Track season got underway Friday, March 29 at the Al Sahli indoor meet at NSU in Aberdeen.
There was a strong competitive field of athletes and teams from North and South Dakota, with up to 48 athletes competing in a single event.
Tom McGough, head track and field coach, commented, “As coaches, we were very proud of those who were able to compete at the Al Sahli meet. Many of our athletes were not available to take part due to their involvement in two other important programs: FFA and SADD.”
McGough stated, “For those who competed, they did very well. The meet gave us an opportunity to know where we are condition-wise. For our returning
The 2013 Apache Wells billiards 8-ball doubles tournament in Mesa, Ariz., was a grueling marathon. The games started at 8 a.m., and six hours and 22 games later, Charles Droz of Miller and his partner emerged the victors. There were 30 players (15 teams) who competed in the 8-ball finals.
The games featured the elite of the pool players. The majority of the shooters were of the same caliber as Miller’s very own South Dakota State Hall of Famer,
Sunshine Bible Academy to host trumpeter
Sunshine Bible Academy will host trumpeter Ashley Hall for a recital on Friday, April 12. The recital is at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Hall will perform a selection of sacred and classical pieces, and will be accompanied by SBA pianists Craig Brockel and Kevin Waller.
Hall has held the position of principal trumpet with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra and is in constant demand as a solo artist.
Eleven Miller wrestlers earned medals at the State AAU Wrestling Tournament, held March 23 and 24.
In the Cadet category (15-16 years old), Devon Gnat placed first, a highpoint ending to his AAU wrestling career. Others in the Cadet category who placed were JC Forman, third; Landon Sivertsen, fourth; Marshall Johnson, fourth; Paul Waring, fifth; and Austin Aalbers, fifth.
In the Schoolboys category (13-14 years old), Blade Forman, Glenn Aymar and Jordan Speirs each placed
Chris Howard, Miller, is one of 70 running enthusiasts who has been selected to be a member of the South Dakota Beef Council’s Team BEEF. He was notified March 22 that he is now a member of the team.
Team BEEF’s efforts are to promote the consumption of lean beef, and the fact that lean beef is used as part of the training diet for those who are runners, and the benefits of running.
Chris says his
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THE MHS GIRLS’ Track And Field team opened their season Friday, March 22 at the Al Sahli Invitational Indoor Track and Field Meet in Aberdeen. Pictured are back row, l to r, Samantha Sporrer, Tacia Blasdell, Brooke Fawcett. Middle row, Ashley Aymar, Shae Knox, Caitlynd Krosch, Kirstyn Fiala, Megan Fiala, Ashley Gasper. Front row, Allison Hasart, Brianne Bertsch, Kirstyn Fiala, Emma Steers, Jamie Mentzer and Macee Fanning.
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THE RUSTLER BOYS’ track team opened their season with the Al Sahli Invitational indoor track meet held in Aberdeen Friday, March 22. Members are, back row l to r, Herman Eichstadt, Johannes Gimbel, Chris Kaufman, Beau Keeter, Nick Ortmeier, Middle row l to r, Jacob Joy, Jeremy Coss, Austin Schaff, Drew Sivertsen, Trey Waldrop, Alan Ames, Front row l to r, Riley Mullaney, Clayton Keck, Carter Kindle, Tate Ketelhut, Lucas Simpson and Mason Breitling. Not pictured are Jacob
