Sports

Andes Central/Dakota Christian/Tripp/Delmont/Armour Thunderhawks kicked off their football season with a 44-8 win over Hill City on Saturday, August 20th on their home field.They will head to Redcloud to take on Lakota Tech this Saturday, August 27th at 2:00 p.m.

On Monday, August 15th the Wagner boys’ varsity golf team competed in the West Central Early Bird Invitational. In the first competitive event of the year the boys battled the cold and rain for most of the day. The boys competed against some of the best golfers in class A and finished as follows.

On May 8, 2022, Katelynn (Katie) Wells landed this 14.91-kilogram (32-pound, 14-ounce) black grouper while fishing aboard “Off the Rock” out of Key West, Florida. With this fish Wells has set the IGFA Women’s 10-kg (20 lb) Line Class World Record for the species.

Wagner Red Raiders football team traveled to Miller to take on the Rustlers last Friday night. It was a beautiful fall night for an opening to the 2022 football season. Wagner jumped out to an early lead with a 42-yard touchdown pass from Chris Nelson to Glenn Cournoyer.

The Wagner VFW Post 7319 16U Teener team traveled to North Sioux City to partake in the 2022 state tournament. The first round matched us up with the host team, Dakota Valley. Carter Cournoyer would get the ball to start this tournament.

Carlin Hopkins Matt Link tags the Madison runner as Carlin Hopkins moves in to back up. Carter Cournoyer Photo by Barb Pechous Frankie Soukup Hunter Loeffler gets the out at home.

The Region 1A 16U Teener tournament was hosted in Wagner July 25-27. In addition to Wagner, Chamberlain, Madison Gold, and Wessington Springs would also be competing for a spot in the state tournament. The first game would pit Wagner against Chamberlain.

The Region 1A 16U Teener tournament was hosted in Wagner July 25-27. In addition to Wagner, Chamberlain, Madison Gold, and Wessington Springs would also be competing for a spot in the state tournament. The first game would pit Wagner against Chamberlain.

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of friends and family, I’ve done quite a bit of fishing this year. This action included Francis Case Reservoir, Saskatchewan, area bass ponds, and lately Wisconsin’s Lakes Mendota and Winnebago.