Drug Dealer

"Drug Dealer" is a song by Macklemore sans Ryan Lewis, but adding the vocal skills of Ariana DeBoo (a Seattle-based singer). The recently released single casts a spotlight on the prescription drug epidemic that has spread across the country. As the problem is prevalent  in Central MN, I thought this was appropriate. As far as the music/rhymes are concerned, it isn't anything revolutionary, but is pretty solid. I will always continue to listen to Macklemore, not because he is a fairly talented rapper, but because he isn't afraid to tackle social issues.

Fantasy football was fantastically fantastic this week. I won in all four of my leagues. I am currently 6-0, 5-1, 4-2 and 3-3 in those leagues, so no losing records! Thus far, the byes have not affected me too badly, so I'm pretty happy right now. Hopefully it continues.

I have a strong number of photos from Little Falls swimming, Royalton volleyball, Royalton Cross Country, Pierz football and Royalton/USA football, not necessarily in that order.

Flyers senior diver Julia Noyes dives against Milaca, Oct. 6.

Noyes does another dive.

Noyes with a twisting dive.

Rachel Pusc swims in a race in a win over the Wolves.

Royalton senior back David Wimer looks for room on the outside sweep against USA, Oct. 7.

A photo of the controversial hit on Royalton QB Gavin Suska by Travis Barthel (No. 10) and Cody Rahn. The play was called a penalty on USA and caused a rift between the fans and earned Patriots coach Jay Loven a penalty.

USA's Dylan Graves (top) and Myron Ripplinger take down Royalton's Michael Petron after a run. The Royals' No. 16, Brian Moulzolf, trails the play.

Petron busts the arm tackle attempt by Patriots sophomore Jorgan Kiley.

Royalton's Jason Kasella takes down Parker Barth from USA.

Ripplinger breaks the tackle of Royalton senior Tyler Popp.

Pierz' Matt Kummet chases down Paynesville's Gavin Stanger, at the Pioneers' Oct. 7 homecoming game.

Ben Herold lays out for a fourth down catch.

Junior center Alec Lochner and guard Tyler Kunstleben line up for a play.

Brandon Ortman scoots outside on a run.

Derick Hall stiff arms Bulldogs defensive back Sam Haines on a rush.

Royalton senior hitter Brandi Kloss blocks a Holdingford shot in an Oct. 11 match.

The Royals' freshman setter, Cierra Gottwalt, sets up a teammate.

Kloss returns a serve.

Royalton sophomore Jenna Carlson digs out a shot.

Royals senior libero Jordyn Bzdok after she angled a pass back toward the middle of the court.

Junior Kalli Poster digs out a Huskers shot.

Royalton senior Alli Moga dives for a ball that is entering the back row.

Royalton seventh grader Erin Borash (right) races next to teammate Jami Rudolph at the Royalton Invite, Oct. 11.

Senior Armondo Wallen races for the Royals.

Kloss with a big spike over Holdingford's Jenna Scott.