Menno School District

Golf report from Coach Rokusek: The Varsity Trappers traveled to Burke(boys) and Platte(girls) today. The girls had a great day on the course today in Platte!  Kailin Odens had her best day of the year and brought home the 2nd place medal. Macy Rokusek finished in 7th place. Campbell Mogck got 9th and Sutton Bueber brought home the 15th place medal. Nice work girls!!!!! For the boys Erick Buechler placed for the first time!  Erick is bringing home the 18th place medal!!  Congrats Erick!!

Thank you to the administration, school board, and FFA for the thoughtful gifts and delicious food during Teacher Appreciation Week. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated by the staff. Thank you for making us feel valued and appreciated!

Enjoy the last Library Lines of the school year. Keep reading over the summer!

Track report from the Yankton P&D online. Track & Field: Nine Records Fall At Erv Ptak Relays MENNO — Freeman ran away with the boys’ title and Canistota edged Scotland-Menno for girls’ honors at the Erv Ptak Relays track and field meet, Thursday in Menno. Freeman racked up 144 points, beating out Avon (112) and Hanson (110). Sioux Falls Lutheran (97) and Scotland-Menno (89) rounded out the top five. Five meet records fell on the boys’ side, with Freeman’s Luke Peters having a hand in two of them. Peters ran 51.17 to break the old 400-meter dash mark (51.47, Sutton Dewald, Hanson, 2025) and ran on the Flyers’ record-setting 800 relay. Peters was joined by Luke Miller, Brody Sorensen and Tate Sorensen as the Flyers finished in1:32.22, beating the old mark of 1:34.86 set by Viborg-Hurley in 2019. Freeman’s Alaric Knittel set the meet standard in the javelin (146-0), breaking the mark of Menno’s Hunter Yosten from 2025 (142-7). Scotland-Menno’s Micah Goehring won the triple jump with a meet-record mark of 41-7 3/4, beating Daaron Tronvold’s (Andes Central) mark of 41-5 1/2 from 2018. Sioux Falls Lutheran’s Owen Gilster won the 800 in a meet-record 1:58.39, beating Holden Wollmann’s (Bridgewater-Emery) mark of 2:00.29 from last year. Also for Freeman, the quartet of Peters, Miller, Tate and Brody Sorensen won the medley relay (3:49.85). Lane McCune was a double-winner, claiming the 1600 (4:46.03) and 3020 (10:31.16). Avon’s Al Gunter was a double-winner in the throws, claiming the shot put (47-7 1/2) and discus (139-10 1/2). The Pirates also won the 3200 relay, with Easton Sees, Brenson Ratzlaff, Zander Fathke and Cale Cooper finishing in 8:49.12. The Canistota girls finished with 113 points, just ahead of Scotland-Menno (108), Freeman (106.5) and Irene-Wakonda (103). Four records fell in the girls’ division, with the Flyers setting meet standards in both the 400 (51.31) and 800 (1:48.33) relays. Makenzie Scharberg, Landrei Baker and Vaida Ammann ran on both record-setting relays. Cadence Hofer completed the 400 relay, while Rylee Peters ran on the winning 800 relay. Both previous marks had been set in 2019, by the Viborg-Hurley girls in the 400 relay (52.81) and the Avon girls in the 800 relay (1:51.79). Scotland-Menno’s Kylie Guthmiller broke an old teammate’s record in the javelin, posting a winning toss of 106-8 to beat Trinity Bietz’s 2025 mark of 105-6. Sioux Falls Lutheran set the meet record in the 3200 relay in 10:17.00. The quartet of Evie Jesch, Bridget Miller, Reese Becker and Clara Pederson broke the old mark of 10:24.57, set by Hanson in 2019. Scotland-Menno had three other wins on the day, Elle Hlavac in the 1600 (5:41.23), Zoe Schaeffer in the 3200 (13:10.81) and Lexie McNinch in the high jump (4-4). Baker, Peters, Ammann and Hofer also won the medley relay (4:38.97) for the Freeman girls. Ammann won the 100 (13.12), Peters won the 300 hurdles (47.10), Hofer won the triple jump (33-4 1/4) and Penny Schultz won the 400 (1:02.96) for Freeman. Irene-Wakonda earned three titles on the day: Maryn Lyngstad in the 100 hurdles (16.23), Callie Peterson in the pole vault (8-6) and Lanie Van Beek in the shot put (33-3). Avon’s quartet of Rilyn Thury, Hadlee Kracht, Emersyn Haenfler and Raegan Brandt won the 1600 relay (4:42.44). The Pirates’ Lexi Vanderlei won the discus (104-8 1/2).

Varsity Golf heads to the Platte-Geddes/Burke Invite today! The Girls play in Platte and the Boys play in Burke. Tee off is at 10am. Good luck golfers!

Post accredited to journalism student Micah G.

Results from the Erv Ptak Relays held today in Menno. It was a beautiful day for a meet and many records were broken. Good job Trappers! Thanks to everyone for working and attending the meet.
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/636795/results

Our Scotland/Menno Trappers are ready for their "Anything but a Baton" Thrower's Relay!

🥎🥎S/M Trappers varsity softball report from the Yankton P&D online. The Trappers play in Menno next Monday and Tuesday. Come on out and cheer them on. Softball: Trappers Topple Cougars 5-1 HURLEY — Scotland-Menno outlasted Viborg-Hurley 5-1 in high school softball action on Wednesday. Bailey Neuhart, Ervin Schrock and Kimberly Kubal each had a double for Scotland-Menno. Kylie Guthmiller, Kadence Bierle and Lexie McNinch each had a hit in the victory. Addison Sayler and Brooklyn Ludens each had a hit for Viborg-Hurley. Guthmiller picked up the win, striking out 12. Lexi Lindemann took the loss, recording seven strikeouts. Scotland-Menno, 10-4, hosts Hanson on Monday. Viborg-Hurley travels to Salem to face McCook Central-Montrose on Friday.

It is the Erv Ptak Relays today here in Menno! Our Varsity Track and Field Team will be competing at home at the Jim Woehl Athletic Complex and Johnny Woehl Field!

Field Events start at 11:00am and Running Events start at 1:00pm.

Admissions are Adults $5.00 and Students $3.00

Good luck today competitors, and we hope to see you all here!

One last picture in front of the school! Come send off this year's seniors on Saturday!🎓 Baccalaureate begins at 1:45pm with Graduation to follow at 2:30pm

Our Seniors had their last walkthrough of the halls today!

As part of the seniors' last day, students participated in a community giveback activity. They walked the halls of the Menno-Oliver Care Center in their caps and gowns, visited with residents, and took part in some card games♠️♥️♣️♦️

The Menno High School Senior Class of 2026 at awards hour this morning. Congratulations on the numerous scholarships that were announced today. Good luck in the future.

LMVC Track meet results from Tuesday, May 5.
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/645265/results

Trapper Softball has a makeup game today from April 27th! They will be heading to Hurley to take on Viborg-Hurley. This is a Varsity only game at 4:00pm. Good luck today Trappers!

S/M Trappers track results from the LMVC meet on Tuesday in Lake Andes. Report from the Yankton P&D online. LMVC LAKE ANDES — The Avon boys and the Wagner girls earned top honors at the Little Missouri Valley Conference at the Andes Central High School Track on Tuesday in Lake Andes. Avon earned the top spot with 157 points, beating out Wagner (154) and Scotland-Menno (117). Avon led with six wins. First in Boys’ 400-meter (53.42) was Easton Sees. Cale Cooper won the boys’ 3200-meter run (11:03.89). A team comprising of Grayson Ratzlaff, Trenton Soukup, Zander Fathke and Easton Sees won the boys’ 4x400-meter relay (3:50.21). Al Gunter placed first in the boys’ shot put (49-7.25) and the boys’ discus throw (146-1 1/2) while Jamisen Pelton won the boys’ triple jump (43-8). Wagner received four event wins with Gannon Knebel having a hand in three of the four wins. Knebel placed first in the boys’ 200-meter run (24.69) and participated in the boys’ 4x100-meter relay (45.70) with Shea Kjeldgaard, Beauregard Otte and Brayden Kreber where they placed first. Another team made up of Gannon Knebel, Payne Petry, Beauregard Otte and Brayden Kreber won the boys’ 4x200-meter relay (1:35.66) Scotland-Menno also received four wins during the day’s activities. Izayah Ulmer won the boys’ 800-meter run (2:10.5) while Adam Munkvold placed first in the 110-meter hurdles (18.90) and second in the 300-meter hurdles (47.07). Mirk Vaith, CJ Bjorum, Luke Bierle, and Izayah Ulmer won the 4x800-meter relay and the team’s final win came from Luke Bierle in the boys’ pole vault (7-0). Andes Central-Dakota Christian placed fourth and similarly received four event wins. Luke Dangel took the top spot in the boys’ 1600-meter run (5:15.83) and placed second in the 800-meter run (2:12.98). Jamian Medicine Horn contributed the last three wins in the boys’ 300 meter-hurdles (46.48), boys’ javelin (145-2) and the long jump (20-7.75). Tripp-Delmont-Armour received one sole event win from Charlie Tree Top, Branson Kok, Dylan Kok, and Ashton Koster in the boys’ 1600-meter sprint medley relay. Bon Homme went home with a one event win from Owen Bures in the boys’ 100-meter (11.96). Bures also participated in the 200-meter run (25.14) and 400-meter run (57.11) where he placed second and seventh, respectively. For the girls’ division, Wagner took the lead with 162 points out-pacing Bonne Homme (113) and Avon (99) for the top spot. Wagner earned eight event wins with Addison Cuka contributing two first placements in the girls’ 200-meter run (29.10) and 400-meter run (1:05.06). Kendra Van Duysen also brought in another two wins in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles (18.79) and 300-meter hurdles (55.13). Aryonni Picotte, Mateya Bruguier, Hannah Holzbauer and Kieradyn Knudsen earned the team their singular relay win in the girls’ 4x200-meter relay (2:01.11). Ashlyn Koupal earned the team yet another two wins in the girls’ shot put (37-5) and high jump (4-9). The team’s final win came from Kieradyn Knudsen who won the girls’ long jump (15-0). Bon Homme followed closely behind Wagner with five event wins. Taycee Ranek began their winning streak earning a first placement in the girls’ 100-meter run (13.75). Claire Guthmiller kept the streak going with a win in the 1600-meter run (5:43.32) and the 3200-meter run (12:25.57). A team consisting of Jasmine Ruelas, Cati Uecker, Delia Knoll, and Taycee Ranek won the 4x100-meter relay while Cati Uecker, Taycee Ranek, Jasmine Ruelas and Claire Guthmiller won the 1600-meter sprint medley (4:42.56). Shy of one win to reach Bonne Homme’s record, Avon earned four event wins. Riley Thury, Hadlee Kracht, Emersyn Haenfler and Raegan Brandt won the girls’ 4x400-meter relay (4:47.8) and the 4x800-meter relay (10:56.42). Lexi Vanderlei earned the team their third win in the girls’ discus throw (109-2 1/2). Avon’s final win of the day came from Brielle Voigt in the girls’ javelin (108-11). Scotland-Menno received two event wins. One from Zoe Schaeffer in the girls’ 800-meter run (2:42.60) and the other from Taylor Didomenico in the girls’ pole vault (6-0). Tripp-Delmont -Armour’s Lyndsey Chessmore won the girls’ triple jump (32-6).

Golf results from Coach Rokusek ⛳️ ⛳️ For Facebook: The middle school and JV Trapper golf teams competed in Tyndall(JV) and Springfield today. Overall we had 7 place winners today. The most we’ve had in a long time at one meet! Campbell Mogck placed 3rd in the JV girls. For the middle school girls Joanna Fergen placed 10th and Sutton Bueber brought home the 5th place medal. For the middle school boys Andrew Nusz got 15th and placed for the first time in his career!!! Parker Vaith finished 13th, Brigham Rokusek got 5th and Asher Sykora finished 3rd. This finishes up the middle school and JV season. Coaches are all proud of these young golfers. The Trappers have a lot to look forward to the next few years! Keep up the hard work!

🥎 Softball game report from the Yankton P&D online McCook Central-Mont. 5, Scotland-Menno 4 SALEM — Ella DeKnikker’s RBI single in the bottom of the seventh lifted McCook Central-Montrose past Scotland-Menno 5-4 in high school softball action on Monday. Ashtyn DeKnikker went 3-for-3 with a triple and a double for MCM. Cami McGuire had two hits. Ella DeKnikker and Braylee Meyer each had a hit in the victory. Kimberly Kubal had two hits, and Lexie McNinch doubled for Scotland-Menno. Ervin Schrock and Elle Hlavac each had a hit for the Trappers. Zaidee Huls picked up the win, striking out four. Kylie Guthmiller took the loss, recording 12 strikeouts. MCM, 9-2, hosts Kingsbury County today (Tuesday). Scotland-Menno, 9-4, travels to Hurley to face Viborg-Hurley on Wednesday.

Today the Track Team is heading to the LMVC Meet in Lake Andes!

Field Events start at 1:00pm
3200 M Run is at 1:15pm
Running Events start at 2:30pm

Good luck today Trappers!

Post accredited to journalism student Lilly L.