FHS alumnus in Special Olympics
A former International Falls resident and member of the Bronco track and field team, Dylan McBride, competed recently at the regional and state Special Olympic competitions held in Grand Rapids and at the University of Minnesota’s Bierman Field as part of the Virginia-area Road Runners.
At the Regional meet, McBride individually took firsts in the 100- and 200-meter dashes and finished second in the long jump, an event he usually doesn’t participate in. He also helped his team finish first in the 4x100 relay.
Individually at the State meet, McBride placed second in the 100 dash in 14.23 seconds, third in the 200 dash (31.47) and fourth in the running long jump. His 4x100 relay team took third place.
McBride said the Special Olympics is aimed at companionship and the spirit of sharing, as well as stressing the athletes do their best.
“It’s a good way to make new friends,” he said.
McBride, who was an active member of the Bronco track and field team, lettered as a senior in 2010 .
Falls VFW baseball splits at Hibbing
Falls’ VFW baseball team returned to action Monday, splitting a doubleheader at Hibbing.
In the opening 15-5 victory, Falls hammered 17 hits. Jackson Vollom and Ryan Kilbride each had three hits, while Caleb Dahlin and Wyatt Ulrich added two apiece.
Dahlin recorded the pitching victory for his six innings on the mound as he allowed two hits and four walks. Luke Spilde pitched the final inning in relief, giving up two hits and a walk.
“Solid pitching from Dahlin,” said head coach Eric Walls.
Hibbing defeated Falls in the second game in six innings, 14-4.
Kilbride picked up the pitching loss for three innings of work, allowing four hits and five walks. Gunnar Anderson threw the next two innings in relief as he allowed five hits. Spilde gave up a hit and a walk pitching in the sixth.
At the plate, Kilbride had two hits, while Dahlin added a double.
Falls has a doubleheader against Grand Rapids scheduled today at Scheela Field starting at 2 p.m.
Falls 2-0-0 4-3-0 6 — 15
Hibb 3-0-0 0-0-0 2 — 5
Falls 1-0-3 0-0-0 — 4
Hibb 3-0-3 3-4-1 — 14
Falls Fusion split with Cherry Tigers
The International Falls Fusion 12U softball team split a road doubleheader July 6 against the Cherry Tigers.
The Fusion dropped the first game, 5-2. Casey Meyers took the pitching loss.
In the second game, the Fusion triumphed 14-4. Alexis Graves and Marissa Kerry split the pitching duty.
The Fusion return to doubleheader league play on the road today against Hibbing.
