Category Archives: Local Sports

LOCAL SPORTS 3-1-23

The SoDak 16 has officially been set for Class AA boys basketball, and the Yankton Bucks will play in front of their home fans for one last time this season.             The Bucks will host Aberdeen Central at 2:00 PM on Saturday inside the Summit Activities center, with a place in the state tournament on…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 2-27-23

The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles basketball teams wrapped up their regular seasons on Saturday with a pair of games against Sturgis Brown.             The Gazelles fell in their game 44-42, while the Bucks defeated Sturgis 60-42. The victory was the 151st of Chris Haynes tenure as Bucks head coach, which ties him with Bob Winter…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 2-24-23

The South Dakota high school wrestling state championships began yesterday, and six Yankton wrestlers competed in the event. Five of those involved have been eliminated from the tournament after day one, with Naveah Leonard still in competition for the state title. Today’s slate of matches are set to begin at 10:00 AM in Rapid City.…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 2-23-23

The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles basketball squads return to the court tomorrow night for a home double header against the Spearfish Spartans as both teams look to rebound following losses on Tuesday. Both games are important heading into the postseason. As it stands with two games left, the Bucks would be the #4 seed in…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 2-22-23

The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles basketball teams were in action last night as they both fell to the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors.             The Gazelles lost at home to the #1 ranked Warriors 54-30, Claire Tereshinski and Camryn Koletsky led Yankton in scoring with 7 apiece.             The Bucks suffered a 46-41 road defeat at…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 2-21-23

The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles basketball teams will square off with the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors this evening in a split double header. The Gazelles will play the #1 ranked SF Washington in Yankton, while the Bucks will travel to Sioux Falls for their meeting with the Warriors. Both games are scheduled to tip off…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 2-20-23

The Mount Marty Lancers women’s basketball team played their final game of the 2022-23 season on Saturday, as they fell to the College of Saint Mary 58-45.             It was the final game for five Lancer seniors as Eve Millar, Aubrey Twedt (T-wee-dt), Alana (a-lay-nuh) Begrland, Kiara Berndt, and Jaiden Hartl suited up in front…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 2-17-23

The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles basketball teams were in Tea last night as they both battled the Tea Area Titans. History was made in the Bucks game as Drew Ryken broke the YHS record for three pointers made in a single season as he hit 6 threes on the night, with his final long ball…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 2-16-23

The Mount Marty Lancers hosted Doane last night in a GPAC basketball double header. KYNT broadcaster Tehl Tanner broke down the two games. MMU Wrap (66 seconds) – “… I’m Tehl Tanner.”             The Mount Marty men’s season is officially over after last night’s game, while the Lancer women’s season finale against the College of…read more »

LOCAL SPORTS 2-14-23

The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles basketball teams host the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers tonight inside the Summit Activities Center. The Gazelles play at 6:00 with the Bucks to follow, coverage on KYNT and KYNTV will begin at 5:30 PM. Bryce Ladwig will be on the call. This week’s Class AA media poll was released yesterday…read more »