Hanson School Beaver Chatter for the week of September 28th - October 2nd
Hanson Junior High Football Takes on Lake Andes, 40-6
By: Troy Tomasi, Bailey Nelson, and Vayda Hofer
On September 28th, at Lake Andes, the Hanson junior high football team earned a convincing 40-6 victory over Lake Andes. Tayton Lachnit led the offense with 3 rushing touchdowns, while Cash Tuttle added 2 touchdowns and Hank VanDover rushed for another. Brantley Kusser finished with 50 passing yards and 20 rushing yards. Defensively, Tuttle recorded 15 tackles, including 7 tackles for loss, while Jaxen Steinmeitz added 12 tackles.
Coach Tyler Tappe said, "Despite having 3 turnovers, I was happy with the way we moved the ball on offense, and I thought our defense played well.”
Hanson Junior High Volleyball vs Freeman
By: Hannah Schroeder and Brianna Ferry
The Hanson 7th grade volleyball team played Freeman at home on Tuesday, September 29th and came away with a close 25 to 23 victory. Savannah Olson had perfect serving, going 3/3. Hadley Degen also served perfectly, going 4/4. June Abbey went 3/3 and recorded 1 ace while serving. Their strong serving helped them earn the close victory over Freeman.
The Hanson 8th grade volleyball team played Freeman at Hanson on Tuesday, September 29th. Hanson fought hard but lost both sets, 17 to 25 and 22 to 25. Ava Borns had a great serving performance, going a perfect 7/7. Cora Haiar also played well, serving 9/10 and earning 1 ace when serving. Clare Bumgardner went 5/6 from the serving line and recorded 1 ace while serving. Even though Hanson did not get the win, the team showed determination and continued to fight throughout both sets against Freeman.
Beavers Battle Freeman at Home
By: Brianna Ferry
The Hanson Beavers volleyball team hosted Freeman on September 29th, with several players making strong contributions. Ava Doyle led the Beavers with 5 kills, 13 digs, 1 block and 1 ace. Jozlynn Tegethoff added 12 digs to help strengthen the defense. Avery Squires contributed 9 set assists and 3 digs. Audrina Waldera recorded 8 set assists, 4 digs and 1 ace. The Beavers fought hard but fell short on all 3 sets, with the first set being 25-18, second set 26-24, and last set 25-10.
Hanson Beavers vs. Kimball-White Lake Wildcats Volleyball
By: Ashtyn Hoffman & Leighton Bumgardener
The Hanson 7th grade volleyball team earned a strong straight-set victory over Kimball-White Lake on October 1st at White Lake, winning 25-14 and 25-13. Hanson served consistently, finishing 42 for 49. Anya Cromwell led the team with 10-for-11 serving and 6 aces, followed by Hadley Degen serving 9 for 11 with 4 aces and Sophia Kayser serving 14 for 15 with 3 aces. The victory improved Hanson’s season record to 12-9 and showcased strong serving and consistent play.
The Hanson 8th grade volleyball team also defeated Kimball-White Lake in 2 straight sets, 25-14 and 25-18. Hanson finished 38 for 49 serving. Cora Haiar led with 9 for 11 serving and 6 aces, while Clare Bumgardner followed from the servingline going 5 for 9 with 2 aces and Anya Cromwell served 9 for 11 with 2 aces. The win improved Hanson’s season record to 11-9.
Victory for the Beavers
By: Maylee Estrada and Harlee Schultz
The team earned an exciting victory by winning in the 4th set in White Lake on October 1st. Jozlynn Tegethoff had an impressive defensive performance with 34 digs, along with 2 aces and 1 assist. Ava Doyle contributed 14 kills, 1 block, 1 set assist, and 5 digs to help the team stay competitive throughout the match. Brooklyn Schroeder added 11 kills, 4 blocks, and 2 digs, making a strong impact at the net. Avery Squires helped keep the offense moving with 9 assists and 5 digs. The team stayed focused, worked together, and finished strong to secure the 4th set win. Score sets were: 1st set 25 to 19, 2nd set 25 to 18, 3rd set 25 to 27, 4th set 25 to 18. Hanson Beavers won the 1st, 2nd, and 4th sets.
The Hanson Beavers Put Down the Baltic Bulldogs 22–14
By: Mason Dewald and Jeremy Murray
On October 2, the Hanson Beavers football team hosted the Baltic Bulldogs. The Beavers came away with a 22–14 victory behind a strong rushing attack and a tough defensive performance.
The Beavers’ offense was led by Jason Porth, who rushed 30 times for 242 yards and 3 touchdowns. Radek Jarding also helped the rushing attack with 14 carries for 61 yards. Hanson finished the game with 332 total rushing yards, showing how effective its ground game was.
On defense, Carson Kampshoff led the Beavers with 6 tackles. Pierce Kayser recorded 5 tackles, including a sack, while Jason Porth also added 5 tackles. Radek Jarding had 4 tackles and an interception.
The Beavers’ strong offense and defense helped them secure the 22–14 victory over Baltic.
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.