

Viborg-Hurley’s Faith Slavin is pictured on the podium at the Harrisburg Invite in sixth place.  (Photo/Submitted) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley girls wrestling team traveled to Harrisburg on Friday to compete in the Harrisburg...

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Irene-Wakonda victorious over Centerville 58-49

Christian Putman goes up for the shot against two Burke defenders. (Photo/Laura Lyngstad) Laura Lyngstad | Irene-Wakonda Sports The Irene-Wakonda Eagles took a 58-49 victory over the Centerville Tornadoes in prep boys’ basketball action on Thursday evening, January...

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