Two classes to be inducted in Hot Springs Athletics Hall of Fame, Sept. 25

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By Richard Anderson

HOT SPRINGS – After a year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Hot Springs High School Bison Hall of Fame will induct two classes of inductees, representing six individuals and one team Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Mueller Center.

The 2021 class includes: Jim Kocer, 1965 graduate, athlete; Kathleen Schjodt, 2006, athlete; and LeRoy Hofer, 1970s contributor.

The 2020 class includes: Cheryl (Burg) Huddleston, 1971, athlete and coach; Kevin Couch, 1996, athlete and Lisa...

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Babe Ruth team wins League Championship, concludes season

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Members of the Hot Springs Babe Ruth baseball team included, back row, from left: McCoy Rippentrop, Alex Stanley, Grant Heil, Dawson Kleppe, Brayden Vandenberg, Sammy Waldner. Front row: Connor Kramer, Brock Schroeder, Jaydon Koffler, Colin Iverson, York Naze, Zain Spray, Winston Preuss. Not Pictured: Jonah Shortbull.

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HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Babe Ruth team recently a concluded a successful 2021 summer season which saw the teenage team...

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Hot Springs residents take on Vegas at the National Dart Tournament

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Hot Springs dart team competed at the National Dart Competition in Las Vegas; pictured left to right: Jeremy Drapeaux, Wendell Jay, Rachelle Dawn Still, and Brian Brings Him Back Jr.

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By Charity Maness

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs dart team ‘Respect da Bull’ comprised of Rachelle Still aka ROTO, Brian Brings Him Back Jr aka Sky Daddy, Wendell Jay aka Jay and Jeremy Drapeaux aka Puffy took their combined talents and passion for darts to the...

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7th annual Stars, Stripes & Steps

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Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Justin Hooper competes in the 5K while running through the Hot Springs VAMC.

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HOT SPRINGS – A record 105 runners took part in the 7th annual Stars, Stripes & Steps event that took place in Hot Springs on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.

According to organizer Dusty Pence, the event was one of the most successful, despite some problems with the route signs which caused several of the half-marathoners to do...

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Edgemont hosts junior high track meet

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By Eric Harrold

Staff Writer

EDGEMONT – On Thursday, May 13, Edgemont School hosted a Junior High track meet on its newly constructed track at Cody Barker Memorial Field that was completed last year. The event attracted 315 athletes from 10 different schools on a day with weather that was tailor-made for a track meet.

 Taking in the action were a number of folks who were instrumental in making the new track a reality including Kerry Barker, Carl Shaw, Tom and Peggy Porter, and members...

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