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Parker football drops opener

Landon Wieman drops back for a pass against Elk Point/Jefferson. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker Pheasants opened their season last Friday night at home against Elk Point-Jefferson. The Huskies entered the year ranked number two and showed their...

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I-W Eagles get the win in season opener

Max Pollman with an interception for the Eagles. (Photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer It was an exciting season opener for the Irene-Wakonda Eagles, who faced Sioux Falls Lutheran at home. The Eagles came out on top 40-20 against the Eagles from the north.It was...

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Tornadoes Football triumph in home opener

Tornadoes Quarterback Alec Austin scrambles for several yards vs. Deubrook. Austin connected with four different receivers for four TD’s, with a victorious score of 37-26. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Football Opening week of high school football...

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Parker Football eyes more success

The Parker Pheasants football team. (Back row standing) Benson Jones, Corben Reutter, Dylan Buseman, Landon Wieman, Mason Schaefer, and Myles Meyer. (Front row standing) Luke Travnicek, Isaac Hofer, Garrit Postma, Michael Even, Jonas Sattler, Gavin Flannery, Caleb...

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I-W Football team looking for improvement this year

The Irene-Wakonda football team is looking to get back on the winning side of things this football season. (Photo/Riva Sharples) Riva Sharples | Writer With a new head coach at the helm this year, the Irene-Wakonda Football team is looking for improvement this year....

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Parker Volleyball enters new region

The Parker Pheasants Volleyball Team. (Front row left to right) Jazelene Wildeboer, Emily Ebeling, Sarah Gullikson, Katelynn Hertel, Hailey Phillips, Braelyn Berens, and Zoey Jans. (Middle row): Jordyn Skinner, Rayah Jans, Mya Beyer, Hailey Reutter, Shayla Even,...

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Parker Cross Country welcomes strong numbers

The Parker Pheasants Cross Country Team. Starting top left: Liam Masters, Emmitt Rowe, Kyle Miller, Caleb Christiansen, Lily Anderson, Saige Lessman, and Olivia Anderson. Bottom left: Jaylea Miller, Shea Lang, Payton Beil, Brynlie VanDerStoep, and Jillian Schulte. Not...

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Centerville cross country preview

The Centerville Cross Country team consists of (back row, left to right) Peyton Hansen, Jase Brouwer, Isaac Mahrol, Wyatt Brown, Izzie Eide, Tessa Eide, and Daphne Brouwer. (Front row) Elijah Stake, Kaelynn Marohl, Brooke Blake, Analisa Stake, Sage Martz, Emery...

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Centerville football preview

The Centerville Tornadoes football team includes (back row left to right) Hunter Swift, Corbin Tople, Colter Johnson, Alec Austin, Grant Myer, Miles Eide, Jase Brouwer, Travis Hybertson, and Noah Schoenfeild. (Middle row) Zach Childress, Zayne Kjellson, Charlie Eide,...

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Centerville volleyball preview

The Centerville Tornadoes Volleyball Team. (Back row left to right) Seniors Addison Buckneberg, Averie Salberg, Thea Gust, Keira Austin, Emma Marshal, and Rylie Tieman. (Third row) Juniors Anna Marohl, Riley Hybertson, Madison Carstensen, Harper Wattier, Haley...

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I-W cross country team small but mighty this year

The Irene-Wakonda cross country team this year is small, but mighty. Pictured left to right are Jordan Stockland, Issac Haich, Rebecca Haich, and Alyssa Kirschenman. Not pictured are Ava George, Hunter Woods, and Seth Boysen. (Photo/Submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer...

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Viborg-Hurley Cougar football preview

The Viborg-Hurley Cougars Football Team.  (Front row) Kayden Walton, Anthony Clark-White, Ryder Anderson, Reese Simonsen, Jake Austin, Nolan Kolthoff, Levi Simonsen, Gavin Nelson, Godwin Johnson, and Owen Dangel. (Middle row) Wyatt Slack, Emmitt Boomgarden, Josue...

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Viborg-Hurley Cougar volleyball preview

(Front row) Haley Voog, Lexie Wetering,  Brooklyn Kessler, Tatum Lyons, Isabella Voog, Emma Luden, Brooklyn Ludens, and Bridget Benest. (Middle row) Claire Campbell, Shelby VanDriel, Ava Marts, Charley Nelson, Jenna Graves, Aubree Schwartz, Natali Blair, Presley...

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Viborg-Hurley Cougars cross country

The Viborg-Hurley Cougars Cross Country Team. (Front row) Colby Chausee, Ryder Andersen, and Maxx Holm. (Backrow) Ben Ferdig, Owen Neiderbaumer, and Wyatt Slack. Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cross Country team will kick off their season...

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Post 72 Rallies from behind for the WIN vs W.I.N.

Tucker Martz safe at home vs. W.I.N. during the first game of the Jr. Legion State Baseball Tournament. Post 72 came from behind to win 6-4! (Photo/Submitted by Erin Bryant) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The Centerville/Beresford/Alcester-Hudson Post 72 Jr. Legion...

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Canistota/Freeman Sticks win State 16U title

The Canistota/Freeman Sticks took home the State 16U VFW title on Sunday. (Photo/Submitted) Alan Astleford | Writer The Canistota/Freeman Sticks won the state 16U VFW title over Parkston Post 3298 Sunday in Platte. The Sticks used their collective skills to overpower...

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Parker rec makes plans for 2025

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The summer sports season may just be wrapping up, but that hasn’t stopped the Parker Rec groups from continuing to eye improvements for the 2025 season and beyond. In early 2024 the final field 5 fence was installed, with plans to fully...

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Post 72 is headed to state

Post 72 includes players from Centerville, Beresford, Alcester-Hudson and Viborg Hurley. (Back row left to right) Jacob Cole, Alec Austin, Tucker Martz, and Lincoln Mansfield. (Middle row) Ethan Bobzin, Gage Schollerman, Kyson Mansfield, Aiden Bobzin, Miles Eide, and...

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Sticks score 12 runs in victory over Letcher Hawks

Alan Astleford | Writer Riley Tschetter accounted for four runs with a bases loaded home run in the sixth inning. The Sticks totaled nine runs in the sixth inning for the win. Jackson Donlan scored the first run with a single. During the game, Easton Tschetter had...

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