Category Archives: Local Sports

Local Sports 3-22-24

Mount Marty Baseball was swept in their doubleheader against Morningside, losing game one 4 to 0 and game two 5 to 2. The Lancers were held to 3 hits in game one, two of which came from Ethan Wishon, who finished the game 2 for 3.  Wishon went 3 for 3 in game two as…read more »

Claire Tereshinski Stays Home, Signs with Mount Marty Basketball

Claire Tereshinski Stays Home, Signs with Mount Marty Basketball

Yankton Gazelles Basketball standout Claire Tereshinski will be staying home to continue her academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level, as she has signed with the Mount Marty Basketball program. Tereshinksi says that a lifelong connection to the university helped her decide to remain home. Tereshinski spoke highly of her coaches at Yankton High…read more »

Local Sports 3-20-24

Mount Marty Baseball was swept by #8 ranked Doane yesterday in their GPAC Doubleheader in Yankton. Game one ended 8 to 7 in favor of the Tigers. Bodi Wallar led MMU at the plate, going 2 for 2 with 3 RBI, 2 runs scored, and a home run. Doane took game two as well 9…read more »

Local Sports 3-19-24

Mount Marty Baseball looks to improve on their 15 and 8 record today in a home doubleheader against Doane. The Tigers come to Yankton ranked #8 in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll with a 14 and 4 record. The Lancers are receiving votes in the same poll. First pitch of game one is set for…read more »

Local Sports 3-18-24

Mount Marty Baseball opened up GPAC play last Friday, splitting their doubleheader against Northwestern. The Lancers won game one 8 to 3. Ethan Wishon and Will Gardner each tallied a pair of RBIs. Zach Hegge got the win on the mound in three and a third innings of relief, allowing a run. MMU fell 5…read more »

Local Sports 3-15-24

Mount Marty Baseball begins GPAC play today, as they host Northwestern for a doubleheader at Riverside Field. The Lancers are coming off three straight losses to end their Spring Break trip, two of which came to teams ranked in the top 10, including #1 Southeastern. Game one between the Lances and Red Raiders is set…read more »

Local Sports 3-14-24

Mount Marty Baseball is receiving votes in the latest NAIA top-25 coaches poll, following their Spring Break swing in Florida. The Lancers went 5 and 4 during the trip, including a win over then-15th-ranked Ave Maria and Saint Thomas who received votes.  Mount Marty is currently 14 and 7 on the year and one of…read more »

Decker Stepping Down as YHS Coach, Accepts Admin Role in the District

Decker Stepping Down as YHS Coach, Accepts Admin Role in the District

Following a season that saw the Yankton Gazelles Basketball program more than double the win total of the previous year and earn a spot in the SoDak 16, Head Coach Matt Decker will be stepping down as coach to accept an administrative position with the Yankton School District. Decker said that the decision was a…read more »

Local Sports 3-13-24

South Dakota State Women’s Basketball captured their second straight Summit League Championship yesterday with a 67 to 54 win over North Dakota State. Paige Meyer scored a team-high 18 points in the win, while Brooklyn Meyer added 15, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks.  The Jackrabbits complete their second straight undefeated season in Conference play, carrying…read more »