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Eagles cross-country team mark win in Kenora By Dryden Observer Staff The strongest DHS Eagles Cross Country team yet kicked off their fall 2013 season with a convincing win over Fort Frances and Kenora, Sept. 26. The Eagles elementary age team kicked off the day with a convincing win with Amy Wickstrom, Sarah Urquhart, Corrin Kuzemchuck and Mandy Tourand finishing first, fifth, sixth, and seventh respectively for the overall win over Beaver Brae and St.
Thomas. Eagles Junior Girls team picked up where their team mates left off win Martine Evans, Ally Wisneski, Leah Balla, Emma Penner and Hayley Zilkalns finishing second, third, fifth and ninth for 18 points and convincing win over Fort. Eagles Junior Boys finished first, second, third, and fourth for a perfect minimum score of 10 points. Rookie Mike Braun looked incredibly strong, turning in one of the most impressive runs of the day,
running negative splits on one of the toughest courses the Eagles will see. The Eagles Senior Girls Andie Wood, Martina Wintle, Gabby Gagnon and Dom Gardner combined efforts for a first, third, fourth and fifth finish and the team win after Elizabeth Carter blew a tire on the treacherous cobble hill. Senior Boys Jake Wickstrom won the Senior title with his team mates Patrick Gould, Ilya Perkins and Jeremy Braun finishing first-second-third and sixth for the team win.
The overall team win keeps the Eagles win streak alive, remaining undefeated against all NorWOSSA Team. “It’s really amazing to see what kids can do with a
little focus, training and teamwork,” said coach Mike Wood. “Talent really is everywhere and in everyone. These kids have chosen to put in the time, work together and reap the
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Meghan Winter pedals up the crux of a tricky section on Ferguson Singletrack in the Ghost/Mavis Lake Trail System, Sept. 30. With fall colours peaking it’s a beautiful time to check out the local trails including the recently completed HillBilly trail. The Ghost Lake Trail Alliance cautions trail users to don ‘hunter orange while out and about on the Crown Land pathways. Photo by Chris Marchand
Dryden High School Athletes of the Week
rewards. They have become athletes. It’s a real joy to watch that play out.” The Eagles will travel to Winnipeg to toe the line at the Athletics Manitoba Provincial Championships.
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By Nicole Nguyen This week’s female athlete was awarded to Grade 11, DHS Eagle, Kyla Lindquist. She was chosen for Athlete of the Week for her outstanding skills on the basketball court as a forward. Not only does Lindquist shine on Kyla Lindquist the court, but also for the Eagle’s soccer team as a midfielder and the hockey team as a defensive player. Throughout the two years of high school, and the start of her third, Lindquist favourite memory has simply been playing alongside her teammates for all three sports. Saying this, Lindquist also hopes to travel to OFSAA for basketball, soccer and hockey. Other than spending her time on the field, on the ice or on the basketball court, Lindquist enjoys to relax with her friends and spend time with them. Come out and watch the DHS Eagle’s Athlete of the Week on home court, Thursday Oct. 3rd!
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Braydon Hansson By Emmy Arsenault Braydon Hansson is this week’s Athlete of the Week at Dryden High School. Although only in Grade 11, Hansson has been named captain and quarterback of the football team. Hansson has high hopes for the team to come togethBraydon Hansson er to win their next couple games and make the playoffs in the Winnipeg High School Football League. Earlier in September, Hansson earned the WHSFL player of the week while he also currently holds the second most rushing yards in the league. His favourite memory of his years of being an athlete at DHS is playing a football game in the Bomber’s Stadium in Winnipeg. When he isn’t playing football, Hansson enjoys hanging out with his friends. Later in the year he sprints 100m and 400m with the track and field team. The homecoming game for the football team is 2 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Harry McMaster field at DHS. Come on out to support the local football team and your male Athlete of the Week, Braydon Hansson!
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