Category Archives: Local Sports

Stanley Count Dominates Chamberlain in Opening Match Sweep

Stanley Count Dominates Chamberlain in Opening Match Sweep

The Stanley County Buffaloes traveled out to Chamberlain on Tuesday and made a statement in the first match of the year, sweeping the Cubs 25-11, 25-20 and 25-8. It’s the third win in the last two seasons against the Cubs. Chamberlain had the first set tied 4-4 before Stanley County controlled the remaining of the…read more »

Kickball League Meeting Tonight

Kickball League Meeting Tonight

If you’re interested in playing adult kickball this fall, it’s time to get your team organized.  The Pierre Recreation Department will hold an organizational meeting at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in the YMCA Multipurpose Room for its Adult Coed Kickball League. The meeting is for team captains or anyone who is interested in forming a…read more »

Governors Stymied by Watertown to Open Season

Governors Stymied by Watertown to Open Season

The Pierre Governor volleyball team didn’t have the answer to a top five team in the Watertown Arrows on Tuesday to begin the season. The Arrows would get the win in Pierre in straight sets 25-11, 25-14 and 25-16. Watertown had 41 kills to the Governors 17 and only trailed by a single point two…read more »

Governors Set New School Record as Team, Sonnenschein Win Invite

Governors Set New School Record as Team, Sonnenschein Win Invite

The Pierre Governor golf team has a goal to leave a mark in history after this season and they would take a step on Tuesday setting a new school record at Hillsview Golf Course in Pierre, winning the event. Sawyer Sonnenschein also had tied the school record as he would win the individual day shooting…read more »

Lady Buffaloes Travel to Chamberlain to Begin Season

Lady Buffaloes Travel to Chamberlain to Begin Season

Coming off of one of the best seasons in recent history for the Stanley County volleyball team, the Lady Buffs open the season tonight in Chamberlain taking on the Cubs. The Lady Buffs finished last season at 18-9, just one win shy of making the SoDak 16 and two wins shy of the state tournament.…read more »

2024 Week One Football Media Polls

2024 Week One Football Media Polls

The South Dakota Media football poll for the week of August 26. Each team is ranked based on votes with first place votes followed by parentheses, record, total points and previous ranking. The Class 11AAA, 11AA and 11A polls remain unchanged as the season begins this weekend for those three classes. Class 11AAA1. Harrisburg (9)…read more »

Governors Begin Season Hosting Watertown

Governors Begin Season Hosting Watertown

The Pierre Governor volleyball team begins the new season hosting the Watertown Arrows tonight to start a busy week at home, hosting three matches. The Governors are coming off a season in which they nearly made the state tournament, coming up just short in the SoDak 16. Now, the Governors will have a new coach…read more »

Sully Buttes Kicks off Season with Homecoming Match against Jones County

Sully Buttes Kicks off Season with Homecoming Match against Jones County

The volleyball season will get underway tonight as the Sully Buttes Chargers will host the Jones County Coyotes in the opening match of the year which doubles as Homecoming. The Chargers finished the season at 13-18 last season, but only lost two to graduation. A year of experience for these girls can pay dividends as…read more »

Pierre Hosts Lone Invite at Hillsview

Pierre Hosts Lone Invite at Hillsview

The Pierre Governors are back on the links today, this time at home as the Golf team will get to host its lone invite of the season at the Hillsview Golf Course. Pierre will host both Class AA and A schools for the event for a total of 16 teams. Teams include Aberdeen Central, Brandon…read more »

2024 Preseason Media Volleyball Polls

2024 Preseason Media Volleyball Polls

Here is the South Dakota Media Preseason Volleyball Poll for the 2024 season. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses, 2023 record, points and 2023 ranking in the final poll. CLASS AA1. Harrisburg (12) 31-0 60 12. Bishop O’Gorman 18-12 44 53. Sioux Falls Washington 28-4 32 24. Watertown 27-7 22 45. Sioux…read more »