- The NCAA Division I FCS Football playoffs is down to four semifinalists. #3 North Dakota State University defeated #6 Samford 27-9 at the Fargo Dome on Friday to advance to the semifinal round, while #1 South Dakota State downed #8 Holy Cross 42-21 Saturday afternoon. The two Dakota schools now face Incarnate Word and Montana State this weekend for their chance to go the Championship Game in Frisco, Texas in January.
Friday #7 Incarnate Word vs #3 North Dakota State (6pm)
Saturday #4 Montana State vs #1 South Dakota State (3pm)
- The Kansas City Chiefs escaped the Denver Broncos 34-28 yesterday afternoon in a surprising upset scare. The Chiefs are now (10-3) and travel to the Texans next Sunday for a noon kickoff. You can catch the game action and pregame coverage beginning at 11am on KYNT 102.1 FM / AM 1450.
- The Yankton Bucks shocked the #2 ranked Boys Class AA Basketball team in the state Friday night, defeating Harrisburg on the road 66-61.
It was a classic ESD Conference game in that physicality and aggressive paint play led both teams play styles, and a mere eight-point lead was the largest deficit in the game, held by Yankton midway through the 1st quarter.
The Yankton Gazelles, coming off a hard-fought loss versus Huron last Tuesday, had difficulty finding their footing against a tough Harrisburg Girls squad in the opening game of the Friday night double-header, falling 46-19.
Girls: Camryn Koletzky – 10 points
Macy Drotzmann – 4 points
Boys: Rugby Ryken – 33 points (career high)
Drew Ryken – 20 points (Four 3-Pointers)
Mac Ryken – 4 Steals
Michael Mors – 4 Steals
The Gazelles, now (0-3), continue to search for their first win as they host (1-0) Sioux Falls Washington tomorrow night at the Summit Center, tipoff is set for 7pm. The (1-0) Bucks are seeking to capitalize on this momentum and secure another road victory tomorrow night at (0-1) Sioux Falls Washington. You can catch the action on KYNT and KYNTV with Bryce Ladwig, pregame coverage begins at 630pm, tipoff at 7pm.
- WEEKEND AREA PREP SCORES
Girls
Alcester Hudson 42, Gayville-Volin 38
Ponca, NE 51, Irene-Wakonda 26
Pierce 61, Hartington-Newcastle 34
Cedar Catholic 58, O’Neil 39
Guardians Angels Central Catholic 45, Crofton 31
Wynot 50, Osmond-Randolph 22
Boys
South Sioux City 62, Vermillion 50
Alcester Hudson 49, Gayville-Volin 31
Ponca (NE) 52, Irene-Wakonda 37
Pierce 46, Hartington-Newcastle 29
Cedar Catholic 81, O’Neil 52
Guardians Angels Central Catholic 64, Crofton 40
Wynot 80, Osmond-Randolph 47
- The USD Women’s Basketball team fell to Montana yesterday afternoon 76-60 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Yotes, now (4-6), host UT Martin on Wednesday at the SCSC. Tipoff is scheduled for 530pm. This is the last non-conference matchup for the Yotes.
- The USD Men’s Basketball team lost to UC Irvine at home Saturday afternoon 83-71. The Yotes, now (5-6), host Coastal Carolina Wednesday at 8pm. This will be the final non-conference game for the men’s basketball team.
- The SDSU Women’s Basketball squad upset #24 Kansas State 82-78 Saturday in Missouri. The Jacks, now (6-4), host UT Martin tonight at Frost Arena in Brookings. Tipoff scheduled for 6pm.
- Yankton Gymnastics hosts a varsity triangular tomorrow, hosting Huron and Madison at the River City Gymnastics Center. Competition begins at 530pm.
