Ben Burns

With three spots in the Mountain Division Playoffs still up for grabs, the Rapid City Rush have been making an impressive push in their last handful of games, which included their fifth-straight win on Sunday. Ben Burns has highlights from their series finale versus the Tulsa Oilers.

After pulling a major upset in Friday’s semifinals, the Yankton boys basketball team brought that same energy Saturday night in the Class AA State Championship Game. Ben Burns has the highlights from that game, along with the consolation matchups from earlier in the day.

The Rapid City Rush are in a race to get back into the playoff picture, and Friday’s win over Tulsa helped their cause. Plus, young cowboys and cowgirls saddled up for the first day of the Badlands Little Britches Rodeo. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

South Dakota’s AA boys basketball semifinals did not disappoint as both games went down to the wire. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

Plus AA boys basketball state tournament pairings

While cornhole is best known as a game played in the backyard or at tailgates, the sport has been growing in popularity since the start of the pandemic. Ben Burns stopped by an ACL Regional Tournament at Rushmore Mall to learn about Rapid City’s inclusive cornhole community.

After losing their season opener on the road last week, the Rapid City Marshals were hoping to have better luck at home against the Gillette Mustangs. Ben Burns breaks down the highlights from Sunday night’s matchup.

The Rapid City Rush need to collect more wins in order to get back into the playoff hunt, and Friday’s game against the Wichita Thunder helped them in that direction. Ben Burns breaks down highlights from their 4-2 victory.

The Rapid City Rush need to collect more wins in order to get back into the playoff hunt, and Friday’s game against the Wichita Thunder helped them in that direction. Ben Burns breaks down highlights from their 4-2 victory.

The mothers of the Rushmore Hockey Association are used to watching games from the stands of the Thunderdome. However, that will change on Wednesday as they take the ice to compete against the ladies of the Rapid City Rush in their annual “Ladies and Laces” game. Ben Burns sets the stage with a preview of the game.

Plus Big Ol' Fish

Yellow Jackets headed to regionals in Texas

The Black Hills State women’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA Division II Tournament, and they likely would not have made it without their First-Team All-Conference point guard. Ben Burns has more on Niki Van Wyk’s impact on the Yellow Jackets this season.

The Black Hills State women’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA Division II Tournament, and they likely would not have made it without their First-Team All-Conference point guard. Ben Burns has more on Niki Van Wyk’s impact on the Yellow Jackets this season.

Three West River boys basketball teams had a chance at pulling major upsets in Saturday’s Class AA boys basketball SODAK 16, but none of them were able to succeed. Ben Burns has highlights and results from those matchups.

The St. Thomas More boys basketball team has been pegged all season long as a team likely to reach the state tournament. However, the Belle Fourche Broncs proved to be a formidable challenge after upsetting Hill City in the first round of regionals. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights and more in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

After losing in the state championship game last year, the Rapid City Stevens girls had a chance to get back into the tournament with a win against Huron on Friday. Plus, the Hot Springs boys were ready for revenge against Rapid City Christian after being blown out by the Comets last week. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

After an impressive regular season, the Black Hills State women’s basketball team are entering the RMAC Tournament as the three seed. Ben Burns spoke to head coach Mark Nore and senior guard Niki Van Wyk to see what they think it will take to make a deep run in the playoffs.

With not enough wins to reach the SODAK 16, the Sturgis and Douglas girls basketball team left it all on the line with one final game Monday night. Ben Burns breaks down the highlights from the first quarter.

While the biggest spotlight may be on their varsity squads, the Rushmore Hockey Association had both of their bantam teams reach their respective state championship games. Ben Burns has highlights from the Bantam B state title game between Rushmore and Sioux Falls.

On the final day of the High School State Wrestling Tournament, South Dakota’s best all-around teams went head-to-head in the duals championships. Ben Burns has highlights from both the Sturgis Scoopers and Custer Wildcats.

The St. Thomas More and Rapid City Christian girls basketball teams are one step closer to earning a seat in the state tournament after each winning against top teams in the 8A region. Ben Burns has highlights from both games.

In their final game of the regular season, the Rapid City Christian boys basketball team hosted Hot Springs in a much-anticipated showdown. Plus, the Rapid City Stevens girls looked to avoid their third-straight loss as they traveled to Sioux Falls to tip-off against the Washington Warriors. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights and more in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

The Summit Arena was jam-packed with talent on Friday as the top high school wrestlers in South Dakota went head-to-head on the mats in the SDHSAA State Championships. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

South Dakota’s best hit the mat

Plus Region 7B girls basketball playoff preview

Hundreds of swimmers took to the pool at the Roosevelt Swim Center in Rapid City for the South Dakota Short Course B Championships. Ben Burns spoke with the board president of the Rushmore Swim Team to learn more about why events like these are important to young swimmers.

In their final home games of the regular season, both the Rushmore Thunder boys and girls played inspired hockey against the Huron All-Stars. Ben Burns has highlights from each game.

The Rapid City Marshals are ready for the regular season after dominating on both sides of the ball in their preseason opener Sunday night. Ben Burns breaks down their highlights against the Fargo Invaders.

Some of the best high school wrestlers in the Mount Rushmore State took to the mats at Naasz Gymnasium with the goal of earning a spot in next week’s state tournament. Ben Burns has highlights from some of Saturday’s top competitors.

After a two-year hiatus, the Black Hills Gold Rush returned to Rapid City, with dozens of skaters showing off their skills at Roosevelt Park Ice Arena. Ben Burns has the details on this year’s event.

The South Dakota Mines women’s basketball team looked to collect another win as the regular season begins to sunset. Plus, the top two boys basketball teams in the state went head-to-head in an epic clash. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

After losing to Rapid City Central in December, the Rapid City Stevens boys basketball team was ready for revenge in Friday’s rematch. Plus, the Black Hills State women returned to the Young Center following three straight games on the road. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

Central senior is one of the top high school bowlers in the country

With the regular season about to come to an end, the Lakota Tech girls basketball team added another major win to their impressive resume. Ben Burns breaks down highlights from the Tatanka’s matchup with the Rapid City Christian Lady Comets.

Four years ago, Joel Scott and Matthew Ragsdale won a high school state championship together after their basketball team went undefeated. Now, they’re once again teammates on another dominant team. Ben Burns has their story.

The Rapid City Central girls basketball team has been down on its luck over the past month, losing their first-year head coach and a string of important games. But on Saturday, the Cobblers controlled their home court as Aaliyah Jones wrote her way into the history books. Ben Burns has highlights from their win against Yankton.

After losing five straight on the road, the Rapid City Rush recovered in a big way, scoring seven goals on Friday and winning in overtime on Saturday. Ben Burns has highlights from the first period of Saturday’s game.

The Rapid City Stevens girls basketball team went down-to-the-wire at the Heier Gymnasium against Yankton. Plus, the Central girls had a chance of snapping their growing losing streak Friday evening against Harrisburg. Vic Quick and Ben Burns break down those highlights and more in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

The Rapid City Rush were in desperate need of a win after losing five straight on the road. Plus, the Rapid City Christian girls basketball team had a tough task defending their home court against Red Cloud. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights and more in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

Plus high school girls basketball rankings

Plus local high school coaches earn fall coach of the year honors

Being a hockey goaltender means taking on one of the toughest positions in sports. The Rapid City Rush have two goalies who take their jobs very seriously, but they also realize that having fun on the ice is a main ingredient in the recipe for success. Ben Burns has more on Adam Carlson, Daniil Chechelev, and their unique relationship as goalies.

On the final day of Rodeo Rapid City, fans were treated to a special matinee performance featuring some of the world’s top cowboys. Plus, the Badlands Sabres were unable to wrap up their home schedule with a bang as they fell victim to the Great Falls Americans. Ben Burns has those highlights and more.

The South Dakota Mines Hardrockers basketball teams battled the Metro State Roadrunners in a late-season doubleheader. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

The bareback competition at Rodeo Rapid City got a lot more intense during Friday night’s performance. Plus, the Badlands Sabres gave fans a show at Roosevelt Park Ice Arena as they rolled over the Great Falls Americans. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have those highlights and more in this edition of the Friday Night Frenzy.

Plus Custer and Central athletes sign with top colleges

Plus Sean Payton named Broncos new head coach

Top dogs look to herd sheep

The future of rodeo in South Dakota appears to be bright as high school cowboys and cowgirls display their talent at the Rodeo Rapid City 20X High School Showcase. Ben Burns has highlights from some of Sunday afternoon’s top competitors.