FIRST PLACE — Members of The Ghetto Cowboys prepare to start a game of dodgeball at NRHEG High School Saturday, March 12. The team won the Senior High/Adult Division title. From left: Matt Carlson, Chad Schlaak, Hunter Eustice, Jared Reyant, Cody Root and Tyler Sorenson. (Star Eagle photos by Jody Wynnemer)

WONDER BOYS — Pictured above are The White Wonders on the Junior High Division. Front from left: Jet Wayne, MaCoy Schwierjohann and Derek Stevens. Back: Spencer Tollefson, Keith Maxon, Todd Erickson and Hudson Mrotz.

BIEBER FEVER —Above is one of several teams to participate in the dodgeball tournament at NRHEG High School Saturday, March 12. From left: Kacie Phillips, Anna Schlaak, Kaylee Maxon, Harlee Vokoun, Tatum Wacholz, Alearah Neumann and Emily Light.

By JODY WYNNEMER

Staff Writer

Dodgeball fever struck the NRHEG High School gymnasium on Saturday, March 12, as a total of nine teams battled for bragging rights in their respective divisions.

The first-ever tournament was a fund raiser for the annual school’s Prom.

Five teams were entered in the Junior High Division with The White Wonders coming out on top. Members of the winning team included Keith Maxon, Spencer Tollefson, Derek Stevens, Hudson Mrotz, Todd Erickson, Jet Wayne and Macoy Schwierjohann.

Only four teams signed up for the Senior High/Adult Division. After the double-elimination brackets were concluded, The Ghetto Cowboys were crowned the champions. Members were Chad Schlaak, Hunter Eustice, Cody Root, Jared Reyant, Matt Carlson, Dustin Burshem and Tyler Sorenson.

There was a fair turnout of spectators to watch the tournament. Tournament chairman Anne Feist plans to have a second annual tourney next year.

“All in all, it was a success this year,” said Feist. “We grossed almost $600.”