ESPN has a classic movie series entitled 30-for-30 about some of the best sports stories ever. R-P’s girls had a 30-for-30-for-30 week. A Trojan player hit for 30 points in all three wins. Terry Pelzl’s squad scored 48 first half points and beat L-O 74-56. Brianna Koop put up a career-high 39 points (11-21 FGs, 16-22 FTs, 9 rebs, 4 assists). Savannah Skalet helped out (12 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Journal Athlete of the Week ~ Savannah Skalet
Rushford student participates in a J-Term study tour to Guadeloupe
KENOSHA, WI -- Jeremiah Munson of Rushford participated in a J-Term study tour to Guadeloupe with Carthage College. The “Experiencing the Franco-Caribbean Culture of the Guadeloupe” study tour aimed to immerse students in the culture of Guadeloupe and to learn about the art and history of this French Caribbean “departement.” Before departure, students learned how to live in … [Read more...]
Blending Learning Days creating some ‘hiccups’ for R-P
The Rushford-Peterson School District is trying a new approach this winter to counter the unpredictability of weather. Rather than make up snow days later in the year, the district plan utilizes Blended Learning Days, attempting to continue students’ learning opportunities. Essentially, each cancelled day will include a combination of online, traditional paper/pencil … [Read more...]
R-P School Board holds annual meeting
The Monday, January 9 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting saw a host of annual housekeeping issues, in addition to the welcoming of new Board Director Bonnie Prinsen. First up for the board, was election of officers. It was determined that John Linder remain board chairman, Joyce Iverson remain vice-chair, and Valerie Howe remain board treasurer. The board clerk for 2017 … [Read more...]
Trojan Football State Runner-Up
In August, if you would’ve told Rushford-Peterson (12-1) football that they’d play for a state title, they’d have naturally been all in. A few days in late November will sting a bit for the Trojans. They got to the Class A state title game and came up a bit short. From pre-season section contenders to state title game competitors was a great ride, a great achievement. On the … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week – Noah Carlson
Trojans Take it to the Bank!
When it comes to football, there is state, and then there is state. Winning section titles is always great, but playing in quarterfinal game in say, New Prague, isn’t nearly like the next step. Twenty-sixteen offers up a new reward to those who get the state quarterfinal win. They get a ground-level look at the new 1.08-billion dollar monstrosity that is U.S. Bank Stadium; … [Read more...]
One Point Decides Epic Section Title Game
It was a splendid contest. Two teams, Co-District champs, battling for that moment of high school immortality, going to state. Davin Thompson and Chris Mensink sent their boys into battle. One-point was the difference. One team proudly moved on. Another, dejected, has nothing to be ashamed of. Ninth-ranked Rushford-Peterson (1-seed, 9-1) and fifth-ranked Fillmore Central … [Read more...]
2016-2017 Rushford-Peterson National Honor Society
Current members: Neil Courrier, Noah Carlson, Halle Bauer, Ashley Agrimson, Sarah Mensing, Logan Quimby, Nathan Wick, Andrea Larson, Brianna Koop, Abby Wieser and Nell Himlie. Inductees: Nicole Blagsvedt, Olivia Hoff, Anna Kjos, Mikayla Crawford, Joy Hundorf, Aaron Munson, Tovah Schroeder, Savannah Skalet, And Ben Ansell. Guest speaker: Mrs. Kelly Smith. High school … [Read more...]