S1 Ep496: Pierz Pioneers vs Mora Mustangs Softball 2021
The Pioneers beat the Mustangs 6-4 as Halle Zupan homered and drove in 3 runs, Emma Melby had 2 hits and 2 rbi's and Brenna Dickmann and Liz Kelash also had multi-hit games as Pierz improved to 12-1.
1hr 40m May 11, 2021
1hr 40m
S1 Ep495: Avon Lakers vs Opole Bears Victory League 2021
The Lakers beat the Bears 12-2 in7 innings, keyed by a 6-run bottom of the 1st.  Joe Dolan's bases-clearing double in that inning was one of his 4 hits in the game. Reese Gregory ended the game in the 7th with a solo Homer.
1hr 49m May 10, 2021
1hr 49m
S1 Ep495: Pierz Pioneers vs Little Falls Flyers Softball 2021
The Pioneers used a 10-run 4th inning to seize control of their game with the Flyers on their way to a 13-2 win. Tori Wagner earned the Complete Game win and Emily Sadlovsky belted a 2-run Homer to put Pierz ahead in the 2nd inning.  Liz Kelash had 3 hits to lead a 13-hit attack for Pierz.  Izzy Dukowitz had a solo Homer for Little Falls.
1hr 26m May 08, 2021
1hr 26m
S1 Ep495: Pierz Pioneers at Foley Falcons Baseball 2021
The Pioneers lost a close 1-0 game to the top-ranked Falcons, stranding they tying run at 3rd to end the game.  Noah Cekalla fired a 3-hitter and Kolten Happke had 2 of the 3 Pierz hits off Logan Winkelman.
2hr 1m May 07, 2021
2hr 1m
S1 Ep495: Pierz Pioneers vs Zimmerman Thunder Softball Game 2 2021
The Pioneers and Thunder wage an epic back-and-forth battle over 11 innings in the second game of their doubleheader.  Trailing 8-6 with 2 outs in the bottom of the 7th, the Thunder get a base hit and a Homer to tie the game at 8-8, then finally win it 9-8 with a run in the bottom of the 11th!
2hr 53m May 05, 2021
2hr 53m
S1 Ep495: Pierz Pioneers vs Zimmerman Thunder Softball Game 1 2021
The Pioneers win Game 1 of their doubleheader with the Thunder in dramatic fashion as they trailed 4-1 going to the bottom of the 7th, but a 3-run blast from Emily Dehler tied the game, then Emily Sadlovsky smashed a game-winning walk-off Homer to cap off a thrilling 5-4 victory.
1hr 28m May 05, 2021
1hr 28m
S1 Ep495: Pierz Pioneers vs Minnewaska Area Lakers Baseball 2021
The Pioneers shut out the Lakers 5-0 behind a masterful Complete Game 3-hit shutout from Jonah Prokott.  Jonah fanned 10 and at one point, retired 4 straight hitters.  Prokott and Andy Winscher had rbi doubles, Noah Cekalla had 2 hits including a triple and an rbi squeeze bunt to lead the offense. 
1hr 6m May 04, 2021
1hr 6m
S1 Ep494: Pierz Brewers vs Pierz Lakers Victory League 2021
Mitch Woitalla's 2-run double in the bottom of the 9th capped off a 3-run rally as the Lakers came from behind to beat the Brewers 5-4 at Hellie Field.
2hr 53m May 03, 2021
2hr 53m
S1 Ep494: Pierz Pioneers vs Albany Huskies Softball 2021
The Pioneers staged a big late-game rally to beat the Huskies 5-3 in Pierz.  After Albany took a 3-0 lead in the 3rd, the Pioneers tied it in the 5th on a 2-run Homer by Emily Sadlovsky and an rbi double by Liz Kelash.  The Pioneers took the lead in the last of the the 6th on a run-scoring double by Kelsie Cummings and a pinch-hit sacrifice fly by Kendra Melby.  Albany got the potential tying r...
1hr 58m Apr 30, 2021
1hr 58m
S1 Ep494: Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Baseball 2021
The Pioneers trailed 3-2 to the Crusaders heading into the bottom of the 5th, then scored 4 runs to grab the lead for good.  Noah Cekalla singled home the tying run, then a 2-run single by Jeremy Bingesser gave the Pioneers a 5-3 lead and the final run came on a Cathedral error.  Ben Virnig threw 3 shutout innings to earn the Win out of the bullpen and Jeremy Bingesser was 3-3 with 3 rbi's.
2hr 39m Apr 28, 2021
2hr 39m
S1 Ep494: Pierz Pioneers vs Foley Falcons Baseball 2021
The Pioneers drop a close 3-2 game to the Falcons in Pierz on a chilly Monday night.  The Falcons scored all 3 of their runs in the top of the 1st and Foley lefty Ryan Chmielewski made that stand up, going the distance with 11 strikeouts.  Pierz got both their runs in the 3rd on an rbi double by Noah Cekalla and a sacrifice fly by Jeremy Bingesser.
1hr 54m Apr 27, 2021
1hr 54m
S1 Ep494: Pierz Pioneers vs Staples-Motley Cardinals Softball 2021
The Pioneers erupted for 8 runs in the 3rd inning and another  runs in the 4th inning to cruise past the Cardinals 15-0 to improve to 5-0 this year.  Emily Sadlovsky threw a 2-hitter with 4 strikeouts and Kiara Olesch belted a Homer and a 2-run double to lead an 11-hit attack for Pierz.
1hr 15m Apr 24, 2021
1hr 15m
S1 Ep494: Pierz Pioneers at Mora Mustangs Baseball 2021
The Pioneers win their 3rd straight game with a 17-0 rout of the Mustangs. Noah Cekalla fanned 9 over 4 innings while allowing just 2 hits to get the Win.  Pierz scored 7 runs in both the 3rd and 4th innings to put the game away.
1hr 33m Apr 23, 2021
1hr 33m
S1 Ep494: Pierz Pioneers at Milaca Wolves Baseball 2021
The Pioneers scored 7 runs in the top of then 1st and Andy Winscher used that run support to combine with Chandler Doucette on a 2-hitter as the Pioneers beat the Wolves 8-1.  Michael Leidenfrost, Noah Cekalla and Jeremy Bingesser all doubled in the 1st inning and Zach Jones had a 3rd inning triple for the offense while Andy Winscher fanned 10in his 5 innings, allowing just 2 singles.  Chandler...
2hr 7m Apr 21, 2021
2hr 7m
S1 Ep493: Pierz Brewers vs Freeport Black Sox 2021
The Black Sox won their Season Opener with a 10-8 victory over the Brewers at Hellie Field.  Freeport scored 7 times in the 6th inning to go ahead 9-3 then had to hold on as the Brewers scored 4 times in the 8th and brought the potential tying run to the plate in the bottom of the 9th.  
2hr 50m Apr 19, 2021
2hr 50m
S1 Ep493: Pierz Bulldogs vs St. Wendel Saints 2021
In the Season Opener for both teams, the Bulldogs edged the Saints 5-4 at Hellie Field when Kirby Fischer scored from 2nd base on an error in the bottom of the 9th.  Chuck Boser, Louis Gruber and Chase Becker had 2-hit games for the Bulldogs.  Peter Schumer had 3 hits including a double for the Saints. Andy Leidenfrost tossed a Complete Game to get the Win.
2hr 9m Apr 19, 2021
2hr 9m
S1 Ep493: Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Softball 2021
The Pioneers improve to 2-0 with an 11-1 win in 6 innings over the Crusaders.  Perz broke it open with an 8-run bottom of the 2nd as they belted 3 Homers in the inning, beginning with back-to-back blasts from Emily Dehler and Tori Wagner and then later a 2-run shot by Erika Dickmann.  Tori Wagner allowed just 3 hits while striking out 5 to earn her first Win of the season.  
1hr 48m Apr 17, 2021
1hr 48m
S1 Ep493: Pierz Pioneers vs Little Falls Flyers Baseball 2021
The Pioneers lose 6-3 to the Flyers in their 2021 Season Opener at Hellie Field.  Jeremy Bingesser went 2-2 with a 2-run single and Kamden Happke also had 2 hits and drove in a run. Ryan Stuckmayer went 1-2 with a double, 2 walks and scored twice for Pierz.  Dane Couture was 2-3 with an rbi double, Zach Gwost was 2-4 with a 2-run single, Austin Neu went 2-3 and scored twice and Riley Czech was ...
2hr 20m Apr 16, 2021
2hr 20m
S1 Ep492: Class AA State Individual Wrestling Part 3
Trevor Radunz of the Pierz Pioneers wins the 5th Place Medal at 132AA with a 10-7 win while Foley's Logan Thorsten, Hunter Gorecki and Elijah Novak compete in 3rd Place matches.
1hr 34m Mar 30, 2021
1hr 34m
S1 Ep492: Class AA State Individual Wrestling Part 2 2021
Trevor Radunz of the Pierz Pioneers ensures that he will earn a Medal at the State Tournament with a win by Fall in his Consolation Semifinal while Logan Thorsten, Hunter Gorecki and Elijah Novak of Foley battle in the Championship Semifinals.
1hr 50m Mar 30, 2021
1hr 50m
S1 Ep492: Class AA State Individual Wrestling Part 1 2021
The Class AA Individual State Wrestling Tournament was held at St. Michael-Albertville High School with Trevor Radunz of Pierz in a Quarterfinal match, as well as 4 members of the Foley Falcons.
1hr 37m Mar 30, 2021
1hr 37m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers vs Albany Huskies Girls Basketball 6AA Semifinals 2021
The Pioneers season came to a close against the #1 seeded Huskies with a 60-37 loss in the Section 6AA Semifinals.  Courtney Strohmeier led Pierz with 11 points while Emily Dehler finished with 10 as the Pioneers end their year with a 14-6 record.  Three of those losses came to Albany. 
1hr 57m Mar 24, 2021
1hr 57m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers Wrestling 7AA-8AA State Prelims Part 5 2021
The 5th and final installment of the Pioneers day at the Class AA State Prelims in Foley features the True 2nd match for Trevor Radunz, which sends him to the State Quarterfinals at St. Michael-Albertville.
13m Mar 22, 2021
13m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers Wrestling 7AA-8AA State Prelims Part 4
The 4th installment of the Pioneers day at the Class AA State Prelims in Foley includes the 132 lb Championship match for Trevor Radunz.
24m Mar 22, 2021
24m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers Wrestling 7AA-8AA State Prelims Part 3 2021
This is Part 3 of the Pioneers day at the State Individual Prelims at the Foley Field House.
24m Mar 22, 2021
24m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers Wrestling 7AA-8AA State Prelims Part 2 2021
This segment focuses on the 2nd round of action from the Foley Field House with Consolation Quarterfinals.
1hr 56m Mar 22, 2021
1hr 56m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers Wrestling 7AA-8AA State Prelims Part 1 2021
This first segment features 1st round matches for the 5 Pioneers that advanced to Foley in the Class AA State Prelims.  Derek Stangl, Liam Hennessy, Trevor Radunz, Jacob Leblanc and Ross Boser take to the mats in the Field House.
1hr 34m Mar 22, 2021
1hr 34m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers vs MLWR Rebels 7AA Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers season came to an end on Friday night as the 3rd Rebels handed 6th seeded Pierz a 59-58 loss in the Section 7AA Quarterfinals.  After MLWR took a 10 point lead early the 2nd half, the Pioneers rallied to tie the game with about 13 minutes left and it was a wild finish the rest of the way with the lead changing hands numerous times. The Pioneers potential game-winning shot with :01 ...
2hr 4m Mar 20, 2021
2hr 4m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers vs Virginia Blue Devils 7AA Boys Basketball 2021
The 6th seeded Pioneers opened the Section 7AA Playoffs with a convincing 73-45 victory over the 11th seeded Blue Devils as all 5 Pierz starters scored in double figures, led by Jonah Prokott's season-best 25 point effort. 
1hr 37m Mar 18, 2021
1hr 37m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers vs Rush City Tigers 6AA Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers cruised to a 66-22 win over the Tigers in a first round game at the MAC.  Everyone got into the game for Pierz and the scoring leaders were Courtney Strohmeier with 14, Kiara Olesch with 12, and Emily Sadlovsky and Emily Dehler with 10 points each.
1hr 30m Mar 17, 2021
1hr 30m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers vs Upsala Cardinals Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers closed out their regular season with a 57-39 win over the Cardinals, finishing with a 5-game winning streak and a 12-5 overall record.  Kiara Olesch scored a season-high 15 points and Courtney Strohmeier added another 14 points to lead Pierz.
1hr 42m Mar 13, 2021
1hr 42m
S1 Ep492: Pierz Pioneers vs Foley Falcons Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers used a 13-0 scoring run in the 2nd half to defeat the Falcons 41-36 in front of a Parents Night crowd in Pierz.  Courtney Strohmeier led Pierz with 12 points while Kiara Olesch added 10.
1hr 50m Mar 12, 2021
1hr 50m
S1 Ep491: Pierz Pioneers vs Zimmerman Thunder Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers are unable to overcome a cold start and fall 65-61 to the Thunder in their final regular season road game of the year.  Michael Leidenfrost scored a season-high 19 points, with Ryan Stuckmayer adding 14 and Noah Cekalla scoring 10 points.
1hr 49m Mar 11, 2021
1hr 49m
S1 Ep490: Pierz Pioneers at Foley Falcons Boys Basketball 2021
The short-handed Pioneers lose 59-57 to the Falcons on a last second shot by Foley's Ryan Piepgras.  Due to Covid contact tracing, only the 8 Seniors on the Pioneers were available in this game, leaving the Pioneers without 1 starter and their top 3 reserves.  Ryan Stuckmayer nailed 6 three-pointers on his way to a 24 point night to lead Pierz.
2hr 2m Mar 06, 2021
2hr 2m
S1 Ep490: Pierz Pioneers at Pequot Lakes Patriots Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers lost 68-54 to the Patriots on the road to fall to 10-5 overall.   After trailing 37-28 at halftime, the Pioneers closed the gap to 43-40 in the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half, only to see the Patriots go on a 16-0 scoring run to seize control of the ballgame.  4 Pioneers scored in double figures, led by Ryan Stuckmayer's 15 points.
1hr 46m Mar 05, 2021
1hr 46m
S1 Ep490: Pierz Pioneers at Mora Mustangs Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers fall behind early and can never recover as they lose 67-42 against the undefeated Mustangs.  Noah Cekalla leads Pierz with 13 while Ryan Stuckmayer adds 11 for the Pioneers.
1hr 39m Mar 03, 2021
1hr 39m
S1 Ep490: Pierz Pioneers vs Swanville Bulldogs Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers improve to 9-5 with a 55-40 win over the Bulldogs on Senior Night.  Courtney Strohmeier led the way with 17 points while Alissa Girtz and Emily Sadlovsky scored 11 points each.  Karley Loven paced Swanville with 11 points.
1hr 52m Mar 02, 2021
1hr 52m
S1 Ep490: Pierz Pioneers at Mora Mustangs Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers returned to their winning ways with a 57-30 win over the Mustangs.  The Pioneers offense was very balanced, led by Emily Sadlovsky's 10 points, with Katie Leidenfrost and Emily Dehler scoring 9 each, Alissa Girtz and Kiara Olesch each scored 8 and Courtney Strohmeier added 7. Rounding out the scoring were Britney Schommer with 4 and Madison Gall with 2.
1hr 38m Feb 27, 2021
1hr 38m
S1 Ep490: Pierz Pioneers at Albany Huskies Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers fall 76-70 in Double Overtime to the Huskies. Albany's Isaiah Gerads hit a 3-pointer with :03.5 left in regulation to tie it at 63-63, then both teams scored 2 point in the first Overtime to send it to the second Overtime tied at 65-65.  Ben Virnig led 5 Pioneers in double figures with 15 points as the Pioneers played their 2nd straight Overtime game of the week.
2hr 22m Feb 26, 2021
2hr 22m
S1 Ep489: Pierz Pioneers at Crosby-Ironton Rangers Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers come back from a second half double digit deficit to beat the Rangers 69-63 in Overtime at Crosby-Ironton High School.  Ryan Stuckmayer scored a career-best 21 points to lead 4 Pioneers in double figures as Pierz improved to 10-2 overall with their 7th straight victory.
1hr 53m Feb 24, 2021
1hr 53m
S1 Ep489: Pierz Pioneers vs Alexandria Cardinals Wrestling 2021
The Pioneers lost 53-24 to the Cardinals as Derek Stangl, Liam Hennessy, Daniel Hoffman and Carter Geise provided all the team points with 4 wins by Fall.
1hr 10m Feb 22, 2021
1hr 10m
S1 Ep489: Pierz Pioneers vs Mahnomen/Waubun Thunderbirds Wrestling 2021
The Pioneers rolled past the Thunderbirds 55-24 in a dual in Alexandria.  Chase Becker, Liam Hennessy, Frank Tomberlin and Carter Geise won by Fall, Derek Stangl won by Major Decision and Derrick Pryzbilla won a Decision while Trevor Radunz, Brayden Melby, Ross Boser and Grant Kuske won by Forfeit.
41m Feb 22, 2021
41m
S1 Ep489: Pierz Pioneers at St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers dropped a 51-40 decision to the Crusaders in St. Cloud.  Kiara Olesch led the way with 14 points while Courtney Strohmeier added 10 for the Pioneers, who fell to 7-4 overall.
1hr 38m Feb 21, 2021
1hr 38m
S1 Ep489: Pierz Pioneers vs Little Falls Flyers Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers made it 5 victories in a row with a 54-44 win over the Flyers.  The Pioneers shot 89% from the free throw line in the 2nd half (17-19) to hold off any comeback attempts by Little Falls.  Noah Cekalla led Pierz with 15, Ryan Stuckmayer had 12 and Jonah Prokott added 10 for the 8-2 Pioneers. Luke Kush led the 5-6 Flyers with 20 points.
2hr 1m Feb 19, 2021
2hr 1m
S1 Ep489: Pierz Pioneers vs Albany Huskies Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers battle to the end but the 2nd ranked Huskies prove to be too much as they hand the Pioneers 53-41 defeat at the MAC.  Emily Dehler led Pierz with 17 points while Kiara Olesch added 9points and pulled down 10 rebounds.
1hr 45m Feb 17, 2021
1hr 45m
S1 Ep489: Pierz Pioneers vs Milaca Wolves Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers won their 4th consecutive game with a 76-37 win over the Wolves.  Ryan Stuckmayer led another balanced attack with 18 points, Michael Leidenfrost had 14 and Jonah Prokott added 13 as the Pioneers improved to 7-2.
1hr 40m Feb 15, 2021
1hr 40m
S1 Ep489: Pierz Pioneers at Milaca Wolves Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers raced out to an 11-0 lead to start the game and used that quick start to build a 57-32 win over the Wolves as Pierz improved to 7-2 with their 3rd straight win.
1hr 35m Feb 12, 2021
1hr 35m
S1 Ep488: Pierz Pioneers at St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers play exceedingly well in the first half to build a 13 point lead, then have to fight off a 2nd half rally by the Crusaders to win 62-58 to sweep the season series.  Noah Cekalla had his second straight 19 point night to lead Pierz.
2hr 5m Feb 10, 2021
2hr 5m
S1 Ep487: Pierz Pioneers at Foley Falcons Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the game and never trailed as they downed the Falcons 55-36 in Granite Ridge Conference action.  Emily Sadlovsky led the way with 17 points while Courtney Strohmeier added 11 as the Pioneers improved to 6-2 overall and 5-2 in the Conference.
1hr 45m Feb 09, 2021
1hr 45m
S1 Ep486: Pierz Pioneers vs Foley Falcons Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers downed the Falcons 70-36 on Friday night, led by a 19-point game from Noah Cekalla.  Jonah Prokott added 14 and Michael Leidenfrost scored 10. 11 different players were able to contribute to the scoring totals for Pierz.
1hr 50m Feb 06, 2021
1hr 50m