Local Sports 3-28-24

Yankton Bucks Senior Landon Potts has been named an All-State Honorable Mention in Class AA by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association.

Potts led the Bucks in scoring last season, recording 17 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. Leading the Bucks to a SoDak 16 appearance.

Other area players earning All-State honors include Vermillion’s Trey Hansen as a Class A honorable mention and Gayville-Volin junior Spencer Karstens, who is an honorable mention in Class B.

Yankton Gazelles senior Claire Tereshinski has been selected by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association as an All-State Honorable Mention in Class AA for girls’ basketball.

In her senior season, Tereshinski recorded 12.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, leading Yankton to a SoDak 16 bid. Tereshinski will stay in Yankton as she transitions to the collegiate level, as she recently signed with Mount Marty University to continue her basketball career with plans to study nursing.

Other area players earning All-State honors include Vermillion’s Taylor Reuvers and Brooke Jensen, both 3rd-team in Class A, Avon’s Courtney Sees, 3rd-team in Class B, and Gayville-Volin’s Taylor Hoxeng, Honorable Mention in Class B.

Mount Marty Softball was swept by #11 Northwestern in their doubleheader yesterday, 8 to 0 in game one, and 4 to 2 in game two.

The Lancers were held to 2 hits in game one, with Janeah Castro and Reese Peterson each going 1 for 2 at the plate. Abby Johnson tallied 2 RBI in game two, with Sami Noble and Ella Ray scoring the two runs.

MMU, 9 and 15 overall, are off until April 3rd for a doubleheader against Briar Cliff at Sertoma Park in Yankton.

Mount Marty Baseball is scheduled to begin their four-game series against Midland tomorrow afternoon in Fremont, Nebraska.

The Lancers are 15 and 12 on the year, having dropped their last five games in a row. The Warriors enter the series at 20 and 6, winners of six straight.

Tomorrow’s doubleheader will begin at 1:00 PM. Saturday’s games are scheduled to start at the same time.

Mount Marty Track and Field is scheduled to open their outdoor season today at the Wayne State Wildcat Classic in Wayne, Nebraska. Events are scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM.

Yankton Bucks Tennis hosts Mitchell today for a duel at the YHS Tennis Courts. Matches are scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM.

Totally Yankton 3.27.2024

Totally Yankton 3.27.2024

Director of Campus Safety, Todd Brandt, was the Mount Marty Wednesday guest of the day this morning. He and Jeff visited about this still somewhat new venture for him and his experience on the Mount. If you missed it earlier, click and listen now.

Local Sports 3-27-24

Yankton Bucks Tennis had their triangular yesterday against Sioux City Heelan and Vermillion canceled due to inclement weather.

Next up for the Bucks is a home duel against Mitchell scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Matches are slated to begin at 2:00 PM.

Mount Marty Senior Annika Johnson competed in the Association of College Unions International Collegiate Clay Target Championships last weekend, posting career bests in all four events.

Johnson shot an 88 out of 100 in American Trap, 79 out of 100 in Skeet Shooting, and 72 out of 100 in both Super Sport Shooting and Sporting Clays. Johnson’s highest finish came in Sporting Clays, where she finished 104th in the 222 competitor field.

Mount Marty Softball is on the road in Sioux Center, Iowa today, for a neutral-site GPAC doubleheader against Northwestern.

The Lancers enter the game with a 9 and 13 overall record, 2 and 2 in GPAC play. The Red Raiders are the #11 team in the country with a 22 and 2 record. Tonight’s doubleheader will be their first conference games of the campaign.

The game was moved to the Dordt Dome in Sioux Center due to inclement weather. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 5:00 PM this evening.

Mount Marty Men’s Golf had the 2nd and final round of the Park University Staco Spring Classic in Kansas City canceled yesterday due to inclement weather.

With yesterday’s cancelation, the Lancers ended the tournament in 5th place, led by Wout Kerkhofs and Bennett Cassens who tied for 10th. Rounding out the scoring for MMU, Ted Bengston tied for 20th, Jimmie Cunningham tied for 39th, and Hunter Bailey tied for 46th.

Next up for MMU is a two-day event on April 1st and 2nd in Hesston, Kansas.

South Dakota Women’s Basketball advanced to the third round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament last night with a 79 to 65 win over Northern Arizona.

Grace Larkins set a new career high with 34 points in the win. Larkins also led USD in rebounds with 12 and steals with 4. 

USD will be on the road for their next WNIT game, as they travel to Laramie, Wyoming on Friday to take on Wyoming. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM.

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has added another National Championship to its accolades, as the Dordt Defenders captured the 2024 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship last night.

Dordt edged out Providence 57 to 53 to claim the title, as Karly Gustafson led the Defenders with 16 points and 5 rebounds in the win.

Dordt, who also won the GPAC conference title this year, ends their season with a 35 and 2 overall record.

Westside Park Pond Project Delayed by Weather

Westside Park Pond Project Delayed by Weather

Plans to remove the rock from Westside Park Pond have been delayed.

Originally, the project was scheduled to be completed earlier this month, but Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says that has been delayed by the recent weather conditions.

Leon says that as of now, there is no firm timeline as to when the project will be completed.

City Honors Yankton Fire Department Retirees

City Honors Yankton Fire Department Retirees

The City of Yankton honored Yankton firefighters that retired in the past year at last night’s city commission meeting.

The four retirees are Michael Gullikson, Larry Nickles, Matt Nighbert, and Dave Walsh

Mayor Stephanie Moser declared a proclamation for the four retirees.

Between the four retirees, they have served 109 years on the Yankton Fire Department.

Totally Yankton 3.26.2024

Totally Yankton 3.26.2024

Frani Kieffer was a guest this morning on Totally Yankton. She is the new YSD Alumni Association Director. She and Jeff talked about what they’re trying to accomplish and how people can find out more. If you missed it earlier, click and listen now.

Totally Yankton 3.26.2024

Totally Yankton 3.26.2024

The Missouri Valley Master Gardeners have their Spring Fling tonight at Hillcrest Golf and Country Club. Master Gardener Wayne Nelson Stastney visited with Jeff this morning on Totally Yankton about that and the other things they do throughout the year. If you missed it earlier, click and listen now.

Local Sports 3-26-24

Yankton Bucks Tennis will host Sioux City Heelan (HE-len) and Vermillion today for a triangular.

The Bucks are 4 and 0 to start the year, including three 9-0 sweeps over Rapid City Central, St. Thomas More, and Spearfish over the weekend.

 Due to inclement weather, the event will now occur indoors at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center. Matches are slated to begin at 11:00 AM.

Mount Marty Men’s Golf reopened their season yesterday at the Park University Spring Classic in Kansas City, finishing day one in 5th as a team.

Wout Kerkhofs and Bennett Cassens are joint highest on the leaderboard for the Lancers heading into day two, as they are tied for 10th in the event. Ted Bengston is currently third highest in 20th.

Today’s round will begin at 10:00 AM at The Deuce Golf Club in Kansas City.

Mount Marty Women’s Golf is currently scheduled to start their spring campaign tomorrow with a duel against Briar Cliff in Sioux City, Iowa. The matchup would be held at the Two Rivers Golf Club.

Mount Marty Softball is set to return to action tomorrow, as they take on Northwestern in a GPAC doubleheader.

The Lancers enter the contest with a 9 and 13 overall record and are 2 and 2 in conference play.

Tomorrow’s games will be held at a neutral site, the Dordt Dome in Sioux Center, Iowa. First pitch of game one is set for 5:00 PM Wednesday.

South Dakota Women’s Basketball hosts Northern Arizona tonight in the 2nd round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament.

The Coyotes defeated UC Riverside in round one, 72 to 57, to advance to this matchup. This will be the first game of the WNIT for Northern Arizona.

Tipoff from the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion is scheduled for 7:00 PM this evening.

The University of South Dakota Athletic Department has announced the promotions of several faculty in the past week.

Jarren Duffy was promoted to Associate Athletic Director for Fan Engagement late last week. As part of the new role, Duffy will have oversight of communications, Coyote Sports Properties and serve as the liaison between athletics and Sodexo. Duffy will also be the sports administrator for men’s and women’s swimming & diving and the women’s tennis teams.

Yesterday, USD announced three more promotions within the Athletics Department. Alexa McMillen has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment and Operations. Madison Mills has been named the new Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Excellence. Caleb Christensen will be the Director of Video Production and Creative Content.

All promotions are effective immediately.

Totally Yankton 3.25.2024

Totally Yankton 3.25.2024

SE Casa has a big event coming up in April at Hillcrest Country Club. Executive Director Stacy Starzl Hansen visited the Totally Yankton studios to visit with Jeff about Gala de la Casa on April 13th. If you missed it earlier, click and listen now.

Local Sports 3-25-24

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Track and Field tallied multiple podium finishes during the Class A portion of Friday’s Mount Marty Indoor meet, including four runner-up finishes.

For the Gazelles, Shae Rumsey claimed 2nd in the 400 and 3rd in the 800. Rumsey, Alivia Dimmer, Burkley Olson, and Auviana Seiler, also took 3rd in the 1600-meter relay. Dimmer and Olson also finished 2nd in the 800-meter relay, alongside Charleigh Madsen and Iyana Becker.

For the Bucks, Dylan Payer took home 2nd in the mile at 4:21.84. Matthew Sheldon finished 2nd in the shot put with a throw of 46-8. Elsewhere a trio of Bucks took 3rd in their events. Cale Haselhorst in the 60-meter hurdles, Carson Ness in the 400-meter run, and Abram Chance in the 800-meter run. 

Next up for Yankton is a meet in Sioux Falls on April 2nd against Sioux Falls Washington, Sioux City West, and Sioux City East.

The Class B portion of the Mount Marty Indoor Track and Field Meet also took place late last week, with multiple area athletes competing in the event.

Bloomfield’s Jacob Smith finished 2nd in the boys 800 and also ran on the Bees’ 2nd place 1600 relay team along with Hayden Loseke, Layne Warrior, and Beau Eisenhauer.

Crofton claimed the top spot in three events. Seth Pinkelman won the boys’ pole vault, while Jordyn Arens won the girls’ mile. Arens, Ellie Tramp, Caitlin Guenther, and Jacee Anthony also won the medley relay. Sammie Allen tied for 3rd in the girls’ high jump.

Gayville-Volin’s Jolie Westrum took home 1st in the girls’ 3200-meter run, finishing in 12:40.77.

Yankton Bucks Tennis started their season at 4 and 0, gaining wins over St. Thomas More, Rapid City Central, Spearfish, and the defending Class A State Champions Rapid City Christian over the weekend.

Yankton swept Rapid City Central, Spearfish, and St. Thomas More 9 to 0. The Bucks were able to edge out Rapid City Christian 5 to 4. Luke Moeller, Miles Krajewski, and Ethan Marsh went undefeated during the duel to help secure the win.

Next up for Yankton is a scheduled triangular tomorrow in Yankton against Sioux City’s Bishop Heelan and Vermillion, beginning at 11:00 AM.

Mount Marty Softball was swept by Jamestown over the weekend in their GPAC conference doubleheader.

The Lancers fell in game one 6 to 2. Janeah Castro and Sami Noble tallied the two runs for Mount Marty.

Game two ended 13 to 2 in favor of Jamestown. Kayleen Jacinto and Abby Johnson scored a run each, while Janeah Castro went 1 for 1 with an RBI.

Mount Marty, now 9 and 13 on the year, will take on Northwestern for their next contest on Wednesday at a neutral site in Sioux Center, Iowa.

South Dakota Women’s Basketball advanced to the 2nd round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament on Friday, defeating UC Riverside 72 to 57.

The Coyotes were led by a 15-point performance from Carley Duffney. Morgan Hansen added 12 points, while Grace Larkins finished with 8 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists.

USD will host Northern Arizona tomorrow night for the 2nd round of the WNIT. Tipoff from the Sanford Coyote Sports Center is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

South Dakota State Women’s Basketball had their season come to an end over the weekend, as they were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament by Utah, 68 to 54.

Tori Nelson led the Jacks in scoring with 14, followed closely by Brooklyn Meyer with 13, and Paige Meyer with 12. 

SDSU ends the year with a 27 and 6 overall record, 16 and 0 in conference play, as they claimed their second straight perfect season in the Summit League.

Eight members of the South Dakota Coyotes Football team will take part in USD’s Pro Day today, as they look to make an impression on NFL and CFL scouts.

This year’s participants are Myles Harden, Brock Mogensen, Stephen Hillis, Brendan Webb, Isaac Erbes (Er-biss), Jonathan Joanis (Jo-niss), Micah Roane, and Caden Pellizzer.

All athletes will showcase their abilities in individual position drills, as well as athletic assessments in the bench press, 40-yard dash, broad jump, and vertical jump.

The South Dakota Coyotes Men’s Indoor Track and Field Team claimed a pair of awards from the Summit League on Friday, as Lucky Huber won Men’s Coach of the Year, and Marshall Faurot won Men’s Field Athlete of the Year.

This is the 2nd straight season Huber has been named Coach of the Year. Faurot becomes the first Coyote since 2020 to win Summit League Men’s Field Athlete of the Year. Faurot claimed the Summit League Championship in the pole vault, finished 8th at the NCAA Indoor Championships, and was an All-American this past season.

USD’s Outdoor Track and Field season begins on March 28th in Austin, Texas.