On todays’ schedule:
The Yankton cross country team is competing at the Sioux Falls O’Gorman Invite. Yankton has a new head coach this year in Dave Dannenbring. Coach Dannenbring says he’s been coaching for 24 years, and having spent the last eight of those years as an assistant coach in Yankton will be beneficial. Yankton cross country runs at the O’Gorman Invite at 4:00pm today. Listen to updates throughout the event with KYNT’s Rich Wright.
The Gazelles volleyball team begins their season tonight against Pierre. Pierre finished 2nd in the state tournament last season, losing the championship to Rapid City Stevens. Yankton and Pierre have first serve set for 7:30pm, with the JV taking the court at 6:15pm from the Summit Activities Center.
The Gazelles tennis team returns to the court this afternoon in Brookings. Yankton will compete against the Bobcats, Aberdeen, and Marshall, Minnesota. The Gazelles have first serve at 1:00pm in Brookings.
Fox Run Golf Course will be participating in Patriot Golf Day this weekend. Fox Run asks golfers to make a donation of at least $1 to go towards Patriot Golf Day. For every $5 contributed, participants will have a chance to win one of 2 Limited Edition Taylor Made R7 drivers.
Habitat for Humanity will host its second annual golf tournament at Fox Run Golf Course on Saturday. The proceeds of this fundraising event will be used to help build Habitat's 28th and 29th homes in the Yankton area. The format is a 4-person, best ball competition. Cost is $30 per person for Fox Run members and $45 per person for nonmembers. Tee times are available between 9 & 11 a.m. Saturday.
A double-elimination coed softball tournament, fundraiser has been scheduled for September 20th and 21st at Sertoma Park in Yankton to help defray medical expenses for Don Suing. Don was recently diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, and will be undergoing treatment in Omaha, Nebraska. The deadline to register for the tournament is Friday, September 12th and the cost is $100 per team. A fund has also been set up in Don Suing’s name at Wells Fargo Bank in Yankton and Vermillion.
The Kansas City Chiefs line up against St. Louis for their final preseason game tonight from Arrowhead Stadium. For the ninth consecutive season, the Kansas City Chiefs are proud to host a “Celebration of Youth Football.” This year’s recognition takes place as part of USA Football’s “Play Football” festivities. This season’s event started with the team’s initial preseason contest on August 16th and will continue tonight. Kansas City and St. Louis have kick-off at 6:00pm. Listen to pre-game coverage at 5:00pm on KYNT.