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Governor Girls Win Watertown Invite, Boys Sixth in Mandan

Governor Girls Win Watertown Invite, Boys Sixth in Mandan

The Pierre Governor wrestling teams got the seasons underway this weekend as the Governor girls would win the Watertown Invite while the boys team would place sixth in Mandan. The Governor girls would place four girls winning their weight classes with seven in total making the championship match. Dani Ringstmeyer in 126, Lexie Hillmer in…read more »

Capitals Blanked in Brookings for First Loss

Capitals Blanked in Brookings for First Loss

The Brookings Rangers would get a 6-0 shutout win over the Oahe Capitals girls varsity team on Saturday in Brookings as the Caps fall for the first time this season. The Capitals were stymied by Rorii Quam who had a 31 save shutout, her first of the season as the offense just couldn’t get one…read more »

South Dakota Swept by Creighton in First Round of NCAA Tournament

South Dakota Swept by Creighton in First Round of NCAA Tournament

OMAHA, Neb. — The South Dakota volleyball season came to a close Thursday night in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament as the Yotes fell in straight sets to No. 2 seed Creighton 25-10, 25-17 and 25-14. In her final match as a Coyote, Kylen Sealock led South Dakota in kills with nine and had three blocks…read more »

Governor Wrestling Begins Season with Trips to Mandan, Watertown

Governor Wrestling Begins Season with Trips to Mandan, Watertown

The Pierre Governor wrestling teams are set to begin the season this weekend as the Governor girls will travel to Watertown on Friday and the Governor boys will wrestle in Mandan on Friday and Saturday. While Pierre Governor wrestling has always been tough and competitive, and it will continue to be that way, but both…read more »

Capitals Look for Third Straight Win in Brookings

Capitals Look for Third Straight Win in Brookings

The Oahe Capitals girls varsity team will have just one game this weekend, with a trip on Saturday to Brookings looking to stay undefeated on the early season. Oahe outscored the Rushmore Thunder 13-2 in the two wins last weekend. But the challenge will get tougher on Saturday when the Brookings Rangers host the Capitals.…read more »

North Dakota State Hosts Abilene Christian in FCS Second Round

North Dakota State Hosts Abilene Christian in FCS Second Round

The North Dakota State Bison will be at home on Saturday when the Abilene Christian Wildcats come to town in the second round of the FCS playoffs. The number two seed, NDSU enjoyed a bye week last Saturday while getting a chance to watch Abilene Christian shutout Northern Arizona at home with a 24-0 win.…read more »

Gymnastics to Begin Season in Huron

Gymnastics to Begin Season in Huron

The Pierre Governor gymnastics team will be on the road tonight in Huron as the season opens before hosting the home event on Saturday. The Governor gymnastics team has several returning from last year’s squad. However, the Governors graduate Nevaeh Karber, who had the best finish of any Governor from last year’s team at the…read more »

South Dakota State, Montana Get Rematch from Last Year’s Title Game

South Dakota State, Montana Get Rematch from Last Year’s Title Game

South Dakota State, the number three seed in the FCS Playoffs will get a home game against last year’s national championship opponent in Montana on Saturday in the second round of the playoffs. Last year the Jacks would get a 23-3 championship win, the second straight NCAA FCS title in a playoff run in which…read more »

South Dakota Hosts Tarleton State in FCS Second Round

South Dakota Hosts Tarleton State in FCS Second Round

The South Dakota Coyotes will enjoy the comfort of the DakotaDome on Saturday when the number four overall seed hosts 13 seed Tarleton State in the second round of the FCS playoffs. South Dakota, at 9-2, had a first round bye and had a chance to watch the Tarleton State and Drake game. The Texans…read more »

Pierre Swim Team Competes at Black Hills Gold Invitational

Pierre Swim Team Competes at Black Hills Gold Invitational

The Pierre swim team had a total of 18 swimmers competing out in Sturgis the weekend before Thanksgiving on November 23 and 24 at the 2024 South Dakota Black Hills Gold Invitational. 2024 SD Black Hills Gold Invitational In the Girls 8 & Under Division: In the Girls 9-10 Division: In the Girls 11-12 Division:…read more »