Rockets Take Second At Warrior Relays
The sixth annual Warrior Invitational track meet on April 16 at Sioux Center Athletic Field saw the Rockets finish second, five points behind Boyden Hull. Rockets won five events led by Don Van Otterloo in shot put, Terry Van Maanen in long jump, and Randy Starkweather in 440 yard dash, with several relay runners posting second-place finishes. Coach Meylinck praised the young squad as they prepare to host a Rock Valley meet on April 27 with teams including Primghar Hills Beaver Creek George Little Rock and Ocheydan.
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Rockettes Host Meet Here
Rock Valley will host its first track meet on Friday April 22 with teams Akron George Boyden Hull Little Rock and Westfield expected. Field events start 4 30 p m and preliminary running events at 5 10 p m.
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Rockets Host First Boys Track Meet Next Week
The Rockets will host their first boys track meet on Wednesday, April 27. Participating schools include Primghar Hills Becker Creek George Little Rock and Ocheyedan.
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Augustana Hosts Wrestling Camp Led by Paul Kendle
Augustana College presents a wrestling camp from the 6th to the 10th for boys entering grades 4 through 12. Directed by Paul Kendle, the Augustana wrestling coach who led a national runner up team and earned NCAA Division II Coach of the Year honors. Area coaches and Augustana wrestlers assist. contact Paul Kendle at Augustana College Sioux Falls SD 57102.
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Junior Olympic Meet at Hawarden district track event
The Iowa AAU will hold a district Junior Olympic track meet at Hawarden on Saturday April 23 starting at 1 PM on the all weather West Sioux High School track. Entry is 75 cents and entrants may compete in up to three events with top four in each event advancing to the State Meet in Des Moines May 14 at 2 PM.
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Pederson Leads USD Flag Bearer At Cuba Exhibition
Ron Pedersen captain of South Dakota basketball carried the U S flag at an opening ceremony during USD and South Dakota State’s two Cuba games watched by 15 000 fans. Cuba won 91 72 and 88 69 as Roberto Herrera scored 46 across the two games. Pedersen to receive the DeJohn B Van Why award at Vermillion April 18.
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Rock Valley Rockettes Finish Fifth at Central Lyon Meet
Rock Valley Community high School Rockettes placed fifth among ten at Central Lyon in Rock Rapids on April 13. Linda Simonsen led with a first at 4 feet 8 inches in high jump. Elaine Bakker earned third in high jump with 4 feet 6 inches. Relays yielded second place in 10 flight shuttle hurdle with Ne gaard Bakker Van Maaren Vande Kamp and second in 880 yard relay by Sue Simonsen McGill Simmonsen Vande Kamp. Jodi Negaard earned a third in that meet.
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