👏 Top 10 Finishers:
🔥 Izayah Ulmer – 4th place (800m)
🔥 Micah Goehring – 4th place (Pole Vault)
🔥 Zoe Schaeffer – 6th place (800m) & 7th place (1600m)
🔥 Elle Hlavac – 6th place (1600m)
🔥 4x800 Relay Team(Mirik Vaith, Adam Munkvold, CJ Bjorum & Izayah Ulmer) – 7th place
🔥 Luke Bierle – 9th place (Pole Vault)
🔥 Brooks Schoenfish – 10th place (Shot Put)
Lots of strong performances to kick off the season—keep building! 💥🖤💛
All results found at: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/622454/results/all
Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers Defeat Howard Tigers JV In High-Scoring Affair
March 31, 2026 vs. Howard Tigers JV
Both Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers and Howard Tigers JV had their offenses going on Tuesday at TBD, but Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers eventually prevailed 13-10. Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers collected seven hits, while Howard Tigers JV had four.
Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers came back to win despite trailing 5-0 in the first.
Howard Tigers JV jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after #4 drew a walk, scoring one run, #5 was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, #7 drew a walk, scoring one run, and #8 singled, scoring two runs.
Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a single by Wielenga, a ground out by Hargens, and a single by Schaeffer.
Howard Tigers JV captured the lead, 9-5, in the top of the second when #3 drew a walk, scoring one run, #4 grounded out, scoring one run, and #5 drew a walk, scoring one run.
A ground out by #10 extended the Howard Tigers JV lead to 10-6 in the top of the third inning.
Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers captured the lead, 13-10, in the bottom of the fourth after Schaeffer singled, Bueber walked, and Wielenga stole home, each scoring one run.
Schaeffer earned the win for Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers. The right-handed pitcher gave up three hits and one run over three innings, striking out two and walking two. Hargens started in the circle for Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers. The starting pitcher allowed one hit and nine runs over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking 11.
Schaeffer, the number eight hitter for Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers, led the way with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-1 on the day. Wielenga went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers in hits. Bueber led Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Heckenlaible, Hargens, Wielenga, Schaeffer, Loftis, and Bueber each stole multiple bases for Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers. Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers ran wild on the base paths, accumulating 23 stolen bases for the game. Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Rames had the most chances in the field with four.
Bierle's Strong Eye Leads Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers Past Howard Varsity Tigers
March 31, 2026 vs. Howard Varsity Tigers
Bierle showed a strong eye at the plate on Tuesday, as Bierle walked three times while leading Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers to a 13-3 victory over Howard Varsity Tigers.
Guthmiller struck out 12 batters on the day. The right-handed pitcher also allowed five hits and three runs over six innings while walking four.
A single by Beyer put Howard Varsity Tigers on the board in the top of the second.
Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the sixth, scoring 12 runs on six hits to take the lead, 13-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Schaeffer that drove in two.
Krynauw stepped in the circle first for Howard Varsity Tigers. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and six runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking seven.
Kubal went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Bierle, McNinch, Schrock, Heckenlaible, Kubal, Neuharth, and Schaeffer each collected one hit for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers. Bierle led Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. Bierle and Hargens each stole multiple bases for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers. Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers stole 11 bases in the game. Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Schrock made the most plays with 12.
Krynauw and Beyer each collected two hits for Howard Varsity Tigers. Kidd went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Beyer stole two bases. Howard Varsity Tigers were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Beyer had the most chances in the field with nine.
Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers play at home in Scotland on Monday against Bon Homme Varsity Cavaliers in their next game.
April's Issue of The Highlander Bagpipe - Thank you, Middle School Journalism
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🕒 Time: 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Ag Room Door (South East Corner of School)
Don’t forget to stop by and pick up your puffins!
It’s game day in Menno!
The Scotland-Menno Trappers take on Howard tonight—come out and support the team in their home opener! 🖤💛
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
📍 Menno
⏰ Game Times:
• Varsity – 4:30 PM
• JV – approx. 6:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy! 💪🔥
📍 DWU Indoor Meet – Mitchell, SD
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
⏱ Field Events – 11:30 AM
⏱ Running Events – 12:00 PM
Good luck to all our athletes—compete hard, support each other, and represent with pride! 💪🖤💛
March 30, 2026 vs. Centerville Tornadoes
Guthmiller was dominant in the circle, as the pitcher rang up 12 strikeouts in Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers's 9-0 victory over Centerville Tornadoes on Monday. Guthmiller surrendered zero hits and zero runs over five innings while walking eight.
Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Bierle singled, scoring one run, and a steal of home scored two runs.
Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Neuharth singled, and Neuharth stole home, each scoring one run.
Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Kubal singled to the right side of the infield, and Hargens lined out, each scoring one run.
Buseman took the loss for Centerville Tornadoes. The hurler went four innings, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on eight hits, striking out four and walking four.
Bierle and Neuharth each collected two hits for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers. Bierle, McNinch, and Kubal each drove in one run for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers. Guthmiller, McNinch, Hlavac, Kubal, and Neuharth each stole multiple bases for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers. Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers stole 13 bases in the game. Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Schrock made the most plays with 12.
Centerville Tornadoes had a strong eye at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Kruger, Hybertson, and Heesch led the team with two walks each. Edberg stole two bases. Centerville Tornadoes stole four bases in the game.
Next up for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers is a game in Menno against Howard Varsity Tigers on Tomorrow.
March 30, 2026 vs. Gayville-Volin Varsity Raiders
Both teams were strong in the circle on Monday, but Gayville-Volin Varsity Raiders was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 2-0 victory over Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers. Guthmiller started the game for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers and recorded 12 outs.
Gayville-Volin Varsity Raiders got on the board in the second inning after a steal of home scored one run.
Westrum earned the win for Gayville-Volin Varsity Raiders. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking one. Guthmiller took the loss for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers. The hurler went four innings, surrendering two runs on two hits, striking out nine and walking four.
Guthmiller led Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers with one hit in two at bats. Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers didn't commit a single error in the field. Schrock had the most chances in the field with nine.
Bye and Beeck each collected one hit for Gayville-Volin Varsity Raiders. Westrum, Beeck, and Dimmer each stole multiple bases for Gayville-Volin Varsity Raiders. Gayville-Volin Varsity Raiders ran wild on the base paths, tallying nine stolen bases for the game. Gayville-Volin Varsity Raiders were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Bye had the most chances in the field with seven.
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It’s time to kick off Trapper Baseball!
📍 Glen Baker Field – Scotland, SD
🗓 March 30, 2026
⏰ Varsity at 5:30 PM (JV to follow)
🔥 Scotland/Menno Trappers vs. Canistota/Freeman Sticks 🔥
Come out and support the Trappers as they start the season strong! 💪🧡🖤
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The Scotland/Menno Trappers are back in action to kick off the season at a triangular!
📅 March 30, 2026
📍 Gayville
⏰ Game Schedule:
• 3:30 PM – S/M vs. Gayville-Volin
• 5:00 PM – S/M vs. Centerville
• 6:30 PM – Gayville-Volin vs. Centerville
Come out and support the Trappers as they start the season strong! 🖤💛
We are proud of the time, effort, and dedication you’ve put into preparing for this competition. Go out there, trust your training, and showcase your skills!
Represent Scotland with pride — we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💙🖤🌾
Sign up on this website and look for the link for tackle registration:
https://www.sdjrfb.com/
or here is the direct link:
https://sdjrfb.sportngin.com/register/form/906841651?_gl=1*2lzntr*_ga*MjUzMTQ5NjAxLjE3NzQ4MTU3NDI.#_ga=2.151145593.1985939043.1774815742-253149601.1774815742
If you have any questions please feel free to contact these coaches: Dexter Grosz @ 605-481-0434 or Chris Huber @ 605-695-2089
What a night to remember ✨
Prom 2026 – Hollywood Nights & Diamond Lights 💎 was filled with laughter, unforgettable memories, and so many incredible moments with friends. It was amazing to see everyone shine and celebrate together!
Thank you to all of our students—and to everyone who helped make the night possible—for creating such a special evening ❤️🖤
🗓️ Weekly Events
Another full week ahead—be sure to check the schedule so you don’t miss out!
🏃♂️ The first Varsity Track meet kicks off on Tuesday—good luck to our athletes!
⏰ Early dismissal on Thursday at 1:00 PM
✝️ No School Friday & Monday for Easter break
As always, events are subject to change, so keep an eye on updates from coaches and advisors for the latest information.
Have a great week, Highlanders! 🧡🖤
