Sports

Gregory County and its good folks will always have a special place in my heart as will its bass fishing and deer hunting. While I was fishing in Canada last month, James Larson, a Gregory County rancher who lives north of Lucas, called.

The Wagner Waves Swimteam competed at the James River Valley League Championship meet on Thursday and Friday. See next weeks edition for results and more photos. Photos by Nikki Fathke

On Monday, July 11, Wagner’s 14U teener team traveled to North Sioux City to play in the double elimination region tournament. They were first pitted against Vermillion, who happened to be the defending champion in this age group.

The 6th Annual Charles Mix Saddle Club SDRA Rodeo was held in Geddes Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17. Thanks to the much needed rain in the area, the spectators filled the stands to watch the action in a mud filled arena which proved to be a challenge for some. Photos by Barb Pechous

Avon’s 18U Softball Team competed in the Little Missouri Valley League Tournament on Tuesday, July 5 in Avon. In the first round #5 Avon took on #4 Tyndall. Avon jumped out to an early lead and held off Tyndall for an 8-3 victory. Emma Yost lead Avon with 2 homeruns and 4 RBI.

On Friday, July 1, Wagner’s 16U team traveled to Chamberlain for one game at Grieg Field. For the second game in a row Wagner’s bats were quiet as we would collect only two hits on the night, one each by Colby Krcil and Ted Slaba, and get blanked by a score of 4-0.

Representing South Dakota at the National Shooting Sports Championships was Bradley Dangel from Charles Mix. He placed 8th in silhouettes and 10th place overall. Team South Dakota placed 5th overall in the sweepstakes. Courtesy Photos.

Back row: Coaches Joe Sees, Nate Schultz, Dwight Brandt and Whitney Podzimek. Third row: Rex Baade, Hudson Sees, Daxton Fathke, Charles Rush, Owen Steffen and Rykr Hamilton. Second row: Gabe Johnson, Daniel Eben, Cowan Wolf, Tyson Voigt, Dayton Brandt and Mason Johnson.

Saskatchewan’s Lake Besnard covers approximately 31,000 acres, is roughly 20 miles long with hundreds of miles of shoreline, and contains over 250 islands.

The Bon Homme-Charles Mix County 4-H Horse Show was held Tuesday, July 28th at the 7-N Arena in Springfield SD. Judge for the show was Eric Kobernusz, Mt. Vernon SD.