Sports

We started out our season with the Colome Cowboys on Thursday night, August 17th. We had a nice balanced running attack with our entire backfield of Paxton Bierema at QB(quarterback), Noah Watchhorn at FB(fullback), and Tyler Tjeerdsma and Landon Mudder at RB(runningbacks).

We appreciate everyone who made our 2023 season at Wagner Speedway a success. We truly could not do it without the support of our sponsors, drivers and fans. Our championship night was packed with action! The Butte Implement Racesaver sprints feature was won by Mitchell Dvorak of Stuart, NE.

The Red Raiders defeated the Miller Rustlers Friday night with a score of 39 to 28 to open up the season. The Raiders offensive attack was lead by senior running back Jhett Breen who rushed 23 times for 150 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Lake Francis Case will see a lot of activity on August 25th and 26th as anglers and fishing gurus converge on the area for the 2023 Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) tournament. “We will see anglers of all skill levels.

AGENDA • Call to order • Roll call • Pledge of Allegiance • Add items to agenda • Approve agenda Old Business • Review/finalize 2024 Budget • Tree Removal on Poplar Executive Session if necessary Next regular meeting September 6 at 7:00 pm Adjourn

From time to time, I hear discussions on whether hiring a guide is a good thing, and since I was a tournament angler and guide, I feel that there are numerous reasons one should hire a guide.

Bluebirds Play in SD State B Amateur Baseball Tournament The Tabor Bluebirds, District B runner up, advanced to the 91st South Dakota State B Amateur Baseball Tournament at Cadwell Park in Mitchell held August 2 - August 13. Twenty-eight teams qualified for the State Tournament.

Charles Mix County Annual 4H Achievement days were held on Friday and Saturday. See next weeks edition for results and more photos. Front Row: Rory Bultsma, Frank Krcil, Creighton Kuemper, Jacob Derry, Taryn Bennett, Callie Bergin, Marin Bultje, Luke Dangel, Emery Bultje, Bradley Dangel.