Christian Putman goes up for the shot. (Photo/John Fontes) The Irene-Wakonda Eagles boys basketball team beat the Bon Homme Cavaliers 52-18 in the first game of the season on Friday, December 13.Leading scorers for the Eagles were Jens Hansen and Brody Johnke, each...
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Tornadoes beat Canistota 50-37
Jase Brouwer drives past the defenders vs. Canistota. Brouwer had 12 points to cash out the evening. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The boys’ season opener took them to Canistota to take on the Hawks. The evening started early with a boys C game,...
MCM girls take down Parker
Meah Wright goes up for two against MCM. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The McCook Central/Montrose girls’ basketball team ran by Parker last weekend, rallying past Parker 75-35. The Pheasants kept things close in the first half, trailing by ten at...
Pheasants compete in Howard
Caleb Christiansen wrestles an opponent last week in Howard. Christiansen finished in second place in his class. (Photo/Submitted by Janna Christiansen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker wrestling team was at the Howard tournament last weekend with Clayton...
Pheasants drop first game
Myles Meyer shoots for two against tough MCM defense (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker Pheasant Boys’ Basketball team kicked off their season on Saturday, December 14 by traveling to Salem to take on the McCook Central-Montrose Fighting...
Parker boys fifth at opening tournament
Wyatt Rand wrestles an opponent last week. Rand took fourth at the Dell Rapids Tournament (Photo/Submitted by Jana Christiansen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker boys wrestling team was at their first tournament of the season last Saturday, traveling to Dell...
Lady Bearcats open season with two wins
Karly Luke displays her basketball talent. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Lady Bearcats began the season with wins over Parker and Colome. On Thursday December 5, they took down the Parker Pheasants 41-11. They shot out of the gate and never looked...
Pheasants fall to FAM in opener
Pheasant Gracelynn Johnson in action. (Photo/Alan Astelford) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker girls’ basketball team traveled to Marion last Thursday night for their new season opener game against the Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats. The Pheasants struggled...
Cougars host first dual of the season
Senior Wendi Silverthorn has her arm raised as the victor in one of her matches on Friday. Wendi would go 4-0 in her matches on Friday. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Wrestling season is off and running! The Cougars hosted...
Viborg-Hurley wrestling celebrates their lone senior
Wendi Silverthorn is pictured with her mom, Tricia. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars hosted their first wrestling dual of the season on Friday. They also honored their lone senior on the team, Wendi...
Parker girls welcome new coach
Parker basektball seniors Halle Berens, Meah Wright, Mallory Mitzner and Jenna Van Velzen. (Photo Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker girls basketball team will look a bit different this season, as they welcome first year coach Mason Thompson to the...
Parker boys eyeing improvement
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker boys basketball team will have a new look in 2024-25 as former assistant coach Braedon Wallenstein takes the reigns following a 4-17 season. Scott Hybertson will assist this season, as the team looks to replace six seniors lost...
Parker wrestling looking strong
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker wrestling team is coming off another banner season last year, which saw them capture their first individual championship as well as a team eighth place finish at the state tournament. The Pheasants also ran off an 18-4 dual...
Viborg-Hurley boys’ basketball under new leadership
The 2024-2025 Viborg-Hurley Cougars. (Front row) Gavin Nelsen, Gabe LaCroix, Colby Chaussee, Cooper Weier, Lincoln Vannorsdel, Brenner Gerdes, Jake Austin, Anton Santiago Brea, Godwin Johnson, Wyatt Slack, and Kayden Thibodeau-Lindemann. (Back row) Gage Schoellerman,...
Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats girls’ basketball brings experience to the season
The Freeman Academy/Marion girls basketball team. (Back row) Sieta Wiersema, Hailey Stahl, Avary Thomas, Kallie Johnson, and Claire Donlan. (Front row) Liz Piehl, Karley Luke, Ana Olson, and Ari Harutyunyah. JH girls not pictured: Lanae Waldner, Ariana Piehl, Faith...
Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats boys’ basketball looks to make gains
The Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats boys basketball team. (Back row left to right) Jerico Shape, Jackson Donlan, Gavin Freeman, Lincoln Anderson, Ashton Kesteloot, Elshadai Mesfin, Austin Waldner, Hunter Nankivel, David Malonga Simon Wiersema, Daniel Ilunga, Carson...
Irene-Wakonda boys’ basketball optimistic about season
The Irene-Wakonda Eagles Boys’ Basketball Team. (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer Head Boys’ Basketball Coach Stephen Lee is looking optimistically at this year’s season, despite the Eagles’ young team, which is being led by one senior. The Eagles, who had a...
Eagles girls basketball looking forward to a successful season
Riva Sharples | Writer This year, the Eagles Girls Basketball team is looking forward to a successful season after a disappointing 5-16 performance in 2023-24.This year, the Eagle girls are under the guidance of Mike King, I-W Athletic Director and teacher who most...
Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda wrestling team gears up for the season
The 2024-2025 Viborg-Hurley Cougar Wrestlers. (Front row) Assistant Coach Dylan Thomas, Evan Luther, Maxx Holm, Tucker DuBois, Keigen Deibert, Evelyn Leber, and Coach Cory Jensen (Back row) Wendi Silverthorn, Madelyn Feiock, Jazmyne Robinson, Kayla Schoolmeester,...
Lady Cougars aim high for success this season
The 2024-2023 Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars. (Front row) Addison Sayler, Brooklyn Kessler, Tatum Lyons, Charley Nelson, Jenna Graves, Piper Johnson, Brooklyn Ludens, and Bridget Benest. (Back row) Ava Marts, Aubree Schwartz, Lexie Wetering, Theo Sorlien, LaMiya Baker,...