Sports

Tuesday, June 14 Avon’s 18U Softball Team traveled to Menno for a doubleheader. In game one Avon got out to an early lead and held Menno down the stretch for a 6-3 victory. Avon was led at the plate by Katie Gretschmann who had 2 hits, hit by pitch twice, a stolen base, 2 runs scored, and a RBI.

WEE PEES The 2022 Wee Pee Baseball season has now ended. The boys did such an amazing job this year with so many improvements and gains. We officially ended our season this Saturday, June 25th in Avon, as we hosted 14 teams from neighboring towns at the Avon ball fields.

The Avon Swim Team traveled to O'Neill Saturday to participate in the Mid Season Qualifier. Coach Becky Haenfler commented on the teams season so far saying, "We had a slow start to the season, due to weather and cold water temps.

Lake Andes 8 and Under played in the Avon Tournament on Saturday. They started the tournament strong with a win over Armour. Photos by Jenna Petrik.

Twenty-four youth runners from six schools attended the 5th Annual Randall Creek Running Camp this past June 22-24. The running camp was organized by Andes Central/ Dakota Christian Cross Country Coach Larry Lucas.

Just say his name and we double dog dare you not to smile or down right laugh. The Burke Stampede Rodeo Committee is just down right tickled to land another year of enter-tainment from the now 10-time PRCA Rodeo Clown of the year Justin Rumford.

Rip Roarin' Bronc Stompin' Stampede Rodeo will be followed by Rip Roarin' Boot Stompin' Stampede Fun!! The Burke Stampede Rodeo Committee is excited to land top entertainment for this year's post rodeo dances. Friday night will feature the Brandon Jones Band.

Photos by Nikki Fahtke

Wednesday, June 29 Corsica-Stickney at Wagner Friday, July 1 Wagner at Chamberlain Monday, July 4 Parkston at Wagner (14U) Wednesday, July 6 Wagner at Freeman Monday, July 11 Platte at Wagner (16U Only) Wednesday, July 13 Mt.

Photos by Nikki Fahtke