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Justin Bussell, pictured at left, and John Hansen round the curve in IMCA modifieds action at the season opener at Phillips County Raceway on April 17-18. — Joe Starr | Phillips County Raceway
Car counts good April 17-18 at raceway season opener
Car counts were good and competition strong as Phillips County Raceway opened its season Saturday and Sunday afternoons, April 17-18.
Volleyball wins 2, loses 1 last week
Holyoke varsity volleyball came away with two wins and a loss last week to move their season record to 6-4.
Link Luedke, pictured at left, shakes his opponent’s hand as referee Anthony Conde prepares to raise Luedke’s hand as the winner of the Saturday morning match in 8 and under competition at the Phillips County Event Center. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Jenor Frost, pictured at right, focuses on escaping from his Akron opponent in Saturday morning action. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Youth wrestling proves successful at event center
Jayden Goytia, pictured at right, gains back points on his way to a win by a pin at Saturday’s Holyoke wrestling tournament. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Eli Maloney competes with determination in opening round matches at the Phillips County Event Center. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Harrison Kleve proudly lets the referee raise his hand high to proclaim him the winner of his wrestling bout in 6 and under competition Saturday morning. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Kiera Garrett has a little concern as her dad, Luke, soothes the tone and offers encouragement before she heads back out to finish her match. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Bru Sharp gets in a little sideline action with coach Eric Luedke prior to official competition on the tournament mats Saturday. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Win or lose, all some girls need when they come off the mat is a big hug from dad. Brady Ring accommodates daughter Loxley. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Local wrestling tournament draws 225 competitors
While scheduling of matches veered from a typical wrestling tournament, action at the Holyoke Youth Tournament at the Phillips County Event Center on Saturday, April 10, drew a solid crowd of parti