The Philip Scottie wrestling team took first place with an eye-opening 250 points at the District 7B wrestling tournament, which this year was held on Saturday, February 11, in Martin.

Individually, the Scottie wrestlers came home with eight first-places, three second-places, two third-places, and one fourth-place.

All Philip wrestlers representing the 14 weight classes will advance to the Region IVB Tournament in Fort Pierre, which starts at 10:00 a.m.

The Scottie boys traveled to Martin to hand a defeat to the Bennett County Warriors on Tuesday, January 24.

Philip 10 24 44 66

Bennett County 11 17 28 41

Philip scorers: Casey Elshere and Nathan O'Dea - 16 each; Nick Heeb - 15; J.D. Livermont - 13, Daniel Penticoff, Casey Cuny and Michael Westerberg - 2 each. Totals 23 11-19 66.

Bennett County scorers: Clint Sasse - 14, Corbin Kratovil and Jake Sasse - 8 each, Neil Hicks - 5, Ben VanderMay and D.J. Toczek - 3 each. Totals 7 9-17 41.

Three-point goals: Heeb, O'Dea 2, Hicks, Kratovil, C. Sasse 2, J.

The Philip girls’ basketball team felt defeat in Martin on Tuesday, January 24. They could not keep up with the Lady Warriors.

Philip 4 13 26 38

Bennett Co. 22 34 47 62

Philip scorers: Bailey Bergesen - 10; Kaylee Nelson and Jodi Williams - 6 each; Sierra Hook - 4; Kenzy Pinney - 3; Sarah Foland - 3; Tylissa Fitch, Lindsay Mann and Heather Finn - 2 each. Field goal percentage - 25 (14 of 55), Bennett County - 32 (25 of 78).

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The Philip Lady Scotties traveled to Wall on Saturday, January 28, to challenge the Lady Eagles. The game was tied at half time, though the Eagles pulled away for the win, 35-47.

Philip 11 20 27 35

Wall 5 20 35 47

Philip scorers: Kenzy Pinney - 8; Jodi Williams - 6; Bailey Bergesen and Kaylee Nelson - 4 each; Lindsay Mann, Sierra Hook and Tylissa Fitch - 3 each, Sarah Albrecht and Beth Lawson - 2 each.

The Philip Scottie wrestlers continued working their way up to their peak performance in preparation for district and state tournaments. On Saturday, January 28, they competed as a team in the Wagner Duels. There were no individual awards; the tournament went by team scores. The Scotties wrestled four other teams - Dell Rapids, Parkston, Garrestson and Kimball/White Lake. Individual wrestlers did not always wrestle the same weight.

Ila Maxine Kjerstad, age 83, of Quinn, died Sunday, January 29, 2006, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Services were held Wednesday, February 1, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Brad Kattelmann officiating. Interment was in the Wall Cemetery.

Music was provided by Carol Hahn, prelude organist, and Cheryl Fitch, Wendy Johnson, Rhonda Sinclair, Anita Sandal and Theodore Kjerstad, vocalists. Ushers were Gary Keyser, Rod Renner and Jerry Johannesen. Pallbearers were Kem, Jem, Kent, Kevin and Rick Kjerstad, Derek Hood and Jason Evans.

Michael W. "Mike" Rembold, age 59, of Philip, died Sunday January 29, 2006 at the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center, after a year- long battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, at the Philip High School, and one hour preceding the services at the high school on Thursday.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 2, at the Philip High School, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating.

Music will be provided by Marianne Frein, pianist, Maureen Palecek and Barb Bowen, vocal duet.

Marjorie "Jackie" Bouman, age 75, of White River, died Saturday morning, January 28, 2006, at the White River Healthcare Center.

Services were held Monday, January 30, at the White River Community Events Center with Pastor James Naumann officiating. Interment was in the White River Cemetery.

Ushers were Karch Foley and Cody Bouman. Register book attendants were Barbara Ketel and Judy Knispel.

Steve A. Kroetch, age 54, of Philip, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday, January 21, at the Philip High School Auditorium with Father Ron Garry as celebrant.

Altar servers were Bethany and Kelsie Kroetch. Music was provided by Marianne Frein, organist, and Maureen Palecek, vocalist. Lector was Rita O’Connell. Ushers were Alan and Adam Rislov, Ross and Josh Kroetch, Ben and Jason Arnold and Michael Scozzaro.

Alice M. (Fosse) Henschel, 95, died on Saturday January 28, 2006, at the Bennett County Nursing Home in Martin, SD.

She was born to Roynald Fosse and Sigrid (Running) Fosse on October 20, 1910, in Haakon County, SD. She and her family lived on a farm near Hilland, SD, where she attended church and school. She graduated from Central High School in Rapid City, after which she attended Normal School in Spearfish. She received her teaching certificate and began her teaching career at Interior.