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Baseball Recaps May 16-22
Below are summaries of local baseball games between May 16 and May 22, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Pierz wins two out of last four games The Pierz Pioneers baseball team took on Foley on the road Wednesday, May 22. The game was close, but the Pioneers fell short 4-3. Brayden Haberman had two hits at the plate, with one run batted in. Kyle Kruschek and Kyle Winscher also...
Track and Field Recaps May 18
Below are summaries of local track and field meets, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Pioneers girls finish 12th at True Team State Championships The Pierz Pioneers girls track and field team competed at the True Team State Championships in Stillwater Saturday, May 18. The girls took on tough competition , placing 12th as a team. Kora Toops was one of the team’s highest performers, finishing third in the high jump, at a height of 4’10. Allison Skiba placed fifth in the shot put, with a distance of 103’10.
Laporte softball season comes to an end as they fall to Blackduck, Mille Lacs
The Wildcats’ season came to an end Thursday as they fell 11-1 to Blackduck and 10-0 to Mille Lacs in the Section 5A playoffs. Laporte opened the day facing top-seed Blackduck and began on a positive note as Hannah Backus singled and scored on Anna Katzenmeyer’s ground-out. The Drakes answered with a run in the bottom half and took a 5-1 lead through two innings. Blackduck scored six runs on...
Pierz Pioneers announce Hall of Fame class of 2024
The Pierz Healy High School announced its inductees for the 2024 class in the Hall of Fame. The following inductees are Alan Lanners, Class of 1986; Ben Zilka, Class of 1999; Mike Weber, Class of 2009; Megan Boser, Class of 2013, Bridget Bedgar, class of 2014, Coach Craig Johnstoy and PA announcer Brian Faust. The 2024 class will be recognized at halftime during the Pierz Pioneers football game against Melrose High School Friday, Sept. 27. A reception will be held at the middle school gym after the game, with the public invited.
A playoff win and 150 other things to celebrate in Pierz
Not only did the Pierz Pioneers softball team celebrate a 10-0 win over Osakis on Monday, May 20 in the opening round of the 2A section tournament at Pierz High School, the team also celebrate a special milestone of their head coach, Matt Poepping. The win over Osakis was Poepping’s 150th career win as a head coach. The achievement was celebrated with balloons, a commemorative poster and cupcakes- which the girls seemed to enjoy almost as much as the win over Osakis. The win over Osakis earned the Pioneers a match-up with Granite Ridge Conference rival Milaca on Tuesday, May 21
Bulls & Barrels Rodeo Comes to Morrison County Fairgrounds June 1
Get your spurs, boots, hats, and other rodeo gear ready because the Bulls and Barrels rodeo is coming back to the Morrison County Fairground in just a couple of weeks. This is the 2nd annual Bulls and Barrels rodeo. There is something for everyone too, including mutton bustin'. This is for the kids. You can sign your kid up for the event as well. There are certain criteria that your child needs to fit, however.
Flyers boys golfers place third at home; Pierz third
The Flyers boys golf team hosted its home conference meet at the Little Falls Country Club, Friday, May 10. The Flyers took third out of eight teams with a score of 331. Luke Avery led the team with a seventh place finish, shooting a 82. Cullen Moe followed in eighth, but also shot a 82. Other Flyers finishers were Ryan Oothoudt in 10th place (83) and Dawson Carr in 15th (84). Peyton Carr finished 25th and Nolan Kray in 26th, but both golfers earned a...
Baseball Recaps May 9-14
Below are summaries of local baseball games between May 9 and May 14, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. USA Patriots defeats Browerville-Grey Eagle and I-C The Upsala/Swanville Patriots baseball team dominated the road game against Browerville-Eagle Valley Tuesday, May 14, The patriots won the first game of the double header, 8-1. Hunter Boeckermann earned...
Softball Recaps May 3-8
Below are summaries of local softball games between May . They were compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Pierz win last three games with large deficits The Pierz Pioneers softball team travel to take on Mora Wednesday, May 8. after it was rescheduled from Tuesday, May 7. The Pioneers won the game 13-0. Britney Schommer...
Track and Field Recaps May 3-7
Below are summaries of local track and Field meets between May 3 and May 7,compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Pioneers on a role in last two meets The Pierz Pioneers track and field had great performances at the Section 7A True Team Meet in Crosby Tuesday, May 7. The girls team placed first with a score of 580 and are on their way to True Team State Saturday, May...
Pioneers upset Pequot Lakes at home
It was Pioneer domination at the Pierz Legion Ball Park as the Pierz Pioneers baseball team shut out the conference opponent Pequot Lakes 5-0, Tuesday, May 6. The team ending the game on a no hitter from Brayden Haberman. The Pioneers earned the first two runs at the bottom of the first inning, with a run scored by Joey Stuckmayer and Chase Becker. At the bottom of the second Reese Young hit a ball, almost going over the wall, but ended up being a triple...
Golf Recaps May 2-7
Below are summaries of local golf meets between May 2 and May 7, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Flyers boys take sixth at Deacon’s Lodge and third in Milaca The Little Falls Flyers boys golf team took sixth at Deacon’s Lodge in Breezy Point Tuesday, May 7. Ryan Oothoudt led the team, tying for seventh place and shooting a 76. Luke Avery followed ninth with a 77. ...
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