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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.

The Burke/Gregory Storm wrestlers finished second in the triangular meet in Winner on Thursday, December 9, beating Wagner 52-29, but losing to Winner 25-49. Kade Braun was the lead-off wrestler at 170 pounds in the match-up with Wagner.

Tuesday Mixed League 11/30/21 Tee-Riffic Creations, 230-82; Bailey Welding, 220 1/2-91 1/2; Argonauts, 194 1/2-117 1/2; Old Pioneer, 179-133; Soesbes, 134-178; Eagle Star, 109-203; Streakers, 106-182; Outsiders, 63-249 1/2; HTG: Bailey Welding, 934; HTS: Tee-Riffic Creations, 2582; HIG: Bryan Nelson, 236; Amy Moeller, 215; HIS: Dan Soesbe, 605; Patty Connealy, 495. Splits picked up by: Shelly Holmberg, 5-7; Paula Bortz, 3-10; Olivia Cole, 2-7; Ann Bailey, 5-10.

In a field of 14 teams, the Burke/ Gregory Storm came out on top at the Stanley County Invitational wrestling tournament on Saturday, December 4, 2021. With a total of 173 points, the Storm wrestlers outdistanced Lyman’s 142.5 points, Bennett County’s 104 points, and Ipswich/Bowdle’s 78.5.

Tuesday Mixed League 11/23/21 Tee-Riffic Creations, 214-74; Bailey Welding, 212 1/2-75 1/2; Argonauts, 178 1/2-109 1/2; Old Pioneer, 161-127; Soesbes, 128-160; Streakers, 95-169; Eagle Star, 91 1/2-196 1/2; Outsiders, 56 1/2-231 1/2; HTG: Tee-Riffic Creations, 855; HTS: Bailey Welding, 2482; HIG: Damian Mitchell, 247; Mary Soesbe, 185; HIS: Damian Mitchell, 685; Amy Moeller, 482. Splits picked up by: Craig Soesbe, 10-9; Mary Soesbe, 3-7-10; Dan Soesbe, 3-10; Amy Mueller, 6-7.

Tuesday Mixed League 11/16/21 Tee-Riffic Creations, 196-68; Bailey Welding, 190 1/2-73 1/2; Argonauts, 165 1/2-98 1/2; Old Pioneer, 156-108; Soesbes, 117-147; Eagle Star, 85 1/2-178 1/2; Streakers, 76-164; Outsiders, 54 1/2-209 1/2; HTG: Bailey Welding, 907; HTS: Bailey Welding, 2602; HIG: Mark Bailey, 242; Ann Bailey, 183; HIS: Mark Bailey, 672; Ann Bailey, 474. Splits picked up by: Paula Bortz, 3-10, 5-6; Augie Bortz, 8-9; Mary Soesbe, 8-9.

Tee-Riffic Creations, 176-64; Bailey Welding, 167 1/2-72 1/2; Old Pioneer, 152-88; Argonauts, 145 1/2- 94 1/2; Soesbes, 116-124; Streakers, 70-146; Eagle Star, 67 1/2-172 1/2; Outsiders, 50 1/2-189 1/2; HTG: Bailey Welding, 882; HTS: Bailey Welding, 2438; HIG: Dan Soesbe, 234; Linda Teel, 170; HIS: Dan Soesbe, 616; Goldie Warnkvist, 461.