The newest South Dakota High School Football Media Power Rankings have been released, and there is only one change from a week prior, with Mitchell jumping into the top five and replacing Sturgis, who surpassed them just last week. 1. Pierre (23) 2-0 2. Tea Area 2-0 3. Yankton 2-0 4. Brookings 1-1 5. Mitchell…… read more »
Category Archives: Local Sports
LOCAL SPORTS 9-6-22
Yankton defeated Spearfish 38-0 on the road Friday night en route to a 2-0 record to begin the season. Quarterback Rugby Ryken scorched the Spartan defense with a 383-yard passing/85-yard rushing yard/4 touchdown performance. Gavin Swanson had 93 yards rushing/67 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Tyler Sohler contributed 93 receiving yards in the victory. Defensively,…… read more »
LOCAL SPORTS 9-2
Yankton Soccer hosted O’Gorman in a varsity soccer double-header last night at Crane-Youngworth Field, with the Gazelles finishing in a 1-1 draw, and the Bucks falling in their state title rematch 4-2. Keira Christ (Keera Krist) scored the lone goal for the Gazelles, while Christian Pacheco scored both of the Bucks goals. Both the Gazelles…… read more »
LOCAL SPORTS 9-1
Yankton Soccer is set to host a varsity double-header versus rival O’Gorman this afternoon at Crane-Youngworth Field. The Yankton Gazelles (1-5) will begin the double-header at 4pm versus the (3-1-1) Lady Knights, followed by the Bucks (3-2-1) and the (4-1) Knights. Pregame coverage begins at 330pm with Josh Boelter and Brayden Butler on KYNT and…… read more »
LOCAL SPORTS 8-31
Yankton Gazelles Tennis competed at McKennan Park in Sioux Falls as part of the Sioux Falls O’Gorman triangular yesterday. Yankton dropped their first contest, falling short to Brandon Valley 5-4. Nora Krajewski and Frannie Kouri won their singles matches, and the combinations of Frannie Kouri/Paige Mitzel and Nora Krajewski/Sabrina Krajewski won their doubles competition. The…… read more »
LOCAL SPORTS 8-30
The latest South Dakota High School Football Media Power Rankings have been released, remaining the same except for Mitchell falling out of the top five in favor of Sturgis. Class 11AA 1. Pierre (20) 1-0 100 1 2. Tea Area 1-0 74 2 3. Yankton 1-0 63 3 4. Brookings 1-0 43 4 5. Sturgis…… read more »
LOCAL SPORTS 8-29
The Yankton Bucks began their 2022 varsity football season with a 45-6 victory over Mitchell on Friday night. The Bucks were led by QB Rugby Ryken, who went 13-19 for 147 yards and four touchdowns through the air. Leading the ground attack for Yankton was Gavin Swanson, who collected 92 rushing yards and a touchdown.…… read more »
LOCAL SPORTS 8-26
Yankton Gazelles Volleyball suffered a sweep by Class A Dakota Valley last night in their home opener at the Summit Activities Center 25-17, 25-16, 25-14. The Gazelles (0-2), look to right the ship at the Norfolk (NE) tournament this weekend. First game on Saturday squares Yankton up with tournament host Norfolk at 9am. Yankton Bucks…… read more »
LOCAL SPORTS 8-24
The Yankton Bucks finished tied for 5th in the Pierre Invitational at Hillsview Golf Course yesterday afternoon, tallying a 320 (+32) score. Pierre defended their home course and took the team victory, shooting a 282 (-6). Watertown’s Jake Olson led all golfers with a 66 score, while Yankton was led by Dawson Vellek with a…… read more »
LOCAL SPORTS 8-23
Both the Yankton Gazelles and Bucks were involved in shutouts during their inter-class varsity soccer matchups at Class A West Central yesterday evening, with the Gazelles being shut out 4-0, and the Bucks cruising to an 8-0 victory. The Gazelles (0-4), and Bucks (2-2) return home to Crane-Youngworth Field Friday evening as they square off…… read more »
