Archive for 2017

This year’s Blackhawk wrestling team members are, back row, left to right: Riley Stevens, John Witte, Landon Wolter, Quinten Christensen, Tyler Eddy, and Phillip Hines; middle row: Collin Schmiedt, Seth Tebay, Luke Knipfer, Bailey Schmiedt, Brock Stevens, and Clay Olinger; front row: Carter Grohs, Troy Fastnacht, Kale Mohling and Camden Jost.

The 2017-18 Wessington Springs/Woonsocket Blackhawk wrestling season has started with the first official practice taking place on Monday, Nov. 13. This year’s roster includes 16 total wrestlers from seventh grade to seniors. Team captains for the season are Bailey Schmiedt (senior), John Witte (senior), Rylie Stevens (junior), and Landon Wolter (sophomore). The team has a relatively younger lineup, but according to Assistant Coach Dominic Schmiedt, “We have a lot of kids showing great potential with some good upper classmen to lead the way. I am very excited to see how much we grow and progress as wrestlers throughout the season.”

At the 132-pound weight class, Clay Olinger overpowers his Parkston opponent.

The team is off to a great start with the results from the tournament they attended in Kimball on Saturday, Dec. 2. Those placing in the team’s first event of the season were: Seth Tebay at 152 pounds – fourth place, Tyler Eddy at 160 pounds – second place, John Witte at 182 pounds – second place, Bailey Schmiedt at 195 pounds – sixth place, and Collin Schmiedt at 285 pounds – sixth place. The Blackhawks travel next to Sunshine Bible Academy for a Triangular event on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and then to Gregory on Saturday, Dec. 9, for their next tournament.

Bailey Schmiedt tries to gain control of his match in the 195-pound weight class.

…See the schedule and another picture in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal.

The Town ‘N Kountry Kids-Blue Group 4-H Club met on Nov. 21 at the Letcher Community Center in Letcher. The meeting was called to order by President Brady Larson. Pledges were led by Memphis Moody and Westen White. Sixteen members and six cloverbuds answered the roll call topic, “What is your favorite ornament that hangs on your family Christmas tree?”. There was no secretary’s report. The treasurer’s report was read by Stacy Zoss, and a motion was made by Bryce Larson to approve the treasurer’s report, seconded by Caleb Kneen. Bryce Larson also made a motion to purchase the rest of the playground equipment with the grant money. The motion was seconded by Toby Kneen.
Committee Reports were as follows: Chloe Ruml reported the Trunk or Treat in Letcher went well, even though it was cold. The club had a small gathering before-hand to play games and hand out prizes for best costumes. She said there were a lot of kids that dressed up. Ellie Evans gave a grandparents update. She updated the list, and if there is anyone to be added, please let her know.
Old Business: If you need a new club t-shirt, please talk to Paula Linke or Janet Maeschen. Online enrollment needs to be done by the end of 2017. If anyone needed help, Roxane Larson had her computer to help with registration. Premium money and record books were handed out. Members signed thank yous to be sent to the Achievement Days sponsors. Bryce Larson talked about Western Junior. He had a great experience and there are many different activities to participate in at the event. For National 4-H week, some club members made signs to encourage others to join 4-H and members wore green on Thursday of that week. During American Education week, Bryce, Brady, Brooklyn Larson, and Janet brought treats to the staff workroom at Sanborn Central school. Members were reminded that if they have not done so already to turn in forms to state leaders for camp reimbursement.
New Business: Shooting Sports sign up will be on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The club will be putting up a Christmas tree at the courthouse again this year. The committee members that will be helping with this are: Keaton, Kenlie, Kaidence Fridley, Parker Ettswold, and Miley Adams. The club will finish decorating the Community Center Christmas tree following the meeting. Ellie Evans, Parker Ettswold, Kenlie Fridley, and Michael Hoffman are on the Community Christmas Party Committee. The Community Christmas Party will be held in Letcher at the Community Center on Dec. 16. Discussion was held on a winter fun day to be held over Christmas break. It will be decided at a later date what activity will be held. Election of officers were as follows: President – Brady Larson, Vice President – Ellie Evans, Treasurer – Bryce Larson, Secretary – Payton Uecker, Cloverbud Recreation Coordinator – Chloe Ruml, and Reporter – Michael Hoffman.
Talks and Demonstrations were given by Chloe Ruml on “How to make a Crystal Ornament” and Bryce Larson on “Parts of a BB Gun.”
The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Letcher Community Center.
Snacks were served by Payton and McKenzie Uecker and Teagen and Memphis Moody.

…See pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal.

Freshman Myah Selland and junior Macy Miller led the Jackrabbits with 14 points and seven rebounds each in the team’s loss against No. 4/5 Louisville on Sunday afternoon at the Frost Arena in Brookings. The Jackrabbits looked like they were going to pull off an upset in the first half of the game, and they played right with the highly ranked team until the Cardinals outscored the Jacks 22-18 in the fourth quarter to win 68-64 in the hard-fought battle.
The Jackrabbits will return to action on Wednesday, Dec. 6, when they host Oklahoma at 7 p.m. in the Frost Arena.

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