The Burke/Gregory Storm wrestlers represented South Dakota well at the Ainsworth Invitational Tournament on Saturday, January 29, finishing in a tie for first place with Valentine. With 190.5 points each, both teams were well ahead of third place Central City at 141 points and Sidney, which came in fourth with 121 points. Winside rounded out the top five with 87.5 points.

The Gregory Gorillas defeated the Avon Pirates on Thursday evening by a score of 52-28. The Gorillas were in control after getting out to a big 40-14 halftime lead.

Tuesday Mixed League 01/25/22 Argonauts, 114 1/2-29 1/2; Old Pioneer, 105 1/2-38 1/2; Tee-Riffic Creations, 94 1/2-49 1/2; Bailey Welding, 71 1/2-72 1/2; Eagle Star, 50-94; Soesbes, 46 1/2-97 1/2; Outsiders, 28 1/2-115 1/2; Streakers, 26-118; HTG: Eagle Star, 915; HTS: Eagle Star, 2448; HIG: Damian Mitchell, 225; Linda Teel, 197; HIS: Mark Rajewich, 649; Linda Teel, 455. Splits picked up by: Shelly Holmberg, 5-6; Lisa White Pipe, 5-6-10; Augie Bortz, 5-6; Ted Eagle Star, 5-6.

Gregory 68 – Stanley Co. 36 The Gregory Lady Gorillas hosted Stanley County on Tuesday, January 25.

While the original plan to add 176 campsites to Custer State Park has been whittled down to 66 campsites, it still doesn’t have the backing of Democratic leaders in the House and Senate. “From a conservation standpoint, it’s a terrible idea,” said Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert, D-Mission, who added that it would take business away from private campgrounds around the park.

The population of Meadville, Nebraska multiplied several times over this last weekend for the 25th Annual Polar Bear Festival. Hosted by Meadville Outlaws, LLC, the event takes place in late January. The chilly Niobrara River dip brings in brave souls to test the waters, plus those who just want to watch the festivities.