Hanson School Beaver Chatter for the week of September 7th - September 12th
Beavers Fall to Garretson
Written by Harlee Schulz
The JH football team picked up a 22-14 loss to Garretson on September 7th. The team came out strong, but Garretson led 8-0 at halftime and 16-0 after the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Hank VanDover scored a 30-yard rushing touchdown, with Tayton Lachnit adding the two-point conversion. After Garretson scored, Lachnit then scored a 45-yard rushing touchdown, but the Beavers could not keep up with Garretson. Hank VanDover led the team with 63 rushing yards, followed by Lachnit with 59 yards and Cash with 25 yards. Cash and Hank led the defense with 13 tackles each.
JV Football in Garretson
Written by Jeremy Murray, Mason Dewald, and Troy Tomasi
On September 7th, the JV Hanson Football players traveled to Garretson and lost with a score of 12-0.
Hanson Beavers vs the Howard Tigers Volleyball
Written by: Ashtyn Hoffman & Hannah Schroeder
On Tuesday, September 8th the Hanson Beavers competed against the Howard Tigers. The 7th grade team did a phenomenal job fighting back and forth. Adrian Schroeder led the team with a 5 for 6 serving performance and recorded 2 aces. Allie Ruden also went 5 for 6 from the serving line. Sophia Kayser and Anya Cromwell each served, going 2 for 4 and 2 for 2, respectively. The teams overall score for the sets were, 11 to 21 & 14 to 21, with the Howard Tigers taking the win. The 8th grade team had an outstanding serving performance, going 30 for 33 for a team-high 90%. Ava Borns led with an impressive 8 for 10 from the serving line and 2 aces, while Clairessa Wenninghoff went 6 for 7 from the serving line and 1 ace. Adisyn Wingen added 1 ace while going 4 for 5 from the serving line. Overall the 8th grade team ended in a tie.
Volleyball Team Comes Away With a Big Win
Written by: Maylee Estrada
The Hanson High School Volleyball team earned a strong victory on September 8th at home vs. Howard, with all contributing across the court. Alivia Bender led the team with an impressive thirteen kills and one dig. Ava Doyle also had a big night, recording seven aces, seven kills, one assist, and ten digs. Audrina Waldera helped lead the offense with seventeen assists, two aces, and five digs. Defensively, Jozlynn Tegethoff led the team with fifteen digs and added two assists. Avery Squires finished with two aces, three kills, seven assists, and three digs. The team’s strong serving, attacking, setting, and defense helped them finish the night with a well-earned win.
Parker/Marion Cross Country Meet
Written by: Ashtyn Hoffman
On Wednesday, September 9th, the Hanson Cross Country team traveled to Parker/Marion for an exciting and competitive meet. June Abbey represented the women’s varsity team, delivering a strong performance with a time of 22:44 and an impressive 5th-place finish. Onyx Niehoff competed in men’s varsity, showing determination and endurance as he crossed the finish line with a time of 22:59, earning 16th place.
In the junior high division, Lindy Roster and Adrian Schroeder both gave strong efforts. Roster powered through the course, finishing 8th with a time of 19:48. Schroeder showed incredible perseverance and determination, giving it her all to finish 9th with a time of 21:54.
Hanson Beavers Junior High Volleyball vs the MVP Titans
Written by: Hannah Schroeder & Ashtyn Hoffman
On Thursday, September 10th, Hanson JH volleyball faced Mt. Vernon/Plankinton in a competitive match. The 7th grade team won the first set 25–18 and tied the second set 21–21. Hanson served 77% as a team. June Abbey had a perfect 11/11 serving performance, while Allie Ruden went 6/8 while serving 2 aces. Hadley Degen and Anya Cromwell each had one ace. The 8th grade team tied, losing 23–25 and winning 25–21. Hanson served 84%. Clairessa Wenninghoff, Ava Borns, and Adisyn Wingen each had 3 aces, while Clare Bumgardner had 1 ace.
Hanson Beavers Take on MVP
Written by: Brianna Ferry
On September 10th, the Hanson High School volleyball team delivered a strong performance against Mt. Vernon/Plankinton, with several players contributing across the court. Ava Doyle led the attacks with 7 kills, 2 aces and 10 digs. Alivia Bender had 5 kills and 3 digs, while Rylee Furgeson added 4 kills, 1 block, and 2 digs. Audrina Waldera helped lead the offense with 10 set assists, 1 ace, and 7 digs. Avery Squires contributed 6 set assists, 6 digs, 1 ace, and 1 kill.
Hanson Beavers Lost Another Close One to the Scotland/Menno Trappers
Written by: Mason Dewald and Troy Tomasi
On September 11th, the Hanson Beavers battled the Scotland-Menno Trappers in a thrilling contest but came up just short, falling 34-32 in Menno.
Hanson quarterback Jett Jager contributed both through the air and on the ground. Jager completed 5 of 8 passes for 46 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown pass to Jason Porth. He also rushed 6 times for 30 yards and a touchdown.
Porth led the Beavers' rushing attack with 24 carries for 225 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Pierce Kayser added 30 yards on 6 carries.
Defensively, Jett Jager and Pierce Kayser led Hanson with 6 tackles apiece, while Ayden Jarding, Radek Jarding and Westin Switzer each recorded 5 tackles. The Beavers also intercepted the ball twice, with Jett Jager recording 1 interception and Switzer grabbing the other.
Despite the strong effort on both sides of the ball, Hanson couldn't quite overcome Scotland-Menno as the Trappers held on for the 34-32 victory.
Big Plays Set the Tone for the Season
Written by: Vayda Hofer
Playing in the opening season jamboree on September 12th in Canistota,the junior high football team takes a loss to Alcester-Hudson, 22-8. The only team's touchdown was scored on a 5-yard run by Tayton Lachnit. The team had a good comeback in the second game with a 24-6 victory over Sioux Falls Lutheran. Tayton Lanchit led the offense with two rushing touchdowns of 10 yards and 24 yards. Cash Tuttle added a 35-yard rushing touchdown, while Hank VanDover capped off the scoring with a 25-yard touchdown run. In the last game the team fell to Canistota, 32-16. A 20-yard touchdown pass from Brantley Kusser to Hank VanDover and a 35-yard touchdown run by Tayton Lachnit highlighted the scoring.
Hanson 8th Grade Volleyball at Cornbelt Tournament
Written by: Leighton Bumgardener
The Hanson 8th grade volleyball team competed in the Cornbelt Tournament at Hanson on Saturday, September 12th. Hanson played three matches against Howard, Menno, and Irene-Wakonda. The team lost to Howard in three sets, 24-26, 25-16, and 4-15. They bounced back with a strong win over Menno, 25-21 and 25-11. Hanson then lost to Irene-Wakonda, 19-25 and 13-25. The team showed strong serving throughout the tournament, with serving percentages of 64%, 87%, and 86%. Hanson finished the tournament with an overall record of 5-6.
Beavers Put in Strong Effort at Cross Country Meet
Written by: Brianna Ferry
The Hanson Beavers Cross Country team competed on September 12th in Sioux Falls at the Yankton Trail Park, with several runners putting together solid performances. Cooper Jarding finished 151st in the open race with a time of 19:36.7. In the championship boys’ race, Elias Bumgardner placed 240th with a time of 20:46.8, followed by Mason Fredrich in 243rd finishing in at 21:11.1. Onyx Niehoff placed 254th, recording 22:05.0. June Abbey led the Hanson girls, placing 132nd with a time of 22:01.9. Hannah Easton finished 186th with her time being 23:33.5, while Lacey Easton followed closely in 187th with a time of 23:33.6.
JV Football at Canistota Jamboree
Written by: Jeremy Murray, Mason Dewald, and Troy Tomasi
Hanson JV Football players play in a jamboree in Canistota on September 12th. Hanson lost game 1 against Viborg - Hurley 8 to 22. Game 2 Hanson won against Alcester - Hudson 14 to 8. Game 3, Hanson tied Irene/Wakonda 14-14.
These articles were written with the assistance of artificial intelligence. The Hanson High School Freshman computer class reviewed and edited its contents before these stories were published.