This month Mindful Moments writers have been sharing information regarding suicide awareness. When a loved one is lost, there is a ripple effect that extends far beyond immediate families. We are small communities; we know each other and we support each other- especially in hard times. Suicide Awareness Month is a time to remember loved ones we’ve lost, shine a light on prevention, and honor the hurt and heaviness grief brings.

The Gregory Spikers traveled to Tyndall on Saturday, September 20, 2025, to compete in the Bon Homme Cavalier Clash. In pool play, the Spikers faced off against some tough competition—Elk Point-Jefferson, Lennox, and Andes Central/Dakota Christian. Despite their efforts, they came up short against EPJ and Lennox, but battled hard to secure a win over AC/DC. With those results, we were unable to advance into the championship bracket.

The Gregory Lady Spikers came up just short in a hard-fought fiveset match against the Parkston Lady Trojans on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, showing grit and determination from start to finish. The Spikers opened the night strong, battling point for point with Parkston, but in the end, the Trojans were able to capitalize on key runs in the decisive fifth set to edge them out.

The Gregory Gorilla football team hosted the Bon Homme Cavaliers Friday evening, September 20, 2025, and delivered a 62-14 Homecoming victory. The Gorillas got off to an early lead on two Landon Keiser runs before Bon Homme scored.

R ESULTS Tuesday Mixed League 9/16/25 Tee Riffic Creations, 40-8; Carlock Babes, 38-10; Rosebud Electric, 27-21; Six Balls, 21-27; Cahoy’s, 12-- 36; The Outsiders, 6-42; HTG: Six Balls, 701; HTS: Six Balls, 1950; HIG: Bryan Nelson, 217; Emily Long, 170; HIS: Justin Parkis, 578; Goldie Warnkvist, 471. Splits picked up: Augie Bortz, 3-10; Misty Claussen, 3-10.

Gregory County 4-H shooters competed in the 2025 State fall shoot on September 6, 2025. Beginners Connor Atteberry and Gus Witt placed in all three categories; Connor won the beginner division in trap and sporting clays and placed third in skeet while Gus finished second in sporting clays, third in trap, and fifth in skeet. Since only seniors move on to the national competition, the two shooters don’t have that to look forward to this year, but Coach Jennifer Bailey expects a bright future for them if they continue to stick with shooting sports and further hone their skills.