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UPDATED: FLYERS, WOLVES AT VB TOURNAMENT SATURDAY

By News Staff

September 14, 2023

There will be plenty of volleyball this weekend for teams from Freeman Public and Menno as they take part in the nine-team Bridgewater-Emery Tounament Saturday, Sept. 16. Menno will face Bridgewater-Emery at 8 a.m. and Freeman will play Canistota at 9 a.m., with additional matches to follow. Other t...

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FA SOCCER: FOUND IN TRANSLATION

By News Staff

September 14, 2023

One of the most distinctive qualities about the Freeman Academy soccer team is its cultural diversity. But that can also be one of the challenges. It’s a good thing 11-year-old Jose Gonzalez is there to help. BY JEREMY WALTNER A celebration knows no language barrier, so when Lesther Rocha scored f...

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TSCHETTER OUT FOR SEASON WITH ACL TEAR

Sophomore all-conference QB out with ACL tear

By News Staff

September 12, 2023

Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy was off Friday with its bye week, but there’s still news out of the Phoenix camp — and it’s not good. As suspected following the team’s game against Avon Friday, Sept. 1, sophomore quarterback Riley Tschetter will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL. The inju...

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FA SOCCER TEAM TAKES OUT HOT SPRINGS 5-1

By News Staff

September 9, 2023

Playing at home Friday evening, Freeman Academy built a 2-0 lead at the half and came away with a 5-1 victory over Hot Springs in Sept. 8 soccer action. The win improved the Bobcats to 2-1-1 while the Bison dropped to 0-4-1. Four players scored for FA: Yonathan Lopez had 2 goals and Liam Ortman, Les...

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SEPT. 5 VOLLEYBALL REPORT: FLYERS WIN; ‘CATS, WOLVES LOSE

By News Staff

September 6, 2023

Freeman 3, Centerville 1 The Freeman High School volleyball won its fourth match in a row with a 3-1 home victory over Centerville Tuesday night, Sept. 5. The Flyers beat the Tornadoes 25-20, 27-25, 21-25, 25-18 to improve to 5-2 on the season. Centerville dropped to 2-5. Freeman had three players i...

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TRAPPERS NIPPED BY RUSTLERS

Ulmer throws for 197 yards â 86 to Logan Sayler

By News Staff

September 6, 2023

Miller/Highmore-Harrold scored first and Scotland/Menno answered, but the Rustlers maintained a one-touchdown lead throughout the game en route to a 24-20 win in Menno Friday night, Sept. 1. The Trappers fell to 0-3 with the loss while M/H-H improved to 1-2. Scotland/Menno’s touchdowns came on a 38-...

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PHOENIX HANDLE NO. 3 AVON WITH EASE

By News Staff

September 2, 2023

Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy survived its first true test of the season — and then some. Playing against Class 9B No. 3 Avon, the Phoenix jumped out to a 24-12 lead after one and outscored the Pirates 28-6 the rest of the way en route to a 52-18 win at home Friday night, Sept. 1. F/M/FA improved t...

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AUG 31: FREEMAN OUTLASTS HOWARD

By News Staff

September 1, 2023

Freeman Public hung on for a five-set win over Howard Thursday night in Freeman, winning 25-16, 25-27, 25-20, 21-25, 15-13 to improve to 4-2 on the season. The Tigers fell to 0-4. Ashlin Jacobsen had 15 kills and 2 blocks to lead the way for the Flyers. Cami Fransen had 24 set assists, Emily Mendel ...

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AUG. 31: WOLVES DOWN ‘CATS 3-0

By News Staff

September 1, 2023

Menno inched closer to to .500 with a 3-0 win over Freeman Academy/Marion Thursday night, Aug. 31 in Marion. Set scores were 25-15, 25-23, 25-15. The win moves the Wolves to 2-3 while the Bearcats fall to 0-5. Ashton Massey had 9 kills, Ellyana Ulmer had 14 digs, Taylor Freier had 4 aces and Joslynn...

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FLYERS WIN; BEARCATS, WOLVES FALL

The Freeman High School girls had no trouble with Irene-Wakonda in Irene Tuesday night, Aug. 29, winning in straight sets 25-20, 25-14, 25-19. The Flyers improved to 3-2 while Irene-Wakonda dropped to 0-6. Ella Waltner, Ashlin Jacobsen, Zenovia Butler and Emily Mendel led the attack at the net with 9, 8, 6 and 4 kills, respectively, and Vaida Ammann and Cami Fransen split the set assist responsibilities with 13 and 11, respectively. Here's the complete line: Ella Waltner: 9 kills, 4 digs, 1 block Ashlin Jacobsen: 8 kills, 4 digs

By News Staff

August 30, 2023

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ALL-FREEMAN CO-OP WOULD STAY ‘B’ FOR 2025-26; PARKER OK’s DEAL WITH MARION

By Jeremy Waltner

April 14, 2025

The Freeman Public School District received assurance from the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Thursday afternoon, APRIL 17 t...

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MARION BOARD APPROVES LONG-TERM DEAL WITH PARKER

By Jeremy Waltner

April 13, 2025

The Marion School Board voted unanimously Sunday night, April 13 to approve a nine-year, all-sports cooperative with Parker. The meeting had originall...

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ALL-FREEMAN SPORTS DEAL A GO

By Jeremy Waltner

April 21, 2025

Freeman Public School Board votes 5-0 at special meeting Monday night to accept proposal from Freeman Academy for 2025-26 partnership; team will play ...

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FREEMAN ACADEMY ASKS FOR SPORTS CO-OP WITH FREEMAN PUBLIC

By Jeremy Waltner

April 15, 2025

Brian Paff, president of the board of directors at Freeman Academy stands before the Freeman Public School Board Monday night, April 14 to discuss the...

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SPIRITS OF REDEMPTION; A REVIEW OF ‘JANE EYRE’

By Jeremy Waltner

April 9, 2025

A review of the outstanding Schmeckfest musical ‘Jane Eyre’ | BY JEREMY WALTNER Let’s reach into our bag of words and see what we can find. Engaging. ...

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