Bria Gruen jumps for an early spike over Brookwood on Thursday, Oct. 19, as Royall competed in the regional semifinal. The team then advanced to the regional final game and faced Seneca. (Tasha Mueller photo) Kasey Jones passes the ball over the net, as Royall edged...
Individuals place in conference cross country
Royall/Wonewoc-Center's cross country runner Marah Gruen marked her fourth consecutive girls title, leading with a time of 20:29. (Tasha Mueller photo) Katie Field marked a third-place finish at 20:55.3 for Royall/Wonewoc-Center. (Tasha Mueller photo) Brookwood's...
Royall wins shutout, qualifies for playoffs
The Royall football team ended the regular season on a high note Friday, Oct. 13, with winning a shutout over Necedah for homecoming, which also qualified the team for playoffs, the first since 2018. Here, seniors walk off their home field for one last time this...
Brookwood names athletes of the month
The following were the August/September Brookwood High School athletes of the month. Coaches’ comments follow the students’ names. BOYS CROSS COUNTRY • Kai Pyykkenon: “Kai has steadily improved through this cross-country season. He has a funny personality...
Royall stays on top amid conference battle
Royall volleyball brought the heat on Tuesday, Oct. 3, as the Panthers looked to keep their conference record unbeaten over Wonewoc-Center, which also was unbeaten in conference play. Royall dominated early on, taking the first set 25–14. Bria Gruen connects for nine...
Brookwood comes up short in traveled homecoming game
With recent construction on the current football field, the Brookwood football team "hosted" its homecoming game at Royall on Friday, Sept. 29. Royall's Gunnar Wopat runs for a short gain early in the third quarter after a tackle from Brookwood's Owan Wang. Brookwood...
Brookwood gives Royall second-set competition
Brookwood hosted Royall on Thursday, Sept. 28. Royall still remains undefeated in the conference. In the first set, Brookwood's Ellie Thieman edges a spike through Royall defenders. (Tasha Mueller photo) Calista Zimmerman jumps for the spiked earned point. Brookwood...
BHS volleyball keeps close battle with Hillsboro
The Brookwood volleyball team hosted Hillsboro on Sept. 19 and kept a tight battle throughout. Vanessa Anderson jumps up for a spike early in the first set. Anderson tallied 10 digs and 4 kills. Hillsboro claimed the first set at 25–21. (Tasha Mueller photo) Emily...
Bender scores big for Royall football
The Royall Panther football team hosted Highland in week-six action in a Scenic Bluffs–Ridge and Valley cross over game Sept. 21. Jackson Bender surmounted the competition, completing three touchdowns and leading with 193 yards rushing. (Tasha Mueller photo) At...
Panther volleyball nets continued wins
The Royall volleyball team hosted Brookwood Tuesday, Sept. 12, completing the match 3–0. Kasey Jones takes an early tip over the net. Jones posted seven kills and 15 digs in the win. (Tasha Mueller photo) Kylie Powell looks up to complete a dig over the net in the...