Category Archives: Local Sports

LOCAL SPORTS 5-26-23

A pair of Mount Marty Lancers have earned All-American track and field honors, as Seth Wiebelhaus and Mason Schleis were both awarded following top-10 finishes in the men’s decathlon at the NAIA Outdoor Championships. Wiebelhaus finished 5th overall, boosted by a victory in the 1500 and a 2nd place finish in the 110 hurdles. Schleis…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 5-24-23

The Yankton Gazelles softball team earned a spot in the state tournament last night, as they defeated Rapid City Stevens 13 to 4 in the SoDak 16. KYNT’s Brayden Butler had the final call. YHS SB Final Call 5-23-23 – (25 seconds) Following the game, Yankton head coach Jill Muth praised her team’s work ethic…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 5-23-23

The Yankton Gazelles softball team will host Rapid City Stevens this evening in a SoDak 16 matchup, with the winner advancing to next week’s state tournament.             The Gazelles ended the regular season as the 8th overall seed with an 11 and 7 record, securing the final home game in the SoDak 16. Across the…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 5-22-23

The Yankton Bucks high school baseball season came to an end in the regional finals on Saturday following a 3 to 0 loss to Sioux Falls Jefferson, but not before senior Isaiah Schelhaas tossed a perfect game earlier on the day.             The Bucks defeated Rapid City Central in game one 10 to 0 in…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 5-19-23

Today is the opening day of the 2023 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals in Statesboro, Georgia, and the Mount Marty Lancers Archery team are well represented in the event.             Today’s action will consist of the women’s qualification round in all categories beginning this morning, with the men’s qualification taking place this afternoon. Representing the…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 5-18-23

The Mount Marty Lancers archery team is in Statesboro, Georgia, as today is the opening day of the 2023 Collegiate Target Nationals for Archery.             Only practice rounds and the official opening ceremonies will be held today, with qualifying rounds of competition set to begin tomorrow morning, starting with all women’s categories in the AM,…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 5-16-23

The 2023 South Dakota High School Baseball Hall of Fame class was announced yesterday, and Yankton alum Travis Devine will be one of those inducted at the end of the month.             Devine was a three-year varsity starter for the Bucks from 2002 to 2004. During that time Devine would earn all state honors at…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 5-15-23

Yankton track and field posted a pair of mid-pack finishes during the ESD conference meet over the weekend, as the Gazelles finished fourth as a team, while the Bucks took fifth. Tierney Faulk led the Gazelles as she won the long jump with a distance of 17-7, while finishing 3rd in the triple jump, 100…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 5-11-23

Eleven members of the Mount Marty baseball team earned all conference honors, headlined by the Lancer’s all-time home run leader Billy Hancock’s selection to 2nd-team. Joining Hancock on the second team were Kiko Nunez, Chris Rofe, Noah McCandless (mick-cand-less), and Bodi Waller. Earning honorable mention recognitions were Jared Miller, Zach Hegge (Hag-e), Myles Brown, Ethan…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 5-10-23

The Yankton Bucks baseball team celebrated senior night last night, as they split their double header against O’Gorman, losing game one 2 to 1, before winning game two 3 to 0. A double play ending in the glove of senior first baseman Josh Sheldon secured a Bucks victory in the nightcap. YHS Final Out 5-9-23…read more »