High School Football takes center stage tonight around the state and the area. The Pierre Governor football team will look to bounce back from a 61-6 homecoming bashing they recieved at the hands of the Mitchell Kernals last week when they travel to Sioux Falls to face 5th ranked Sioux Falls Washington. Governor head football coach Joe Kramer has talked to his team all this week about picking themselves up and putting their best effort they can against the 2 time defending State Class 11AA Champions. Kickoff tonight in Sioux Falls is scheduled for 5 pm.
The Stanley County Buffalo football team renews a longtime rivalry tonight when they travel to Philip to take on the Scotties. Stanley County has not played Philip for nearly a decade. Philip is winless in it's first four games but improving with each game. Stanley County is 1 and 3 but Philip head coach Kevin Morehart says the Buffalos may be the best 1 and 3 team in this area. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm central time in Philip.
Aubrey Wald of the Pierre Lady Governor tennis team won the 6th flight singles title yesterday for the Lady Governors highest finish at the ESD Conference tennis tournament in Brandon. Wald defeated Erica Hanson of Aberdeen Central 10-4 in the title match. Kate Wollman had a fourth place finish in number 2 singles and Eileen Leong finished 6th in the number 1 singles for the Lady Govs next highest finishes. Wald and Emily Dix had a third place finish in the number 3 doubles flight for the Lady Govs lone place winner in doubles. The Lady Govs scored 136 points to finish 5th in the team standings. Aberdeen Central won the ESD title scoring 292 points, 13 points better than runner up Watertown. Next up for the Lady Govs tennis team is the state tournament that begins Thursday in Sioux Falls.
The Pierre Lady Governors scored 76 points and the Governor boys had 83 as both squads place third in the Watertown Invitational Cross Country meet run yesterday. Aberdeen Central scored 35 points to win the girls division and Sioux Falls Washington had 44 t capture the boys crown. The Lady Govs got a 2nd place finish from Rachel Propst with a time of 15:19.0, 14 seconds behind champion Hannah Kastigar of Aberdeen Central. Aspen Iverson finished 9th with a time of 15:52 and Allison Mientsma placed 13th in a time of 16:04. For the Governor boys, Tyler Propst had the best finish in 9th place in a time of 17:10 and Steve Gordon placed 14th in a time of 17:29. Alex Waddell of Sioux Falls Washington won the individual title.
The Pierre Governor and Lady Governor Cross Country squads will compete in the Nike Heartland Regional Cross Country meet tomorrow in Sioux Falls. The varsity only meet will be run on the same course that the State High School Cross Country meet will be run on in several weeks. Head Coach Keith Christensen says that 5 or 6 other teams will compete in tomorrow's meet along with the Govs and Lady Govs.
After playing a pair of strong opponents in Sioux Falls Washington, Mitchell and Watertown in their last 3 matches, the Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team looks to pick up their first ESD Conference win of the season tomorrow when they travel to Brandon to face Brandon Valley. The Lady Govs are 3 and 8 on the season but winless in the ESD Conference so far. Brandon Valley brings a 1-9 record and one ESD Conference win into tomorrow's match. The day begins at 12 noon with JV and Freshman games while the varsity contest is scheduled for a 2:30 pm start.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball team travels to Redfield tomorrow to compete in the Redfield tournament. The Lady Buffalos are 1 and 11 on the season as they face Eureka-Bowdle and Miller in pool play. Depending on how Stanley County does they would play a third match in a tournament setting.
Pierre native Curry Kuehl, a sophomore golfer for the Northern State Wolves was named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Golfer of the Week Award. Kuehl was the top NSIC finisher at the NSIC/RMAC Crossover meet, finishing in a three-way tie for fifth. His three-round score of 217 was just five strokes back of the medalist Jim Knous of Colorado Mines. Kuehl carded rounds of 74, 71 and 72 to finish 1-over on the par-72 Wild Horse Golf Course.
The high school state soccer playoffs begin this weekend. The Pierre Lady Governors are the 4th seed after the regular and they will host Brandon Valley in a match later this afternoon at 4 pm at the Hilgers Gulch Soccer Fields. The Governors are the 12th seed and will travel to Sioux Falls to face O'Gorman tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. The State High School Soccer tournament is scheduled for next Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Mitchell.
The Pierre Post 8 American Legion Baseball organization will be holding a Rummage & Bake Sale Fund Raiser on Saturday, October 8th from 8:00am to 4:00pm at 339 South Pierre Street in the empty Coast to Coast/Ace Hardware building in downtown Pierre.. Many families have donated an enormous selection of appliances, clothing of All gender and size, coats, large selection of furniture, televisions, Post 8 shirts and baseball equipment, golf clubs, bikes, movies, upright freezer, and lots of baked goodies with more items and donations coming in daily! All proceeds from the sale will go to the Post 8 Baseball organization. The public's support is Greatly Appreciated and the teams hope to see you at the sale!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Brian: Baseball is Awesome!!
Wednesday night, Sept. 28, 2011 -- a day that baseball historians fifty-plus years from now won't soon forget. A couple of weeks ago, it looked like the teams that would make the postseason were pretty much set, but who knew so much drama would enfold and essentially all come to a head on one night?
For me personally, I took a little break from paying real close attention to baseball this season, which is different from how I have always approached the game. I decided not to participate in a fantasy baseball league for the first time in over ten years. I didn't go out of my way to make sure I watched the Twins game each night - not even when they were still in the playoff hunt (in April). And I didn't watch the highlight shows every night, near as much as I have always done. I'd catch up on a few things each week, but I wasn't on top of everything that was going on all season long.
Whatever the case, if I lost any interest in baseball at all this season, ALL interest came back simply by watching the drama that the season's final day held in store. As mentioned, two weeks ago, it seemed like the end of the regular season would be pretty anti-climactic. Well, the presumed division champions at the time actually held: Phillies, Brewers, Diamondbacks (who were a great story this season) in the National League; and the Yankees, Tigers and Rangers (despite a good effort by the Angels) in the American. But whoever came up with the idea of re-aligning divisions and adding a wildcard team to the playoff mix should certainly receive a pat on the back after this night. The Braves and Red Sox had the final spots all but sewn up, but then both teams looked like the 2011 Twins in the final month of the season, for whatever reason, and the Cardinals and Rays were able to take advantage. Someone could write a pretty good Country song about the heartbreak the Braves and Sox really brought on themselves.
It really was amazing how it all happened on this final night. The Cardinals actually had it easy, getting a shutout from a stud pitcher against the worst team in the Majors. But aside from that, a long rain delay in a tight game perhaps hurt the Red Sox. The Rays came from 7-0 down against the Yankees, scoring 6 in the 8th, then getting a tying home run in the bottom of the ninth from a guy hitting about .100 on the season. Then Evan Longoria hits his second homer of the game to win it -- a screamer down the left field line that could go over the outfield fence in ONLY that very location on the field. The Rays got home runs when they needed them, but I was kind of hoping the Braves would have, too. How cool would it have been if Chipper Jones could have hit one in the bottom of the ninth in their game? But that just wasn't meant to be, and they ended up losing the game on a broken-bat base hit by Hunter Pence that went all of about 100 feet. It couldn't have been much more of a tough-luck way to lose than that.
It would be fun to go on and on about one night, but I think the postseason is going to be fun to watch, especially once the Tigers eliminate the Yankees. I really like the Tigers' chances to go all the way, in fact. I expect the Rays to reverse last year's ALDS result and beat the Rangers this time around, but I do think the Tigers beat the Rays to advance to the World Series. In the National League, I would love to see the Brewers go all the way, and while I think they will beat Arizona in the NLDS, I just can't imagine anyone beating the Phillies, who in my opinion have been the best team in baseball all season long. However, I will pick the Tigers to beat the Phillies in 7 games, with Justin Verlander beating Roy Halladay in what will be a classic 7th game.
A couple of other observations -- Mets SS Jose Reyes won the NL batting title with a .337 average, a few points ahead of Milwaukee's Ryan Braun. But Reyes asked to be pulled from the team's final game after a bunt single in his first at-bat so that he wouldn't lose his hold on the league's high average. BOO you, Jose!
And as far as the Twins' season goes, well, I guess we'll just take a lesson from the Cubs this time. It's true what they (Cubs fans) say: "There's always next year." Hopefully next year brings good health and good cheer (not to mention good health) -- and for crying out loud, some good pitching and better defense that people usually associate with the Twins. However, it will sure be different without hearing John Gordon's voice on the radio. Coincidentally, just about every year we've had Twins games on KGFX, the Twins have had John Gordon calling games. I met Mr. Gordon during the Twins Caravan trip to Pierre before the 2005 season and had a nice conversation with him that night. If I had the chance this time, I think all I'd really need to say is, thanks for the memories, and Touch 'em All, Gordo!
For me personally, I took a little break from paying real close attention to baseball this season, which is different from how I have always approached the game. I decided not to participate in a fantasy baseball league for the first time in over ten years. I didn't go out of my way to make sure I watched the Twins game each night - not even when they were still in the playoff hunt (in April). And I didn't watch the highlight shows every night, near as much as I have always done. I'd catch up on a few things each week, but I wasn't on top of everything that was going on all season long.
Whatever the case, if I lost any interest in baseball at all this season, ALL interest came back simply by watching the drama that the season's final day held in store. As mentioned, two weeks ago, it seemed like the end of the regular season would be pretty anti-climactic. Well, the presumed division champions at the time actually held: Phillies, Brewers, Diamondbacks (who were a great story this season) in the National League; and the Yankees, Tigers and Rangers (despite a good effort by the Angels) in the American. But whoever came up with the idea of re-aligning divisions and adding a wildcard team to the playoff mix should certainly receive a pat on the back after this night. The Braves and Red Sox had the final spots all but sewn up, but then both teams looked like the 2011 Twins in the final month of the season, for whatever reason, and the Cardinals and Rays were able to take advantage. Someone could write a pretty good Country song about the heartbreak the Braves and Sox really brought on themselves.
It really was amazing how it all happened on this final night. The Cardinals actually had it easy, getting a shutout from a stud pitcher against the worst team in the Majors. But aside from that, a long rain delay in a tight game perhaps hurt the Red Sox. The Rays came from 7-0 down against the Yankees, scoring 6 in the 8th, then getting a tying home run in the bottom of the ninth from a guy hitting about .100 on the season. Then Evan Longoria hits his second homer of the game to win it -- a screamer down the left field line that could go over the outfield fence in ONLY that very location on the field. The Rays got home runs when they needed them, but I was kind of hoping the Braves would have, too. How cool would it have been if Chipper Jones could have hit one in the bottom of the ninth in their game? But that just wasn't meant to be, and they ended up losing the game on a broken-bat base hit by Hunter Pence that went all of about 100 feet. It couldn't have been much more of a tough-luck way to lose than that.
It would be fun to go on and on about one night, but I think the postseason is going to be fun to watch, especially once the Tigers eliminate the Yankees. I really like the Tigers' chances to go all the way, in fact. I expect the Rays to reverse last year's ALDS result and beat the Rangers this time around, but I do think the Tigers beat the Rays to advance to the World Series. In the National League, I would love to see the Brewers go all the way, and while I think they will beat Arizona in the NLDS, I just can't imagine anyone beating the Phillies, who in my opinion have been the best team in baseball all season long. However, I will pick the Tigers to beat the Phillies in 7 games, with Justin Verlander beating Roy Halladay in what will be a classic 7th game.
A couple of other observations -- Mets SS Jose Reyes won the NL batting title with a .337 average, a few points ahead of Milwaukee's Ryan Braun. But Reyes asked to be pulled from the team's final game after a bunt single in his first at-bat so that he wouldn't lose his hold on the league's high average. BOO you, Jose!
And as far as the Twins' season goes, well, I guess we'll just take a lesson from the Cubs this time. It's true what they (Cubs fans) say: "There's always next year." Hopefully next year brings good health and good cheer (not to mention good health) -- and for crying out loud, some good pitching and better defense that people usually associate with the Twins. However, it will sure be different without hearing John Gordon's voice on the radio. Coincidentally, just about every year we've had Twins games on KGFX, the Twins have had John Gordon calling games. I met Mr. Gordon during the Twins Caravan trip to Pierre before the 2005 season and had a nice conversation with him that night. If I had the chance this time, I think all I'd really need to say is, thanks for the memories, and Touch 'em All, Gordo!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Rod's Monday Morning Sports Blog
Pierre Post 8 Baseball is seeking American Legion and Teener coaches for 2012 summer season. Send resume, references, and letter explaining approach to coaching players ages 13-18 to Bob Mercer, Pierre Post 8 Baseball, c/o 1810 Camden Ct., Pierre, SD 57501. Applications for American Legion head coach must be postmarked no later than this Wednesday. Please indicate if also interested in assistant Legion and Teener positions. Applications solely for Teener positions must be postmarked no later than Dec. 1. Please reflect experience if any scheduling, budgeting and/or stadium improvement, and availability for preseason work-outs or date of availability otherwise.
Both the Pierre Governor and Lady Governor soccer teams move to post season playoff next weekends. The 4th seeded Lady Govs will host 13th seed Brandon Valley on Friday at the Hilgers Gulch Soccer Fields at 4 pm. The Governors will travel to Sioux Falls on Saturday. The 12th seeded Govs will face 5th seeded Sioux Falls O'Gorman at 3 pm.
The Pierre Middle School and Freshman football team's are both in action later today on the road. The teams travel to Winner to face the Warrior Middle School and Freshman teams. The Middle School kickoff is scheduled for 4 pm while the Freshman will kickoff at 6 pm. Also today, the Pierre Middle School and Junior Varsity tennis teams travel to Rapid City to compete in a Invitational hosted by Rapid City Stevens.
Families interested in registering any children up for hockey with the Oahe Hockey Association this coming season have until Sept. 30. This year, to better encourage new players, the OHA Board has established a policy that there will be no league registration fee for Mites/MiniMites and first-year Squirts and Girls until January, giving them a couple of months to try the sport before they make a final decision. Those players only have to pay the $30 USA Hockey registration fee until January. Scholarships are also available, upon request. Interested players can register either online at www.oahehockey.org or by calling Amy at 945-0725. Rental equipment, at affordable prices, is also available. Call Dave at 224-0049.
Both the Pierre Governor and Lady Governor soccer teams move to post season playoff next weekends. The 4th seeded Lady Govs will host 13th seed Brandon Valley on Friday at the Hilgers Gulch Soccer Fields at 4 pm. The Governors will travel to Sioux Falls on Saturday. The 12th seeded Govs will face 5th seeded Sioux Falls O'Gorman at 3 pm.
The Pierre Middle School and Freshman football team's are both in action later today on the road. The teams travel to Winner to face the Warrior Middle School and Freshman teams. The Middle School kickoff is scheduled for 4 pm while the Freshman will kickoff at 6 pm. Also today, the Pierre Middle School and Junior Varsity tennis teams travel to Rapid City to compete in a Invitational hosted by Rapid City Stevens.
Families interested in registering any children up for hockey with the Oahe Hockey Association this coming season have until Sept. 30. This year, to better encourage new players, the OHA Board has established a policy that there will be no league registration fee for Mites/MiniMites and first-year Squirts and Girls until January, giving them a couple of months to try the sport before they make a final decision. Those players only have to pay the $30 USA Hockey registration fee until January. Scholarships are also available, upon request. Interested players can register either online at www.oahehockey.org or by calling Amy at 945-0725. Rental equipment, at affordable prices, is also available. Call Dave at 224-0049.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Rod's Sunday Sports Blog
Rapid City Stevens won the Pierre Invitational Girls Dual Tennis Tournament on Saturday defeating St. Thomas More 8-1 in the championship match. Aberdeen Central finished third with a 8-1 win over Watertown. Pierre finished 5th with a 5-4 win over Brandon Valley and Rapid City Central landed in 7th position with a win over Spearfish. For the weekend Stevens ended with a 5-0 record. Pierre defeated Rapid City Central 9-0 before downing Brandon Valley in the 5th place match. Pierre got wins from Eileen Leong at number 1 singles. Abby Burke at number 3 singles and Aubrey Wald at number 6 singles flight. They also got two doulbes win from Leong and Kate Wollman at number 1doubles and Kristin Inman and Karlie Warne at number 2 doubles.
The Pierre Governor golf team fired a 316 round to finish third at the ESD Conference Golf tournament Saturday at the Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown. The Governors finished 11 shots behind tournament champion Brandon Valley. Watertown was next at 310. Zach Smalley fired a 74 to tie for third. Hans Leong also placed for the Governors with a round of 79 and Willie Welch also earned All ESD Conference honors for the Governors with an 81.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team played well Saturday but lost in 4 games to Sioux Falls Washington last night. The Lady Govs won the first game 26-24 but dropped the next 3 games to Washington by scores of 11-25, 14-25 and 20-25. Kaitlin Severyn led the Lady Govs offense with 14 kills and four blocks. Taylor Hyde had 14 digs and 3 service aces and Ashley Polak finished with a team high 16 assists. The Lady Govs are now 3 and 7 on the season. Last night was the first non conference loss of the season for the Lady Govs.
Today is the final day of the season for racing at Oahe Speedway north of Pierre. Yesterday's winners inclluded Doug Engels of Watertown in the Stock-Super Stock Combo Division. Jeff Crooks of Brandon, Manitoba won the Super Group Shootout. In the Dragging for Pink finals, Jay Tjeerdsma of Springfield won the title. Jeri Vines of Eagle Butte, South Dakota won the No Box Shootout races while Roger Hopf of Madson took the Box Shootout. Doug Percy of Winner was the winner in the Trophy Shootout races. Austin Mohr of Mitchell captured the Junior Major Division and Jonathin Huse of Onida won the Junior Minor races.
The Pierre Governor soccer team lost their regular season finale to Watertown yesterday in the Governors homecoming match. The Governors dropped a 2-1 verdict to Watertown. The Governors finished the season 1-4 and 5 and in 12th place in the 13 team state high school league. The Lady Govs meanwhile, finished the regular season with an offensive explosion shutting out Watertown 8-0 to improve their record to 6-2-2 and 4th place in the league standings.
The Pierre Governor golf team fired a 316 round to finish third at the ESD Conference Golf tournament Saturday at the Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown. The Governors finished 11 shots behind tournament champion Brandon Valley. Watertown was next at 310. Zach Smalley fired a 74 to tie for third. Hans Leong also placed for the Governors with a round of 79 and Willie Welch also earned All ESD Conference honors for the Governors with an 81.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team played well Saturday but lost in 4 games to Sioux Falls Washington last night. The Lady Govs won the first game 26-24 but dropped the next 3 games to Washington by scores of 11-25, 14-25 and 20-25. Kaitlin Severyn led the Lady Govs offense with 14 kills and four blocks. Taylor Hyde had 14 digs and 3 service aces and Ashley Polak finished with a team high 16 assists. The Lady Govs are now 3 and 7 on the season. Last night was the first non conference loss of the season for the Lady Govs.
Today is the final day of the season for racing at Oahe Speedway north of Pierre. Yesterday's winners inclluded Doug Engels of Watertown in the Stock-Super Stock Combo Division. Jeff Crooks of Brandon, Manitoba won the Super Group Shootout. In the Dragging for Pink finals, Jay Tjeerdsma of Springfield won the title. Jeri Vines of Eagle Butte, South Dakota won the No Box Shootout races while Roger Hopf of Madson took the Box Shootout. Doug Percy of Winner was the winner in the Trophy Shootout races. Austin Mohr of Mitchell captured the Junior Major Division and Jonathin Huse of Onida won the Junior Minor races.
The Pierre Governor soccer team lost their regular season finale to Watertown yesterday in the Governors homecoming match. The Governors dropped a 2-1 verdict to Watertown. The Governors finished the season 1-4 and 5 and in 12th place in the 13 team state high school league. The Lady Govs meanwhile, finished the regular season with an offensive explosion shutting out Watertown 8-0 to improve their record to 6-2-2 and 4th place in the league standings.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Rod's Saturday Sports Blog
The Pierre Governors were beaten by Mitchell 61-6 in their homecoming game last night. Mitchell led 34-6 at the half. Mitchell had 496 yards of total offense to the Governors 204. Pierre's lone touchdown came in the final 90 seconds of the first half when Alex Gray hit Joe Snyder on a 7 yard touchdown pass. Pierre travels to Sioux Falls Washington for their next game on Friday.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team lost 3 matches yesterday in the opening round of the Pierre Invitational tennis tournament. The Lady Govs were shutout 9-0 by Rapid City Stevens and were beaten 8-1 by St. Thomas More. Aubrey Wald won the only match at the number 6 singles spot. Pierre was also beaten by Brandon Valley 5-4. Eileen Leong won at number 1 singles in that match as did Kristin Inman at number 4 singles and Karlie Warne at number 5 singles. Leong and Kate Wallman won at number 1 doubles and Wald and Emily Dix won at number 3 doubles. The 2 day tournament wraps up today at the Griffin Park Courts.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team lost 3 matches yesterday in the opening round of the Pierre Invitational tennis tournament. The Lady Govs were shutout 9-0 by Rapid City Stevens and were beaten 8-1 by St. Thomas More. Aubrey Wald won the only match at the number 6 singles spot. Pierre was also beaten by Brandon Valley 5-4. Eileen Leong won at number 1 singles in that match as did Kristin Inman at number 4 singles and Karlie Warne at number 5 singles. Leong and Kate Wallman won at number 1 doubles and Wald and Emily Dix won at number 3 doubles. The 2 day tournament wraps up today at the Griffin Park Courts.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Rod's Thursday Sports Blog
The Claremont Honkers 6 man high school football team of the 1940's and 1950's has had 6 new records recognized by the National Federation of High Schools and the National High School Coaches Association. The records occured between 1947 and 1953and were certified on Monday of this week. The Honkers have long held the national record of 61 consecutive 6 man football wins. The 6 records that were recognized and certified this week were the 6 consecutive State Championships the Honkers won from 1947 to 1952. Claremont is second in the nation with the 6 consecutive state championships and second points scored in a season. The Honkers scored 606 in 1948. The 65 points scored in a single game in 1950 is the most points per game in a season by a 6 man high school team in the nation and the 94 points they scored against Frederick in 1951 is a national record. And head coach Bill Welch's 62-1 record is the best all time winning percentage in the nation by a 6 man head coach.
The Pierre Governor football team continues preperation for tomorrow night's homecoming football game against the Mitchell Kernals. The Kernals are 3 and 1 on the season coming off a loss to Brandon Valley last week. Mitchell head coach Kent VanOverchelde knows that Pierre will be fired up and ready for the Kernals. The Kernals were the pre season pick to win the ESD Conference football race. Pierre, last year's co-champion in the conference is 1 and 3 on the season coming off a 20 point setback to Brookings last Friday. Kickoff of tomorrow night's game is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team looks to build on the two victories it picked up last Saturday tonight when they host Mitchell at Riggs High Gym. The Lady Govs will be playing the Kernals for the second time in 7 days after having lost to them in 3 games last week in Mitchell. Head Coach Kacy Kienholz thinks that since the girls just played Mitchell, the match should still be fresh in their minds and will help them know what to expect. Match time for the homecoming volleyball match will be 7 pm tonight at Riggs High Gym.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball team goes on the road tonight to face Gettysburg. Both teams are coming off losses Tuesday. The Lady Buffs were beaten in 3 games by Miller while the Battlers lost a 5 game match to Ipswich.
The Central South Dakota Conference volleyball tournament will be played Saturday in Chamberlain. Warner is the top seed and will play 8th seeded Sully Buttes in a first round match that is scheduled to begin at 11am. Mobridge-Pollock is the second seed and will face number 7 Highmore-Harrold in the opening round. Number 3 seed Miller matches up against Faulkton in the first round and Chamberlain entertains Gettysburg in the 4 vs. 5 seed match in the first round. All 8 places will be played out on Saturday.
It is Thursday of homecoming week at Riggs High School. Tonight, along with the Lady Govs hosting Mitchell in the annual homecoming volleyball match, both the middle school and freshman football teams will be in action. The middle school squad will play Huron in a game to be played on the lower practice field at Riggs High School beginning at 4:00 pm. The freshman football team will play as well as they host Mobridge-Pollock in a 5 pm kickoff at Phil Trautner Stadium at Hollister Field. The freshman are looking for their first win of the season as they have lost the two games they have played so far.
Saturday is a going to be a big day for soccer and we are asking for your help to make this a huge success. Saturday is our Homecoming Game which will be the last game of the regular soccer season with the JV teams taking on Watertown at 11:00 AM and the Varsity teams taking the field at 1:30. The Soccer Booster Club will be hosting a free-will donation lunch of grilled hot dogs, chips, desserts and pop from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. And during half time of the Varsity games, Wegner Auto is sponsoring "Kick It To Win It"! Tickets will be sold up to 1:00 on Saturday the 24th. During half time a lucky ticket will be drawn and the lucky ticket winner will have an opportunity to kick a soccer ball into the back of a pickup 35 yards away, and if successful, win a brand new vehicle worth $25,000. You must be present to win.
The Pierre Athletic Booster Club will be having a new fundraiser that will begin this week at a couple of Governor and Lady Governor varsity contest. It is called "Lay It On the (Yard) Line. The Booster Club will sell each yard line for $20, with a chance to win $50 (twice at each game, a total of 6 chances this season). The Booster Club's plans are to sell the yard lines at the Lady Gov volleyball game tonight, and at the Wegner Auto Whopper Feed tomorrow night prior to the game and at the game. The Whopper Feed will run from 5 to 7 pm. Winners need not be present to win. All monies raised will benefit the Pierre Athletic Booster Club and Governor and Lady Governor Athletes.
The Pierre Men's Volleyball League will have an organizational meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the newly reopened Pierre Post 8 American Legion Cabin. All teams must have a representative present at the meeting and their are openings available for new teams. Any new team must send a representative to the meeting as well. And any individuals 18 years of age or older that is interested in playing is encouraged to attend the meeting and get signed up with a team. For more information on the meeting, contact John Whaley at 223-2014 or Ron Catlin at 224-7815.
The Pierre Governor football team continues preperation for tomorrow night's homecoming football game against the Mitchell Kernals. The Kernals are 3 and 1 on the season coming off a loss to Brandon Valley last week. Mitchell head coach Kent VanOverchelde knows that Pierre will be fired up and ready for the Kernals. The Kernals were the pre season pick to win the ESD Conference football race. Pierre, last year's co-champion in the conference is 1 and 3 on the season coming off a 20 point setback to Brookings last Friday. Kickoff of tomorrow night's game is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team looks to build on the two victories it picked up last Saturday tonight when they host Mitchell at Riggs High Gym. The Lady Govs will be playing the Kernals for the second time in 7 days after having lost to them in 3 games last week in Mitchell. Head Coach Kacy Kienholz thinks that since the girls just played Mitchell, the match should still be fresh in their minds and will help them know what to expect. Match time for the homecoming volleyball match will be 7 pm tonight at Riggs High Gym.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball team goes on the road tonight to face Gettysburg. Both teams are coming off losses Tuesday. The Lady Buffs were beaten in 3 games by Miller while the Battlers lost a 5 game match to Ipswich.
The Central South Dakota Conference volleyball tournament will be played Saturday in Chamberlain. Warner is the top seed and will play 8th seeded Sully Buttes in a first round match that is scheduled to begin at 11am. Mobridge-Pollock is the second seed and will face number 7 Highmore-Harrold in the opening round. Number 3 seed Miller matches up against Faulkton in the first round and Chamberlain entertains Gettysburg in the 4 vs. 5 seed match in the first round. All 8 places will be played out on Saturday.
It is Thursday of homecoming week at Riggs High School. Tonight, along with the Lady Govs hosting Mitchell in the annual homecoming volleyball match, both the middle school and freshman football teams will be in action. The middle school squad will play Huron in a game to be played on the lower practice field at Riggs High School beginning at 4:00 pm. The freshman football team will play as well as they host Mobridge-Pollock in a 5 pm kickoff at Phil Trautner Stadium at Hollister Field. The freshman are looking for their first win of the season as they have lost the two games they have played so far.
Saturday is a going to be a big day for soccer and we are asking for your help to make this a huge success. Saturday is our Homecoming Game which will be the last game of the regular soccer season with the JV teams taking on Watertown at 11:00 AM and the Varsity teams taking the field at 1:30. The Soccer Booster Club will be hosting a free-will donation lunch of grilled hot dogs, chips, desserts and pop from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. And during half time of the Varsity games, Wegner Auto is sponsoring "Kick It To Win It"! Tickets will be sold up to 1:00 on Saturday the 24th. During half time a lucky ticket will be drawn and the lucky ticket winner will have an opportunity to kick a soccer ball into the back of a pickup 35 yards away, and if successful, win a brand new vehicle worth $25,000. You must be present to win.
The Pierre Athletic Booster Club will be having a new fundraiser that will begin this week at a couple of Governor and Lady Governor varsity contest. It is called "Lay It On the (Yard) Line. The Booster Club will sell each yard line for $20, with a chance to win $50 (twice at each game, a total of 6 chances this season). The Booster Club's plans are to sell the yard lines at the Lady Gov volleyball game tonight, and at the Wegner Auto Whopper Feed tomorrow night prior to the game and at the game. The Whopper Feed will run from 5 to 7 pm. Winners need not be present to win. All monies raised will benefit the Pierre Athletic Booster Club and Governor and Lady Governor Athletes.
The Pierre Men's Volleyball League will have an organizational meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the newly reopened Pierre Post 8 American Legion Cabin. All teams must have a representative present at the meeting and their are openings available for new teams. Any new team must send a representative to the meeting as well. And any individuals 18 years of age or older that is interested in playing is encouraged to attend the meeting and get signed up with a team. For more information on the meeting, contact John Whaley at 223-2014 or Ron Catlin at 224-7815.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Rod's Monday Sports Blog
The Pierre Athletic Booster Club will be having a new fundraiser that will begin this week at a couple of Governor and Lady Governor varsity contest. It is called "Lay It On the (Yard) Line. The Booster Club will sell each yard line for $20, with a chance to win $50 (twice at each game, a total of 6 chances this season). The Booster Club's plans are to sell the yard lines at the Lady Gov volleyball game Thursday night, and at the Wegner Auto Whopper Feed, on Friday prior to the game and at the game. The Whopper Feed will run from 5 to 7 pm.
The Pierre Lady Governor competitive cheer and dance teams turned in another pair of strong performances at the Brookings Invitational on Saturday. The cheer team finished in fourth place in the stunting/non-tumbling division, while the dance team took ninth place. In dance, the Lady Governors finished with an average score of 166.5 to finish in ninth. The Lady Gov’s highest finish came in kick, where the Lady Governors claimed third place with a score of 183.5. Sioux Falls Washington won the team title with a score of 262.83. In the cheer portion, the Lady Governors finished with a score of 146 to claim fourth place. Pierre was a half point behind Sturgis for third place. Yankton took the stunting/non-tumbling title with a score of 175. The Lady Gov’s return to action a week from tomorrow when they compete in the Sioux Falls O'Gorman Invitational.
The Pierre Governor soccer team went 1 and 1 over the weekend as the Governors defeated Brandon Valley 3-1 on Friday but dropped a 3-2 verdict to Spearfish on Saturday to leave the Governors 12th in the 13 team state high school league. The Lady Governors are fifth in the girls league standings after they won two games over the weekend. The Governors defeated Brandon Valley 5-3 and then scored as time expired on Saturday to record a 2-1 win over Spearfish. The Governors and Lady Governors host Watertown in their final regular season games of the season on Saturday.
2nd ranked Mobridge-Pollock prevailed as the Big Dakota Conference Champions in the annual volleyball tournament played Saturday in Ft. Pierre. Mobridge-Pollock swept Chamberlain 2 games to non in the title game. Stanley County finished 7th in the tournament as the Lady Buffalos wrapped up the day with a 26-24, 25-18 win over McLaughlin in the 7th place match. The Lady Buffs were beaten by Mobridge-Pollock in their first game 25-4, 25-9 and then were beaten by Cheyenne Eagle Butte in the consolation semi final round 25-21, 25-19. The Lady Buffalos travel to Miller tomorrow night.
The Pierre Lady Governor competitive cheer and dance teams turned in another pair of strong performances at the Brookings Invitational on Saturday. The cheer team finished in fourth place in the stunting/non-tumbling division, while the dance team took ninth place. In dance, the Lady Governors finished with an average score of 166.5 to finish in ninth. The Lady Gov’s highest finish came in kick, where the Lady Governors claimed third place with a score of 183.5. Sioux Falls Washington won the team title with a score of 262.83. In the cheer portion, the Lady Governors finished with a score of 146 to claim fourth place. Pierre was a half point behind Sturgis for third place. Yankton took the stunting/non-tumbling title with a score of 175. The Lady Gov’s return to action a week from tomorrow when they compete in the Sioux Falls O'Gorman Invitational.
The Pierre Governor soccer team went 1 and 1 over the weekend as the Governors defeated Brandon Valley 3-1 on Friday but dropped a 3-2 verdict to Spearfish on Saturday to leave the Governors 12th in the 13 team state high school league. The Lady Governors are fifth in the girls league standings after they won two games over the weekend. The Governors defeated Brandon Valley 5-3 and then scored as time expired on Saturday to record a 2-1 win over Spearfish. The Governors and Lady Governors host Watertown in their final regular season games of the season on Saturday.
2nd ranked Mobridge-Pollock prevailed as the Big Dakota Conference Champions in the annual volleyball tournament played Saturday in Ft. Pierre. Mobridge-Pollock swept Chamberlain 2 games to non in the title game. Stanley County finished 7th in the tournament as the Lady Buffalos wrapped up the day with a 26-24, 25-18 win over McLaughlin in the 7th place match. The Lady Buffs were beaten by Mobridge-Pollock in their first game 25-4, 25-9 and then were beaten by Cheyenne Eagle Butte in the consolation semi final round 25-21, 25-19. The Lady Buffalos travel to Miller tomorrow night.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Rod's Sunday Morning Sports Blog
On Friday night, the Pierre Governor football team dropped a 34-14 contest at Brookings. The Bobcats scored the games first 14 points only to see the Governors come back with 14 points to tie the game at the half. Austin Wagner scampered 67 yards for the Governors first touchdown and sophomore quarterback Alex Gray, filling in for the injured Jarred Nielan who did not play due to a injury suffered in the Huron game, hit Lane Severyn on an 11 yard touchdown pass. But the second half became an offensive nightmare for the Governors who turned the ball over 5 times including a fumble and an interception on the Govs first two plays of the second half. Brookings turned both turnovers into points and scored 20 unanswered points in the second half. The Governors are 1 and 3 and host Mitchell for the Govs homecoming contest Friday night.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team broke a 5 match losing streak by winning two matches on Saturday. The Lady Govs defeated Sturgis 3-1 by scores of 25-22, 19-25, 25-20, 25-9. Then the Lady Govs defeated Spearfish in a 3 game sweep by scores of 25-21, 25-19, 25-7. The Lady Govs are now 3 and 6 on the season as they host Mitchell Thursday night at Riggs High Gym.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team did not have a good day on the courts in Aberdeen losing all 3 duals at the Aberdeen Invitational. The Lady Govs were beaten 8-1 by Aberdeen Roncalli and then were shutout 9-0 by Aberdeen Central. Aubrey Wald won the only match for the Lady Govs against Aberdeen Central at the number 6 singles spot.
Rachel Probst finsihed 8th individually for the Pierre Lady Governor Cross Country team for Pierre's best finish in the girls division of the Clyde Cotton Invitational Cross Country meet hosted by Huron on Saturday. Probst finished the race in a time of 15:53. Rapid City Stevens won the girls division. Sioux Falls Roosevelt won the boys. Pierre did not have a runner finish in the top 10. Tyler Propst had a 15th place finish for the Govs lone place winner.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team broke a 5 match losing streak by winning two matches on Saturday. The Lady Govs defeated Sturgis 3-1 by scores of 25-22, 19-25, 25-20, 25-9. Then the Lady Govs defeated Spearfish in a 3 game sweep by scores of 25-21, 25-19, 25-7. The Lady Govs are now 3 and 6 on the season as they host Mitchell Thursday night at Riggs High Gym.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team did not have a good day on the courts in Aberdeen losing all 3 duals at the Aberdeen Invitational. The Lady Govs were beaten 8-1 by Aberdeen Roncalli and then were shutout 9-0 by Aberdeen Central. Aubrey Wald won the only match for the Lady Govs against Aberdeen Central at the number 6 singles spot.
Rachel Probst finsihed 8th individually for the Pierre Lady Governor Cross Country team for Pierre's best finish in the girls division of the Clyde Cotton Invitational Cross Country meet hosted by Huron on Saturday. Probst finished the race in a time of 15:53. Rapid City Stevens won the girls division. Sioux Falls Roosevelt won the boys. Pierre did not have a runner finish in the top 10. Tyler Propst had a 15th place finish for the Govs lone place winner.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Rod's Friday Morning Sports Blog
The Pierre Governor football team puts a 1 and 2 record up against the Brookings Bobcast tonight in ESD Conference High School Football in Brookings. The Bobcats are 2-1 coming off a win over Brandon Valley last week. The Governors are coming off a loss at Huron. Pierre will also be playing the game without quarterback Jarred Nielan who will not play due to injured ribs. Sophmore Alex Gray will get the start at QB. The game is Brookings Homecoming contest and will kickoff at 7 pm.
The Stanley County Buffalo football team looks to build on it's 50-0 win over McLaughlin last week when the Buffalos host Herreid-Selby Area tonight at Ole Williamson Field. The Buffalos are 1-1 on the season with the kickoff scheduled for 7 pm tonight in Ft. Pierre.
Jaylen Uthe rushed for 104 yards on two carries and scored a 54-yard run in the second quarter to lead the Lyman High School football team to a 58-8 win over Lower Brule on Thursday night. Charlie LaRoche added 94 yards on two carries and scored two touchdowns for Lyman (2-1).
Other high school football games around the area tonight have Gettysburg-Hoven hosting Miller in the Battlers homecoming contest in Gettysburg. Sully Buttes is also at home tonight at the 4th rated Chargers of Class 9B host the Eureka-Bowdle Trojans. Highmore-Harrold looks to get back into the win column when they Pirates entertain Woonsocket-Wessington Springs-Sanborn Central in Highmore tonight. Jones County puts it's 2-0 record up against White River on the Tigers home field tonight and Philip, 0 and 2 and still looking for it's first points of the season, travels to New Underwood.
The Mitchell Kernals defeated the Pierre Lady Governors 3-0 last night in an ESD Conference volleyball matchup at Mitchell. The Kernals won 25-21, 25-16, 25-19 to improve to 6-1 on the season while the Lady Govs lost their 5th straight match and fell to 1 and 6. Taylin Alm led Mitchell with 12 kills and two blocks and Dana Misiaszek had 10 kills, seven digs and four blocks. Morgan added 30 set assists and three aces. For Pierre, Kaitlyn Severyn had seven kills and three blocks, Ashley Polak had 19 set assists and Taylor Hyde had 10 digs.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team returns to the court tomorrow to play a pair of matches as it host a triangular. The Lady Gov JV's and Varsity will host Spearfish and Sturgis at Riggs High Gym. Pierre is 1 and 5 on the season after losing at Mitchell last night.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball team finally saw persistence pay off as it won it's first match of the season last night. The Lady Buffalos defeated Jones County in four games, 25-9, 17-25, 26-24, 26-24 at Parkview Gym. Shelby Gienger led the Lady Buffs with 42 digs, eight aces and seven kills. Shantel Norman also had 42 digs and Sara Sweetman had eight aces to lead the Lady Buffalos.
Mobridge-Pollock is the top seed and will face Stanley County in a first round match of the Big Dakota Conference volleyball tournament that will be played tomorrow in Ft. Pierre at Parkview Gym. Miller and Cheyenne Eagle Butte are also in the tournament field as are 4 other teams. The 8 team tournament will play out all 8 places.
The Pierre Governor and Lady Governor Cross Country teams will return to action tomorrow when they travel to Huron to compete in the 51st annual Clyde Cotton Invitational meet being run at the Broadland Creek Golf Course. The Lady Govs are coming off a win in their own Invitational last week while the Governors are coming off a second place finish. The meet begins at 8:30 am withe the JV Girls run. The two varsity meets are scheduled for 9:20 am and 9:50 am. Most of the Class AA squads in the state will be running at the meet.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team is in action tomorrow when they travel to Aberdeen to compete in the Burt Elliot Extravaganza tennis tournament. Pierre will dual Aberdeen Central for the first time this year as well as Aberdeen Roncalli for a second time and Rapid City Stevens. Lady Gov head coach Jeff Bloomberg says the Aberdeen Central match is an important one for the Lady Govs to pick up seeding points for the ESD meet in a couple of weeks.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team is in action tomorrow when they travel to Aberdeen to compete in the Burt Elliot Extravaganza tennis tournament. Pierre will dual Aberdeen Central for the first time this year as well as Aberdeen Roncalli for a second time and Rapid City Stevens. Lady Gov head coach Jeff Bloomberg says the Aberdeen Central match is an important one for the Lady Govs to pick up seeding points for the ESD meet in a couple of weeks.
The Stanley County Buffalo football team looks to build on it's 50-0 win over McLaughlin last week when the Buffalos host Herreid-Selby Area tonight at Ole Williamson Field. The Buffalos are 1-1 on the season with the kickoff scheduled for 7 pm tonight in Ft. Pierre.
Jaylen Uthe rushed for 104 yards on two carries and scored a 54-yard run in the second quarter to lead the Lyman High School football team to a 58-8 win over Lower Brule on Thursday night. Charlie LaRoche added 94 yards on two carries and scored two touchdowns for Lyman (2-1).
Other high school football games around the area tonight have Gettysburg-Hoven hosting Miller in the Battlers homecoming contest in Gettysburg. Sully Buttes is also at home tonight at the 4th rated Chargers of Class 9B host the Eureka-Bowdle Trojans. Highmore-Harrold looks to get back into the win column when they Pirates entertain Woonsocket-Wessington Springs-Sanborn Central in Highmore tonight. Jones County puts it's 2-0 record up against White River on the Tigers home field tonight and Philip, 0 and 2 and still looking for it's first points of the season, travels to New Underwood.
The Mitchell Kernals defeated the Pierre Lady Governors 3-0 last night in an ESD Conference volleyball matchup at Mitchell. The Kernals won 25-21, 25-16, 25-19 to improve to 6-1 on the season while the Lady Govs lost their 5th straight match and fell to 1 and 6. Taylin Alm led Mitchell with 12 kills and two blocks and Dana Misiaszek had 10 kills, seven digs and four blocks. Morgan added 30 set assists and three aces. For Pierre, Kaitlyn Severyn had seven kills and three blocks, Ashley Polak had 19 set assists and Taylor Hyde had 10 digs.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team returns to the court tomorrow to play a pair of matches as it host a triangular. The Lady Gov JV's and Varsity will host Spearfish and Sturgis at Riggs High Gym. Pierre is 1 and 5 on the season after losing at Mitchell last night.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball team finally saw persistence pay off as it won it's first match of the season last night. The Lady Buffalos defeated Jones County in four games, 25-9, 17-25, 26-24, 26-24 at Parkview Gym. Shelby Gienger led the Lady Buffs with 42 digs, eight aces and seven kills. Shantel Norman also had 42 digs and Sara Sweetman had eight aces to lead the Lady Buffalos.
Mobridge-Pollock is the top seed and will face Stanley County in a first round match of the Big Dakota Conference volleyball tournament that will be played tomorrow in Ft. Pierre at Parkview Gym. Miller and Cheyenne Eagle Butte are also in the tournament field as are 4 other teams. The 8 team tournament will play out all 8 places.
The Pierre Governor and Lady Governor Cross Country teams will return to action tomorrow when they travel to Huron to compete in the 51st annual Clyde Cotton Invitational meet being run at the Broadland Creek Golf Course. The Lady Govs are coming off a win in their own Invitational last week while the Governors are coming off a second place finish. The meet begins at 8:30 am withe the JV Girls run. The two varsity meets are scheduled for 9:20 am and 9:50 am. Most of the Class AA squads in the state will be running at the meet.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team is in action tomorrow when they travel to Aberdeen to compete in the Burt Elliot Extravaganza tennis tournament. Pierre will dual Aberdeen Central for the first time this year as well as Aberdeen Roncalli for a second time and Rapid City Stevens. Lady Gov head coach Jeff Bloomberg says the Aberdeen Central match is an important one for the Lady Govs to pick up seeding points for the ESD meet in a couple of weeks.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team is in action tomorrow when they travel to Aberdeen to compete in the Burt Elliot Extravaganza tennis tournament. Pierre will dual Aberdeen Central for the first time this year as well as Aberdeen Roncalli for a second time and Rapid City Stevens. Lady Gov head coach Jeff Bloomberg says the Aberdeen Central match is an important one for the Lady Govs to pick up seeding points for the ESD meet in a couple of weeks.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Rods Thursday Sports Blog
There is a rare Thursday night early season high school football game in the area tonight. The game will be in Presho where the 1-1 Lyman Raiders host Lower Brule in a 7 pm kickoff. Head Coach Michael Kieffer liked the way he saw his team bounce back last week with their win over Kadoka after being beaten the first week by White River where the Raiders allowed 82 points to be scored. Last week against Kadoka, the Kougars mustered only 6.
A new billboard along I-29 near Brookings is causing a stir. The ad was placed by the University of South Dakota marketing deparment. It features the USD mascot – a coyote – chasing the South Dakota State mascot – a jackrabbit – with the heading “Have an Old Friend for Dinner”. The board also notes the date of next year’s USD-SDSU football game in Brookings. USD athletic director David Sayler says the board’s one of four placed around the state. He says no smack is intended – it’s to stir discussion of the State-U rivalry. Sayler says the talk, and fan support, will help the schools develop their new Division I programs. USD joins SDSU in the Summit League next year.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team returns to the court tonight looking to end a 4 match losing skid as they travel to Mitchell to face the once beaten Kernals. The Lady Govs are coming off a 3 game sweep at the hands of Brookings on Saturday while Mitchell is coming off a 5 game win over Brandon Valley on Tuesday night. Tonight's match will be played at the Mitchell High School Gym and the varsity match is set for a 7 pm start time.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball has lost 4 straight matches in 5 games. They are looking to take that step forward tonight when they entertain Jones County at Parkview Gym. Jones County is winless in 11 matches this season and they are coming off a 5 game setback at White River on Tuesday. Stanley County will be looking at tonight's match as a step forward heading into this weekend's Big Dakota Conference tournament that they will host on Saturday. Tonight's match is scheduled for a 7:30 pm starting time.
The Pierre Middle School Volleyball teams will travel to Aberdeen for matches today scheduled to begin at 4 pm. Meanwhile, the freshman football team will have a home game today when they host Mitchell in a 4:15 pm kickoff at Phil Trautner Stadium at Hollister Field.
This year, to better encourage new players, the Oahe Hockey Association board of directors has established a policy that there will be no league registration fee for skaters at the Mite and MiniMite levels, and first-year Squirts and Girls, until January, giving them a couple of months to try the sport before they make a final decision. Those players only have to pay the $30 USA Hockey registration fee until January. Interested players can register until Sept. 30, either online at www.oahehockey.org or by calling Amy McTighe at 945-0725.
The Pierre Area Running Club will be hosting it's annual Honker 5K and 10K Road RAce on Saturday September 24th. Registration will be held from 8 am to 8:45 am at the Hillsview Golf Course parking lot with both races scheduled to begin at 9 am. The race will be a loop run on the bike path along highway 34. There is a $20 entry fee with particpants recieving a Honker self-wicking, dri-fit T-Shirt. You can find a registration form and obtain more information on the race by going the running clubs website at www.pierrerunningclub.org.
A new billboard along I-29 near Brookings is causing a stir. The ad was placed by the University of South Dakota marketing deparment. It features the USD mascot – a coyote – chasing the South Dakota State mascot – a jackrabbit – with the heading “Have an Old Friend for Dinner”. The board also notes the date of next year’s USD-SDSU football game in Brookings. USD athletic director David Sayler says the board’s one of four placed around the state. He says no smack is intended – it’s to stir discussion of the State-U rivalry. Sayler says the talk, and fan support, will help the schools develop their new Division I programs. USD joins SDSU in the Summit League next year.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team returns to the court tonight looking to end a 4 match losing skid as they travel to Mitchell to face the once beaten Kernals. The Lady Govs are coming off a 3 game sweep at the hands of Brookings on Saturday while Mitchell is coming off a 5 game win over Brandon Valley on Tuesday night. Tonight's match will be played at the Mitchell High School Gym and the varsity match is set for a 7 pm start time.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball has lost 4 straight matches in 5 games. They are looking to take that step forward tonight when they entertain Jones County at Parkview Gym. Jones County is winless in 11 matches this season and they are coming off a 5 game setback at White River on Tuesday. Stanley County will be looking at tonight's match as a step forward heading into this weekend's Big Dakota Conference tournament that they will host on Saturday. Tonight's match is scheduled for a 7:30 pm starting time.
The Pierre Middle School Volleyball teams will travel to Aberdeen for matches today scheduled to begin at 4 pm. Meanwhile, the freshman football team will have a home game today when they host Mitchell in a 4:15 pm kickoff at Phil Trautner Stadium at Hollister Field.
This year, to better encourage new players, the Oahe Hockey Association board of directors has established a policy that there will be no league registration fee for skaters at the Mite and MiniMite levels, and first-year Squirts and Girls, until January, giving them a couple of months to try the sport before they make a final decision. Those players only have to pay the $30 USA Hockey registration fee until January. Interested players can register until Sept. 30, either online at www.oahehockey.org or by calling Amy McTighe at 945-0725.
The Pierre Area Running Club will be hosting it's annual Honker 5K and 10K Road RAce on Saturday September 24th. Registration will be held from 8 am to 8:45 am at the Hillsview Golf Course parking lot with both races scheduled to begin at 9 am. The race will be a loop run on the bike path along highway 34. There is a $20 entry fee with particpants recieving a Honker self-wicking, dri-fit T-Shirt. You can find a registration form and obtain more information on the race by going the running clubs website at www.pierrerunningclub.org.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Rod's Sunday Morning Sports Blog
The Pierre Governor golf team fired a 334, cutting 7 strokes off of their score at Yankton but still finished in the second half of the team standings of the Brookings Invitational golf tournament golfed Saturday at the Brookings Country Club. The Governors finished 10th in the team standings and did not have a golfer place in the top 10. Sioux Falls O'Gorman won the team title with a 297 team score.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team lost their 4th match of the season getting shut out by Brookings Saturday night at Riggs High Gym. The Lady Govs lost the match in 3 straight games. Pierre returns to action Thursday night when they travel to Mitchell.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team went 2 and 1 duals yesterday at Huron. The Lady Governors dropped a 5-4 verdict to Watertown but won 2 matches by beating Brookings 7-2 and shutting out Huron 9-0. Aubrey Wald for Pierre went 6-0 winning three singles at flight 6 and 3 doubles wins with partner Emily Dix at flight 3 doubles for the Lady Govs best performance of the day.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team lost their 4th match of the season getting shut out by Brookings Saturday night at Riggs High Gym. The Lady Govs lost the match in 3 straight games. Pierre returns to action Thursday night when they travel to Mitchell.
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team went 2 and 1 duals yesterday at Huron. The Lady Governors dropped a 5-4 verdict to Watertown but won 2 matches by beating Brookings 7-2 and shutting out Huron 9-0. Aubrey Wald for Pierre went 6-0 winning three singles at flight 6 and 3 doubles wins with partner Emily Dix at flight 3 doubles for the Lady Govs best performance of the day.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Rod's Saturday Morning Sports Blog
The Pierre Governor football team was beaten 17-12 last night by the Huron Tigers at Huron. Adam Zwanziger scored on 1-yard run and Michael Johnson caught a 25-yard touchdown pass to give the Tigers their first win of the season. Zack Cranston added a 34-yard field goal and 18 tackles for Huron. For Pierre Jared Neilan rushed for 147 yards and touchdown runs of one and 36 yards as the Governors fall to 1 and 2 on the season. Pierre travels to Brookings next week. The Bobcats downed Brandon Valley 42-28 last night. Mitchell beat Aberdeen Central 32-13 and Watertown lost to Yankton 48-18.
The Pierre Governor golf team fired a 341 team score to leave them in 13th place in the 18 team Yankton Invitational yesterday at the Hillcrest Country Club. Sioux Falls Lincoln fired a 304 team score to win the tournament. The Governors did not have a single golfer finish in the top 10 individually. Willie Welch fired an 81 for Pierre's best score on the day. Hans Leong had an 85. Mark Costello a 86. Cash Anderson and Joe Bech each had 89's. Drew Leif came in with a 92. The Governors are competing in the Brookings Invitational today.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team is hosting Brookings today at Riggs High Gym with the varsity match scheduled for a 6 pm start time and will be broadcast on River 92.7 FM. The Lady Governor Tennis team is in Huron today in a quadrangular as they take on Brookings, Watertown and Huron.
The Pierre Governor golf team fired a 341 team score to leave them in 13th place in the 18 team Yankton Invitational yesterday at the Hillcrest Country Club. Sioux Falls Lincoln fired a 304 team score to win the tournament. The Governors did not have a single golfer finish in the top 10 individually. Willie Welch fired an 81 for Pierre's best score on the day. Hans Leong had an 85. Mark Costello a 86. Cash Anderson and Joe Bech each had 89's. Drew Leif came in with a 92. The Governors are competing in the Brookings Invitational today.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team is hosting Brookings today at Riggs High Gym with the varsity match scheduled for a 6 pm start time and will be broadcast on River 92.7 FM. The Lady Governor Tennis team is in Huron today in a quadrangular as they take on Brookings, Watertown and Huron.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Rod's Thursday Afternoon Sports Blog
Freshman Cross Country runner Rachel Probst was selected as this week's Pierre Riggs High Athlete of the Week by the Pierre Area Coaches Association. Propst placed third last week in the varsity competition of the Brandon Invitational. Her head coach, Keith Christensen, nominated Propst for the award and say that it was an outstanding peformance for such a young runner.
Rod's Thursday Afternoon Sports Blog
Freshman Cross Country runner Rachel Probst was selected as this week's Pierre Riggs High Athlete of the Week by the Pierre Area Coaches Association. Propst placed third last week in the varsity competition of the Brandon Invitational. Her head coach, Keith Christensen, nominated Propst for the award and say that it was an outstanding peformance for such a yount runner.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Rod's Sunday Morning Sports Blog
The Pierre Lady Governor tennis team dropped a 9-0 dual to Sioux Falls O'Gorman. The Lady Govs did not have a close score in any of the singles or doubles matches. 6-2 was as close as Pierre got. The Lady Govs return to the court Tuesday when they host Aberdeen Roncalli and Rapid City Central in their home opening duals.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Rod's Saturday Morning Sports Blog
The Pierre Lady Govenor tennis team dropped a 6-3 dual to Mitchell yesterday. Abby Burke and Emily Dix won singles matches at the numer 3 and 5 flights and Dix and Kate Wald won the number 3 doubles match. Against Yankton, Pierre fell 5-4. Abby Burke won her second match of the day at number 3 singles and Audrey Wald took the number 6 singles match. Kayla Inman and Karlie Warne won the number 2 doubles match and Dix and Wald won their second match of the day at number 3 doubles. The Lady Govs dual Sioux Falls O'Gorman today in Sioux Falls.
The Pierre Governor golf team fired a 335 to finish in a tie for 4th with Spearfish at the Black Hills Invitational Golf Tournament played at the Boulder Canyon Country Club in Sturgis yesterday. Willie Welch fired a 77 to finish in a tie for fifth for the top individual score of the day for the Governors. Cash Anderson had the next best score for Pierre with an 83. Hans Leong came in with an 86, Drew Lief had an 89, Joey Beck a 92 and Mark Costello a 97 for the Governor scores on the day. Rapid City Stevens fired a 304 to win the tournament. Clay Kopplin of Sturgis had a 67 to win medalist honors.
The Pierre Governor football scored a touchdown in the final 1:48 to come from behind and defeat Aberdeen Central 13-12 last night for the Govs first win of the season. Quarterback Jerrid Nielan scored both of Pierre's touchdowns in the win as he rushed for over 120 yards. Nielans winning score was a 5 yard run to cap a 80 yard 10 play drive. Nielan also threw for 100 yards in the win. Pierre is 1-1 on the season and in the ESD Conference as they travel to Huron next Friday for their next game. Huron was beaten by Yankton 26-0 last night while Mitchell beat Brookings 44-20 and Brandon Valley downed Watertown 35-13.
The Pierre Governor golf team fired a 335 to finish in a tie for 4th with Spearfish at the Black Hills Invitational Golf Tournament played at the Boulder Canyon Country Club in Sturgis yesterday. Willie Welch fired a 77 to finish in a tie for fifth for the top individual score of the day for the Governors. Cash Anderson had the next best score for Pierre with an 83. Hans Leong came in with an 86, Drew Lief had an 89, Joey Beck a 92 and Mark Costello a 97 for the Governor scores on the day. Rapid City Stevens fired a 304 to win the tournament. Clay Kopplin of Sturgis had a 67 to win medalist honors.
The Pierre Governor football scored a touchdown in the final 1:48 to come from behind and defeat Aberdeen Central 13-12 last night for the Govs first win of the season. Quarterback Jerrid Nielan scored both of Pierre's touchdowns in the win as he rushed for over 120 yards. Nielans winning score was a 5 yard run to cap a 80 yard 10 play drive. Nielan also threw for 100 yards in the win. Pierre is 1-1 on the season and in the ESD Conference as they travel to Huron next Friday for their next game. Huron was beaten by Yankton 26-0 last night while Mitchell beat Brookings 44-20 and Brandon Valley downed Watertown 35-13.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Friday's Sports Blog
The Pierre Governor football team has their home opener tonight as they host Aberdeen Central at Phil Trautner Stadium at Hollister Field. Both teams lost their season openers last week. Pierre was beaten 40-23 by Yankton while the Golden Eagles were upended 42-0 by Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
The nine man era of high school football takes the field tonight in Ft. Pierre. The Stanley County Buffalos will play their first 9 man football game in over 20 years when they meet Miller in the season opener for both squads. Tonight will also be Miller's first 9 man game since playing 11 man football since at least the 1920's. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm at Ole Williamson Field in Ft. Pierre. Other games around the area tonight have Sully Buttes traveling to Highmore to face Highmore-Harrold. Both teams won their season openers last weekend. Jones County, coming off a season opening win travels to Philip to take on the Scotties in their season and home opener. Lyman is at home tonight as they face White River and Gettysburg opens their season at home as the Battlers host Faulkton.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team dropped their third game of the season last night when they were swept by Huron 25-12, 25-21, 25-21 at Riggs High Gym. After a lackluster first game that saw Huron run off 9 unanswered points mainly on Lady Gov mistakes, the second and third games were much better but Huron always had an answer for a Lady Gov run. Kaitlin Allerdings led Huron with 13 kills while Crystal Merriam and Eliza Smith combined for 29 assists and Alix Katz had 10 digs to lead Huron. Kaitlin Severyn, playing for the first time since sitting out two games with an ankle injury, led the Lady Govs with 8 kills. Taylor Hyde had a game high 15 digs and Ashley Polak had 2 Service Aces. The Lady Govs are 1 and 3 on the season and 0 and 3 in ESD play. They are off until a week from tomorrow night when they host Brookings.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball team is 0 and 3 on the season following a 3 game setback to Gregory last night at Parkview Gym in Ft. Pierre. Gregory won the match by scores of 25-7, 25-11, 25-9. Inconsistent serving all match long hampered the Lady Buffs who was led by Hailey Norman who had 8 kills. Shelby Geinger had 14 digs for Stanley County returns to the floor Tuesday when they host White River and Timber Lake in a triangular.
Coleman Cadwell and Lane Shroyer led a 1-2 Chamberlain finish at the Chamberlain Invitational boys golf tournament yesterday at Chamberlian. Cadwell fired a 72 and Shroyer came in with a 73. Winner won the team title with a 338 score, 1 stroke better than Chamberlain. Mobridge-Pollock was third with a 352. Pierre had two JV teams play in the tournament and they finished 4th and 5th in the 7 team field.
The Pierre Lady Governor Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance teams' will open their season tomorrow in Pierre. The Pierre Spirit Invitational will begin at 12 noon at Riggs High Gym. Both squads have been working on their routines for a month for this weekends season opening competition. Watertown, Brandon Valley, Sturgis and Huron are among the teams expected to compete.
The Pierre Area Coaches Association has named their first Riggs High Athlete of the Week award winner. She is sophomore volleyball player Kaitlin Severyn. Kaitlyn had 15 kills against Yankton after spraining her ankle in warm ups and playing through the match with it. She was nominated by head coach Kacy Kienholz who said that Kaitlyn came into fall camp very strong and has been chosen by her team as a captain and a very good leader on the court. Her sprained ankle did not allow her to play Saturday against Douglas or Tuesday against Aberdeen Central.
The nine man era of high school football takes the field tonight in Ft. Pierre. The Stanley County Buffalos will play their first 9 man football game in over 20 years when they meet Miller in the season opener for both squads. Tonight will also be Miller's first 9 man game since playing 11 man football since at least the 1920's. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm at Ole Williamson Field in Ft. Pierre. Other games around the area tonight have Sully Buttes traveling to Highmore to face Highmore-Harrold. Both teams won their season openers last weekend. Jones County, coming off a season opening win travels to Philip to take on the Scotties in their season and home opener. Lyman is at home tonight as they face White River and Gettysburg opens their season at home as the Battlers host Faulkton.
The Pierre Lady Governor volleyball team dropped their third game of the season last night when they were swept by Huron 25-12, 25-21, 25-21 at Riggs High Gym. After a lackluster first game that saw Huron run off 9 unanswered points mainly on Lady Gov mistakes, the second and third games were much better but Huron always had an answer for a Lady Gov run. Kaitlin Allerdings led Huron with 13 kills while Crystal Merriam and Eliza Smith combined for 29 assists and Alix Katz had 10 digs to lead Huron. Kaitlin Severyn, playing for the first time since sitting out two games with an ankle injury, led the Lady Govs with 8 kills. Taylor Hyde had a game high 15 digs and Ashley Polak had 2 Service Aces. The Lady Govs are 1 and 3 on the season and 0 and 3 in ESD play. They are off until a week from tomorrow night when they host Brookings.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball team is 0 and 3 on the season following a 3 game setback to Gregory last night at Parkview Gym in Ft. Pierre. Gregory won the match by scores of 25-7, 25-11, 25-9. Inconsistent serving all match long hampered the Lady Buffs who was led by Hailey Norman who had 8 kills. Shelby Geinger had 14 digs for Stanley County returns to the floor Tuesday when they host White River and Timber Lake in a triangular.
Coleman Cadwell and Lane Shroyer led a 1-2 Chamberlain finish at the Chamberlain Invitational boys golf tournament yesterday at Chamberlian. Cadwell fired a 72 and Shroyer came in with a 73. Winner won the team title with a 338 score, 1 stroke better than Chamberlain. Mobridge-Pollock was third with a 352. Pierre had two JV teams play in the tournament and they finished 4th and 5th in the 7 team field.
The Pierre Lady Governor Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance teams' will open their season tomorrow in Pierre. The Pierre Spirit Invitational will begin at 12 noon at Riggs High Gym. Both squads have been working on their routines for a month for this weekends season opening competition. Watertown, Brandon Valley, Sturgis and Huron are among the teams expected to compete.
The Pierre Area Coaches Association has named their first Riggs High Athlete of the Week award winner. She is sophomore volleyball player Kaitlin Severyn. Kaitlyn had 15 kills against Yankton after spraining her ankle in warm ups and playing through the match with it. She was nominated by head coach Kacy Kienholz who said that Kaitlyn came into fall camp very strong and has been chosen by her team as a captain and a very good leader on the court. Her sprained ankle did not allow her to play Saturday against Douglas or Tuesday against Aberdeen Central.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Rod's Thursday Sports Blog
The Pierre Lady Governor Volleyball team looks to rebound tonight when they host Huron in an ESD Conference match-up at Riggs High Gym. The Lady Govs are looking to bounce back from a 3-0 drubbing they took Tuesday night in Aberdeen. They are 1 and 2 on the season but 0 and 2 in ESD play. Huron is 0-1 after getting swept in 3 games by Yankton on Saturday in their only match of the season so far. Varsity match is scheduled to begin at 7 pm.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo Volleyball team is still in search of their first win of the season tonight when they host Gregory at Parkview Gym. The Lady Buffalos are coming off a 3-0 loss to Chamberlain on Tuesday night and are 0 and 2 on the season. The Varsity match is scheduled for approximatly 7:30 pm tonight.
The Pierre Governor and Lady Governor Cross Country teams open their season today. The Govs and Lady Govs will travel to Brandon to compete in the Brandon Valley Invitational this afternoon. This is the first time that Pierre has competed in the Brandon Valley Invitational that is being run on the same course that will host the ESD Conference Cross Country meet later this fall. The JV and Varsity meet is scheduled to begin at 4 pm.
"The Jackrabbit Insider," a weekly television program featuring South Dakota State University Athletics, will return for its third season this weekend. The half-hour show, hosted by Pierre native Tyler Merriam, will air locally at 10:30 p.m. Sunday nights on Sioux Falls-based KTTW Fox 7, starting on Sept. 4, and will feature highlights, student-athlete features and interviews with Jackrabbit coaches and administrators.
Mixed martial artists from a four-state region will descend on Eagle Butte’s CRST Labor Day Fair and Rodeo this Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. Male and female combatants from South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Nebraska are scheduled to be in attendance at the Warriors Challenge. The cost to attend is $30, and the fairgrounds are located one mile north of Eagle Butte. For more information, contact Gayle Lofton at 605-200-9216.
The Stanley County Lady Buffalo Volleyball team is still in search of their first win of the season tonight when they host Gregory at Parkview Gym. The Lady Buffalos are coming off a 3-0 loss to Chamberlain on Tuesday night and are 0 and 2 on the season. The Varsity match is scheduled for approximatly 7:30 pm tonight.
The Pierre Governor and Lady Governor Cross Country teams open their season today. The Govs and Lady Govs will travel to Brandon to compete in the Brandon Valley Invitational this afternoon. This is the first time that Pierre has competed in the Brandon Valley Invitational that is being run on the same course that will host the ESD Conference Cross Country meet later this fall. The JV and Varsity meet is scheduled to begin at 4 pm.
"The Jackrabbit Insider," a weekly television program featuring South Dakota State University Athletics, will return for its third season this weekend. The half-hour show, hosted by Pierre native Tyler Merriam, will air locally at 10:30 p.m. Sunday nights on Sioux Falls-based KTTW Fox 7, starting on Sept. 4, and will feature highlights, student-athlete features and interviews with Jackrabbit coaches and administrators.
Mixed martial artists from a four-state region will descend on Eagle Butte’s CRST Labor Day Fair and Rodeo this Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. Male and female combatants from South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Nebraska are scheduled to be in attendance at the Warriors Challenge. The cost to attend is $30, and the fairgrounds are located one mile north of Eagle Butte. For more information, contact Gayle Lofton at 605-200-9216.
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