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Rapid City Rush

Rush win fifth straight in Sunday bout against Oilers

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By 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.

Sports

Yankton basketball mascot

Yankton boys crowned Class AA champions over Mitchell

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 11:17 PM CDT
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Badlands Little Britches Rodeo

Friday Night Frenzy, March 17, Part 2

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:51 PM CDT
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By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Yankton boys basketball

Friday Night Frenzy, March 17, Part 1

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:49 PM CDT
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By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Live interview with SF Washington’s Nate Malchow

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:14 PM CDT
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By Vic Quick
Plus state basketball consolation scores

Sports

Hot Springs and STM boys drop state tourney openers

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:10 AM CDT
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By Vic Quick
Plus SF Lincoln boys defeat SF Roosevelt

Sports

White River boys win state tourney opener

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By Vic Quick
Plus highlights from afternoon games at AA state tourney

Sports

SDSU women ready to face USC in NCAA Tourney

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 12:18 AM CDT
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By Vic Quick
Jackrabbits meet Trojans on Friday

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Caleb Hollenbeck-Gustafson Builders Athlete of the Week

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:57 PM CDT
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By Vic Quick
Plus Black Hills State men will face Minnesota-Duluth in Tuesday's Elite 8

Sports

BHSU men headed back to the Elite 8

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:32 AM CDT
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By Vic Quick
Yellow Jackets defeat West Texas A&M 68-67

Sports

After strong hockey season Thunder players look for success on the diamond

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:50 AM CDT
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By Ben Burns
Plus AA boys basketball state tournament pairings

News

South Dakota Mines receives a sizable donation for their basketball teams

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Madison Newman
South Dakota Mines to receive 1 million dollars to provide scholarship for basketball student-athletes.

Sports

Harlem Globetrotters visit Rapid City

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:16 AM CDT
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By Vic Quick
Plus USD and SDSU softball teams drop games

Sports

Jiron delivered big senior season for Central girls

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:00 AM CDT
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By Vic Quick
Plus Big Ol' Fish

Sports

Rapid City cornhole community growing

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:36 AM CDT
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Marshals fall to Mustangs in home opener

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:30 AM CDT
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Rush stop losing skid with win over Thunder

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 12:03 AM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Rush stop losing skid with win over Thunder

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 12:02 AM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Rushmore Thunder moms prepare for ‘Ladies and Laces’

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:14 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Red Cloud and Wall girls win state tourney openers

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:30 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus STM and Faith boys secure spots at state

Sports

Cassandra Witte is a wrestling trailblazer

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:03 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Witte will wrestle at the collegiate level for Chadron State

Sports

SDSU women celebrate Summit League Championship

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 1:17 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus STM's Reese Ross named South Dakota Gatorade player of the year

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Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:08 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
Plus Big Ol' Fish

Sports

Hot Springs boys headed to state tournament

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:08 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus Harding County comes up just short against Castlewood

Sports

Lakota Tech girls ready to deliver at state

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:54 PM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus Edgemont's Ostenson signs to play volleyball at Dakota Wesleyan

Sports

Timmer scores 25 to send SDSU into Summit League Championship

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:43 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus SDSU men lose to NDSU in semifinals

Sports

BHSU basketball teams gear up for NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:04 AM CST
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By Ben Burns
Yellow Jackets headed to regionals in Texas

Sports

Van Wyk leads Yellow Jackets into NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 11:51 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Van Wyk leads Yellow Jackets into NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 11:50 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Sturgis, Rapid City hoops teams fall in SODAK 16

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 11:45 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Friday Night Frenzy, March 3, Part 2

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:48 PM CST
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By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Friday Night Frenzy, March 3, Part 1

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:46 PM CST
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By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Live interview with Stevens assistant coach Tanner Waage

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:13 PM CST
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By Vic Quick
Coach Waage discusses his team’s SODAK 16 matchup with Huron

Sports

Lakota Tech, Red Cloud, RC Christian, and Wall girls basketball teams headed to state

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 12:26 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Local squads earn SODAK 16 victories

Sports

Central football duo signs with Mount Marty

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:14 PM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus SD Mines basketball players earn RMAC honors

Sports

Central girls gear up to face O’Gorman in SODAK 16

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 12:11 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Cobblers to face Knights Friday

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Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:19 PM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus BHSU's Joel Scott named RMAC player of the year

Sports

RC Christian boys earn region playoff win over Lead-Deadwood

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 12:54 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus high school and college basketball scores

Sports

Tayler Duncan a key player and leader for Spearfish

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 12:33 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus Big Ol' Fish

Sports

Black Hills State women ready for RMAC Tournament

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:04 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Scoopers cap season off with win over Douglas

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Rushmore bantam teams compete in state title games

Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 11:50 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Pierre, Canton win state dual titles

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 11:52 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

STM, RC Christian girls advance to SODAK 16

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 11:46 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Friday Night Frenzy, February 24, Part 2

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:56 PM CST
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By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Friday Night Frenzy, February 24, Part 1

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:55 PM CST
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By Vic Quick and Ben Burns
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.

Sports

Live interview with Stevens head coach Travis King

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:44 PM CST
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By Vic Quick
Coach King chats about the state wrestling tournament

Sports

State wrestling girls matches and boys quarterfinals

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:36 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus girls basketball playoff scores

Sports

State wrestling first round matches

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM CST
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By Ben Burns
South Dakota’s best hit the mat

Sports

Stevens wrestlers look to deliver at state

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 12:18 AM CST
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By Vic Quick
Plus BHSU men and women defeat Colorado Christian
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