Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media West Central Trojan football head coach Barry Matthies said 11A will be extremely competitive again in 2024 with teams such as Sioux Falls Christian, Dell Rapids, Canton, Dakota Valley, Tri-Valley, and newcomer Rapid City Christian.The...
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media After a 6-4 season in class 11B last season, the Tri-Valley Mustangs make the jump back into 11A in 2024 which will feature a brand new schedule. The Mustangs will make one trip out west, but then play against familiar teams such as...
The Tri-Valley boys golf team teed off their 2024 year on Tuesday, August 20, when they traveled to Hartford for the West Central Early Bird meet. The Mustangs have two returning state qualifiers; Carson Sanders and Jaxon Rise. (Photo/Submitted) Matt Larson | Big...
The Tri-Valley Mustang volleyball team is set for their 2024 season and ready to take another step forward. The Mustangs will be led by seniors Madelyn Wenzel (all-conference honorable mention), Emery Pearson (all-conference honorable mention), Cheyenne Hanson,...
The Humboldt/Hartford Wood Ducks have made their State B Tournament debut this year and continue on their winning streak, beating the Elk Point Colts on Monday, August 12, with a score of 8-5. (Photo/Sun Spielman) The Humboldt/Hartford Wood Ducks won their opening...
West Central 16U takes 3rd at State A Tournament The West Central 16U team took third place at the 2024 South Dakota VFW State A Tournament. The tournament was held in Vermillion from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11. (Photo/Submitted) Matt Larson | Big...
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Humboldt/Hartford Gamecocks had their season come to an end in the opening round of the 2024 State B Amateur Baseball Tournament in Mitchell on Saturday, August 10. The Milbank Firechiefs took a 5-2 win to advance to the next...
Fourth place finish at State for Tri-Valley 16U The Tri-Valley 16U team brought home fourth place in the 2024 South Dakota VFW State A Tournament which was held in Vermillion from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11. (Photo/Holly Egger) Matt Larson | Big Sioux...
Tri-Valley 12U Baseball Team Hartford Sparx 14U Softball Team Pictured back row (left to right) is Payton Ecklein, Jersey Hight, Kaylie Schultz, Ella Harden, Kacey Jaton, and Stella Siemonsma. Front row (left to right) is Sophia Peters, Elliot Lutter, Brooklyn...
The Humboldt/Hartford Wood Ducks advanced to the next round of Districts by taking the win against Madison with the score of 4-3 on July 28. (Photo/Sun Spielman) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media A run in the eighth inning was enough to send the Humboldt/Hartford Wood...
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media One big inning for the Humboldt/Hartford Gamecocks was enough for them to defeat Dell Rapids PBR at the District 4B tournament in Canova on Friday, August 2. The Gamecocks took the win 9-3 to send them to the state tournament.The first...
By Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — One of the new goals for the South Dakota High School Activities Association is studying whether a success factor should be used when classifying sports teams.SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos said...
Tri-Valley 16U Brody Dybvig is pictured sliding into home during their third game against Dell Rapids in Region action. Dybvig had two doubles with two RBIs in one game while pitching 2 2/3 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on three hits, and two walks with...
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley White 16U team won their second game in as many days after an 11-8 victory over Hy-Vee on Wednesday, July 24.Tri-Valley took an early lead and never trailed. They scored two runs in the first inning and four in the second....
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Facing Volga for the second time in the tournament, Baltic/Colton lost in dramatic fashion 14-13 in eight innings on Thursday, July 25. The loss ended the season for Baltic/Colton with an overall record of 4-13.Baltic/Colton built an...
Hartford Sparx 14U Softball. Pictured back row (left to right) is Payton Ecklein, Jersey Hight, Kaylie Schultz, Ella Harden, Kacey Jaton, and Stella Siemonsma. Front row (left to right) is Sophia Peters, Elliot Lutter, Brooklyn Roberts, Hadley Borgen, and Lucy...
The Humboldt/Hartford Gamecocks remain alive in District action by beating Flandreau Blue Teal with a score of 24-0. (Photo/Sun Spielman) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Humboldt/Hartford Gamecocks lost a game and won a game in the District 4B Tournament in Canova....
The West Central 16U team qualified for the South Dakota VFW 16U State A Tournament. Pictured front row (left to right) right kneeling is Jerrico Klein, Jacob Mallinger, Taten Van Overbeke, CJ Denboer, Keaton Vessells, Carter Evans, and Karson Vessels. Back row (left...
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley 14U baseball team took part in the 2024 South Dakota VFW 14U State A Tournament in Beresford held Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. Tri-Valley lost both of their games in the tournament. Dakota Valley 20, Tri-Valley...
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Humboldt/Hartford legion baseball team lost their second game in the Region 5B tournament on Thursday, July 25, ending their season. The host team, Alexandria, took the win 10-0.Alexandria got a run in the bottom of the first for a...