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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.
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.
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...
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
Softball Recaps May 16-22
Below are summaries of local softball games between May 16 and May 22 They were compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Cardinals have strong start in sections The Upsala Cardinals softball team dominated the first section game against Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Monday, May 20, winning 10-0. Macey graves led the team at the plate with one hit and three runs. Lydia Kokett with two hits and two runs batted in....
Little Falls baseball team upsets Alexandria in last home game
The Little Falls Flyers baseball team won its last regular season home game, Friday, May 17, beating Alexandra 4-3. The Flyers scored the first run at the bottom of the first inning, Jacob Dahlberg hit a RBI single, scoring Carter Gwost from third base. Alexandria answered in the next inning, earning one run batted in to tie up the game. The Flyers regained a 2-1 lead after a run by Garrett Lindberg, in the bottom of the third, making the score 2-1. ...
Flyers and Pioneers boys golfers place top four at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course
The Little Falls Flyers boys golf team hosted another home meet over the week, but in a different location. The Flyers took third out of 12 teams at their invitational meet at Eagles Landing Golf Course Monday, May 20. Their team score was 313. The Flyers’ Ryan Oothoudt finished sixth, shooting a 74. Luke Avery came in tying for 11th place, with a 76. Dawson Carr tied for 17th place (80), followed by Cullen Moe in 24th (83), Peyton Carr in 39th (87) and Nolan...
Golf Recaps May 16-20
Below are summaries of local golf meets between May 16-20, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Flyers boys take fourth at the Preserve Golf Course The Little Falls Flyers boys took fourth place at a meet at the Preserve Golf Course in Pequot Lakes Thursday, May 16. Ryan Oothoudt finished in fourth, with a 74. Peyton Car followed in 15th (82), Nolan Kray in 22nd (85), Luke Avery in 27th...
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...
Flyers baseball team goes 5-1 in six-game week
The Little Falls Flyers baseball team is getting close to the end of the regular season, winning five out of the last six games during the week. The Flyers’ latest competition was a home double header against Milaca, Tuesday, May 14, winning both games. The Flyers won the first game 7-2, with Charlie Smieja earning two hits and two runs at the plate, along with having one run batted in. Izaak Kalis pitched all seven innings, throwing four strikeouts. As a team, The Flyers had...
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