Sports

Edberg: Region 6 Athletic Director of the Year

Doug Edberg, Region 6 Athletic Director of the year (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Congratulations go to our very own Doug Edberg, Centerville Athletic Director, who was awarded Region 6 Athletic Director of the Year. This award is a huge honor...

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FAM women bow out after second game

Estelle Waltner gets the extra shot during the first night of Regions against Scotland (photo/John Fontes) Alan Astleford | Writer Freeman Academy/Marion won their first region game over Scotland Monday evening February 19 in Scotland, For their victory, Estelle...

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Rebels fight to the finish-Gossen places second

Brody Gossen takes on Brody Randal of Hamlin for the championship title at SDHAA State Wrestling (photo/Faydra Christensen) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The FAM Rebels took a hard fought season all the way to the finish line this weekend as Brody Gossen finished...

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Tornadoes advance to the SoDak 16

Region 4B Champs!Back row: (L-R) Emma Marshall, Kiylee Westra, Thea Gust, MaKayla Heesch, Keira Austin, Madison Carstensen, Addison Buckneberg, Lillie Eide. Front row: (L-R) Izzie Eide, Lydia Austin, Brea Austin, Ella Ruter, Tessa Eide, McKenzie Carstensen, Haley...

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Wieman in a Walk-Champion at 215

Parker 8th as a team Shane Merrill | Sports The biggest weekend in South Dakota Wrestling happened last weekend in Sioux Falls as schools from all over the state descended on the Premier Center to take in the 2024 South Dakota High School Wrestling State Tournament....

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I-W girls basketball wins another, boys drop two

Brody Johnke fights for the shot as the Eagles defense closes in (photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer The Irene-Wakonda Girls Basketball team moved its season record to five-15 last week with one win and one loss. The girls defeated Bridgewater-Emery on Tuesday,...

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Cougars lose close one in Howard

Owen Niederbaumer scores two of his 13 points. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars dropped a close one in Howard, in what was a pivotal game not only in rankings but also in the Cornbelt Conference. The Cougars...

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Lady Cougars prepare for Regionals

Tatum Lyons strips the ball from Menno’s Ashton Massey while Aubrey Schwartz helps with some tough defense. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars have had a busy week playing three games to end their regular...

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Pheasants qualify nine to state

Starting left to right: Andrew Even, Riley Pankratz, Connor Even, Alek Kuchta, Levi Wieman, Michael Even, Logan Buseman, Caleb Christiansen, Dylan Buseman Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker wrestling squad put together another outstanding day on the mat last Saturday...

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Cougar wrestlers prepare for state tournament

Trevor Ryan (Irene-Wakonda) wrestles with Caleb Heuertz from Elk-Point Jefferson. Trevor would wrestle all three rounds and lose by decision 2-1. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda had technically six...

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Marion sports summary

Taylor Goodwin makes a good grab during the Scotland game (photo/Al Astleford) Alan Astleford | Marion The month of February has been good to Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats men. The boys won three games and lost two.The game February 8, FA/M lost to AC/DC 42-57 on...

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Cougar Basketball Cheerleaders

Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports As our season begins to come to a close, let’s celebrate our Cougar Basketball Cheerleaders who help lead the crowd, and cheer on our Cougars to victory. The cheerleaders are under the direction and supervision of...

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Viborg-Hurley places three on medal stand at MS State

Cougar Levi Simonsen takes the podium in 3rd place at Middle School State Wrestling. (submitted photo) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Coach Jensen took three students, Claire Campbell, Kayla Schoolmeester, and Levi Simonsen, with him to Middle School State...

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Centerville boys lose to Cardinals

Brennan Tople attacks the lane vs Dell Rapids St. Mary.(photo/Ticia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Centerville boys were on the road to Dell Rapids St. Mary’s for the second half of the doubleheader. Centerville had an alright start to the game, missing some...

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Centerville Tornadoes on fire

Lillie Eide drives past a defender vs Dell Rapid St. Mary. Eide contributed 19 points! (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Another big challenge was set forth for the Lady Tornadoes as they anxiously took the court to take on Class A, 16-2 Elk Point...

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Canton pushes past Parker

Landon Wieman pulls up for two during a recent game (photo/Dave Fuller) By Shane Merrill | Sports Parker traveled to Canton last week with the season quickly winding down. The C-Hawks brought size and athleticism to the floor and the Pheasants could do little to slow...

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I-W girls basketball team wins another, boys fall

Jens Hansen is a flying Eagle as Noah Hansen stands guard (photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer The Irene-Wakonda Eagles Girls Basketball Team improved its season record to 4-14 last Thursday, Feb. 8, with a win over Marty. The girls defeated Marty 57-35.Quinn...

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Johnson reaches 50 varsity wins

The VH/IW wrestling team and coaches pose with Jacob Johnson after he reached his 50 wins milestone. (Submitted photo) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda wrestling team traveled to Salem on Friday for the McCook Central-Montrose...

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Lady Cougars outlast MCM

Kendra Gilbert drives toward the basket. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Lady Cougars showcased their determination this week, securing victories over Alcester-Hudson and McCook Central-Montrose, bringing their record to 8-9....

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Cougars take down the Pheasants

Nick Hanson threads the needle between Parker players Harley Davis and Landon Wieman. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Many people would call the Cougars a second half team. I’m not sure what is said in the locker room by Coach...

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