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Parker topples Deubrook

Colby Olson breaks loose for one of his touchdowns against Deubrook. (photo/Dave Fuller) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker Pheasants met up with Deubrook last Friday night in White. The Pheasants put together four solid quarters of football and were able to...

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Parker Runners Medal at Home Meet

Jamie Bleyenburg gives it his all running away from a pack of opponents. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) The Parker Pheasants hosted the Parker XC meet at ParMar on Wednesday, Sept. 30th. It was a challenging day competing against the strong South Dakota winds, but the Parker...

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Chester hands Parker first loss

Sarah Herlyn tries to sneak a kill past two Northwestern blockers at the Pentagon tournament on Saturday. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Writer The volleyball battle of the year came to fruition last Tuesday night, with longtime foes Parker and Chester meeting...

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#1 Cougars run past Parker

Lane Wieman fights a Viborg-Hurley defender last week in Parker (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Writer The number one ranked Viborg-Hurley Cougars traveled to neighboring Parker last week, facing off against the Pheasants in conference battle. Parker was unable...

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JV boys XC team place second

The Parker Cross Country team was in action again on Monday, Sept. 21 in Alcester. This course is a challenge as the majority of the race is a steady incline. Coach Sattler has been working on building strength and endurance, which proved to be a huge benefit on this...

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JV boys bring home a gold & silver

Back row left to right: Jamie Bleyenburg, Tayler Coleman, Macy Kippes, Josie Leberman, Saige Lessman. Front row left to right: Lincoln Kippes, Jevin Erickson, Alek Kuchta, Colten Preheim. Not pictured: Ellie Travnicek The Parker Cross Country team traveled to Freeman...

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Pheasants rally past Tea

Morgan Carlson (15) and Brooke Berens (6) go up for a block against Tea. Parker prevailed 3-1 in an exciting contest. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker Pheasants were put to the test last Tuesday night, when they faced off against...

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Parker opens BEC tournament with win over Sioux Valley

Big East Conference Tournament Champions: Front: Grace Dewald, Cierra Mohr, Ryleigh Andersen, Breana Jensen, Lexi Even. Back: Head coach Carly Rozell, Anna Reiffenberger, Ellie Hansen, Sarah Herlyn, Brooke Berens, Shelby Lang, Morgen Carlson, Ellie Travnicek, coach...

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Pheasants edge MCM in semis

Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker Pheasants were back in action Saturday morning, facing off against rival McCook Central/Montrose in the semi finals of the BEC tournament. Parker had just beaten the Fighting Cougars a week prior 3-1, and this match was no...

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Pheasants crowned Champions

Cierra Mohr sets up a hitter during last week’s championship match against Garretson (Photo/ Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer In arguably their best match of the young season, the undefeated Parker Pheasants volleyball team clashed with the undefeated...

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Marion-Menno edges Parker in Homecoming clash

Ray Travnicek makes a move on a Marion/Menno defender in the Parker homecoming game last weekend. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker football team welcomed neighboring rival Marion/Menno to town last Friday night, facing off against the...

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Parker cross country up and running

 The 2020 Parker Cross Country team has been busy the last few weeks.  They have completed 3 Invitationals and have shown great strides.   The team has several newcomers, including Coach Derreck Sattler, who has done an excellent job preparing the...

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Parker powers past SV

Shelby Lang strikes hard during one of last week's volleyball matches. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer Parker opened their Big East Conference schedule last Tuesday, facing off against traditionally tough Sioux Valley. Parker made quick work of the...

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Beavers outgun Pheasants

Charlie Patten eyes a gap against Hanson last week (photo/Dave Fuller) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker football team traveled to Alexandria last week to face off against perennial power Hanson. Hanson used their size and quickness to their advantage limiting...

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Parker opens with sweep of IW

Brooke Berens and Ryleigh Andersen go up for a block last week against MVP. (Photo/Dave Fuller) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker volleyball squad opened their 2020-2021 campaign with a 3-0 victory, working the bugs out in the process but still taking the win....

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Parker football wins nail biter against ELB

Colby Olson carries the ball upfield while an Elkton/Lake Benton defender tries to bring him down. (Photo/Dave Fuller) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker football team survived a fierce comeback last Friday night, picking up their first win of the season and...

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Arlington-Lake Preston tops Parker in opener

Jaivyn DeBoer scans the field and makes a move last week against Arlington-Lake Preston. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill The Parker football team opened their football season last Friday night, with some of the first sports action since last winter. The Pheasants...

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Parker Red 10U wins finale

From front left: Zach Wipf, Caleb Christiansen, Jake VanVliet and Nolan Mitzner. Back row from left: Head coach Mike VanVliet, Brady Beyer, Caleb Wieman, Jack Anderson, Levi Rand, Kaden Fosheim, and Carson Hively.  Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker Red 10U team...

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Parker Blue ties Tea Schramm in finale

Front row league champs are from left: Owen Travnicek, Emmitt Rowe, Layne Latteral, Carter Berens and Korbyn Leveille. Back row from left:  Marquice Bortnem, Mason Hohn, Rush Bleyenberg, Luke Travnicek, Levi Rand, Teegun Wentzel and head coach Shane Merrill.  Shane...

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Parker 10U Blue clinches League Championship

Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker 10U Blue baseball team took a major step in their season last Monday night, topping Lennox Dressen 10-0 and in the process clinched the league title as well. Parker used their one two punch of strong pitching and hitting to take the...

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