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Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

Body Out in Williston for a bit As we come to you this week, we are out in Williston, N.D., for a couple days. There is always a lot to do at the Ponderosa Ranch this time of year, and we are getting things done or at least attempting to do so.
Ryder Moser, left, represented Langdon Area/Munich, while Bjorn Evenson, right, represented the North Border Eagles during Day 1 of the North Dakota State B Golf Tournament in Carrington on June 2. The two area golfers earned spots among the state's top competitors and showcased local talent on the state stage. Photo by Larry Stokke

Ryder Moser, left, represented Langdon Area/Munich, while Bjorn Evenson, right, represented the North Border Eagles during Day 1 of the North Dakota State B Golf Tournament in Carrington on June 2. The two area golfers earned spots among the state's top competitors and showcased local talent on the state stage. Photo by Larry Stokke

Moser, Evenson compete at State B Golf Tournament

Body Langdon-Munich sophomore Ryder Moser and North Border senior Bjorn Evenson competed at the 2026 State Class B Boys' Golf Tournament held at Crossroads Golf Club in Carrington on June 2-3.
Theo Romfo was named to the 2026 Class B Baseball All-State First Team and honored as the NDHSCA Powerade Outstanding Senior Athlete. The Langdon Area/Munich senior capped off an impressive season as one of the state's top players. Photo by Larry Stokke

Theo Romfo was named to the 2026 Class B Baseball All-State First Team and honored as the NDHSCA Powerade Outstanding Senior Athlete. The Langdon Area/Munich senior capped off an impressive season as one of the state's top players. Photo by Larry Stokke

L-M's Theo Romfo wins Class B baseball Senior Athlete of the Year award

Body Older brother Jack got the same honor in 2023; Theo and Landon Schneider also make All-State team The State B High School Baseball Tournament concluded at Jack Brown Stadium in Jamestown on May 30 when Park River Area beat Kindred for the title.
Jane Hart poses with a plaque recognizing her 42 years of dedication to Langdon Area track and field, honoring a coaching career that spanned from 1984 to 2026 and the accomplishments of countless athletes she mentored along the way. Photo by Larry Stokke

Jane Hart poses with a plaque recognizing her 42 years of dedication to Langdon Area track and field, honoring a coaching career that spanned from 1984 to 2026 and the accomplishments of countless athletes she mentored along the way. Photo by Larry Stokke

It gets into your blood: Jane Hart retires after 42 years with Langdon track and field

Body For four decades, spring in Langdon meant one thing for Jane Hart: track season.
All-Region 4 High School Baseball Team.Front Row (l-r): Ezra Robinson, Midway-Minto; Soren Olson, Grafton; Noah Troftgruben, Park River Area; Jake Solseng, Park River Area; Tucker Omdahl, Park River Area; Jaxon Omdahl, Park River Area. Back Row (l-r): Andy Pulak, Midway-Minto; Brody Lillemoen, Grafton; Tyson Gemmill, Langdon-Munich; Jax Johnson, Langdon-Munich; Theo Romfo, Langdon-Munich; Landon Schnedier, Langdon-Munich; Devin Hakanson, Langdon-Munich. Photo by Julie Davis

All-Region 4 High School Baseball Team.Front Row (l-r): Ezra Robinson, Midway-Minto; Soren Olson, Grafton; Noah Troftgruben, Park River Area; Jake Solseng, Park River Area; Tucker Omdahl, Park River Area; Jaxon Omdahl, Park River Area. Back Row (l-r): Andy Pulak, Midway-Minto; Brody Lillemoen, Grafton; Tyson Gemmill, Langdon-Munich; Jax Johnson, Langdon-Munich; Theo Romfo, Langdon-Munich; Landon Schnedier, Langdon-Munich; Devin Hakanson, Langdon-Munich. Photo by Julie Davis

Cardinals come one run short in quest for first state tournament since '23 in wild Region 4 Tourney

Body L-M ends season with a record of 20-6, put five on Region 4 team; PCN ends season in region play-in game The Region 4 High School Baseball Tournament was held in Langdon May 20-22, and it was drama-filled from start to finish.
Hallie Overby hands off to Mya Swanson during the 4x400-meter relay taking third place at the NDHSAA Class B State Track and Field Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke

Hallie Overby hands off to Mya Swanson during the 4x400-meter relay taking third place at the NDHSAA Class B State Track and Field Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke

Cardinals earn multiple podium finishes at NDHSAA State Trackmeet

Body The Langdon Area/Munich Cardinals turned in a strong showing at the NDHSAA Class A and B State Track and Field Meet May 21-23 in Bismarck, recording several top-eight finishes and personal-best performances against the state's best Class B competition.
Owen Crosby runs a leg of the 4x800-meter relay for Pembina County North. The team of Owen Crosby, Micah Crosby, Ethan Kendell and Jaxon Suedel placed 12th with a time of 9:08.13 at the NDHSAA Class B State Track and Field Meet. Photo by Ashley Schafer

Owen Crosby runs a leg of the 4x800-meter relay for Pembina County North. The team of Owen Crosby, Micah Crosby, Ethan Kendell and Jaxon Suedel placed 12th with a time of 9:08.13 at the NDHSAA Class B State Track and Field Meet. Photo by Ashley Schafer

Grizzlies cap season at state track meet

Body The Pembina County North Grizzlies wrapped up their 2026 track and field season May 21-23 at the NDHSAA Class A and B State Track Meet in Bismarck, highlighted by two medal-winning performances and a number of personal-best marks.
Back Row (L-R): Head Coach Nikki Anderson, Adrienne Longtin, Kendra Briese, Jascie Moreno, Hadlee Mortensen, Averie Sondeland, Hannah Moore, Jocelyn Anderson, Katy Jensen, Assistant Coach Sandy Laxdal; Front Row (L-R): Sam Parkhurst, Hannah Russell, Maddy Steele, Colbie Furstenau, Sara Jensen, Remi Larson. Photo by Tiffany Furstenau

Back Row (L-R): Head Coach Nikki Anderson, Adrienne Longtin, Kendra Briese, Jascie Moreno, Hadlee Mortensen, Averie Sondeland, Hannah Moore, Jocelyn Anderson, Katy Jensen, Assistant Coach Sandy Laxdal; Front Row (L-R): Sam Parkhurst, Hannah Russell, Maddy Steele, Colbie Furstenau, Sara Jensen, Remi Larson. Photo by Tiffany Furstenau

PCN softball advances to state for first time since 2012

Body Pembina County North is headed back to the state softball tournament for the first time since 2012 after battling through an intense Region 2 postseason run to earn a berth in the 2026 NDHSAA Class B State Softball Tournament in Jamestown.
Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

Body By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Well, what a change we have had in the weather from the last time we visited here! After struggling through temperatures that barely made it to 60 degrees in May, Memorial Day hit, and presto, summer has happened.