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Governor Girls Split Sturgis, Spearfish Weekend at Home

Governor Girls Split Sturgis, Spearfish Weekend at Home

The Pierre Governors would split the two games on the weekend with a 65-38 win on Friday over Sturgis, but would fall 62-45 on Saturday to Spearfish as they go into the break at 2-2. On Friday, the Govs dominated the Scoopers to a 29 point victory being led by Lennix DuPris with 22 points.…read more »

Governors Ninth in Final Gymnastics Meet of 2024

Governors Ninth in Final Gymnastics Meet of 2024

The Pierre Governor gymnastics team would place ninth in the final event for 2024 at the Mitchell Invite held at the Corn Palace on Saturday. The Governors were in the second session at the Jill McCormick Invite. Ryen Sheppick would place 24th in the All-Around for Pierre with a total of 32.6 while teammate Madelyn…read more »

Charger Boys Fall in Winner

Charger Boys Fall in Winner

The Sully Buttes Charger boys went up against a taller and deeper Winner Warrior team in Winner Saturday and though they may try, Sully Buttes fell 68-51 Saturday afternoon. Trailing 21-9 at the half, the Chargers rallied in the second, and played it to a 33-27 Winner advantage at halftime. In the second half Wesley…read more »

Charger Girls Work Hard, Pull Out Victory over Herreid/Selby Area

Charger Girls Work Hard, Pull Out Victory over Herreid/Selby Area

Using their low post presence, the Sully Buttes Charger girls scrapped their way to a 51-43 victory over Herreid Selby Area Friday night in Onida. The Chargers trailed after the first quarter by a 14-13 score, thanks to fast ball movement by the athletic Wolverine backcourt and the three point shooting of sophomore Taryn Hettick.…read more »

Governors Defeat Harrisburg in Final 2024 Dual

Governors Defeat Harrisburg in Final 2024 Dual

The Pierre Governor boys wrestling team would travel to Harrisburg on Thursday and pick up a 57-22 victory over the Tigers to close 2024. The Governors had pinfall wins by Walker West, Rowdy Menning, Tallen Lightfield, Lincoln Schoenhard, Max Hunsley, Will Eilers, Sam Larson and Elijah Boutchee. Alex Oedekoven would have a decision win and…read more »

Stanley County Splits Doubleheader in Philip

Stanley County Splits Doubleheader in Philip

The Stanley County Buffaloes will close out the 2024 calendar with a split of the Philip Scotties on Thursday. The girls would fall 63-40 while the boys would pick up a 65-31 win. The Stanley County girls shot well to begin the game and were tied 12-12 after the first quarter. However, too many turnovers…read more »

Capitals Finish Off 2024 with Weekend Games

Capitals Finish Off 2024 with Weekend Games

The Oahe Capitals girls and boys teams will both be in action this weekend as the Capital girls will host Rushmore Friday before traveling to Watertown while the boys host Brandon Valley and Huron. The Capitals girls team is 5-1 on the season after a three game sweep of Sioux Center at home last weekend.…read more »

Governors Travel Back to Mitchell for Final Meet of 2024

Governors Travel Back to Mitchell for Final Meet of 2024

The Pierre Governors are in Mitchell for the second time this season as the gymnastics team will close out the 2024 calendar on Saturday. The Governors will be at the Corn Palace on Saturday instead of the MEGA Gymnastics Center this time. It’s the fifth even of the season for Pierre and the Govs will…read more »

Governor Girls Hosts Sturgis, Spearfish, Boys on the Road to Finish 2024

Governor Girls Hosts Sturgis, Spearfish, Boys on the Road to Finish 2024

The Pierre Governor basketball teams will have two more games left on the calendar as the Govs face Sturgis and Spearfish this weekend with the girls hosting and the boys traveling. The Governor girls are 1-1 so far on the season beating Rapid City Central on Saturday last weekend. They face the 1-0 Scoopers first…read more »