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Middle School

Football

Cougars Fall Short to Gregory Gorillas

By Megyn McCarthy

The Burke Cougars battled against the Gregory Gorillas September 13. The jamboree was held in Gregory, and the Cougars fell short with a final score of 14-34. The jamboree provided fans with the opportunity to see both teams in a nearby location.

The whole team worked hard, but a few Cougars that stuck out were Bryce Bartling, Sawyer Tietgen, and Gunnar Stephens. The three helped put the Cougars on the scoreboard with Bryce scoring a touchdown, Sawyer gaining the Cougars a two point conversion, and Gunnar running a quarterback keeper.

Middle School Football Hosts Triangular

By Megyn McCarthy

The Burke Middle School Football team hosted a triangular against Corsica/Stickney and Kimball/White Lake on September 10.

The Cougars first played the KWL Wildkats, and the Wildkats won. The team then played Corsica/Stickney and the Cougars won.

Cougars Defeat Colome Cowboys on Home Field

By Megyn McCarthy

The Burke Middle School hosted a game against the Colome Cowboys September 17. The game was held at Tolsted Field, and the Cougars defeated the Cowboys.