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I-W Boys Basketball loses two

Senior Sam Hansen drives the ball during the match against Viborg-Hurley (photo/Faydra Christensen) Riva Sharples | Writer The Irene-Wakonda Boys Basketball team dropped two games last week, bringing their record to 0-3 thus far in the season.On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the...

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I-W Girls BB fights, but falls to Viborg-Hurley

The crowd watches intently as Brenna Lyngstad shoots the ball (photo/Faydra Christensen) Riva Sharples | Writer The I-W Girls Basketball team faced tough opponent Viborg-Hurley on Friday, December 15. The Eagles walked away with a loss, 42-57.It was a good game, says...

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Tornadoes rip through the Bearcats

Jackson Donlan drives and guarded by a Rustler defender. (photo/Al Astleford) SubmittedThe 1-0 JVBB Bearcat team took on the Centerville Tornadoes JVBB team Tuesday night in Marion. The JV Bearcats came out with intensity and played hard, but struggled to get shots to...

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VH/IW wrestling sees third place finish

Jacob Johnson enjoys another “day at the office” pinning a wrestler from Freeman/Marion. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The week would start off for the VH/IW wrestling team with a quad dual with Bon Homme/Avon, Freeman/Marion,...

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Rustlers too much for Bearcats

Elizabeth Piehl passes under the outstretched arms of an Ethan defender. (photo/Al Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Bearcats were host to the Rustlers men and women’s team December 16 in Sterling Hall in Freeman. The Rustler women launched a flurry of three...

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Centerville Girls Basketball

Congratulations to Althea Gust on hitting 1,000 points as a Centerville Tornado. Thea is Junior at Centerville high school and is the daughter of Sheila Gust and Troy Gust. What a huge accomplishment Thea! (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide|Centerville Sports Centerville...

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Centerville Boys Basketball vs Marion Bearcats

Aiden Bobzin drives past the defender during the Avon game. Bobzin netted 18 points. (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide|Centerville Sports The first away game for CHS boys as they loaded up and headed to Marion to take on the Freeman Academy Marion Bearcats. On paper,...

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Baltic girls win shoot-out

Jenna Van Velzen is a Pheasant with wings as she goes for the shot against Baltic (photo/John Fontes) By Shane Merrill | Sports It was a high scoring affair that in the end saw the visiting Baltic Bulldogs pull away from Parker and topple the Pheasants 72-62 in front...

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Pheasants no match for Huskies

By Shane Merrill | Sports After the girls game it was the boys turn however a rough shooting night sunk the Pheasants from the onslaught as EPJ roared ahead 19-6 and Parker never recovered, falling in the game 58-22.EPJ put together a near perfect game plan, slowing...

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Pheasants 2-1 at M-F Quad

Caleb Christiansen gets the pin! (photo/John Fontes) By Shane Merrill | Sports The Pheasant wrestlers headed west last week for a local quad hosted by Marion/Freeman. The Pheasants had a solid night, dropping just one dual against BonHomme/Avon but finishing 2-1 on...

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Cougars secure two victories this week

DOUBLE BLOCK34 Nick Hanson and #23 Brady Schroedermeier both block a shot from an Irene-Wakonda player. (picture/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars boys’ team showcased their prowess on the basketball court,...

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Lady Cougars triumph with back-to-back wins

Jenna Graves protects the ball from an Irene-Wakonda player. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports In a pre-Christmas treat for Coach Tyler Novak and his formidable Lady Cougars, the team capped off the week with two impressive...

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Cougars start the season off with a win

Devin Sayler puts up a lay up against Freeman (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports When you field a squad with a lineup of 10 players all towering at six feet or taller, skeptics might raise an eyebrow at those impressive stats. But for...

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Viborg-Hurley girls drop first game of season

Tatum Lyons brings the ball down the court. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars, reigning state champions for two consecutive years, graced the court for the inaugural game of the season on Friday, December...

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VH/IW wrestling had a busy week

Wendi Silverthorn would go 3-1 at the Battle at the Point Tournament in West Pointe, NE and take second place. (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The VH/IW wrestling team traveled to Flandreau to participate in a quad against...

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Miller commits to wrestle for USF

Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley High School Senior, Giahna Miller, signed this week with University of Sioux Falls for Wrestling. Gia is a three time place winner at the South Dakota State Wrestling tournament and has participated in national...

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Parker girls fall in opener

Parker’s Mallory Mitzner remains calm while under pressure from MCM player Abby Wagner 41 (photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker girls basketball team kicked off a busy evening in Parker last week as they opened the night against longtime foe McCook...

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Parker boys clinch win over MCM

Parker’s Ray Travnicek evades MCM defense as he takes the ball to the net (photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker boys’ basketball team and new head coach Mike Morran put on an exciting show last Saturday night, as the Pheasants were able to open their...

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Wrestlers go 3-0 at Garretson

Levi Wieman takes to the mat (photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker wrestling team was in Garretson last week, facing off in the Garretson Quad. Parker picked right up where they left off, going 3-0 to improve to 5-1 on the early season. The Pheasants...

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FAM vs. Mitchell Christian basketball

Bearcats boys basketball player (name unavailable) fights to steal away the ball (photo/John Fontes) The Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats boys’ basketball team was in action against the Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles last Thursday night at Freeman Academy. The...

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