Monthly Archives: July 2021

Jr. Teeners headed to state

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Winner Junior Teeners punched their ticket to the state Class A tournament with a 14-4 victory over Belle Fourche on July 14 in regional baseball action.

Ryder Halligan had the hot hand with 4 hits.

Winner jumped  to an early lead scoring four runs in the first inning and adding three more in the second.

Belle Fourche scored three runs in the top of the fifth but Winner came right back with three runs of their own.

Landon Calhoon and Zac Olson each had a double.

Olson was 3-5 at the plate, Karson Keiser, 2-3, Landon Calhoon, 3-4; Derek Fenenga, 2-4.

Aiden Schroeder pitched four innings with Olson pitching one and two-thirds innings.

Two teams from this region  advanced to the state tournament in Vermillion. Even thought they won the game, Winner had to play one more game.

First regional game

Winner defeated Belle Fourche 16-1 in the first game of the regional tournament on July 12.

A ten run fourth inning led Winner to a victory. The offensive firepower was led by Derek Fenenga, Aiden Schroeder, Konnor Osborn, Karson Keiser, Zac Olson and Landon Calhoon. Each had an RBI in this inning.

Winner Junior Teeners started the game with two runs when Ryder Halligan singled.Winner scored three runs to start off the game.

Scoring doubles were  Derek Fenenga, Ryder Halligan, Zac Olson and Aiden Schroeder.

Winner really had some great performances at the plate. Olson was 3-3, Halligan, 3-4; Keiser, 2-3; Calhoon, 2-2; Fenenga, 3-4. Aiden Schroeder, Dylan Brandis, Kellen Brozik and Konner Osborn all had hits.

Dylan Brandis was the winning pitcher.

In the second game on Tuesday, July 13, Winner was nipped by Spearfish, 7-6. Winner stayed in it until the end but Spearfish pulled away for the victory.

Despite the loss, Winner collected 11 hits.

Winner took a 3-2 lead in the first inning.

At the plate, Calhoon was 3-4; Olson, 2-4; Fenenga, 2-4.

Landon Calhoon started on the mound for Winner and threw four innings with Aiden Schroeder pitching one inning.

Jr. Legion regional runner-up

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Elk Point snagged a late lead to defeat Winner/Colome Junior Legion in the championship game of the regional tournament Sunday morning at Leahy Bowl. Elk Point won the game 7-6 as they broke a tie in the seventh inning.

Winner/Colome took the runner up honors and will be able to advance to the state tournament which will be in Redfield the first part of August.

The Royals collected 11 hits in the game. Pierce Nelson had double with Aiden Barfuss belting a triple.

Slade Cournoyer had a good day at the plate as he went 3-4. Pierce Nelson and Aiden Barfuss were 2-4 with Charley Pravecek, 2-3.

Joseph Laprath pitched all six innings.

The regional started Saturday afternoon with Winner defeating Lennox 5-2. Winner/Colome fired up the offense in the second inning scoring two runs but Lennox came right back in the bottom of the inning and tied the game at 2.

Winner/Colome punched two more runs across the plate in the third inning.

Barfuss was the leader at the plate as he was 2-3.  In addition, Jack Peters was 1-4, Pierce Nelson, 1-3; Charley Pravecek, 1-3 and Stratton Morehart, 1-3.

Ethan Bartels was the winning pitcher. He lasted five and two thirds innings allowing four hits and two runs while striking out five.

Barfuss threw one and two-thirds innings.

With the victory, the Royals played Lake Norden.

Winner/Colome won the game 9-6. The Royals got on the board in the first inning as Charley Pravecek drove in one run.

The fifth inning was key for the Royals as they scored five runs to secure the victory.

Two more insurance runs came in the final inning.

Barfuss scored a home run. Justin Hausmann had a triple and Pravecek a double.

Barfuss and Pravecek were both 3-4 at the plate. Stratton Morehart was 2-3.

Hausmann was the winning pitcher as he pitched six innings. Barfuss threw the final inning.

The local Junior Legion team will be practicing and getting ready to play in the state tournament Aug. 6-8 in Redfield.

Boys State, Girls State good experience for students

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Marissa Meiners attended Girls State and Ryan Sell, right, attended Boys State.
They were the speakers at the July 8 Winner Rotary Club meeting. In the center
is Rotary president Bob Benson.

By Dan Bechtold

Editor

Ryan Sell and Marissa Meiners learned a lot from their experience of attending Boys State and Girls State.

Both will be seniors at Winner High School and spoke to the Winner Rotary Club on July 8.

Boys State was held at Northern State University and Girls State was held at the University of South Dakota. They are sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Meiners represented the city of Seattle and was elected a police woman. She was also elected a senator. In the senate she served on the health committee and read bills that had been proposed.

Meiners said she enjoyed listening to the speakers and being around so many different girls. “It felt like we were part of  a community,” she said.

 Among some of the speakers  at Girls State and also Boys State were Gov. Kristi Noem, Sen. John Thune and Rep. Dusty Johnson.

Sell represented the city of New York.

He ran for the position of chief justice of the supreme court.

He explained this is one of the hardest positions to win and the reason he ran was because there was scholarship money tied to the position.

Sell noted it was basic campaign and hanging up posters asking other Boys Staters to vote for him. As a candidate he also had to give a speech on why he should be elected chief justice. Thought he was not elected, he explained it was a good experience.

At Boys State Sell got a strong sense of community. “I had a lot of fun and enjoyed listening to the speakers,” he said.

For some fun at Boys State, an Olympic day was held.

Meiners and Sell will find their experience at Boys and Girls State helpful in government class this year.

Winner FFA Retreat

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The Winner FFA chapter received the most represented award at the state retreat
at Storm Mountain. Pictured from left are Nicole Roth, FFA advisor; Amanda
Blare, Madaline Watzel, Adam Bohnet and Clay Sell.

Four Winner FFA members attend retreat

The South Dakota FFA Association conducted its annual Leadership Retreat July 6-9, at Storm Mountain, Rapid City.  A total of 85 FFA members in grades 7 – 12 attended the Storm Mountain Camp from across South Dakota.

The Winner FFA Chapter had four members in attendance.  Those attending were Adam Bohnet, Clay Sell, Madaline Watzel, and Amanda Blare.

Winner received two special awards. They were named best represented at the retreat and Watzel received the Hype girl award for her positive and upbeat attitude.

The retreats centered on a survivor theme, focusing on teaching members how to “Learn, Lead and Succeed”.  FFA members developed and enhanced their leadership skills and self-confidence through interactive learning.  The program featured workshops that helped members discover the value of servant leadership, personal values, personal and team strengths, creating effective teams, Ag advocacy, positive mindset, and conflict resolution. They will use these new skills and ideas to benefit their local chapters and communities.   Retreat attendees also participated in a service-learning project helping with beautification projects at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City and attending the lighting ceremony at Mt. Rushmore National Memorial.

The retreats were directed by the 2021-2022 State FFA Officers:  President, Tessa Erdmann, Groton; Vice President, John Petersen, Sturgis; Secretary, Hadley Stiefvater, Salem; Treasurer, Paige Lehrkamp, Hermosa; Reporter, Alexis Hughes, Rapid City; and Sentinel, Trinity Peterson, Willow Lake.  Retreat staff also included Kayleigh Thill, Chancellor; and Kylie Harriman, Parker; SD FFA Ambassadors.

The retreat was sponsored by the CHS Foundation, Northland Ford Dealers, Farm Credit Services, Army ROTC, South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Bayer.  Retreat t-shirts were sponsored by SoDak Labs, SD Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers, Army ROTC, Plains Towing and Recovery, Hogemeyer Seed, Kibble Equipment, Latham Hi-Tech Seeds, SDSU Farmhouse Fraternity and Tractor Supply Company. 

Scholarships for individuals to attend sponsored by: SD FFA Foundation, West River Electric Association, Sioux Valley Energy, Walt Johnson Memorial and Doland FFA Chapter.

Colome FFA at Leadership Camp

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Two FFA students from Colome and their advisor attended the state leadership retreat at Storm Mountain. Pictured from left are national FFA officer Miriam Hoffman, Morgan Gill, Landi Krumpus, state FFA president Tessa Erdman and Sarah Manderfeld, Colome FFA advisor.

South Dakota FFA Members discover their superpowers at summer leadership training

The South Dakota FFA Association conducted its annual Leadership Retreat July 6-9, at Storm Mountain, Rapid City. A total of 85 FFA members in grades 9-12 attended the Storm Mountain Camp from across South Dakota.

The Colome FFA Chapter had two officers in attendance. Those attending from Colome were: President, Morgan Gill; and reporter, Landi Krumpus.

The retreats centered on a survivor theme, focusing on teaching members how to “Learn, Lead, and Succeed.” FFA Members developed and enhanced their leadership skills and self-confidence through interactive learning. The program featured workshops that helped members discover the value of servant leadership, personal values, personal and team strengths, creating effective teams, Ag advocacy, positive mindset, and conflict resolution. They will use these new skills and ideas to benefit their local chapters and communities.

Retreat attendees also participated in a service-learning project helping with beautification at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City and attending the lighting ceremony at Mt. Rushmore National Memorial.

The retreats were directed by the 2021-2022 State FFA Officers: President, Tessa Erdmann, Groton; Vice President, John Peterson, Sturgis; Secretary, Hadley Stiefvater, Salem; Treasurer, Paige Lehrkamp, Hermosa; Reporter, Alexis Hughes, Rapid City; and Sentinel, Trinity Peterson, Willow Lake. Retreat staff also included Kayleigh Thill, Chancellor; and Kylie Harriman, Parker; SD FFA Ambassadors.

The retreat was sponsored by the CHS Foundation, Northland Ford Dealers, Farm Credit Services, Army ROTC, South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Bayer. Retreat t-shirts we’re sponsored by SoDak Labs, SD Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers, Army ROTC, Plains Towing and Recovery, Hogemeyer Seed, Kibble Equipment, Latham Hi-Tech Seeds, SDSU Farmhouse Fraternity and Tractor Supply Company. Scholarships for individuals to attend sponsored by: SD FFA Foundation, West River Electric Association, Sioux Valley Energy, Walt Johnson Memorial and Doland FFA Chapter.

Kruger named wrestler of the year

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Sam Kruger was named the wrestler of the year in the South Dakota high school sports awards.

Kruger is a Winner High School graduate and state wrestling champion.

Kruger finished the season undefeated and captured his third consecutive Class B championship.

Winner wrestling coach Spencer Novotny says Kruger is a leader in the wrestling room and an all around good kid.

Novotny said the wrestler of the year award is given to an athlete who has had a good career.

In addition to being a three time state champion, the WHS graduate is a two time runner up and one time placed third.

Kruger placed all six years he wrestled.

“He put in a lot of hard work and finished his last two season undefeated. All of that work shows his character,” said the WHS coach.

“It is an honor to get this award and I am privileged to have been able to coach him. He taught me more than I probably taught him,” said Novotny.

“He is a great kid and will be tough to replace,” said Novotny.

Kruger plans to wrestle at South Dakota State University.

Also honored in the state awards program is Kendyl Bachmann who placed third in dance.

The Sioux Falls Argus Leader sponsored the sports award program.

Chamber golf winners

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First flight golf winners in the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce golf tournament
include from left Tanner Best, Lucas Jeklicki, 2nd; Tom Renner and Mark Gubbles,
first and Justin and Kara Zeigler, 3rd. The Chamber golf meet was held on Friday
at Winner Country Club.

Tom Renner and Mark Gubbles were the winners of the first flight of the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce golf tournament July 16.

Second place in this flight went to Lucas Jedlicki and Tanner Best. Taking third was Justin and Kara Zeigler.

The winner of the second flight was Rusty Arthur and Lisa Halverson. Second went to Grayson Andel and Keegan Littau. Third went to Stacy Halverson and Megan Shippy.

James and Kyle Mathis won the third flight. Casey and Levi Heenan took second and third went to Wayne and Shelly Kindt.