Superior resident killed in car crash

SOUTH DAKOTA - A Superior resident was killed in a car crash last week after his vehicle was struck by a garbage truck as he was apparently trying to execute a u-turn.

Superior Bobcats begins season 0-2

Friday, the Trojans of Drummond ambushed the Superior Bobcats early and kept attacking as they rolled

Lady Bobcats cruise to victory

In their last game before the Holiday break, the Superior girls basketball team continued to improve on their slow start to the season with a resounding 53-17 thumping of the winless Two Eagles River Lady Eagles Tuesday night in Superior.

Superior elementary school hires new principal

SUPERIOR – In yet another example of the draw homegrown educators feel toward Mineral County learning institutions, a former student has returned to one area elementary school to help the facility continue its history of exceptional service to the community and its students.

And then there was one

SUPERIOR – The Superior Bobcats remained undefeated in the Divisional Tournament last week as they propelled themselves to the State Championship. The semifinal game, on Friday Feb. 28, was a hard battle and Superior’s season-long winning streak seemed in danger of coming to an end. According to Head Coach Chris Toivenen, the Ennis Mustangs had a great team this year. “That was Ennis’ first loss to a class C team,” Toivenen said. “That was a huge win for us.” The teams had a good game and both played hard. The guards on both sides were able to keep the other team from gaining a serious advantage. The first half had the Bobcats gain the lead, but Ennis was still close enough to be a threat. Halftime began with a score of 25-13. In the second half the Mustangs gained a second wind and began to close in on Superior. Ennis was able to remain a threat through most of the game but they could not tie the game before the end of the final quarter. While the game was back and forth, they guys did what Toivenen asked them to and brought home a nine-point win. The game ended with a final score of 46-37. Seniors Tucker Smith and Clint Voll were the top scorers of the semifinal round as they brought in 14 and 13 points respectively. Fellow senior Jarrod Tippens also performed well as he contributed nine points. There was no rest for the weary between games. Coming down from the win against Ennis the Bobcats almost immediately had to go against Drummond the next day. Toivenen felt this game was a nail bitter. He said it was hard for the guys to go against two strong team back to back. The championship round was a Bobcat vs. Trojan battle on Saturday, March 1. It was Superior’s closest game of the season and the team had to fight hard to claim victory. The tournament ended with Superior going to state and a final score of 46-43. The game opened well for the Bobcats as they took the lead in the first quarter. Drummond was close behind them and kept the guys on their toes. The first quarter ended with a score of 14-9. Superior was able to keep the lead and entered halftime with a close two-point advantage. As the second half opened Drummond pulled ahead, a season first for the Bobcats as they fell behind. Their defense pressed Superior back and kept them under 10 points. The game could still go to anyone as the final quarter opened with a score of 32-35. During a timeout, Toivenen told the team to pick up the intensity. His motivational words did the trick and the Bobcats came back to take the lead. In the final quarter the tides turned again as the Superior boys gained a second wind. The team pressed back against Drummond and reclaimed the advantage. They were able to cement their place at state with a three-point gap in the score. “Drummond has a good defensive team, so this was a big win,” Toivenen said. Voll continued to shine as a top scorer as he took 16 points for Superior. Tippens was close behind him again with 11 points. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the team played against the Shields Valley Rebels. They claimed victory in their first Divisional game with a 30-point lead. The Bobcats came out strong in the first quarter and they quickly broke the Shields Valley defense. The second quarter was a continuation of the team’s strong performance in the first. Superior nearly doubled its score as the team’s size and speed overwhelmed the opposition. At the end of the first half, the Bobcats had a decisive 41-12 lead. As the second half began, the Bobcats pulled back and did not push as hard as the first quarter. Their guards were still strong as they kept the Rebels from making many baskets. In the final quarter the Rebels came back from behind and pressed the attack. They made huge leads and were able to recover a number of points. It was not enough to tie the game and the Bobcats’ existing lead was boosted enough to ensure a decisive victory. The game ended with a final score of 70-40. Toivenen felt the Bobcats had an amazing defensive first half. He thought they had a good game and passed the ball well. Tippens was the Bobcats’ top scorer as he brought in 24 points. Junior Wyatt Zylawy came in a distant second with 15 points. Toivenen was proud of how the guys did during the games. He said they stepped up and played a great game to win the tournament. “It’s not an easy thing to do,” Toivenen said. “There are 26 teams in our division…They sure stepped up when they needed to.” This week the team will go to the State Tournament in Butte. The tournament begins on Thursday, March 6, and runs through Saturday, March 8. The Bobcats will be the only Mineral County team represented this year. Their first game will be against the Broadus Hawks at 8 p.m. Toivenen said the team was excited to go back to Butte for state. “Just one game at a time,” Toivenen said. “I don’t know how many games we’ll play. I hope it’s three and we play for the State Championship on Saturday night, but that’s yet to be determined.”

Superior Track

Wyatt Zylawy, Nathan Lapinski and Bridger Lapierre jump between holes in a rope ladder during warm ups before a practice session for Superior's track and field team.

Superior Elementary grant

Superior Elementary School Principal Scott Kinney accepts a check from Town Pump store manager Heather Seaman as Joe Hummel and Tom Woody stand by as witnesses.

Superior holds town clean-up event

The Rustlers 4-H club helped spruce up the town of Superior on Saturday, June 28 for the annual town clean-up event. 

Superior girls get big win to open season

Pre-season tournaments like the one held this past weekend in Hamilton, can provide more than a chance for fans to munch on popcorn and get their yell muscles ready.

Superior Bobcats nearly claim victory

The Superior Lady Bobcats were just a few seconds away from stopping their losing skid and getting their first win of the season.

Red Ribbon Week in Superior

More than 50 Superior Elementary students sat mesmerized in the Superior Elementary gym Friday morning as they watched an old television news report chronicling the fate of a child their own age whose life was taken by a drunk driver.

Town greets Bobcats

If there was anyone in Superior that did not know the Bobcats won the Montana State 8-man Football Championship Saturday, a cavalcade of honking cars, screaming fans and fireworks filled them in as it descended on the town like a foreign invasion Sunday evening.

Becky Magone re-opens barbershop after many years away

After closing her shop in Superior several years ago, Becky Magone is back. She reopened her barbershop, Becky’s Superior Cuts and Emporium. It’s located in the old post office at 101 ½ River Street. In the space that used to be the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce office. Becky has been cutting hair for 43 years and 30 of those had been in Superior.

Annual Hoop Shoot brings 41 teams to Superior

Nearly 400 people descended on Superior Schools last weekend to participate in the Annual Superior Hoop Shoot. A basketball competition for grades third through eight comprised of three divisions: third and fourth; fifth and sixth; seventh and eighth.

SVFD holds training sessions

Superior opens playoffs with convincing win at Forsyth

If you could choose a time to peak in the world of sports, as in reach the peak, not take a peek, just before playoff time would be a great time.

Superior Bobcats throttle Troy Trojans, 62-6

The Bobcats got outstanding production from their dynamic passing/receiving duo of junior quarterback Orion Plakke and speedy senior receiver Decker Milender.

Superior snares wins over Alberton, Noxon

It was a double-double in basketball this weekend for the Superior Bobcats and Lady Bobcats.

Superior faces Charlo at home

SUPERIOR – The Superior Bobcats had their work cut out for them against Charlo on Friday, Sept. 26 as four of the team’s starters, including the starting and back up quarterbacks, were out with injuries.

Youth Conservation Corps finishes season on Superior Ranger District

SUPERIOR — After eight weeks of exposure to nearly every aspect of the Forest Service, the five members of the 2019 Superior Ranger District Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew submitted their final timesheet, saying goodbye to a summer of adventure, unique experiences, and what some soundly describe as “FUN” while working.