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On Monday, June 27, the teeners traveled to Salem where Wagner would come away with two wins on the night. The 14U team were 4-3 victors in their game as they were led by the pitching of Brady Cournoyer. He pitched all five innings giving up the three runs, all of which were earned, on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven.
Read moreIt was Chancy Wilson who planted the seed of encouragement that The Burke Stampede Rodeo go PRO. He recognized that our rodeo had been doing everything profes-sionally except inviting the cowboys and cowgirls of the PRCA (Profes-sional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and the WPRA (Women's Profes-sional Rodeo Association) to compete on our arena floor. Chancy had been providing stock for our amateur rodeo for several years. The Burke Stampede Committee took his advice to heart and for the first time in our 32 year history, The Burke Stam-pede was sanctioned by Professional Rodeo in 2021. It was all we had hoped for and dreamed of and more. And this year Chancy and crew known as Muddy Creek ProRodeo will be back to help us continue the Legend that is THE BURKE STAMPEDE RODEO.
Read moreSaskatchewan’s Lake Besnard covers approximately 31,000 acres, is roughly 20 miles long with hundreds of miles of shoreline, and contains over 250 islands. Walleyes and northern pike are the predominate game fish, and if you’re looking for adventure as well as testing your mettle with regard to fishing, camping, and map reading, Besnard is “the” place.
Read moreMonday, June 27 Avon’s 18U Softball Team traveled to Parkston for a double header. Parkston scored 3 in the third while Avon managed to get a run across in the sixth but it wasn’t enough as Parkston won 3-1. Sam Brodeen, Reece Loewe, Lydia Yost, and Emma Yost each singled in the game. Lydia Yost pitched for Avon, striking out 5.
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Read moreThe Bon Homme-Charles Mix County 4-H Horse Show was held Tuesday, July 28th at the 7-N Arena in Springfield SD. Judge for the show was Eric Kobernusz, Mt. Vernon SD.
Read moreBack row: Coaches Joe Sees, Nate Schultz, Dwight Brandt and Whitney Podzimek. Third row: Rex Baade, Hudson Sees, Daxton Fathke, Charles Rush, Owen Steffen and Rykr Hamilton. Second row: Gabe Johnson, Daniel Eben, Cowan Wolf, Tyson Voigt, Dayton Brandt and Mason Johnson. Front row: Finely Rush, Jaydon Corey, Josiah Krcil, Beckett Schultz, Axel Corey, Bode Podzimek and Braxton Schultz.
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