Category Archives: Local Sports

Local Sports 2-9-24

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Basketball is at home this evening, as they host Rapid City Stevens for a doubleheader. On the boys’ side, the Bucks are 2 and 11 on the year, while Stevens enters with a 10 and 5 record. The Gazelles hold a 4 and 9 record on the girls’ side, while Stevens…read more »

Shaylor Platt Signs With Mount Marty Football

Shaylor Platt Signs With Mount Marty Football

Yankton High School Senior Shaylor Platt announced on Wednesday that he was staying home to continue his football career, as he has signed with Mount Marty University. Platt, who also held an offer from Dakota Wesleyan, said it took him some time to come to a final decision as he wanted to make the right…read more »

Local Sports 2-8-24

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball snapped their 8-game losing streak last night with an 83 to 61 victory over the Doane Tigers. MMU had multiple players eclipse the 20-point mark. Jared Lopez led the way with a 24-point 10-rebound double-double, followed by 20 points from Cole Bowen. Rugby Ryken led the Lancers in assists with 10.…read more »

Local Sports 2-7-24

Mount Marty Men’s and Women’s Basketball hosts Doane University tonight for a GPAC doubleheader. On the men’s side, the Lancers enter with a 5 and 16 overall record following their 75 to 62 loss to Morningside on Wednesday. Doane’s men’s team is 7 and 16 on the year, and are coming off of a loss…read more »

Local Sports 2-6-24

Mount Marty Men’s and Women’s Basketball will take the court tomorrow night, as they host Doane University inside Cimpl Arena. The Lancer men and women are both coming off of losses in their last games to Morningside on Saturday. Both Tiger squads are also looking to reenter the win column, as they were swept by…read more »

Local Sports 2-5-24

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball was defeated by the Morningside Mustangs on Saturday, 75 to 62. The Lancers, now 5 and 16 on the year, were led by Rugby Ryken who recorded a game-high 19 points and 4 assists. Cole Bowen led the Lancers in rebounds with 7. The Lancers are back home on Wednesday, hosting…read more »

Local Sports 2-2-24

Yankton Gazelles Basketball fell to 4 and 9 on the year last night, as they were defeated by the Pierre Governors 55 to 29. Claire Tereshinski scored 10 points for the Gazelles, followed by Eden Wolfgram with 8. Macy Drotzmann led in rebounds with 6. The Gazelles are off until February 9th, when they host…read more »

Local Sports 2-1-24

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball was defeated by the Dordt Defenders in GPAC play last night, 89 to 80. Cole Bowen had a 22-point 11-rebound double-double for the Lancers, while Freshman Rugby Ryken had a career-high 21 points and a team-high 6 assists in the loss. Next up for the Lancers is a home matchup with…read more »

Local Sports 1-31-24

Mount Marty Men’s and Women’s Basketball have a home doubleheader this evening, as they host the Dordt Defenders inside Cimpl Arena. Both Lancer teams are coming off of losses last time out to Jamestown, as the men fell 72 to 71, while the women lost 74 to 55. The Dordt men enter on a 2-game…read more »

Local Sports 1-30-24

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball was edged out at home by the Jamestown Jimmies last night, 72 to 71. The Lancers had three players score 15 points in the game, as Jared Lopez, Cole Bowen, and Jake Jensen all combined for the team lead in scoring. Rugby Ryken finished just shy of a double-double with 9…read more »