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Softball co-op approved
A proposed softball co-op between Wilton-Wing and Kidder County has been sent for approval from the State activities association.
Miners overtake Lady Cardinals
A tie game turned into a loss for the Washburn girls Saturday, as the Beulah Miners slipped through their fingers.
Cardinals bested in opener
The Cardinal boys had a shaky opener on Monday night, taking a tough loss to the Kidder County Wolves.
Cardinals 2-0 at shootout
The Washburn Cardinal girls took a pair of wins this weekend during this year’s McLean County Shootout, overcoming two sets of Warriors.
Wilton fields to get new scoreboard
The Wilton softball and football fields are set to have a brand new scoreboard come spring, thanks to a sponsorship that will fully fund the feature.
Uniform colors debated
Frustrated with junior high basketball jerseys that aren’t official school colors, Washburn’s school board chairman questioned if the athletic director should be authorized to order uniforms.
Locals make All-Academic teams
Forty-four McLean County athletes were recently named to two Region 5 volleyball All-Academic teams.
Roughrider XC wraps up
Roughrider Cross Country is wrapping up its season, with girls taking 16th at State and boys wrapping up with 21st.
Skyhawks soar above Cardinals
The Washburn Cardinals met their match at home hosting the Shiloh Christian Skyhawks on Oct. 16.
Roughriders end as a team
Southern McLean’s last game of the season was played against the South Heart Cougars in Belfield. The Roughriders were able to advance the ball multiple times in their first chance at offense, but they were pushed back by a number of penalties.