Troy Schwans | Managing Editor With a strong core of returning athletes and veteran leadership at the helm, the McCook Central/Montrose girls track and field team is gearing up for a competitive 2025 season.Head coach Doug Durfee enters his 21st year leading the...
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Young MCM softball squad looks to build in second season
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor With no seniors on the roster and a talented core returning, the McCook Central/Montrose softball team is entering its second season as a varsity program with high hopes and plenty of potential. Head coach Nick Morrison, now in his...
MCM golfers set to tee off with focus on growth and confidence
McCOOK CENTRAL/MONTROSE BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF TEAMS Members of the McCook Central/Montrose boys and girls golf teams that were available for a photo include: (back, l-r) Mason Sabers, Liam Rayman, Andrew Sabers, Connor Heiberger, Nathan Styles, Caleb Styles, Hunter...
Bridgewater-Emery golf welcomes back letterwinners
BRIDGEWATER-EMERY BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF MEMBERS Participating in golf this season for the Bridgewater-Emery boys and girls teams are (back, l-r) Oliver Guenthner, Cash Martinez, Ginny Zorr, Summer Koch, Jaxon Koch, Peyton Roskens; (front) Brody Guenthner, Ryan Wollman,...
Numbers down for Bridgewater-Emery track
BRIDGWATER-EMERY TRACK LETTERWINNERSReturning letterwinners for the Bridgewater-Emery boys and girls track team for this season include: (l-r) Tessa Burke, Parker Burke, Holden Wollmann, and Calvary Bickett. Owen Reitzel | Editor Numbers are down for the...
Area schools to compete at Jack Rasmussen Relays in Salem Tuesday
Bridgewater-Emery, Canistota, Hanson, and McCook Central/Montrose, along with Freeman and Howard will be competing in track and field in Salem on Tuesday, April 15.The schedule for the meet is as follows:Field Events:12:00 noon Javelin (girls and boys at the same time...
Sabers to Continue Basketball Career at DWU
McCook Central senior Mason Sabers made it official Monday morning, signing his letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell. Surrounded by family, friends, teammates, coaches, and supporters, Sabers celebrated the next...
Dawgs grab first win of the year over Dell Rapids
Owen Reitzel | Editor The Hanson/Bridgewater/Emery Bulldogs got off to a slow start offensively but finished strong to open their season with an 8-2 win over Dell Rapids.The Quarriers scored a run in the third inning to take a 1-0, but that would be the end of their...
I-90, bridges, Highway 81 construction projects begin
Bridge demolition scheduled for Canistota Exit in McCook County On Monday, April 7, 2025, bridge demolition began on the 445th Avenue Bridge at Canistota (exit 368) over Interstate 90 in McCook County. This bridge has been closed while the contractor prepared to...
Purple Up: Honoring military children in April
Every April, communities across the country celebrate Purple Up! Day, a special event dedicated to recognizing the sacrifices and resilience of military children. This observance falls during Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the unique challenges faced by...