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Orioles soar into state volleyball tournament with 3-1 victory over Trojans Original
BALTIC, S.D. - 8-seed Lennox bounced back after dropping the first set to beat 9-seed West Central in a Class A SODAK 16 matchup. The teams split their two regular season meetings, but it will be the Orioles advancing to the state tournament in Sioux Falls with a 3-1 win. All three classes begin tournament play on Thursday, November 19th at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.
Augustana Women's Basketball cruises to season opening win
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana jumped all over Bellevue from the start and never looked back in a 104-50 win in the season opener. The Viking led 26-11 after a quarter, and 53-17 at the half. Sophia Anderson and Lucy Moore each had 13 points to lead Augustana. Next up for the Vikings is a road trip to Central Missouri Friday. Tip-off is at 6 p.m.
SF Christian volleyball charges into SODAK 16
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Sioux Falls Christian is on to the SODAK 16 after a straight set win over Elk Point-Jefferson. It was a dominant victory for the top seed in Region 4, who didn't allow the 5-seed Huskies more than 15 points in any set. The Chargers earn the No. 1 seed in the SODAK 16, and will host 16-seed Hot Springs on Tuesday night at home.
Bengs reflects on hard fought race on election night
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - It's never easy running for office, and U.S. Senate candidate Brian Bengs learned that with real world experience. The independent ran against incumbent Republican Senator Mike Rounds. Zach Borg caught up with Bengs as the results were rolling in on election night.
Penny's Tigers Spoil Otzelberger's return to South Dakota in college hoops opener
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Basketball fans were treated to a top 25 team coming to town Monday night, when former Jackrabbit basketball coach TJ Otzelberger brought his No. 18 Iowa State squad to the Sanford Pentagon. The Cyclones faced the Tigers on the opening night of college hoops. But Penny Hardaway's Memphis team didn't let the pro-ISU crowd phase them in an 80-76 win. Jayden Reid led the Tigers with 26 points, going 12/14 from the free throw line. Ryan Prather Jr. paced the Cyclones with 19 points.
Viking Volleyball comes storming back against Mavericks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Fighting to stay in the conference tournament picture, Augustana volleyball got a big win over Minnesota State, a team trailing them by a game in the standings at the start of the day. The Vikings were victorious over the Mavericks 3-1, winning three sets in a row after dropping the first one. The win moves them up to 7th in the conference at 10-7, a game ahead of Jamestown and now a two game cushion to make the NSIC tournament.
Titans lose heartbreaker to Scoopers in 11-AA Football Quarterfinals
TEA, S.D. - In a tight contest from beginning to end, Tea Area came up a little bit short in a 21-14 loss to Sturgis. The Titans were in position for a potential game tying touchdown and extra point on the final play of the game, but the pass was just incomplete. Scoopers running back Zhoel Irion had a monster game, running for 176 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns. The Titans finish the season at 6-4.
Titan Football looking forward to turning the page to playoffs
TEA, S.D. - The Titans haven't won a playoff game since 2023, and they'll get a chance to change that Thursday night at home. 4-seed Tea Area will host 5-seed Sturgis at 6 p.m. The Titans come in having lost two straight, while the Scoopers ended the regular season with five straight victories. But Tea Area won the regular season matchup this year 39-15, and their last playoff victory came against Sturgis.
Cougar volleyball snaps Vikings' win streak in 5 set thriller
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - In a back and forth match that went the distance, the Cougars outlasted the Vikings in a five set win. Sioux Falls snapped Augustana's six game win streak, and in the process avenged a loss to the Vikings earlier in the season. It was a balanced attack for USF, who had three players with 15 kills, Aubrey Gates, Kyleigh Tangen and Abby Haus. Reagan Jansen had a monster game for the Vikings, with a team-high 22 kills.
New Tea Area head football coach has long history with his players
TEA, S.D. - Brent Johnson has guided Tea Area to a 4-seed in the 11-AA playoffs in his first year at the helm. While the former Coyote offensive lineman may be a rookie head coach, he's well known to his players, going back more than a decade. Here's the story of how he fostered relationships with his team, and how it's paying off for the Titans.
Viking Soccer's fast start holds up in win over St. Cloud
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Vikings' two rapid fire goals in the first half were the difference in a 3-2 win over St. Cloud Friday afternoon. Avery Heinz and Laina Souerdyke scored within two minutes of each other to put the Vikings on top 2-0 early in the first half. The Huskies made it interesting with two second half goals, but Augustana never relinquished the lead. The victory gives the Vikings a half game edge in the NSIC standings over the Huskies for 6th place.
Raising Cane's announces opening date for Sioux Falls location
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Raising Cane's is coming to Sioux Falls, and it will be opening soon. The chicken finger chain announced it will be opening its doors on November 17th, marking the first Cane's in South Dakota. It's located at 4004 W. 41st St. across from the Empire Mall. The restaurant is hiring for the new location. You can apply online and schedule an appointment-based interview through October 30th.
Lincoln tops O'Gorman in AA volleyball battle
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Lincoln went on the road and took a tough match from host O'Gorman, 3-1. The Patriots won the first two sets 25-22 and 25-18. The Knights managed to avoid the sweep by winning the third set 25-22, but the Pats closed it out with a 25-22 fourth set. Lincoln finishes the regular season 2-0 against O'Gorman, after beating them in tournament play in September.
Harrisburg, SF Christian girls soccer look to extend state championship streaks
In both AA and A girls soccer, a couple teams are trying to keep lengthy state championship streaks going on Saturday. Harrisburg can make it an impressive five in a row with a victory. The Tigers enter the championship game 15-0-2, and will play one of the two teams they didn't beat in the regular season. Yankton was one of the teams they tied in the regular season, and the Tigers came back to beat them 2-0 in the state semifinals.
State Soccer Semifinals: Lincoln boys, Harrisburg girls back in finals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Lincoln had to work to earn another trip to the state soccer finals, but they edged Rapid City Stevens 2-1 Tuesday night to get back to the championship match. The Patriots will be going for their fourth AA state title in a row, which will tie the all-time mark in any class, set by Sioux Falls Christian. But it won't be easy, as the Patriots have to face Watertown on their home turf. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday.
From the UK to SD: Augustana's British footballer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Matthew Okunade grew up playing football. But where he's from, that means a very different thing. See how the wide receiver from England made his way to the Viking football team in Sioux Falls.
Patriot soccer using promise of four-peat as motivation Original
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - In the previous three seasons, the Lincoln boys soccer team has more state championships (3) than games lost (2). The Patriots are going for a four-peat this year in AA, a feat only accomplished once in either class, coincidentally by their quarterfinal opponent Saturday, Sioux Falls Christian. We caught up with the Patriots this week to get their thoughts on going for four in a row and how this team is trying to embrace their own identity.
Coyote Connection: From school bus to tailgating machine
VERMILLION, S.D. - This week's Tailgate Tour features a Sioux Falls resident who turned an old school bus into a tailgating machine. Jack Hopkins, a Sioux Falls resident and USD alum, worked with family and friends every night and weekend for 5 months to convert the bus. The bus has a grill, deep fat fryer and kegerator. It also doubles as an RV. Hopkins debuted it 10 years ago when his son played on the team. It has been a staple of Coyote tailgates since then.
Sioux Falls Christian leaves no doubt in Class A
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Sioux Falls Christian completed a dominating run through the Class A state tournament, culminating with a state championship Tuesday in Rapid City. The Chargers won all nine singles and doubles state titles, giving them their third championship in the last four years. The AA state tournament begins Thursday in Rapid City.
Washington survives scare to advance in AA soccer playoffs
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - They say a two goal lead is the most dangerous one in soccer, and Washington learned that on Tuesday. In their first round state playoff game, the Warriors went up 2-0 on Brookings in the first half, until the Bobcats tied the game with two second half goals. But 3-seed Washington was able to avoid the upset and beat 14-seed Brookings in overtime.
Sioux Falls middle schoolers explore engineering futures at SDSU Day event
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota State University brought engineering students and Sioux Falls middle schoolers together outside the Washington Pavilion for SDSU Day. The event gave middle schoolers a chance to meet Jackrabbit students, ask questions about pursuing engineering and see some of the projects they're working on. "It's really important for us to get their point of view," said SDSU mechanical engineering professor Todd Letcher.
Mikkelsen excited for one last ride with Lennox football
LENNOX, S.D. - Drake Mikkelsen has broken the state's all-time touchdown reception record, but the milestone isn't what's driving him. His 44 touchdown reception set the new mark. When asked about it earlier in the season, the senior wideout said it wasn't much of a motivator. "I don't really think about it much," Mikkelsen said. "I mean, all that matters to me is winning games and hopefully winning a state championship." The Orioles did just that two years ago, the school's first since 1982.
Sioux Falls Christian's QB is only a junior and already running the room
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - After leading Sioux Falls Christian to a state championship as a sophomore, Cooper Strande is looking even better in his junior season. The Chargers are off to a 5-0 start and sit in the top spot in 11-A. Here's the story of how Cooper found his confidence to lead as a sophomore, and what makes him such a special player.
Augustana wins 5 set thriller over USF
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana rallied for a comeback win over rival USF in a match that went the distance Tuesday night. The Cougars took the first two sets, but the Vikings won the last three to take the match 3-2. Augustana improves to 3-4 in the conference, while USF is still searching for their first NSIC win.
Lennox volleyball picks up sweep at Tea Area
TEA — Though they received votes the Lennox volleyball team fell just short of the Class A rankings on Monday. Sweeping AA Tea Area in the evening is a good way to continue building their resume toward earning a top five designation. After a competitive opening set the Orioles dominated the rest of the match, defeating the Titans 25-22, 25-16 and 25-18. Click on the video viewer to watch highlights from our Sioux Falls Live newscast on KSFL.
Day 1 of the Sioux Falls Showcase
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Highlights from the first day of the Sioux Falls Showcase girls tennis tournament. The tourney features Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington and Roosevelt. The Warriors won both of their matches, beating the Rough Riders 9-0 and the Cavaliers 5-4. The tournament will resume Tuesday afternoon.
Viking men and women get top five finishes in home meet
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Augustana Invitational took place Friday morning at Yankton Trail Park, with the Vikings competing on their home course for the second time in three weeks.
Cougars Push No. 11 Mustangs to the brink in 5 set thriller
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Sioux Falls gave Southwest Minnesota State all they could handle in an exciting five set match Thursday night. The No. 11 Mustangs survived, winning in five sets over the Cougars. USF actually took a 2-1 lead after winning two sets in a row, but the Mustangs closed strong down the stretch. Abby Haus led the Cougars in kills with 17, while Hollie Peterson racked up 48 assists.
Charger freshman leads the way in win over Lincoln
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Sioux Falls Christian played up a class and got a big win over Lincoln Tuesday night, 2-0. Freshman Emily Van Hofwegen provided all the offense for the Chargers, scoring both goals. With the victory, SF Christian improves to 7-2-1 on the season.
Jackrabbits happy with QB depth, even if they don't prefer to use it
BROOKINGS, S.D.- Every team likes to have depth at the quarterback position, but it's also something they hope not to use. But after Jackrabbit starting QB Chase Mason went down with what appeared to be a knee injury Saturday, that depth could be tested. Before that injury, we spoke with Mason's primary backups, junior Josh Holst and sophomore Jack Henry, about just how deep that South Dakota State quarterback room goes.
O'Gorman wins in clean sweep over Jefferson
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - O'Gorman had a dominant afternoon on the tennis courts Thursday against Jefferson, winning the dual 9-0. The top two doubles flights set the tone for the Knights. In flight one, Lucy Koziara and Jude Houck won in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. Sarah Jamous and Hadley Garry won by almost the same score in flight two, 6-2, 6-3. O'Gorman improves to 11-2 on the season with the victory.
Sioux Falls law enforcement backs use of license plate readers
The wave of contention about license plate readers arrived in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson and a cadre of local law enforcement used a semi-annual briefing on crime statistics to defend the use of Automatic License Plate Readers, a network of cameras that monitor traffic, alerting authorities when a crime suspect or parole absconder drives past.
Sioux Falls first responders honor heroes of 9/11
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Sioux Falls first responders made sure to remember the brave men and women who gave their live to save others. Sioux Falls Police, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Metro Communications and Patient Care EMS all gathered at the Law Enforcement Center downtown for a ceremony honoring the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice 25 years ago.
Eagles lose battle of the birds to Seahawks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan and Sioux Falls Lutheran battle each other and the wind Friday night. The Seahawks won a close game over the Eagles 22-14 for their first victory of the season. The Eagles drop to 1-3 with the loss.
Patriots stay unbeaten after battling Knights
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Undefeated Lincoln faced a tough test Thursday afternoon at one loss O'Gorman. The Patriots top two doubles flights earned hard-fought wins, taking both matches in third set tiebreakers. On the singles side, Lincoln won four of the five matches, all in straight sets, to win the overall match 6-2. One match was not played due to injury. With the victory, the Patriots are now 11-0 on the season.
Two-Time major winner excited to debut at Sanford International
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The 9th Sanford International golf tournament tees off this weekend at Minnehaha Country Club with a field of nearly 80 golfers and a $2.2 million purse. The PGA Champions Tour three-round tournament will award $330,000 to the winner. The course hosted a pro-am Wednesday ahead of the event. Two-time major winner and Champions Tour rookie Zach Johnson said the course feels familiar, reminding him of golf courses near his hometown of Iowa City.
With the Regular Season Over, Canaries Fly On To the Playoffs
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Canaries dropped their regular season finale to the Saltdogs 12-6, but it didn't affect their positioning at all in the Miles Wolff Cup Playoffs. Sioux Falls finishes the season 50-50, and in fourth place in the West Division. Their reward is the best team in the American Association, the 59-41 Kansas City Monarchs.
Whether On the Track Or Pitch, No Record Is Safe Around Holzwarth
RAPID CITY, S.D. - When it comes to Ava Holzwarth, it's hard to not sound like a broken record, when you're talking about all the records she's broken. "Going from soccer to track, breaking records in track and and also in soccer. It's a really great feeling to know that I have great teammates in both sports I can go," says Holzwarth. On the pitch last year, she shattered her own school record for goals in a season with 45, and is also the Raider's all-time leading scorer.
Raiders Get Revenge on Knights
Highlights from RC Stevens' win Brian Mueller/NewsCenter1 Sports Today at 11:04 PM Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. RAPID CITY, S.D. - In a rematch of last year's AA state semifinals, Rapid City Stevens avenged their loss to O'Gorman with a 5-1 victory. Ava Holzwarth scored the lone goal for the Raiders in last year's 3-1 loss.
"Rapid City, This One's For You"
RAPID CITY, S.D. - For the first time since 2022, the Hardhats are back on top in South Dakota. Post 22 defeated Sioux Falls West Post 15 8-3 to capture their 45th state championship. The Hardhats fell behind twice in the game before going ahead for good with a four run 5th inning. The key hit in the frame was a Hudson Ogle blooper to left that brought in two runs. Including Ogle, the bottom three hitters in the lineup combined for 4 RBI.
Sasquatch Make it Back to Back Titles
Highlights from their Independence League Championship Win Brian Mueller/NewsCenter1 Sports Today at 10:48 PM Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Sasquatch were the class of the Independence League during the regular season, and now they are postseason champions as well.
Sasquatch Take Championship Series Opener
Highlights from Spearfish Brian Mueller/NewsCenter1 Sports Today at 10:50 PM Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Sasquatch are a win away from back to back Independence League Titles. Spearfish won game one of the championship series over Casper, 8-5.
Belle Fourche Making First State Tournament Appearance Since 2010
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. - It's been a long time coming, but Belle Fourche is back in the American Legion Class B Senior State Tournament. After winning all three of their regional playoff games, Post 32 punched their ticket to the tourney for the first time since 2010. Belle Fourche came close to a return trip in recent years, but was eliminated by Winner the last three seasons in the regional round. Post 32 says the near misses make this trip even sweeter.
Hardhats and Stars Win State Tournament Openers
Highlights from both Rapid City legion teams' wins Brian Mueller/NewsCenter1 Sports Today at 11:11 PM Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. RAPID CITY, S.D. - It was a perfect start for both Rapid City legion baseball teams in the state tournament. The hosts Post 22 got great pitching and offense in a 10-2 win over Watertown Post 17.
Hardhats Look to Stay Hot in State Tournament
Hear from Post 22 before Tuesday's Opener Brian Mueller/NewsCenter1 Sports Today at 6:17 PM Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. RAPID CITY, S.D. - Post 22 is hoping to start the state legion baseball tournament the way they ended the regular season. The Hardhats closed out their schedule with nine wins in their final ten games.
Stars Ready for Return Trip to State
Hear from the team before Tuesday's first round game Brian Mueller/NewsCenter1 Sports Today at 11:10 PM Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. RAPID CITY, S.D. - Post 320 is making some history in their second consecutive state tournament berth. According to the team's archives, it the first time the Stars have ever made it to back to back state tourneys.
Stars Back In State Tournament After Dramatic Comeback Win
Highlights from a thriller at Pete Lien Field Brian Mueller/NewsCenter1 Sports Today at 11:06 PM Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. RAPID CITY, S.D. - Post 320 is making it back-to-back trips to the state tournament after a thrilling win over Mitchell Post 18, 6-5.
Stars Win Playoff Opener, Hardhats Take Regular Season Finale
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Post 320 got off to a great start in their regional playoff opener, beating Mitchell Post 18, 13-4. Ayden Byrd had three hits and four RBI, while Max Speed delivered the exclamation point with a second inning three-run homer. The Stars can now advance to the state tournament with a win Thursday afternoon. Spearfish Post 164 has some work to do Thursday after dropping their series opener to Brandon Valley Post 131 5-0.
The Rodeo "Arina" Star
STURGIS, S.D. - Some people's names just fit. Like Sturgis champion cowgirl Arina Haugen. "My parents, they heard that name like a long time ago," Arina says. "I always ask them like, 'Why?
104th Days of '76 Rodeo Set For First Performance Tuesday
Rodeo began Sunday in Deadwood Brian Mueller/NewsCenter1 Sports Today at 10:55 PM Share News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. DEADWOOD, S.D. - The 104th edition of the Days of '76 Rodeo is already underway in Deadwood. The competition began Sunday with steer roping, before the first performance is set for Tuesday night.
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