BC elementary project honors local veterans

By Chris DocterFor most of the school year, the hallway that connects the Bennett County Elementary School to the Activities Center has housed kindergarten teacher, Ms. Laura Huddleston’s local veteran project.

Warriors excel at Howard Wood Dakota Relays O’Neill’s break records at Howard Wood

By Tim HuetherIt was an incredible weekend performance for the O’Neill siblings at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays last Friday and Saturday in Sioux Falls as all three won an event or were part of a winning relay.Peyson was the lead off runner on the winning 4x100 Relay team that at the time of their...

Laverack retires after 36 years of teaching

By Chris DocterThis year will be the last year Terry Laverack’s familiar face will be seen in the halls of Bennett County Elementary School. The fifth grade teacher is retiring after 36 years of educating young people.

Area Sports

Lady Warrior Sophia May in shot put action Saturday in Martin. May would finish second on the day in the event.

Warrior jersey hanging in Sanford Pentagon

A Bennett County Lady Warriors Basketball jersey hangs in the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls along side a team photo commemorating the State B Championship Title won by the Lady Warriors in March.

Two Local Volunteer Organizations come together for a good cause

To continue the theme of National Volunteer Month, this week we look at two organizations that have come together to put on a major fund raising event. Bennett County Booster Club is known for supporting BC high school’s athletic program, helping provide things such as uniforms and equipment.

Warriors perform well at Belle Home meets Thursday and Saturday

With less than a full squad, the Warriors traveled to Belle Fourche Wednesday, April 16, for a track and field meet.

O’Neill shatters high jump record

Bennett County sophomore Rush O’Neill shattered the Bennett County High School high jump record last Friday in Spearfish with his meet winning jump of 6’10.” O’Neill broke the record set by his uncle Corbin Kratovil in 2007 of 6’6.”