LOCAL SPORTS 9-21-23

The Yankton Bucks football team look to get back into the win column tomorrow night, as they travel to Tea to take on the Titans.

            Both teams enter the matchup second and third in the media and coaches polls in class 11-AA, as well as in the seed points standings.

            Kickoff from Tea is scheduled for 7:00 PM, with the Bucks Football Kickoff Show beginning at 6:00 on KYNT and KYNTV. Bryce Ladwig and Josh Boelter will be on the call.

            Mount Marty volleyball fell to 9 and 9 on the year last night, as they lost to #2 ranked Concordia University, 3 sets to 1.

            Julia Weber led the Lancer attack with 16 kills, while setter Ally Whitmire tallied 29 assists.

            The Lancers return home on Saturday, as they host Jamestown at Cimpl Arena. First serve is set for 1:00 PM.

            Mount Marty women’s soccer fell to College of St. Mary last night, as the Lancers were shut out 8 to 0.

            The Lancers are now 1 and 5 following the loss, as they turn their attention to a home match against Briar Cliff on Sunday.

            Yankton Bucks and Gazelles soccer return home this evening, as they host a double header against the West Central Trojans.

            Game one of the double header is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM, with game two set for 6:00. Pregame coverage on KYNT and KYNTV begins at 3:30, Brayden Butler will be on the call.

            Yankton Gazelles volleyball will be at home this evening, as they host Vermillion inside the Summit Activities Center. First serve is set for 7:00 PM.

            Yankton Gazelles tennis will host a triangular this morning, as they welcome Sioux Falls Washington and Harrisburg to town. The Gazelles will face Sioux Falls Washington at 10:00 AM, before battling Harrisburg at 4:00 PM.

            Yankton Bucks and Gazelles cross country will host a home meet this afternoon at Fox Run Golf Course. Six other schools will be competing in the event, the girls varsity will run at 5:05 PM, with the boys varsity race beginning at 5:30.

            Mount Marty men’s and women’s cross country will be in action tomorrow, as they take part in the Wildcat Classic in Wayne, Nebraska. Races are scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM.