Category Archives: Local Sports

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 »

Madelyn Eidsness Signs with Dordt University

Madelyn Eidsness Signs with Dordt University

Yankton High School Senior Madelyn Eidsness officially signed with the Dordt University Dance Program on Monday. Eidsness says that a conversation during a visit to Dordt over the winter and family ties helped her decide to become a Defender. YHS Head Dance Coach Stacy Ryken says that Eidsness has great technique as a dancer and…read more »

Sarah Beeman Signs with SDSU Dance

Sarah Beeman Signs with SDSU Dance

Yankton High School Senior Sarah Beeman will continue her dance career as a Jackrabbit, after signing with SDSU on Monday. Beeman says that she is excited for the opportunity to dance at SDSU, but says that she will miss her teammates and the bond they have built. Yankton High School Dance coach Stacy Ryken spoke…read more »

Lucas Kampshoff Signs with Mount Marty Baseball

Lucas Kampshoff Signs with Mount Marty Baseball

Yankton High School Senior Lucas Kampshoff officially signed on with Mount Marty University on Monday, in an event on the MMU campus. Yankton Baseball Coach Drew Lawrence spoke highly of Kampshoff, saying that those within the program have known how great he could be from a young age. Mount Marty Head Coach Josh Teichroew reiterated…read more »