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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
The ‘24-’25 Centerville Girls Basketball team. (Back row left to right) Althea Gust, Izzie Eide, Keira Austin, Haley Childress, McKenzie Carstensen, Emma Marshall, Ashlynn Hagena, Tessa Eide, Madison Carstensen, Liz Shearer, and Anna Marhol. (Front row) Rachel...
The ‘24-‘25 Centerville Boys Basketball team. (Back row left to right) Ty Cahoy, Jackson Bertrand-Steever, Ethan Bobzin, Tucker Martz, Corbin Tople, Alec Austin, Caleb Fischer, Nolan Fischer, Jaxon Westra, and Teigon Bertrand-Steever. (Front row) Coach Muller, Luke...
Alan Astleford | Writer Five players from the Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy football team were named all-conference. Sawyer Wipf (Offense line), Dominic Sperling (Running back/linebacker); Christopher Aasen (wide receiver/defensive back) Riley Tschetter...
Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougar Volleyball team had three athletes recognized for their outstanding performances this season by being named to the All Cornbelt Conference Team. Charley Nelson earned a well-deserved spot on the 2nd...
Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars football team received significant recognition last week with the release of the All Cornbelt Conference and 9AA All-State teams. Six Cougars were named to the All Cornbelt Conference Football Team,...
