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Roughriders shot down by Lions
Aug. 24 marked Southern McLean’s first official game of the season, matching up with Minot’s Bishop Ryan Lions. Bishop Ryan wasted no time in getting down the field and scoring, as their first touchdown came within the first minute and a half of the game.
Washburn battles Bismarck Reps
Washburn gave it their all in their last home game for the season against the Bismarck Reps last week.
Washburn outgunned by Renville County
Washburn’s legion baseball team fought hard in their single game against Renville County on July 9.
Washburn swept away by Bismarck
The night of June 26th was eventful for the Washburn Legion baseball team as they took on the Bismarck Capitals for a doubleheader.
WWCS baseball season ends
Many WWCS baseball players were recognized at the end of their 2018 season. For their team awards, Nolan Teigen was named WWCS Most Valuable Player.
Spillway remains closed
As the level of Lake Sakakawea rose, so did the number of phone calls to the Riverdale U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ office during the past week.
Seven to play college athletics
Lauren Koski, Trevor Schreiner, Alexis Waldren, Hayle Boechler, Cameron Hall, Dan Olson and Dakota Harrison have all signed letters of intent to play college sports starting in 2018. Read about each of the local athletes in a special feature in this week’s Leader-News. Stories and photos on pages 14-15.
Waldren, Neustel make podium
Two Southern McLean athletes fought their way through some stiff competition this weekend, landing themselves on the podium at the 2018 State Track and Field meet.
13 heading to state
Thirteen Roughriders are heading to State competition in Bismarck this weekend, with both the boys and girls teams taking second at the region meet on Saturday.
WWCS misses the mark
It has proven to be a tough week for the Cardinals, who have faced some steep competition on the field and came up short in all three of their recent games.
