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Wagner Relay results from Tuesday

The Wagner Relays were held on Tuesday. Here are the local winners from the event:

Gregory’s Kade Stukel won the 100 meter event. Kimball/White Lake’s Drew Ekstrum won the two mile event. Winner’s Shawn Hammerbeck won the shot put. Gregory’s Daniel Mitchell was victorious in the high jump. Parker Bailey of Platte/Geddes won the pole vault. Winner’s Ellie Brozik won the triple jump. Winner won the girls 4 x 2 relay. Burke’s Piper Hanson won the 100 hurdles. Kailee Frank of Burke won the two mile and mile events.

Election Results in Central South Dakota

There were several local city and school board elections Tuesday in our coverage area.

For the City of Colome, running for mayor were incumbent Brad Hill and David Witt. Brad Hill defeated David Witt 44 votes to 26 votes.

Tara Beckers and Casey Harter ran for a city council position for Ward 2.  In a very close election, Tara Beckers defeated Casey Harter 14 votes to 13 votes.

Kelly Leighton, Kelly Dougherty, and Victor Senter ran for a city council position for Ward 3.  Kelly Leighton won the position with 28 votes to Kelly Dougherty’s 21 votes and Victor Senter’s 8 votes.

For the City of Winner, Roger Farley and Joe Hockett were running for a city council position for Ward 2.  Joe Hockett defeated Roger Farley 89 to 77 votes.

For the Winner School Board, Julie Manke (incumbent), Scott Meiners (incumbent), Jon Barfuss, Corey Audiss, and Lynnelle Anderson ran for three open positions on the board.  Julie Manke, Scott Meiners, and Lynnelle Anderson won the three school board positions with 287, 252, and 246 votes respectively.

For the City of Gregory, running for Ward 2 were the late Seymour Studenberg, Darwin Grim, and Butch Rolf. Darwin Grim won the position with 34 votes over the late Seymour Studenberg and Butch Rolf who both had 25 and 15 votes respectively.

For the Platte-Geddes School Board, Tom Olsen, Dennis DeBoer (incumbent), Roxi Summerville (incumbent) , and Heather VanDerWerff (incumbent) were running for three open positions.  Dennis DeBoer, Roxi Summerville and Tom Olsen won the three board positions with 216, 216, and 179 votes respectively.

Local City and School Board Elections Today

There are several local city and school board elections today in our coverage area with polls from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

For the City of Colome, running for mayor are incumbent Brad Hill and David Witt.  Tara Beckers and Casey Harter are running for a city council position for Ward 2. Kelly Leighton, Kelly Dougherty, and Victor Senter are running for a city council position for Ward 3.  The polling location will be at the Colome Fire Hall.

For the City of Winner, Roger Farley and Joe Hockett are running for a city council position for Ward 2.  Ron Sprenkle is the only person that took out a petition and will become the new councilman for Ward 1 as Justin Schuyler is not seeking re-election. Austin Klundt will remain councilman for Ward 3.

For the Winner School Board, Julie Manke (incumbent), Scott Meiners (incumbent), Jon Barfuss, Corey Audiss, and Lynnelle Anderson are running for three open positions on the board. The Polling location for the Winner City and school elections will be at the Winner city council chambers.

For the City of Gregory, Al Cerny is running unopposed for Mayor and will become Mayor as incumbent Scott Anshutz is not seeking re-election. Another new addition to the council will be Guhner Kepler who is running unopposed for Ward 1 and will have a one-year term.

Running for Ward 2 will be the late Seymour Studenberg, Darwin Grim, and Butch Rolf. Due to Mr. Studenberg’s passing being after Feb 25th he remains on the ballot and if he is to win it would result in a vacancy of the seat and new mayor Al Cerny would then be able to appoint whomever he chooses. The polling location will be at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium.

For the Platte-Geddes School Board, Tom Olsen, Dennis DeBoer (incumbent), Roxi Summerville (incumbent) , and Heather VanDerWerff (incumbent) are running for three open positions.  All terms are 3 years.

The Platte-Geddes School District Election will be held at the Community Building in Platte and at the American Legion Building in Geddes.

Tuesday’s Schedule

Track and Field

Burke, Kimball/White Lake, Platte/Geddes, Winner, Colome  and Gregory at Wagner Meet

Lennox, Dell Rapids and SF Christian at Canton Meet

Lyman at Gettysburg

Parker at Chester Invite

Brandon Valley at Mitchell

Washington at O’Gorman

Garretson at Jack Rasmussen Invite in Salem

 

Boys and Girls Golf

Parker, Dell Rapids and Dell Rapids St. Mary at Garretson Early Bird Tournament

 

Girls Golf

Washington and Roosevelt at Triangular at Willow Run Golf Course

 

Baseball

Roosevelt at Jefferson

West Central at Tea Area

Garretson at Tri Valley

O’Gorman at Brookings

Washington at Brandon Valley

Local City and School Board Elections to Take Place Tomorrow

There are several local city and school board elections tomorrow in our coverage area with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For the City of Colome, running for mayor are incumbent Brad Hill and David Witt.  Tara Beckers and Casey Harter are running for a city council position for Ward 2. Kelly Leighton, Kelly Dougherty, and Victor Senter are running for a city council position for Ward 3.  The polling location will be at the Colome Fire Hall.

For the City of Winner, Roger Farley and Joe Hockett are running for a city council position for Ward 2.  Ron Sprenkle is the only person that took out a petition and will become the new councilman for Ward 1 as Justin Schuyler is not seeking re-election. Austin Klundt will remain councilman for Ward 3.

For the Winner School Board, Julie Manke (incumbent), Scott Meiners (incumbent), Jon Barfuss, Corey Audiss, and Lynnelle Anderson are running for three open positions on the board. The Polling location for the Winner City and school elections will be at the Winner city council chambers.

For the City of Gregory, Al Cerny is running unopposed for Mayor and will become Mayor as incumbent Scott Anshutz is not seeking re-election. Another new addition to the council will be Guhner Kepler who is running unopposed for Ward 1 and will have a one-year term.

Running for Ward 2 will be the late Seymour Studenberg, Darwin Grim, and Butch Rolf. Due to Mr. Studenberg’s passing being after Feb 25th, he remains on the ballot, and if he is to win it would result in a vacancy of the seat and new mayor Al Cerny would then be able to appoint whomever he chooses. The polling location will be at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium.

For the Platte-Geddes School Board, Tom Olsen, Dennis DeBoer (incumbent), Roxi Summerville (incumbent) , and Heather VanDerWerff (incumbent) are running for three open positions.  All terms are 3 years.

The Platte-Geddes School District Election will be held at the Community Building in Platte and at the American Legion Building in Geddes.

Monday’s Schedule

Baseball

Gregory County at Platte

McCook Central at Lennox

Baltic at Hanson

Jefferson at Yankton

Lincoln at Madison

Canton at Centerville

 

Track and Field

West Central Invite

 

Boys Tennis

Brandon Valley and O’Gorman at Aberdeen Triangular

Saturday’s Schedule

Track and Field

Dell Rapids, Parker and SF Christian at Jesse James Invite in Garretson

O’Gorman at Lynx Invite in Brandon

Canton at Sioux City West Relays, Day 2

 

Baseball

Gregory at Winner/Colome- JV only

Border Battle Games
12:30pm
Brandon Valley vs Shanley at Brandon
Harrisburg vs Pierre at Harrisburg

1:00pm
Roosevelt vs North at Harmodon #1
Washington vs South at Harmodon #2
Jefferson vs Dell Rapids at Harmodon #3

3:00pm
Brandon Valley vs Sheyenne at Brandon
Harrisburg vs West Fargo at Harrisburg

3:30pm
Washington vs Shanley at Harmodon #1
Jefferson vs Pierre at Harmodon #2
O’Gorman v5 North at Harmodon #3
Lincoln vs Dell Rapids at Harmodon #4

5:00pm
Lincoln vs West Fargo at Harmodon #1
O’Gorman vs South at Harmodon #2
Roosevelt vs Sheyenne at Harmodon

Golf from Friday

The Class B Golf Classic was held on Friday at Lakeview Golf Course in Mitchell. Abigail Svatos of Andes Central/Dakota Christian finished atop the girls individual leaderboard as she carded a 91. Burke’s Adisyn Indahl was runner up with a 93. Chester Area’s Chase McDonald finished atop the boys leaderboard as he finished with a 73. Gregory’s Eli Fogel was runner up with a 77. Dawson Hoffman of Platte/Geddes was third with a 78 while Bryce Frank of Burke was fourth with an 80. Kade Stukel of Gregory was sixth with an 82. Trey Murray of Gregory was ninth as he shot an 84. The Elks Challenge was held Friday out in Rapid City. Bison’s Allison Kahler was the medalist on the girls side as she carded an 87. White River’s Karlie Cameron finished third overall with a 95. White River finished second as a team to Bison. TJ Beardt of White River was third overall with an 87. White River was second as a team on the boys side behind first place Wall. Newell’s Chase Vanderboom was the medalist as he carded a 78.