Category Archives: Local Sports

Local Sports 5-8-24

Miles Krajewski claimed ESD Championships in both singles and doubles play at this year’s ESD Tennis Meet, as the Bucks finished 2nd as a team. Miles was joined by his brother Harrison Krajewski, and Luke Moeller as singles champions, while Ethan Marsh teamed with Miles to capture a doubles title. Marsh finished 2nd in his…read more »

Local Sports 5-7-24

Yankton Bucks Tennis leads the team standings of the ESD Conference Tournament entering the final day of competition. Yankton has 177.5 team points and will compete for conference titles at 5 of the 6 flights. Zac Briggs at Flight 1, Harrison Krajewski at Flight 2, Luke Moeller at Flight 4, Miles Krajewski at Flight 5,…read more »

Local Sports 5-6-24

Mount Marty Baseball played their final two games of the season on Friday, defeating Briar Cliff 9 to 8, before being eliminated from the GPAC Tournament by Midland 10 to 4. The Lancers entered the bottom of the 9th inning down by 5 to Briar Cliff, but a 6-run inning capped off by a Joe…read more »

Local Sports 5-3-24

Mount Marty Baseball fell to Concordia last night 10 to 9 in extra innings in their first GPAC tournament game. Kiko Nunez got the scoring started for MMU, with a two-run home run in the 2nd innings to give the Lancers their first lead. The Lancers would eventually fall in the 11th inning on an…read more »

Local Sports 5-2-24

Mount Marty Baseball begins GPAC Tournament play today against #1-seeded Concordia in Seward, Nebraska. The Lancers were swept by the Bulldogs in their two-game season series, which took place last weekend in Seward. The winner of tonight’s game will play at noon tomorrow with the loser playing a win-or-go-home game at 3:00. First pitch is…read more »

Local Sports 5-1-24

Yankton Bucks Baseball was swept by O’Gorman yesterday in their doubleheader. 20 to 8 in game one and 6 to 1 in game two. Gavin Johnson had 2 hits and 3 RBIs in game one, with Owen Wishon adding 3 hits as well. The Bucks were held hitless as a team in game two. Next…read more »

Local Sports 4-30-24

The GPAC Baseball Tournament bracket was finalized last night, and the Mount Marty Lancers will be the #8 seed this year. MMU finished the regular season with a 14 and 14 GPAC record, with the 5 through 8 spots in the conference being separated by two games or fewer. The Lancers will face top-seeded Concordia…read more »

Aubrie Lloyd Signs with Mount Marty Soccer

Aubrie Lloyd Signs with Mount Marty Soccer

Yankton Senior Aubrie Lloyd officially signed with Mount Marty University on Monday, deciding to continue her soccer career in Yankton. Yankton Gazelles Head Soccer Coach Tyler Schuring sees Lloyd and the Lancers program as a great fit. Schuring also spoke highly of Lloyd’s versatility that comes from playing as a midfielder and defender in her…read more »

Madison Ryken Signs with Augustana

Madison Ryken Signs with Augustana

Yankton Senior Madison Ryken has officially signed with Augustana University, choosing to continue her dance career in Sioux Falls. Ryken says that she chose to follow in her mom’s footsteps with her decision to attend Augustana, but will miss her friends and the support of the Yankton community. Madison’s mother and head coach Stacy Ryken…read more »

Alexis Klimek Signs with St. Mary’s College

Alexis Klimek Signs with St. Mary’s College

Yankton Senior Alexis Klimek will continue her dance career at the next level after signing with St. Mary’s College on Monday. Klimek says that the feel of the campus was a key factor in her decision. Yankton Gazelles Dance Coach Stacy Ryken said Klimek’s leadership and accountability shone through during her time in the program.…read more »