Category Archives: Local Sports

LOCAL SPORTS 11-28-23

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball fell to South Dakota State last night 90 to 72, in what was an exhibition game for the Lancers.             The Lancers captured their first lead of the game in the first half, as 5 points and a steal in quick succession from Cole Bowen put the Lancers in front of…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 11-20-23

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball fell to Morningside University over the weekend, 100 to 71.             Tash Lunday led the Lancers in scoring, rebounding, and assists in the game, as he recorded 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in 29 minutes.             MMU will be on the road again tomorrow night, as they take on…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 11-17-23

The Gayville-Volin Raiders fell in straight sets to Warner yesterday in the Class B Volleyball State Tournament. Freshman Maia Achen (A-ken) secured the 1,000th kill of her varsity career in the loss, as she recorded a team high 12 kills. Setter Keely Larson tallied 15 assists as well.             The Raiders fall into the consolation…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 11-16-23

Five Mount Marty Football Standouts were recognized by the GPAC yesterday as All-Conference selections, led by Wide Receiver Jonah Miyazawa and Tight End Rex Ryken, who were selected as First Team All-Conference, the first two in school history to earn the honor.             Lancer Running Back Isaiah Thompson made the Second Team, with Quarterback Ken…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 11-15-23

Mount Marty Men’s and Women’s Basketball will be on the road tonight, as they open GPAC play with a double header against Dordt in Sioux Center, Iowa.             The women will play first at 6:00 PM with the men’s game to follow. Pregame coverage on KYNT begins at 5:30. Tehl Tanner will be on the…read more »

Christ Signs with University of Sioux Falls for Track

Christ Signs with University of Sioux Falls for Track

Yankton High School Track athlete Keira Christ announced Thursday afternoon that she would be continuing her athletic and academic career at the University of Sioux Falls. When asked why she chose USF as her next destination, Christ says the decision was fairly easy. Christ plans on pursuing nursing in her academic future at USF. With…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 11-9-23

Yankton High School Track and Cross Country standout Dylan Payer announced on Wednesday that he would continue his athletic and academic career at Coastal Carolina University.             Payer says the choice of Coastal Carolina, which is located in Conway, South Carolina, was a difficult one to make. Payer also talked about how this past season…read more »

PAYER SIGNS WITH COASTAL CAROLINA

PAYER SIGNS WITH COASTAL CAROLINA

Yankton High School Track and Cross Country standout Dylan Payer announced on Wednesday that he would continue his athletic and academic career at Coastal Carolina University.          Payer says the choice of Coastal Carolina, which is located in Conway, South Carolina, was a difficult one to make.          Payer also talked about how this past…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 11-8-23

Mount Marty Women’s Basketball are on the road this evening, as they travel to Madison, South Dakota to take on Dakota State.             The Lancers are 2 and 1 on the year, coming off of a loss on Saturday to Valley City State University. The Trojans enter the contest at 1 and 2, both losses…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 11-7-23

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball were defeated by the South Dakota Coyotes last night, 85 to 53.             Vermillion native Jake Jensen led the Lancers in rebounds, 7, assists, 3, and steals, 3, in his return home. Tash Lunday was the leading scorer for MMU, as he posted 18 points, the most of any player for…read more »