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Parker wrestlers sixth at Miller

Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker wrestling team made the long trek to Miller last Saturday for the annual Miller tournament. The Pheasants faced some of the finest competition in the state and came home with a fifth place finish.  Parker had five wrestlers...

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Wrestlers go 1-2 at Mount Vernon

Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker wrestling team traveled to Mount Vernon last week where they faced stiff competition from several area teams. The Pheasants had to knock off the holiday rust in the first two matches and came alive for an exciting 42-32 win over MVPCS...

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Parker girls upend Redfield

Terryn Fuller eyes up one of her three pointers last week against Redfield (photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker girls basketball team put it all together last Monday afternoon, picking up a big win at the annual Parkston Classic. It was a Pheasant...

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Pheasants topple Sully Buttes

Jaivyn Deboer goes up for two during a recent game. (photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Writer Fresh off back-to-back wins, the Parker boys basketball team was back in action last week facing off against Sully Buttes at the annual Parkston Classic. The Pheasants got...

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Wrestlers go 2-1 at home quad

Charlie Patten hangs on while Jacobi Krouse of MCM works to topple him at last week’s quad. Patten took the win after multiple overtimes. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker wrestling team improved to 7-2 last week in duals, toppling two opponents...

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Baltic rallies past Parker boys

Davin Fuller goes up for two during last week’s game against the Huskies.(Photo/Shane Merrill) By Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker boys basketball team, fresh off a win against MCM visited conference foe Baltic last Tuesday night to face off against the Bulldogs....

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Bulldogs upend Parker girls

Aspen Rand drives to the hoop for two last week. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker girls basketball team put together a solid game last Tuesday night in Baltic only to see their third quarter lead evaporate as the Bulldogs went on to take the win...

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Wrestlers go 2-1 at home quad

Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker wrestling team improved to 7-2 last week in duals, toppling two opponents while falling to another at their home quad. The Pheasants traveled to Montrose on Dec. 22 and then are off until Jan. 2. Parker (PARK) 81.0 Viborg-Hurley (VH)...

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Fighting Cougar girls overpower Pheasants

Parker junior Alexis Even makes a move towards the basket in Saturday’s doubleheader in Salem against McCook Central/Montrose. The hosting Fighting Cougars defeated the Pheasants, 56-16, in the Pheasants home opener. Photo/Troy Schwans Shane Merrill | Writer In the...

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Parker boys roll in opener

Junior guard Carter Robertson plays defense on his McCook Central/Montrose opponent in Saturday night hoops action in Salem. The Pheasants opened their season up with a 64-44 victory over the Fighting Cougars. Photo/Troy Schwans Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker...

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Wrestlers go 3-0 at Mount Vernon

Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker wrestlers traveled to Mount Vernon last Thursday where they faced off against Garretson, Sioux Valley and MVPCS. The Pheasants came away with victories in all three, improving to 5-1 in duals.  Riley Pankratz, who wrestled at 113...

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Wrestlers open season in Sioux Valley

Charlie Patten picks up a wrestler from Rapid City Central as he takes a shot at Saturday’s tournament. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker wrestling team opened their season last week at Sioux Valle, facing off against Howard,...

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Pheasants take third at Dell Rapids

 Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker wrestling team, fresh off a 2-1 start, headed to Dell Rapids last week for the annual Top of the Rock tournament. Parker had several wrestlers finish in the top five, totaling 103 team points. Leding Parker was Charlie Patten and...

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Parker athletes receive awards

Shane Merrill | Writer The fall sports season may be behind us, but several Parker athletes have received awards since their season finished.  On the volleyball side, junior Brooke Berens along with seniors Breana Jensen and Shelby Lang received All-Conference in...

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Viborg-Hurley loaded again in 2020

Shane Merrill | Writer The rich tradition of boys’ basketball looks to continue in Viborg-Hurley this season. Head coach Galen Schoenfeld brings back a solid nucleus from last years squad that won 19 games and lost just three last year. Schoenfeld’s lifetime record...

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Cougar wrestling continues to build momentum

Shane Merrill |  Writer The Viborg-Hurley wrestling squad and coach Camron Groenke are back and ready for another season in 2020-2021. The Cougars return a mix of youth and experience and have a competitive schedule. Senior Collin Graves will look to lead the Cougars...

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Cougars girls ready for more

Shane Merrill | Writer The Viborg-Hurley Cougars girls basketball team finished the 2019-2020 season with 17 wins and just six losses. Head coach Molly Mason returns to the helm, a year after her team lost a heartbreaker in the SoDak 16. “Making it to the Sweet 16...

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Parker boys eye run

2020-21 boys basketball  team Back row from left: Zack Kilbourn, Jack Wilkes, Landri Holzwarth, Kaden Avilla, Tag Weller, Cole Jurgens, Payton Meyer, Carter Robertson, Davin Fuller and Bradon Benney. Middle row: Harley Davis, Lane Gortmaker, Gerard Muller, Jace...

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Parker girls welcome young team

2020-21 girls basketball  team Back row left to right: Anna Reiffenberger, Hope Larson, Janae Olson, Shayla Voeltz, Shelby Pankratz, Vanessa Dunkelberger and Grace Gullikson. Front row: Isabelle Meins, Alexis Even, Parker Lessman, Samantha Gavette and Tanya Netesov. ...

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Pheasant wrestling ready to roll this season

2020-21 wrestling team Front row from left: Riley Pankratz, Jerimiah Friman, Alek Kuchta, Colin Robertson, Wyatt Rand and Colten Preheim. Middle row: Logan Buseman, Zanto Centeno, Hudson Eldeen, Michael Even, Andrew Even, Devin Kuchta, Bennett Berens, Hailey Phillips...

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