Grant VanAartsen

McCook County Sheriff’s Office recruit among grads

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley honored the 45 recruits who graduated Friday, March 7, from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in Pierre.“This is an important day for the recruits, their families, and their departments,” said Attorney General...

MCM boys secure two region wins to earn SoDak 16 matchup

MCM AND PARKER CLASH IN REGION 5A OPENER McCook Central/Montrose sophomore Ben Wiebersick (left) looks to head up the court as Parker senior Jevin Erickson plays defense on him. The Fighting Cougars of MCM defeated the Pheasants, 62-52, in a Region 5A opening round...

Hanson blows past Titans to advance to SoDak 16

HANSON’S HERNANDEZ GOES UP FOR A LAYUP LEFT: Hanson’s Tye Hernandez goes up for a layup attempt in the Beavers’ big win in Region 5A playoff action in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor The Hanson Beavers used a first-quarter explosion to dominate...

Wollmann leads Huskies to Region 3B opening win

WOLLMANN PUTS UP 31 POINTS IN REGION OPENER Bridgewater-Emery’s Holden Wollmann goes up for two of his 31 points leading the Huskies to a Region 3B win over Ethan. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Bridgewater-Emery basketball Owen Reitzel | Editor Holden Wollmann scored 31 in...

MCM youth wrestlers compete at districts, gear up for regions

MCM YOUTH REGION REGION 3 COMPETITORS These McCook Central/Montrose youth wrestlers will be traveling to Wagner Saturday to compete in the SDWCA Region 3 Tournament in the hopes of making it to state. They are: Joelle Peterson, Leo Hoffman, Gavin Blindert, Zach...

Howard edges Huskies in Region 3B action

BRIDGEWATER-EMERY VS. HOWARD IN REGION BOYS ACTION Bridgewater-Emery’s Jaxon Koch (#23) scores in the first half in a 49-48 Region 3B loss to Howard played at Mitchell’s Corn Palace on March 8. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Bridgewater-Emery basketball Owen Reitzel | Editor...

Skaff inducted into SDWCA Hall of Fame

Former Salem Cub wrestler Brian Skaff (left) was inducted into the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame at last weekend’s State Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City. Skaff made history in 1985 as the school’s first state wrestling champion and is...

Montrose fifth graders celebrate winning SOUP-ER Bowl Challenge!

SOUP-ER BOWL CHALLENGE WINNERS – MONTROSE FIFTH GRADE The Montrose fifth graders and their teacher, Kimberly Kane, were all smiles after a cake and ice cream party to celebrate their win of the SOUP-ER Bowl Challenge this year. A cake and ice cream party on Wednesday,...

Hanson Cheer Camp Participants Perform at Game

The Hanson cheerleaders lead the young members of the Hanson Cheer Camp in cheers during halftime of the Hanson-Mitchell Christian boys basketball game held recently. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)