Category Archives: Local Sports

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 »

Local Sports 4-29-24

Yankton Bucks Baseball split their doubleheader with Madison on Saturday, losing game one 4 to 1 before winning game two 17 to 2 in 4 innings. Matthew Sheldon went 5 for 7 in the two games, driving in 6 runs and scoring 3 of his, including a home run off the scoreboard at Riverside Field.…read more »

Local Sports 4-26-24

Mount Marty Baseball swept Dakota Wesleyan in their home doubleheader yesterday, 7 to 2 in game one and 8 to 1 in game two. Seven different Lancers recorded a hit in game one, with Ryan Bachman and Will Gardner tallying 2 RBIs apiece. Myles Brown got the win on the mound with 4 strikeouts over…read more »

Local Sports 4-25-24

Mount Marty Baseball hosts their final home games of the regular season today, in a doubleheader against Dakota Wesleyan. The Lancers are currently 7th in the GPAC standings with a 12 and 12 conference record. The top-8 teams qualify for next week’s GPAC tournament. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 1:00 PM with…read more »

Local Sports 4-19-24

Yankton Bucks Baseball swept Mitchell yesterday in their doubleheader, 13 to 0 in game one and 7 to 6 in game two. Lucas Kampshoff led the way in game one, finishing 3 for 4 with a home run. Mark Kathol got the win on the mound, allowing only four hits and striking out 6. Kael…read more »

Local Sports 4-18-24

Yankton Bucks Baseball is on the road today for a Class A doubleheader against Mitchell. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 6:00 PM. Yankton Gazelles Softball is on the road in Sturgis today for a matchup with the Sturgis Brown Scoopers. Yankton is 3 and 4 on the year while Sturgis is 1…read more »

Local Sports 4-17-24

Yankton Bucks Baseball had their doubleheader against Sioux Falls Jefferson yesterday canceled due to heavy rain in the area, with no makeup date set at this time. Next up for the Bucks is a road doubleheader tomorrow against Mitchell. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 6:00 PM. Yankton Gazelles Softball is back in…read more »