Freeman High School senior Rijjy Peterson records one of her 15 kills against Bridgewater-Emery in home volleyball action Tuesday night, Sept. 15. Peterson also led the team with 26 digs, but the Flyers lost to the No. 3 Huskies 13-25, 19-25, 25-20, 17-25. Freeman Academy/Marion and Menno were also both in action Tuesday night, with the Bearcats getting swept by Irene-Wakonda and the Wolves losing 3-2 to Howard.

Glenda Bohlmann, who has a 30-year-history with the Menno School District, was honored over the weekend by the South Dakota Coaches’ Association as the 2019-2020 Middle School Coach of the Year. Bohlmann was recognized at an awards luncheon at the Highland Conference Center in Mitchell Sunday, Sept. 13. She was one of 16 coaches from across the state, representing various sports, earning Coach of the Year honors. The program handed out at the luncheon had this to say about Bohlmann:

Part 1 of 2 JEREMY WALTNER  -  PUBLISHER From its earliest beginnings more than 30 years ago through the present day, the Menno Pioneer Power Show has strived to be a family-friendly event, with activities and attractions for folks of all ages.

Freeman Academy/Marion dropped to 0-4 after another straight-set loss, this time to Irene-Wakonda in Wakonda Tuesday night, Sept. 15. The Eagles defeated the Bearcats 25-12, 25-10, 25-17. Zenovia Butler had two kills and two digs, Leah Goodwin had four digs and a pair of blocks and Sarah Cremer had 16 set assists to lead FA/Marion.

The Freeman High School volleyball team had its moments against Class B’s No. 3-ranked squad, playing them close in the second set and winning the third, but Bridgewater-Emery was too much for the Flyers and left town with a 3-1 win and a 6-0 record. Bridgewater-Emery won 25-13, 25-19, 20-25, 25-17; the Flyers fell to 3-3. Peterson finished with 15 kills and had 26 digs to lead the team while Oddy Pankratz had a great all-around game, recording 12 kills, 19 set assists and 17 digs.

In their first matches since early September, when a close contact to a COVID-19 positive put a temporary hold on the season, the Menno volleyball team was back in action early this week in matches against Ethan Monday, Sept. 14 and Howard Tuesday, Sept. 15. The Wolves lost both, falling to the Rustlers 3-1 and the Tigers 3-2 and dropping their season record to 1-3. Ethan

All adults will now be allowed to attend volleyball matches hosted by Freeman Public Schools, per board action Monday night, Sept. 14. Previously, the district was limiting the number of spectators to only those with date-specific vouchers; each rostered player was allowed five vouchers per match to try and limit the possible spread of COVID-19. Opposing teams were allotted the same number.

With the Freeman water tower peeking over top, a field of corn is pictured near Freeman early this week. With September half over, thoughts across the region turn to the harvest.

Children who attend Little Blessings Day Care at Freeman Academy are out for a stroll on a beautiful Monday morning, Sept. 14.

This sign has long greeted people passing by the home of Freeman resident Dennis Epp.