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The concept of psychological defenses dates back to Sigmund Freud. Interestingly, the use of the word “defenses” came about because Freud liked using military metaphors to help people make sense of what he was saying. What he saw in people was a tendency to avoid reexperiencing what they feared would be unbearable and overwhelming pain. In other words, they were engaging in some kind of defensive process to avoid feeling their painful emotions and to keep them out of awareness, as if those emotions were the enemy.

The Gregory High School boys cross country team finished in eighth place at the state B meet in Huron on Saturday, October 22. Sophomore Fin Adams was the team’s top runner, placing 19th with a time of 18:10.13. He was followed closely by Luke Sinclair, who ran his final cross country race as a Gregory Gorilla at the meet, finishing in 22nd place with a time of 18:14.66.

The Gregory Gorillas cheer team started the season with 12 girls, dropped to 11 mid-season, and hitting the mat this year for State were 10 very talented young ladies. Stunting and the pyramid was our biggest challenge this year.

As people return to their fall routines, economic concerns are top of mind, and many are finding themselves spending more time worrying about the health of their things than the health of themselves. According to new research by MDLIVE, an Evernorth company and leading provider of virtual care services, most people (67%) view fall as a time to get back into routines, pointing to reprioritizing schedules, getting kids started in the new school year, and prepping for winter.

Last Thursday, October 20, the Gregory Gorillas hosted the Iroquois/ Lake Preston Sharks for the first round of the 9A football playoffs. When the teams took the field, it looked like the Gorillas were “going to need a bigger boat,” but the Gorillas managed to stay dry and win the contest 50-0.

The Gregory boys cross country team participated in regions on October 12 at the Burke Golf Course on a very windy day. The team placed third and qualified all five runners for the state meet in Huron on October

Within the Christian faith, we are taught that every person will someday stand before God and have a discussion about how they lived. A few will argue, give excuses, try to justify, and attempt to present their case before the infinite judge and authority of all things. Many scoff and doubt about being responsible for the way they live, but for the most part, the majority agrees there is coming a day of judgment. You would think with nearly everyone hearing about being held accountable that it would generate more interest in knowing God and what He requires. Sadly, this seems to make people run away even more.

Tuesday Mixed League 10/04/22 Old Pioneer, 96-24; Bailey Welding, 88-32; Fritz’s Angels, 77-43; Tee-Riffic Creations, 72-48; Carlock Babes, 48-72; Buche’s Bowlers, 35-73; Wild Bunch, 25-83; The Outsiders, 6-114; HTG: Bailey Welding, 837; HTS: Carlock Babes, 2306; HIG: Marlyn Campbell, 223; Amy Moeller, 167; HIS: Steven Petersen, 568; Goldie Warnkvist, 464. Splits picked up by Steven Petersen, 4-7-5-9; Goldie Warnkvist, 3-10; Dan Soesbe, 5-6; Amy Moeller, 3-10.

Last Friday, the Gregory Gorillas faced the Bon Homme Cavaliers in the last regular season game held at Mike Dacy field. With impressive winning records and talented players on both sides of the ball, the matchup promised to be a battle. After four quarters of hard-fought football, the Gorillas held on to their lead and defeated the Cavs 23-12. The win brought the Gorillas record to 7-1 and landed them third seed for the 9A playoffs.

On the 27th of September, the Spikers hosted Bon Homme. The Bon Homme team came in 10-7 and the Spikers came out on top, playing 5 sets.