Hendricks basketball takes on Lakeview
Greta Johnson, pictured above left, drives around an opponent to take a shot during the HHS vs. Lakeview game last week.
Elks basketball takes on DeSmet
Elkton-Lake Benton forward Ethan Pearson, of Hendricks, puts back an offensive rebound for two points in Thursday night basketball action. The Elks tamed the DeSmet Bulldogs 53-40 in Elkton, S.D.
Grizzly Girls JV picks up win
The Grizzly Girls JV Basketball Team added another win to their season last week in their home game against Lynd. Pictured above, Janessa Scotting prepares to shoot a free throw.
Golf clinic to be held in Hendricks
By Tammy Mathison
hendrickspioneer@gmail.com
A golf clinic open to any students in third through 12th grade will be held atHendricks Public School beginning on Monday, Jan. 23.
Students in second grade may attend the clinic only if accompanied by an adult.
The eight-week clinic will be instructed by Mickey Buseth and will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the mini-gym.
Parent or community members wishing to volunteer their time to help will be appreciated.
Attendees will learn golf etiquette and proper swing techniques.
Organizers of the golf clinic are asking if anyone has any clubs to loan or donate as well as any portable putting greens or other training equipment for the duration of the clinic.
Special golf balls designed for indoor use will be provided.
While there is a charge for the clinic, it is not a fundraiser and is not put on by Hendricks Public School. However, registration forms containing fee information are available at the school office.
For more information or if you would like to donate the use of equipment or volunteer to help with the clinic, please contact Fred Schmidt at 507-275-2005.
Filed under Sports |Elks fall to Madison 64-53 in Entringer Classic
By Dan Kuss
lbnews@itctel.com
The Elkton-Lake Benton Elks fell to the Madison Bulldogs by a score of 64-53 in the Entringer Classic on Dec. 31.
Leading the mighty Elk offense was Brant Tingle with 14 and Ethan Pearson with 13 points. Tyler and Heath Schindler added seven and six points respectively while Nick Delaney had five, Taylor Rolf four and Braden Carmody and Nathan Krog scored two points apiece.
“I thought we had great energy and came out well at the end of the first,” said Coach Steve Erickson. “We gave up a 9-0 run and that put us in a hole we couldn’t get out of.”
Tyler Wiebe scored 16 and Jesse Brown had 10 for the Bulldogs.
Pearson led in rebounding with eight followed by Tyler Schindler’s six and Delaney and Heath Schindler’s four each.
Tingle hauled in three while Rolf and Carmody each had two boards toward a team total of 30.
Carmody led in steals with three followed by Delaney, Pearson and Krog with two each.
Tingle led in assists with four followed by Pearson and Carmody with two.
Tingle also created five turnovers followed by Ty Schindler with four, Pearson with three and Carmody and Krog with two each to add to a team total of 19.
“Our kids battled back and gave themselves a shot getting as close as four in the fourth,” said Erickson. “It was a good measuring stick and shows us where we need to be.”
Filed under Sports |Grizzly girls basketball played ECHO
The Grizzly girls took on ECHO Charter School last week in their third home game of the season. Hannah Colgrove is pictured as she goes up for a shot.
Lincoln HI girls fall to RTR Lady Knights on the road
Emily Christensen, #42, drives the lane against the RTR Lady Knights in the Rebels’ 67-44 loss on the road.
HHS takes to the court
Not since the 1989 season has Hendricks High School seen the first tip off of the season by its own HHS team. The history making tip off took place on Tuesday, Dec. 6 as the HHS Grizzly Girls took on Minneota. Desiree Scotting is pictured jumping for the tip off at the start of the game.
Greta Johnson is pictured bringing the ball down the court during the HHS Grizzlies’ first basketball game last Tuesday, Dec. 6 against Minneota.
Ness selected as Heisman finalist
Taylor Ness, daughter of Jim and Jeanie Ness, is one of five Minnesota girls chosen as a finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman award.
Four Elks make all-conference team
Elkton-Lake Benton football players making the all-conference team are running backs Nick Delaney and Chase Gorter, honorable mention, and Brant Tingle and Ethan Pearson, all-conference quarterback and lineman.