Saturday at Winterset High School, the HCHS softball team played three games, losing two, but getting their first win over the Earlham Cardinals, 5-3.
“It was great to get that first win, but I think it was even better that the girls were able to connect with the ball and also make some plays defensively,” said HCHS Head Softball Coach Toshia Kasperbauer.

Thursday night, the HCHS softball team played their first game of the season at home and lost via the mercy rule to the ADM Tigers, 11-0.
“I have made it very clear to these girls that the games we have this week is a very tough beginning of the season,” said HCHS Head Softball Coach Toshia Kasperbauer. “We have nine players on that field that have never played next to each other.”

Josh Kenkel, a graduate of HCHS signed a letter of intent to go trap shoot for Iowa Central Community College.
“Trap shooting has been a big part of my life and being able to continue my trap shooting journey is something I am really looking forward to,” Kenkel said. “I am excited to see what comes forth in the future with my much appreciated opportunity to be a part of the Iowa Central trap shooting team.”

In the top of the seventh inning, the game was on the line for the Cyclones as the tying run for the ADM Tigers was standing on third base with two outs, but right fielder Cael Goshorn made a nice play on a line drive and the Cyclones went on to win 6-5.

What started in 7th grade came full circle when HCHS senior Katie Burchett signed a letter of intent to go trap shoot for Iowa Central Community College.
“It kind of makes me proud of myself that I can do this for so long and be rewarded to go to college to do it,” Burchett said. “It shows that I’m good enough to do that.”
Burchett developed a passion for shooting at a young age and has stuck with it ever since it began.

It wasn’t going to be easy taking on the 15-2 Treynor Cardinals on their field, but following their seniors, the AHSTW soccer team thought they had a good chance. Unfortunately, they came up short and they lost 8-2 in the playoff battle.

The HCHS varsity softball team opened up their season Monday on the road against the Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs and lost 10-0.
“DCG has a great program, so we knew it was going to be a challenge right out of the gate,” said HCHS Head Softball Coach Toshia Kasperbauer. “The girls never hung their heads.”
Throughout the game, the Cyclones had just three hits on the night, including two from junior Madison Kjergaard.

 ELK HORN — Tivoli Fest, Elk Horn’s annual Danish festival is back in full swing for 2022. This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the two-day heritage celebration held every Memorial Day weekend. Reigning over the festivities will be 2022 King and Queen Barb and Mark Smith of Elk Horn.

The HCHS boys and girls varsity track and field teams shined brightly in front of 15,000 screaming fans at the track and field state championships in Des Moines over the course of three days.
Senior Kaia Bieker participated in multiple events and even took home a medal for her efforts in the 800m event.