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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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Parker Farmer League headed to state

Parker Farmer League basketball teamMatt Rand, Kevin Ratsch, Nick Jongeling, Austin Unruh, Bo De Kramer. Front: Kelby Peters, Al Flyger, Will Kadlec, Kris Vanderkooy, Zack Anderson. (photo/submitted) By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker farmer league men’s basketball...

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Schoellerman signs with USF

Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley Senior, Chance Schoellerman will be attending the University of Sioux Falls in the fall and will be playing football for the COUGARS. Pictured are Chance with his parents, Rich Schoellerman and Katie and Chuck...

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Viborg-Hurley Cheer Camp

The Cougar varsity cheerleaders pose with the k-4 elementary girls who participated in the elementary cheer camp. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Elementary students were offered the opportunity to participate in...

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Girls win stunner at Hurley

Jenna Van Velzen is airborn as she goes for the shot (photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Sports A good old fashioned high school basketball rivalry lived up to the hype last week in Hurley, as the Parker Pheasants were able to stun the Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars in...

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Viborg-Hurley gets past Pheasants

(RIGHT) Ray Travnicek is this week's flying Pheasant as he goes up against the Viborg-Hurley Cougars (photo/Faydra Christensen) By Shane Merrill | Sports In the boys action last week, the Parker Pheasants faced off against neighboring rival Viborg-Hurley, and played a...

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