S1 Ep486: Pierz Pioneers vs Little Falls Flyers Wrestling 2021
The Pioneers fell to the Flyers 50-22.  Jacob LeBlanc won by Fall, Frank Tomberlin won a Major Decision, Chase Becker won an 11-5 decision and Ross Boser reached a milestone with his 50th career win in a 4-3 victory at 160. 
1hr 13m Feb 06, 2021
1hr 13m
S1 Ep486: Pierz Pioneers vs New York Mills Eagles Wrestling 2021
The Pioneers and the Eagles met in Little Falls as part of a Triangular and it was as close a dual as could be.  After Daniel Hoffman's Fall at 220 gave the Pioneers a 36-33 lead, the Eagles got a close 1-0 win at Hvywt to tie the score at 36-36.  The Eagles would be declared the winner by criteria to win 37-36.
1hr 2m Feb 06, 2021
1hr 2m
S1 Ep486: Pierz Pioneers at Zimmerman Thunder Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers fall 67-56 to the Thunder in a battle of 4-1 teams. Courtney Strohmeier scored 17 to lead Pierz while Emily Dehler scored 13 and Kiara Olesch added 10.
1hr 57m Feb 03, 2021
1hr 57m
S1 Ep485: Pierz Pioneers vs Mora Mustangs Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers rolled by the Mustangs 69-27, powered by balanced scoring.  Kiara Olesch scored a career-best 14 points, as did Emily Dehler. Courtney Strohmeier added 12 and Emily Sadlovsky notched 11.  Alyssa Sadlovsky scored her first 7 career points as well.
1hr 28m Jan 30, 2021
1hr 28m
S1 Ep485: Pierz Pioneers vs Mora Mustangs Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers held a 2-point lead at halftime, but the Mustangs pulled away in the 2nd half for a 70-42 win.  Michael Leidenfrost tallied 12 points and Ryan Stuckmayer added 8 for the Pioneers, who fell to 3-2 while Mora stayed unbeaten at 5-0.
1hr 53m Jan 29, 2021
1hr 53m
S1 Ep485: Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers beat the Crusaders 53-40 as Emily Sadlovsky and Courtney Strohmeier scored 13 points each and the Pioneers improved to 3-1.
1hr 32m Jan 29, 2021
1hr 32m
S1 Ep485: Pierz Pioneers vs Staples-Motley Cardinals Wrestling 2021
The Pioneers dropped a 42-37 match to the Cardinals.  Chase Becker, Trevor Radunz, Jacob LeBlanc, Derrick Przybilla and Nathan Nash won by Fall, Derek Stangl won a Major Decision and Ross Boser won in Sudden Victory.
1hr 13m Jan 29, 2021
1hr 13m
S1 Ep484: Pierz Pioneers vs Albany Huskies Boys Basketball 2021
Jonah Prokott scored 21 points, including the 1,000 of his career, but the Huskies had 4 players score 15 or more as they handed the Pioneers their first loss of the season by a 75-67 score.  Ryan Stuckmayer scored 11, and Michael Leidenfrost and Noah Cekalla each added 10 for the now 3-1 Pioneers.
1hr 53m Jan 26, 2021
1hr 53m
S1 Ep484: Pierz Pioneers at Albany Huskies Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers battled right to the end against the 3rd ranked Huskies, trimming Albany's double-digit lead down to 1 with just under 7 minutes to play, but were never able to sustain the comeback as the Huskies prevailed 56-45 over the Pioneers.  Three players scored in double figures for Pierz, led by Emily Dehler with 13, Emily Sadlovsky had 11 and Courtney Strohmeier had 10.  
1hr 45m Jan 24, 2021
1hr 45m
S1 Ep484: Pierz Pioneers vs Proctor Hermantown United Wrestling 2021
The Pioneers beat Proctor Hermantown United 66-6 on Thursday at the MAC as Trevor Radunz and Nathan Nash won by Fall and PHU had 9 forfeits.
54m Jan 24, 2021
54m
S1 Ep484: Pierz Pioneers vs Pelican Rapids Vikings Wrestling 2021
The Pioneers defeated the Vikings 45-21 on Thursday. Carter Young, Derek Stangl, Trevor Radunz and Carter Geise on by Fall to lead Pierz.
1hr 45m Jan 24, 2021
1hr 45m
S1 Ep484: Pierz Pioneers at Little Falls Flyers Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers were down by 2 at halftime, 26-24, to the Flyers before turning it around in the 2nd half and outscoring Little Falls 30-13 to win 54-39.  Michael Leidenfrost scored all 12 of his points in the 2nd half and Jonah Prokott added 10 point to move within 17 of the 1,000 career point mark.  
1hr 53m Jan 20, 2021
1hr 53m
S1 Ep484: Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Boys Basketball 2021
The Pioneers defeated the Crusaders 58-48 in the 2021 season opener for both teams.  Michael Leidenfrost led Pierz with 17, Jonah Prokott had 14 and Ryan Stuckmayer scored 9.
1hr 45m Jan 16, 2021
1hr 45m
S1 Ep484: Pierz Pioneers vs Melrose Dutchmen Girls Basketball 2021
The Pioneers opened their 2021 season with a 54-47 win over the Dutchmen in Melrose as Emily Dehler scored 18 points and pulled down 8 boards while Alissa Girtz added 10 points to aid the Pierz victory.
1hr 46m Jan 15, 2021
1hr 46m
S1 Ep483: A Christmas Carol Stave V
In the final chapter of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" Ebenezer Scrooge awakens to find that his life has changed and his whole world is different after a night of visits from Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
15m Dec 24, 2020
15m
S1 Ep483: Reading with Rick Christmas 2020 Edition 5
In the final edition of Christmas Reading with Rick, the real stars of the show are the 5th graders at Holy Trinity, who share 3 of their favorite stories with us and then I conclude the program with a retelling of The Christmas Story.
33m Dec 24, 2020
33m
S1 Ep483: A Christmas Carol - Stave IV
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Future in this 4th chapter of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol".
34m Dec 23, 2020
34m
S1 Ep483: Reading with Rick Christmas 2020 Edition 4
In tonight's Christmas Reading with Rick episode, we learn about Reindeer we hear the story of The Christmas Star and we finish the Magic Tree House Christmas adventure where Jack and Annie help Charles Dickens write "A Christmas Carol"!
46m Dec 23, 2020
46m
S1 Ep482: A Christmas Carol - Stave III
In the next Chapter of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present is whisked away to various celebrations far and wide, including time with the Cratchit family and his own nephew's holiday gathering,
50m Dec 22, 2020
50m
S1 Ep482: Reading with Rick Christmas 2020 Edition 3
In this episode, we hear a story from "Robin Hood and A Christmas for Everyone",  We follow that up with the classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"  And for the finale, we begin "A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time" with the Magic Tree House series,
1hr 6m Dec 22, 2020
1hr 6m
S1 Ep481: A Christmas Carol - Stave II
In the second chapter of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol", Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, reliving his life first as a lonely boy, then as a young apprentice and finally as a young man that spurns the love of a woman in favor of the love of money.
38m Dec 21, 2020
38m
S1 Ep480: A Christmas Carol - Stave I
Reading with Rick brings you the first chapter of the timeless Christmas classic from Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol". Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old partner Jacob Marley, and is warned that he will be visited by three more ghosts over the next three nights.
43m Dec 21, 2020
43m
S1 Ep480: Reading with Rick Christmas 2020 2nd edition
In this edition of the Christmas Reading with Rick, we enjoy stories about Curious George and Winnie the Pooh, and then a story about discovering that it doesn't take money to give Christmas gifts in "Clarinda's Gifts".
28m Dec 19, 2020
28m
S1 Ep480: Reading with Rick Christmas 2020 1st edition
Listen to 3 Christmas stories on Reading with Rick: "The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas", "Corduroy's Christmas Surprise" and "A Christmas Memory".
48m Dec 18, 2020
48m
S1 Ep479: Pierz Pioneers vs Albany Huskies 6AAA Football Championship 2020
The Pioneers fell 41-8 to a powerful Huskies squad in Sauk Centre in the final game of the season.  Nolan Rueter ran for 158 yards and 4 touchdowns to lead Albany to the Section 6AAA Title. The Pioneers got a late-game touchdown run from Michael Burggraff and a conversion run by Mitchell Smude. The Pioneers end the year with a record of 7-1 while Albany finishes off a perfect 8-0 year.
2hr 21m Nov 21, 2020
2hr 21m
S1 Ep478: Pierz Pioneers vs Holdingford Huskers Volleyball 2020
The Pioneers lost 3-0 to the Huskers by scores of 15-25, 24-26, 18-25.  Maddie Poster was 14-14 serving with 4 aces, Emily Sadlovsky had 18 digs, Ashley Kimman led the team with 9 kills and Kiara Olesch dished out 10 assists.
1hr 17m Nov 20, 2020
1hr 17m
S1 Ep477: Pierz Pioneers vs St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders 6AAA Football 2020
Michael Leidenfrost carries the ball 30 times for 154 yards and 3 touchdowns while Noah Cekalla fires a 35 yard scoring strike to Zach Jones as the Pioneers defeat the Crusaders 28-19 in the 1st Round of the 6AAA Playoffs.  
2hr 59m Nov 18, 2020
2hr 59m
S1 Ep476: Pierz Pioneers vs Montevideo Thunder Hawks Football 2020
The Pioneers closed out the regular season with a 33-13 win over the Thunder Hawks in a game played at Minnewaska Area High School.  The 20-point margin of victory is highly misleading as the game was tied 13-13 heading into the 4th quarter. It took 3 touchdowns in the final 12 minutes for the Pioneers to pull away.  Michael Leidenfrost had a huge game rushing for 139 yards and 3 touchdowns whi...
2hr 38m Nov 13, 2020
2hr 38m
S1 Ep476: Pierz Pioneers at Milaca Wolves Volleyball 2020
Fresh off a 12 day layoff, the Pioneers battled their way to a 3-2 win over the Wolves in Milaca by scores of 23-25, 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 15-7.  The victory improves the Pioneers record to 3-4.
2hr 13m Nov 11, 2020
2hr 13m
S1 Ep476: Pierz Pioneers at Rockford Rockets Football 2020
The Pioneers beat the Rockets 32-13 in a Week 5 matchup behind Michael Leidenfrost's 135 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns, along with Ross Boser's 75 yards and a score.  Noah Cekalla found Zach Jones for a 53 yard touchdown as well. On the defensive side of the ball, the secondary had 3 picks with Trevor Radunz nabbing 2 and Kamden Happke collecting the other, while Pierz also recovered 2 Rockets...
2hr 36m Nov 07, 2020
2hr 36m
S1 Ep475: Pierz Pioneers vs Minnewaska Area Lakers Football 2020
The Pioneers use an 8 yard touchdown run with just over 1 minute remaining and then get a game-ending interception by Kolten Happke to seal a hard-earned 14-6 win over the Lakers in Brainerd.  The Pioneers struck first with a 25 yard touchdown pass from Noah Cekalla to Zach Jones at the end of the 1st quarter.
2hr 29m Oct 31, 2020
2hr 29m
S1 Ep474: Pierz Pioneers vs Albany Huskies Volleyball 2020
The Pioneers lost 3-0 to a strong Huskies squad by scores of 23-25, 13-25, 22-25 in a match filled with powerful hitting, precision passing, timely blocking and extremely solid defensive play.
1hr 33m Oct 30, 2020
1hr 33m
S1 Ep474: Pierz Pioneers at St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders Volleball 2020
The Pioneers nearly upset the unbeaten Crusaders by building a 2-1 lead only to see St. Cloud Cathedral rally to win the final 2 games for the 3-2 victory.  Game scores were 25-18, 19-25, 25-22, 12-25, 10-15.
1hr 55m Oct 28, 2020
1hr 55m
S1 Ep474: Pierz Pioneers at Little Falls Flyers Volleyball 2020
The Pioneers drop a 3-1 decision to the Flyers in a Saturday matinee by scores of 18-25, 20-25, 25-22, 20-25.  Little Falls ups their record to 3-1 while Pierz falls to 2-2.
1hr 49m Oct 25, 2020
1hr 49m
S1 Ep473: Pierz Pioneers vs Sauk Centre Mainstreeters Football 2020
The Pioneers beat the Mainstreeters 36-12 to improve to 3-0. Noah Cekalla threw for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns to Zach Jones, including a 52 yard strike as the 1st half clock expired.  Michal Leidenfrost ran for 113 yards and scored twice and also had an interception as Pierz won their 17th consecutive game.
2hr 32m Oct 24, 2020
2hr 32m
S1 Ep472: Pierz Pioneers vs Zimmerman Thunder Volleyball 2020
The Pioneers swept the Thunder 3-0 in Granite Ridge Conference action by scores of 25-8, 25-18 and 25-21 for their 2nd straight victory.
1hr 18m Oct 21, 2020
1hr 18m
S1 Ep472: Pierz Pioneers vs Melrose Dutchmen Football 2020
The Pioneers improved to 2-0 with a 45-22 win over the Dutchmen as Noah Cekalla threw for 4 touchdowns and Michael Leidenfrost ran for 129 yards and returned a kick-off for a touchdown to spark the Pioneers to their 16th consecutive victory overall.
2hr 42m Oct 17, 2020
2hr 42m
S1 Ep472: Pierz Pioneers vs Royalton Royals Football 2020
The Pioneers defeat the Royals 20-8 in the season opener as Ross Boser and Michael Leidenfrost rushed for scores and Noah Cekalla finds Zach Jones with a 20 yard scoring strike. Tyler Swenson and Will Gorecki connected for a 30 yard TD in the 2nd quarter for the Royals touchdown.
2hr 28m Oct 10, 2020
2hr 28m
S1 Ep472: Pierz Pioneers at Foley Falcons Volleyball 2020
The Pioneers fell 3-1 in Foley in the highly-anticipated season debut for both teams.  After the Pioneers won the opening game 25-23, the Falcons won 3 straight by scores of 25-18, 25-23 and 26-24.  
2hr 2m Oct 09, 2020
2hr 2m
S1 Ep471: Dan Saehr Pierz Pioneers Preview 2020
Rick Grammond of You Are There Sports visits with Dan Saehr, ready to enter his 2nd season as the Pierz Pioneers Head Coach and coming off an undefeated State Championship year in his first season.
9m Sep 22, 2020
9m
S1 Ep470: Pierz Pioneers vs Mora Mustangs Tennis 2020
The Pioneers edge the Mustangs 4-3 on the Pioneers home courts behind straight set wins at #2 Singles with Maddie Andrea, #1 Doubles Marybeth Tautges and Madison Gall, and the #3 Doubles team of Morgan Pohlkamp and Rylee Kapsner. The match was eventually decided by a 3-set win at #3 Singles by Megan Girtz.
2hr 16m Sep 16, 2020
2hr 16m
S1 Ep469: Buckman Billygoats vs Cold Spring Rockies State Tournament 2020
The Rockies slug their way to a 12-8 win over the Billygoats in the 2nd Round of the State Tournament in Springfield.  Austin Dufner tied a State record with 3 Homer's and drove in 7 runs, yet Buckman kept chipping away and had the tying run at the plate with 2 outs in the 9th when Noah Boser drove a ball to the warning track in right to end the game.
3hr 3m Aug 31, 2020
3hr 3m
S1 Ep469: Randall Cubs vs Bluffton Braves State Tournament 2020
The Cubs lose 11-0 to the Braves in the 2nd Round of the State Tournament in Milroy, mustering just 2 hits, a single from Brett Strack in the 6th and a 7th inning double from Alec Zack.
2hr 3m Aug 31, 2020
2hr 3m
S1 Ep468: Fort Ripley Rebels vs Buffalo Bulldogs State Tournament 2020
The Rebels lost 8-1 to a very talented Buffalo team in the first round of the 2020 State Tournament in Milroy on Saturday.  Jason Sather went 2-4 with a double and drove in the Rebels only run with a 6th inning single to score Brian Skluzacek.  Bill Sather and Rhett Williamson were each 1-4 with a double while Mac Brink and Nick Jelacie had the other hits for Fort Ripley.
2hr 17m Aug 24, 2020
2hr 17m
S1 Ep468: Avon Lakers vs Union Hill Bulldogs State Tournament 2020
The Lakers bowed out of the 2020 State Tournament with a 13-7 loss to the Bulldogs in Milroy on Saturday.  Matt Meyer went 4-5 and scored twice, Caleb Curry was 2-4 with a 2-run double, Riley Voit had 3 hits including a double and an rbi, Cole Fuecker was 2-4 with 2 rbi and Bjorn Hanson was 2-4  with 2 walks, an rbi and scored twice, but even with all that firepower, it wasn't enough as Union H...
2hr 59m Aug 24, 2020
2hr 59m
S1 Ep468: Randall Cubs vs Hadley Buttermakers State Tournament 2020
The Randall Cubs pull off a stunning comeback win in their first State Tournament appearance in 26 years with a 4-3 victory over the Hadley Buttermakers in Milroy.  Trailing 3-0 with 2 outs and the bases empty in the 8th, the Cubs scored on an error and a Matt Otremba rbi single to make it 3-2.  In the 9th, Kyle Peterschick's 2-out double brought home Brett Strack with the tying run and Travis ...
2hr 58m Aug 24, 2020
2hr 58m
S1 Ep468: Avon Lakers vs Fort Ripley Rebels Region 8C 2020
The Lakers used a 4-run 7th inning, keyed by an rbi single by Caleb Curry and a 2-run single from Taylor Holthaus and then got a 3-run Homer in the 8th from Caleb Curry to beat the Rebels 9-3 in the first round of the Region 8C Tournament in Pierz.
2hr 49m Aug 14, 2020
2hr 49m
S1 Ep468: Nisswa Lightning vs St. Stephen Steves Region 8C 2020
The Lightning outslugged the Steves 13-7 in the first round of the Region 8C Tournament in Pierz as Jeremiah Piepkorn and Sam Peterson had 3 rbi's each as Mitch Reller and Scott Sand combined for the Win.  Jake Schelonka Homered and drove in 5 runs for St. Stephen.
2hr 43m Aug 14, 2020
2hr 43m
S1 Ep468: Upsala Blue Jays vs Pierz Brewers Region 8C 2020
The Blue Jays beat the Brewers 4-1 behind a 13 strikeout, Complete Game from Matt Swanson in a Region 8C first round game in Pierz.
1hr 58m Aug 14, 2020
1hr 58m
S1 Ep468: Buckman Billygoats vs Randall Cubs Region 8C 2020
The Billygoats blanked the Cubs 5-0 in the first round of the 2020 Region 8C Tournament as Matt Tautges tossed the shutout and the Goats put the game away with 4 runs in the 9th.
2hr 32m Aug 14, 2020
2hr 32m