Rec department kicks off new flag football program
Kids in grades 1-4 will now have another opportunity to learn the game of football. The Holyoke Recreation Department is kicking off a new flag football program this fall.
Sports
Rich Mulligan scopes out a putt on the new Mulligan Course, named after his father, at Ballyneal Golf Club. —Johnson Publications
Jim Roberts of Wray prepares to putt at the new Mulligan Course at Ballyneal Golf Club. Owner John Curlander, pictured at left, and Rich Mulligan joined him in the first round of golf at the opening ceremony. —Johnson Publications
12 new holes now open
“Charlie loved Ballyneal; it was his second family.” Myrna Mulligan seemed right at home herself as she took in the opening ceremony of the new golf course that honors her late husband.
Training available for new softball, volleyball and football officials
Nearby upcoming trainings for football, volleyball and softball officials have been scheduled in hopes of addressing a statewide shortage.
Racers halfway through season
With the July 14 event behind them, racers at Phillips County Raceway have made it through the midseason championships and are ramping up for the second half of the season.
Holyoke swimmers who placed in the top six for season points in their respective age groups are pictured from left, front row, coach Tara Krueger, Sophia Rahe, Reese Steggs, Mylee Dirks and coach Brenda Krueger; second row, Mason Powell, Marren Dirks, Rorey Schneller and Teagan Martin; third row, coach Aly Brinkema, Tayla Martin, Ethan Schneller, Haley Van Overbeke, Rylee Schneller, Kristin Vieselmeyer and coach Amy Krogmeier; and back row, Lali Marquez, Traeli Hutches, Emily Krogmeier, Regan Van Overbeke, Drew Stewart, Keegan Shaw and coach Adria Colver. —Michelle Van Overbeke photo
Several records broken, trophies won at league swim meet
The Northwest Kansas Swim League concluded its 2017 season with the league swim meet in Goodland, Kansas, July 7-8.