Category Archives: Local Sports

LOCAL SPORTS 9-18-23

The Yankton Bucks football team suffered their first loss of the season last Friday night, as they were defeated by the Pierre Governors 27-14.             Yankton are now 3 and 1 on the season. Quarterback Lucas Kampshoff threw for over 200 yards and both of Yankton’s touchdowns in the loss, with Peyton Peterson hauling in…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 9-15-23

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles soccer split their senior night double header with Mitchell yesterday, as the Bucks won 7 to 2, while the Gazelles fell 2 to 1.             Lance Dannenbring and Anthony Alfonso Acosta each scored a pair of goals for Yankton, while freshman winger Tony Guitron bagged a hat trick to lead the…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 9-14-23

The Yankton Bucks football team will host the Pierre Governors tomorrow night at Crane-Youngworth Field, in a matchup between the top-2 teams in the 11-AA media polls.             Kickoff for tomorrow night’s game between the Bucks and Governors is set for 7:00 PM, pregame coverage on KYNT and KYNTV will begin at 6:00. Bryce Ladwig…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 9-13-23

The Yankton Gazelles volleyball team picked up their first home win of the season last night, knocking off a Huron squad that entered the contest 3rd in class AA, 3 sets to 1.             Macy Drotzmann and Camille McDermott led the way for the Gazelles, as Drotzmann recorded 17 kills to lead the team, while…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 9-12-23

The Latest South Dakota High School Football media polls were released yesterday, as the Bucks jumped Tea to move into 2nd in class 11-AA, with Pierre remaining in first. Tea, Watertown, and Spearfish round out the top five in that order, with Sturgis, Aberdeen Central, and Huron receiving votes.             The top-2 teams in the…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 9-11-23

The Yankton Bucks football team moved to 3 and 0 on the season last Friday night, as they picked up a 31 to 20 road victory over Watertown.             The Bucks trailed 14 to 0 early on, before scoring 31 unanswered points to secure the win. Lucas Kampshoff led the way for Yankton, throwing for…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 9-8-23

The Yankton Bucks football team will play their first road game of the year this evening as they travel to Watertown for a meeting with the Arrows.             Both the Bucks enter the matchup 2 and 0 on the year, and are ranked in the latest class 11-AA media polls.             Kickoff is scheduled for…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 9-7-23

The Yankton Bucks football team will be on the road for the first time tomorrow night, as they travel to Watertown to take on the Arrows.             Both teams enter the game 2 and 0 on the year, with Yankton ranked 3rd in the class 11-AA media polls, while Watertown is 4th.             Kickoff is…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 9-6-23

The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles soccer teams both drew with Brandon Valley in their double header yesterday afternoon.             The Gazelles game ended 0-0 after 80 minutes of play, while the Bucks would play to a 1-1 draw with the Lynx. Christian Pacheco scored the lone goal of the match for Yankton. Jack Pedersen assisted…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 9-5-23

The Yankton Bucks football team moved to 2 and 0 on the season last Friday night, taking a 42 to 27 victory over Spearfish.             The Bucks took control of the contest early on, as an interception by defensive lineman Derrick Biel on the Spartans’ opening drive gave Yankton the ball, and on the first…read more »