Colton Hall/Winner Advocate Photo Riley Shippy takes a handoff from Michael Supik, and cuts up field on his way to a 65-yard touchdown run. Shippy would finish with 195 rushing yards.
By Colton Hall Staff Writer
One yard.
That’s how close the Corsica/Stickney Cougars came to souring head coach Gene Bertram’s debut. Luckily for Bertram, his Cowboy’s defense held strong to escape with a 22-18 week one win in the Cowboys home opener at Fetzer Field on Friday night.
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Reed Harter of the Winner/Colome Pheasants won the Tony Adams hustle award at the state amateur baseball tournament.
By Colton Hall Staff Writer
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
It’s a common saying.
The saying talks about the fact that when a talented player of a sport doesn’t work hard, then another player of lesser talent can replace him solely based on hard work.
Becoming complaicent doesn’t make good athletes great. It hinders them.
Luckily for a guy like Reed Harter, he seems to have both qualities in that he’s a hard worker and talented.
Harter, a key component of the Winner/Colome Pheasants, took home the Tony Adams Hustle Award in the Class B state amateur tournament which was held from Aug. 7 until Aug. 18.
The Pheasants would go all the way to the semi-finals before falling to Alexandria, 7-3.
“It was a good tournament,” Harter said of his team’s performance at state. “The First game was little closer than we wanted it to be, but we were able to get it done. The second game JJ threw really good, and we made play when we had to. Came out in Plankinton, our bats got hot, and we were able to pull away.”
“The last game against Alexandria was the intense game I’ve been in. I’ve been in over 70 games playing college and amateur ball this summer, and that was a game where the pressure mounted.”
Becoming a good player and a great player doesn’t come without sacrifice and hard work. All qualities that Harter continues to exude.
Winning the award was only a representation of the Reed Harter that comes in day in and day out.
“That’s the way I play,” Harter said. “I go hard all the time. I don’t know anything different. It’s an honor to get that award. I’m hoping to continue to play hard and continue to play until I can’t walk anymore.”
Harter, a senior at Dakota Wesleyan University, heads into his final season. Amateur baseball only seemed to help Harter who looks forward to improving off a junior season in which he lead the Tigers with 35 RBIs.
“It was a great summer,” Harter said. “I was able to swing the bat well all summer long, and I think that it set me up for my senior year. I was able to be on a high the whole summer because I was able to swing the bat well. I’m excited for my senior season.”
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Winner/Colome Legion baseball team won the Region 7B tournament Saturday at Leahy Bowl in Winner. The Royals won the game 17-3 over Gregory County. The Royals went on to state, and made it to the semifinals where the team fell 9-2 to Hartford/Humboldt. Pictured in front from left are Aaron Gilchrist, Phillip Jorgensen, Jacob Beckers, bat boy Sawyer Foss, Shea Connot, Colton Schroeder, Nolan Sachtjen and Kameron Meiners. In back from left are coach Ben Connot, Dalton Baker, Calvin Ringing Shield, Tyler Olson, Layton Thieman, Joren Bruun, Carter Brickman, Oscar Pravecek, Jackson Kinzer, Colby Kaiser and coach Kory Foss.
By Colton Hall Staff Writer
Few teams were as dangerous as the Winner/Colome Royals baseball team this year.
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Returning letterwinners on the Winner High School volleyball team are in front from left Addy Root, Kalla Bertram, Maggie LaCompte, Marlie Schuyler and Ellie Brozik. In back from left are Mackenzie Levi, Jenna Hammerbeck, Kelsey Sachtjen, Shannon Calhoon and Morgan Hammerbeck.
By Dan Bechtold Editor
Winner High School girls volleyball team is excited to start the season.
The Lady Warriors open at home on Aug. 27 against Bon Homme.
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Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Returning lettermen on the Colome High School football team are in front from left Michael Supik, Nathaniel Hansen, Allan McKenzie, Jacob Rinker, Brayden Seegers and Drew Musilek. In back from left are Casey Assman, Adam Cole, Jacob Beckers, Rhett Bertram, Riley Shippy and A. J. Davis.
By Colton Hall Staff Writer
One year ago, the Colome Cowboys were getting ready to avenge a semi-finals loss to Sully Buttes from the year before and looked to bring home a state title in 2018.
The Cowboys got their revenge with a 48-42 win over Sully Buttes in the 2018 Class 9B state championship.
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Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Returning letterwinners on the Colome volleyball team are in front from left Makayla Shippy, Saydee Heath and Jordyn Seegers. In back from left are Baylie Hoffine, Haley Krumpus and Carleen Burger.
By Colton Hall Staff Writer
It’s a new season for the Colome Cowgirls volleyball team.
After a 13-19 finish in 2018, the Cowgirls will look to improve and stay competitive in the 2019 season.
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Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Returning lettermen on the Winner High School football team are in front from left Charlie Pravecek, Landon Thieman, Ethan Vesely, Brady Fritz, Oscar Pravecek, Phillip Jorgensen and Loren Moeller. Second row from left are Jackson Vesely, Kaden Keiser, Kaleb Osborn, Owen Duffy, Ashton Klein, Zach Bohnet, Preston Norrid, Evan Farner, Kolbie Osborn. In back from left are Joren Bruun, Adam Bohnet, Achilles Willuweit, Sam Kruger, Aaron Gilchrist, Ryder Mortenson, Bosten Morehart, Jacob Clay, Joey Cole, Owen Monk, Aaron Monk, Jackson Hanson, Finn Bartels, Trevor Peters, Zane Mandl and Michael Olson.
By Dan Bechtold Editor
Forty-eight Winner High School football players are ready to get after it when the season opens on Friday.
The Warriors will open at home with Stanley County on Aug. 23. Game time is at 7 p.m.
Coach Dan Aaker is starting his 18th year at the helm of the WHS football program.
The team includes 11 seniors, 11 juniors, 14 sophomores and 12 freshmen The Warriors have 32 returning lettermen including: Charlie Pravecek, Landon Thieman, Ethan Vesely, Brady Fritz, Oscar Pravecek, Phillip Jorgensen, Loren Moeller, Jackson Vesely, Kaden Keiser, Kaleb Osborn, Owen Duffy, Ashton Klein, Zach Bohnet, Preston Norrid, Evan Farner, Kolbie Osborn, Joren Bruun, Adam Bohnet, Achilles Willwueit, Sam Kruger, Aaron Gilchrist, Ryder Mortenson, Bosten Morehart, Jacob Clay, Joey Cole, Owen Monk, Jackson Hanson, Finn Bartels, Trevor Peters, Zane Mandl and Michael Olson.
Last year the Warriors ended the season with a 7-3 record and 6-2 in the regular season. The only two regular season losses were to Sioux Falls Christian and Mount Vernon-Plankinton.
In playoffs, Winner defeated Custer and then lost again in a close game 14-12 to Sioux Falls Christian.
The Warriors lost 10 seniors due to graduation but many skilled people are returning. All skill people on both sides of the ball are returning. Among some of them are Brady Fritz at quarterback, Sam Kruger at runner back, Trevor Peters at running back Phillip Jorgensen and Joren Bruun as wide receiver.
Up front on the offensive line, Oscar Pravecek is the true returning starter. Morehart played a lot on the line last year. Ethan Vesely played tight end and got hurt. “He has experience coming off an injury,” said Aaker. Playing in the secondary will be Trevor Peters, Joren Bruun and Brady Fritz.
Leading the offense will be Fritz. Aaker said as a sophomore a year ago, Fritz did a good job. “I have never started a sophomore in that position in my 18 years. Brady is a good athlete and has the legs that can beat anybody and is really a smart football player,” said Aaker.
Fritz will be a junior this year and coach plans to use more of him this season.
The area the team will focus on the most is up front on the offensive line. “We are going to be young but we hope as they get more reps they will have a lot more experience by mid season,” said the coach.
He said Willuweit, Duffy, Thieman, Charley Pravecek Jackson Vesely along with his brother have looked good.
The coach said Sam Kruger is an athlete who needs to be on the field. He has been moved to linebacker and will be a big contributor. Aaker says Thieman will play multiple positions defensively. Senior Ryder Mortensen will be in the mix.
Cailob Week, who transferred from Colome, will give depth in the backfield and secondary. Kaden Keiser has looked good at running back and in the secondary.
Like all Class 11B teams injuries are a concern and the coach hopes the team will stay injury free.
“We have a nice mix of junior and seniors who are fighting for positions and that has elevated our practices,” said the coach.
The Warriors play in the SESD Conference. Aaker said the two teams that return the most are Chamberlain and Mt. Vernon-Plankinton.
In Class 11B, Aaker looks the top teams to be Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan, MVP, Winner and the coach sees Sioux Valley as a sleeper.
Each year the team comes up with a motto and this year it is “Earn it.” Aaker noted nothing is given to you free, and that incudes things in life. Some of the goals are to be lead by the defense, win the giveaway takeaway battle by a fair margin and offensive efficiency.
Aaker is proud of his assistant coaching crew. They include Trent Olson who calls the defense and works with the defensive line; Kevin Keiser who works with the offense and running backs, Sam Olson, defense and offensive line. Volunteer coaches are Austin Calhoon, Ben Connot, Glenn Carlson and Larry Aaker.
The 2019 football schedule includes: Aug. 23—Stanley County, home Aug. 30—St. Thomas More, home Sept. 6—at Wessington Springs Sept. 13—at Wagner Sept. 20—Valentine, home Sept. 27—Mt. Vernon-Plankinton, home (homecoming) Oct. 4—at Chamberlain Oct. 11—at Miller Oct 24—first round of playoffs Oct. 31—second round of playoffs Nov. 8—Semifinals Nov. 15—State football
Colome’s Jackson Kinzer, The Daily Republic’s 2018 Football Player of the Year has signed to play college football for the Dakota State Trojans. (Matt Gade / Mitchell Daily Republic)
One of the best all-around athletes in the state of South Dakota has signed a letter of intent to play college football.
Jackson Kinzer, Colome, will be playing for the Dakota State Trojans
this year, and he won’t be alone. Kinzer will join his former high school
teammate, Chase Dufek.
Kinzer will be playing quarterback for the Trojans one year removed from
a 12-0 season as quarterback of the Colome Cowboys where he received many
rewards including an all-state selection, and Ben Connot as his coach.
Kinzer gained 2,834 all-purpose yards, scored a total of 46 touchdowns,
and helped lead the Cowboys to a state title in 2018.
While Kinzer is known to be dangerous with the ball in his hands as a
runner, he excelled as a passer as well. Kinzer finished with about 1,396
passing yards, and 24 touchdowns with no interceptions.
Not
bad for a quarterback that hadn’t played the position since 7th grade.
While he is obviously a great football player, Kinzer was also a
standout basketball player who scored over 1,000 career points for Colome High
School. Kinzer received a second-team all state selection while averaging over
18 points a game in 2019.
Kinzer polished off his impressive athletic resume while being an even
better baseball player. Kinzer was rewarded for his efforts by being a
first-team all-state selection in 2018 and 2019.
People came from near and far to attend the 50th annual LifeScape Benefit Elks Rodeo in Winner.
There were four generations representing each of the families of Vince Hollenbeck, Bill Dillon and Dick Kazda, who along with Harold Jans, founded the Elks Rodeo in 1969. Family members were either working at the rodeo, participating in the rodeo, including mutton busters, or were spectators. The families of these men came from CA, WY, GA, SD, NE & OK to be a part of the history of this rodeo. Bill Dillon also served on the board of directors of Childrens Care Hospital & School, now known as LifeScape. Other spectators attending the rodeo were from AL, FL, India and the Netherlands.
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