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By Jeremy Waltner 
September 19, 2025

TRAPPERS BLOW PAST BURKE; PHOENIX WIN AGAIN; OTHER UPDATES

Scotland/Menno made a case for a spot in the Class 9AA postseason with an impressive 53-14 over Burke in Scotland while Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy survived a showdown against a ranked team in Alcester-Hudson, winning 38-19 on the road.

The Trappers move to 3-2 while the Cougars drop to 2-3. Scotland/Menno has scored 115 points in its last two games.

The Class 9AA No. 1 Phoenix, meanwhile, improve to 5-0 with their win over the Cubs; Alcester-Hudson is the third-ranked team in Class 9A and led that division in power points heading into Friday night’s game.

Schedule for Bridgewater-Emery Volleyball Tournament

Pairings have been released for the 10-team Bridgewater-Emery Volleyball Tournament set for Saturday, Sept. 19 in Emery. Freeman and Menno will both take part, along with the host school, Canistota, Howard, Centerville, Viborg-Hurley, Ethan, Sioux Falls Lutheran and Hanson. Action begins at 8 a.m. and all matches will be best of three.

Here’s what’s on tap for the Flyers and Wolves.

  • 8 a.m. – Freeman vs. Centerville
  • 9 a.m. – Menno vs. Hanson
  • 11 a.m. – Menno vs. Sioux Falls Lutheran
  • 12 p.m. – Freeman vs. Viborg-Hurley
  • 1 p.m. – Menno vs. Ethan
  • 2 p.m. – Freeman vs. Howard

Here’s what else is on tap for local sports teams.

Friday, Sept. 21:

Football: Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy (4-0) at Alcester-Hudson (4-0)

(Phoenix are Class 9AA No. 1; Cubs are Class 9A No. 3)

Football: Scotland/Menno (2-2) vs. Burke (2-2) at Scotland

Saturday, Sept. 20:

Soccer: Freeman Academy vs. Groton Area, 12 p.m.

Volleyball: Freeman and Menno at Bridgewater-Emery Tournament

PREVIOUS SCORES

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18

Volleyball

  • Freeman 1, Tripp-Delmont/Armour 3 (6-3)

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 2, James Valley Christian 1

Volleyball

  • Freeman 1, Bridgewater-Emery 3 (6-2)
  • Menno 1, Howard 3 (0-9)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 8, Custer 0 (9-1-1)

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

Football

  • Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy 61, Gayville-Volin 6 (4-0)
  • Scotland/Menno 62, Tripp-Delmont/Armour/Andes Central/Dakota Christian 16 (2-2)

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 5, Hot Springs 0 (8-1-1)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11

Volleyball

  • Freeman 0, Gayville-Volin 3 (6-1)
  • Menno 0, Ethan 3 (0-8)

TUESDAY, SEPT. 9

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 7, West Central 3 (7-1-1)

Volleyball

  • Freeman 3, Centerville 0 (6-0)
  • Menno 0, Bridgewater-Emery 3 (0-7)

MONDAY, SEPT. 8

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 7, West Central 3 (6-1-1)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 2, Belle Fourche 1 (5-1-1)

Volleyball (I Have a Dream Tournament hosted by Irene-Wakonda)

  • Menno 0, Viborg-Hurley 2 (0-6)
  • Menno 0, Tri-Valley 2 (0-5)
  • Menno 0, Elk Point-Jefferson 2 (0-4)

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5

Football

  • Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy 42, Elkton-Lake Benton 28 (3-0)
  • Scotland/Menno 14, Bon Homme 50 (1-2)

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 8, Douglas/New Underwood 0 (4-1-1)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4

Volleyball

  • Freeman 3, Howard 1 (5-0)

TUESDAY, SEPT. 2

Volleyball

  • Freeman 3, Irene-Wakonda 1 (4-0)
  • Menno 0, Tripp-Delmont/Armour 3 (0-3)

FRIDAY, AUG. 29

Football

  • Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy 57, Bon Homme 7 (2-0)
  • Scotland/Menno 44, Corsica-Stickney 30 (1-1)

THURSDAY, AUG. 28

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 2, Groton Area 2 (3-1-1)

Volleyball (Hanson Early Bird Tournament championship)

  • Freeman 2, Parker/Marion 1 (3-0)
  • Menno 0, Centerville 3 (0-2)

TUESDAY, AUG. 26

Volleyball (Hanson Early Bird Tournament)

  • Freeman 2, Platte-Geddes 0 (1-0)
  • Freeman 2, Avon 0 (2-0)
  • Next up: The Flyers will play Parker/Marion for the championship Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 25

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 3, Dakota Valley 0 (3-1)
  • Next up for the Bobcats: Thursday, Aug. 28 at Groton Area; Groton is 4-0

FRIDAY, AUG. 23

Football

  • Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy 20, Parkston 6 (1-0)
  • Scotland/Menno 38, Gregory 48 (0-1)

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 3, West Central 2 (2-1)

TUESDAY, AUG. 19

Soccer

  • Freeman Academy 2, James Valley Christian 3 (1-1)

SATURDAY, AUG. 16

  • Freeman Academy 5, Dakota Valley 3 (1-0)

 

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