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The Burke/Gregory Storm wrestlers competed against 18 other teams at the McCook Central/ Montrose Invitational on Friday, December 31, in Salem, and finished in ninth place. “This tournament is just as tough as state,” Coach Seth Webster commented.

St. John Lutheran Church youth group held a fundraiser raffle to earn money for their trip to the National Youth Gathering in Houston, TX, which will take place in July 2022. Winner of the $250 gift card to Bruns Market in Burke was Nancy Grim, left. Youth group member Sawyer Tietgen, right, presented her with the certificate, along with her two grandsons, Briggs and Knox Hamilton,

The Lady Gorillas junior varsity opened their season with a very exciting 1-point game with Platte-Geddes. The Lady Gorillas trailed 14-17 at halftime, but took the lead in the fourth quarter; however, Platte-Geddes pulled out a 31-30 victory.

Tuesday Mixed League 12/21/21 Bailey Welding, 19-5; Argonauts, 16-8; Eagle Star, 13-11; Outsiders, 13-11; Old Pioneer, 11-13; Soesbes, 11-13; Tee-Riffic Creations, 8-16; Streakers, 5-19; HTG: Tee-Riffic Creations, 818; HTS: Argonauts, 2424; HIG: Mark Bailey, 228; Linda Teel, 170; HIS: Chris Langford, 625; Linda Teel, 488. Splits picked up by: Ted Eagle Star, 2-7, 3-10; Linda Teel, 3-10.

The Gregory Gorillas hit the road for their third consecutive road game to start off the year and were dealt a 52-44 loss from North Central (NE). The Knights led the Gorillas wire to wire.

Tuesday Mixed League 12/14/21 Tee-Riffic Creations, 274-86; Tee-Riffic Creations, 274-86; Bailey Welding, 241 1/2-118 1/2; Argonauts, 233 1/2-126 1/2; Old Pioneer, 188-172; Soesbes, 160-200; Eagle Star, 135-225; Streakers, 123- 213; Outsiders, 70-290; HTG: Tee-Riffic Creations, 904; HTS: Tee-Riffic Creations, 2580; HIG: Dan Soesbe, 242; Jennifer Soesbe, 171; HIS: Damian Mitchell, 615; Linda Teel, 433. Splits picked up by: Lisa Whit Splits picked up by: Lisa Whitepipe, 7-8; Mary Soesbe, 3-10; Chris Peterson, 5-6.

The Lady Gorillas opened the season traveling to Platte on Friday, December 17, 2021. Gregory jumped out early in the game and led 9 to 5 after the first quarter and 15 to 14 at half.

Gregory 49 Chamberlain 51 The Gregory Gorillas started the 2021-22 basketball season on the road against Chamberlain on Tuesday, December 14, after the season opener with MVP was postponed due to weather. The Gorillas took a quick lead on

The Burke/Gregory Storm wrestlers had a tough night Thursday, December 16, as they lost both of their match-ups at a triangular meet in Kimball. Their first dual, against Parkston, ended in a 24-44 defeat.

Tuesday Mixed League 12/07/21 Tee-Riffic Creations, 254-82; Bailey Welding, 237 1/2-98 1/2; Argonauts, 216 1/2-119 1/2; Old Pioneer, 181-155; Soesbes, 155-181; Eagle Star, 116-220; Streakers, 106-206; Outsiders, 63-273; HTG: Tee-Riffic Creations, 915; HTS: Tee-Riffic Creations, 2508; HIG: Bryan Nelson, 228; Goldie Warnkvist, 168; HIS: Bryan Nelson, 623; Goldie Warnkvist, 435. Splits picked up by: Linda Liewer, 3-10; Chris Petersen, 4-6.