Sports

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

On Monday, June 20, Wagner traveled to White Lake to take on the Kimball-White Lake teeners. The 14Us would get off to a rough start as they fell behind 6-1 in the first inning. They would battle back, however, but would come up short by a count of 9-8.

The Wee Pees and Pee Wees are coached by Joe Sees and Whitney Podzimek and the Midgets are coached by Ted Wonnenberg. The Wee Pees Tourney will be held in Avon on June 25. The first round of playoffs for the Pee Wees begins on June 23rd and June 24th for the Midgets.

Matt Eggers and Paul Kuhlman coach from the sidelines. Tyler Tjeerdsma up to bat. Pitching above is Noah Watchorn. Making the play at 3rd is Landon Mudder.