McLean County Independent Sports
Troopers show great improvement
Garrison-Max Varsity Volleyball season opened last week with two games. First game jitters against the Berthold Bombers Aug. 28 were definitely present, but Coach Josh Wastvedt said, “We have to keep in mind how incredibly young we are not only grace-wise, but also experience wise.”
Trooper football played hard
The Garrison-Max Troopers opened their season with an exciting game last Friday. Many fans turned out for their inaugural game and helped cheer on their team.
Tomlinsons – Racing is in their blood
It’s been a good season for Tomlinson Racing. Brothers Stan (Buckwheat) and Vance Tomlinson each recently picked up track championships at the McLean County Speedway in Underwood – Buckwheat in Sport Mods and Vance in hobby stock -- and nephews Myles and Marcus have been tearing up several tracks around the state and beyond in A-Mods, the same type of car their dad Mike Tomlinson, older brother to Vance and Buckwheat, used to drive.
Coach passionate about volleyball
Josh Wastved.has a passion for volleyball. He graduated in 2005 from Hatton, ND and hasn’t stopped coaching since. But his history with the game started well before that. He was in junior high when he was killing time by blocking varsity girls’ spikes during volleyball practice.
Wilcox Team Wins Women’s Scramble
The Women’s Prairie Scramble was held Saturday, August fourth at the Garrison Golf Course. . Forty four women participated in the 11 team tournament.
Batters swing in Garrison
The crack of the ball hitting the bat could be heard steady on the Titans’ diamond during the recent sectional tournament.
Huston, Steele reel in a victory
Casey Steele and Jarred Huston of Garrison made the city proud as local winners of the North Dakota Governor’s Walleye Cup this weekend.
Learning to swing
The next generations of baseball and fast-pitch softball have been learning to swing the bat and catch a ball this summer.
Class B whips Class A
The bleachers were full and hearts were beating a bit faster during the first round of the Lion’s All-Star Tournament.
Area youth enjoy golf lessons
More than 45 area youth ages 7-14 participated in golf lessons at the Garrison Golf Course