2 months ago
Sep. 1—ABERDEEN — In a deep field of individual standouts and top teams, the Mitchell High School boys golf team finished tied for 12th on Tuesday at the Hub City Invitational at Lee Park Golf Course.
Mitchell shot 317 as a team, which was the Kernels' second-best team score of the season so far, but it still landed Mitchell well off the pace of the top teams.
Sioux Falls Lincoln and O'Gorman tied with 294 team strokes at the top, as Lincoln won the second tiebreaker because the Patriots' sixth golfer scored better than O'Gorman's. Both teams' fifth golfer shot 74, moving the tiebreaker down to the No. 6 slot on each varsity team.
The individual medalist honors went to Aberdeen Roncalli's Harper Schnabel, who shot 3-under-68 to win the tournament by two strokes. Schnabel had five birdies in the round, including shooting 2-under-par on the course's back nine. Sioux Falls Jefferson's Trevor Rick, Rapid City Stevens' Cole Jansen and Watertown's Max Stemwedel each shot 1-under-70 and Roncalli's Lucas Daggett shot even-par-71 to round out the top-five places.
Mitchell was led by senior Asher Dannenbring, who shot a 4-over-75 on the day, finishing in 25th place in a field of 98 golfers. Kernel freshman Eli Konrad shot a season-best round of 79, and checked in at 48th place. Ian Weber also lowered his season-best score and shot a round of 80, which landed him in 55th place.
#mitchell #aberdeen
Mitchell shot 317 as a team, which was the Kernels' second-best team score of the season so far, but it still landed Mitchell well off the pace of the top teams.
Sioux Falls Lincoln and O'Gorman tied with 294 team strokes at the top, as Lincoln won the second tiebreaker because the Patriots' sixth golfer scored better than O'Gorman's. Both teams' fifth golfer shot 74, moving the tiebreaker down to the No. 6 slot on each varsity team.
The individual medalist honors went to Aberdeen Roncalli's Harper Schnabel, who shot 3-under-68 to win the tournament by two strokes. Schnabel had five birdies in the round, including shooting 2-under-par on the course's back nine. Sioux Falls Jefferson's Trevor Rick, Rapid City Stevens' Cole Jansen and Watertown's Max Stemwedel each shot 1-under-70 and Roncalli's Lucas Daggett shot even-par-71 to round out the top-five places.
Mitchell was led by senior Asher Dannenbring, who shot a 4-over-75 on the day, finishing in 25th place in a field of 98 golfers. Kernel freshman Eli Konrad shot a season-best round of 79, and checked in at 48th place. Ian Weber also lowered his season-best score and shot a round of 80, which landed him in 55th place.
#mitchell #aberdeen
2 months ago
Here are the final results from the 2026 Watertown Area Senior Games held recently, sponsored by Reliabank and Edgewood Senior Living"
MenScore
(70-74) Gold Daniel Voight 478
(75-79) Gold David Broich 566
Silver Kevin Meyer 428
#here #watertown #area #edgewood
MenScore
(70-74) Gold Daniel Voight 478
(75-79) Gold David Broich 566
Silver Kevin Meyer 428
#here #watertown #area #edgewood
2 months ago
Just like in football, it appears that the traditionally-strong volleyball programs in northeast and north central South Dakota will again lead the way in the 2026 season.
The new season kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 25, and continues into November with Class A and B region tournaments slated for Nov. 2-5. SoDak 16 state-qualifying matches are set for Nov. 10 (Class A and B) and Nov. 12 (Class AA) with the winners advancing to the state tournament Nov. 19-21 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls.
To help you get prepared, here's five questions that will need to be answered by Watertown and Aberdeen area teams this fall.
2025 STATE VOLLEYBALL: Hamlin takes fourth, Clark-Willow Lake fifth in state A volleyball
The Class AA Arrows went 22-11 overall and 5-4 in the Eastern South Dakota Conference, capping a third-straight trip to the state tournament with a fourth-place finish. That came after a 26-8 record and a sixth-place finish at state in 2024 and a 27-7 record and the consolation championship at state in 2023.
#state #class #tournament
The new season kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 25, and continues into November with Class A and B region tournaments slated for Nov. 2-5. SoDak 16 state-qualifying matches are set for Nov. 10 (Class A and B) and Nov. 12 (Class AA) with the winners advancing to the state tournament Nov. 19-21 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls.
To help you get prepared, here's five questions that will need to be answered by Watertown and Aberdeen area teams this fall.
2025 STATE VOLLEYBALL: Hamlin takes fourth, Clark-Willow Lake fifth in state A volleyball
The Class AA Arrows went 22-11 overall and 5-4 in the Eastern South Dakota Conference, capping a third-straight trip to the state tournament with a fourth-place finish. That came after a 26-8 record and a sixth-place finish at state in 2024 and a 27-7 record and the consolation championship at state in 2023.
#state #class #tournament
2 months ago
Here is the Watertown Public Opinion's 2026 high school football landing page.
This page will be updated throughout the season with all related high school football coverage throughout the season.
2025 LANDING PAGE: Landing page for the all of the Public Opinion's South Dakota high school football coverage in 2025
2026 SCHEDULES: S.D. High School Activities ******* ociation releases 2026 football schedules
MID-SUMMER LOOK: Taking a mid-summer look at the area's high school football teams for 2026
#school #schedules
This page will be updated throughout the season with all related high school football coverage throughout the season.
2025 LANDING PAGE: Landing page for the all of the Public Opinion's South Dakota high school football coverage in 2025
2026 SCHEDULES: S.D. High School Activities ******* ociation releases 2026 football schedules
MID-SUMMER LOOK: Taking a mid-summer look at the area's high school football teams for 2026
#school #schedules
2 months ago
Boston College's newest football player received a standing ovation from a standing-room-only crowd as he officially signed with the Eagles.
Seven-year-old Logan March of Watertown put pen to paper — or, more accurately, his thumbprint — to officially become part of the Boston College football team.
"It's way bigger than football it's like this is life," Boston College defensive back Syair Torrence said.
Logan's proud parents say the journey to this moment has not been the easiest.
"Yeah, he put that thumb print on it so he's officially a part of the team," Logan's father, Robert March, said.
#Football #standing #team #seven
Seven-year-old Logan March of Watertown put pen to paper — or, more accurately, his thumbprint — to officially become part of the Boston College football team.
"It's way bigger than football it's like this is life," Boston College defensive back Syair Torrence said.
Logan's proud parents say the journey to this moment has not been the easiest.
"Yeah, he put that thumb print on it so he's officially a part of the team," Logan's father, Robert March, said.
#Football #standing #team #seven
3 months ago
RAPID CITY — Another strong postseason run by the Watertown Arrows Post 17 baseball team ended with an 8-0 loss to Sioux Falls West in the 2026 state Class A American Legion Baseball Tournament.
Post 17, which went a combined 38-25 over the high school and Legion seasons in 2026, went 2-2 in the tourney and finished as one of the final four teams in the tourney.
Watertown opened the tourney on Tuesday, July 28 with a 10-2 loss to eventual champion Rapid City Post 22. Post 17 then beat Brandon Valley 5-3 in eight innings on July 29 and Rapid City Post 320 7-0 on July 30 before coming up short against Sioux Falls West.
"As the No. 10 seed, we knew we were going to have to play outstanding baseball if we wanted to stay in the tournament, and I thought our guys did exactly that over the course of four days," Post 17 coach Ryan Neale said. "Our only two losses came against the two teams that played for the state championship."
Here are some highlights from each of Post 17's state tourney games:
#falls
Post 17, which went a combined 38-25 over the high school and Legion seasons in 2026, went 2-2 in the tourney and finished as one of the final four teams in the tourney.
Watertown opened the tourney on Tuesday, July 28 with a 10-2 loss to eventual champion Rapid City Post 22. Post 17 then beat Brandon Valley 5-3 in eight innings on July 29 and Rapid City Post 320 7-0 on July 30 before coming up short against Sioux Falls West.
"As the No. 10 seed, we knew we were going to have to play outstanding baseball if we wanted to stay in the tournament, and I thought our guys did exactly that over the course of four days," Post 17 coach Ryan Neale said. "Our only two losses came against the two teams that played for the state championship."
Here are some highlights from each of Post 17's state tourney games:
#falls
3 months ago
RAPID CITY — The Watertown Area Swim Club and the Aberdeen Swim Club each again recorded strong performances in the 2026 South Dakota Long Course Swim Championships.
The WASC Dolphins finished second in the meet for the eighth straight year with 3,514 points, and the ASC again finished fourth with 2,398 points.
The meet was held Friday through Sunday, July 24-26, at Rapid City.
20 FAVORITES WASC SWIMMERS: Swimmers, others who have left their mark on the Watertown Area Swim Club since 1984
The Sioux Falls Swim Club again won the state championship with 6,066.5 points.
#swim #club #swimmers #finished
The WASC Dolphins finished second in the meet for the eighth straight year with 3,514 points, and the ASC again finished fourth with 2,398 points.
The meet was held Friday through Sunday, July 24-26, at Rapid City.
20 FAVORITES WASC SWIMMERS: Swimmers, others who have left their mark on the Watertown Area Swim Club since 1984
The Sioux Falls Swim Club again won the state championship with 6,066.5 points.
#swim #club #swimmers #finished
3 months ago
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This article originally appeared on Watertown Public Opinion: S.D. United Spirit U16 girls soccer team wins U.S. Club National Cup
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3 months ago
SIOUX FALLS — Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame banquet that is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Twenty-one sports legends are set to be inducted, including seven with ties to northeastern and north central South Dakota:
Jason Sutherland, a 1993 Watertown High School graduate who was one of the most gifted and versatile athletes in state history.
Tim Miles, a Doland native and successful college basketball coach.
Jim Dorman, a Castlewood native and statewide athletic administrating guru.
#sunday
Twenty-one sports legends are set to be inducted, including seven with ties to northeastern and north central South Dakota:
Jason Sutherland, a 1993 Watertown High School graduate who was one of the most gifted and versatile athletes in state history.
Tim Miles, a Doland native and successful college basketball coach.
Jim Dorman, a Castlewood native and statewide athletic administrating guru.
#sunday
3 months ago
WATERTOWN — Even when they’re down, the Watertown Rapids have rarely considered themselves out for most of their challenging season.
Despite blowing an early lead, the Rapids responded by finding a way to finally break through for a victory, winning in their season home finale Friday night.
After the Genesee Rapids won the first game of the day, 9-3, Watertown bounced back to prevail, 10-8, in the nightcap to split a New York Collegiate Baseball League played before a combined crowd of 418, including 250 in the second game, at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds.
In the second game, Watertown jumped out to an early 5-1 advantage, only to yield a big inning as Genesee struck for six runs in the fourth.
But Watertown bounced back by generating a decisive inning in the fifth by plating five runs to take the lead for good.
Despite blowing an early lead, the Rapids responded by finding a way to finally break through for a victory, winning in their season home finale Friday night.
After the Genesee Rapids won the first game of the day, 9-3, Watertown bounced back to prevail, 10-8, in the nightcap to split a New York Collegiate Baseball League played before a combined crowd of 418, including 250 in the second game, at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds.
In the second game, Watertown jumped out to an early 5-1 advantage, only to yield a big inning as Genesee struck for six runs in the fourth.
But Watertown bounced back by generating a decisive inning in the fifth by plating five runs to take the lead for good.
3 months ago
Kim Zimmerman of Aberdeen Central is one of five coaches being honored as 2026 Springs Sports Coaches of the Year by the South Dakota High School Coaches ***** ociation.
Each year, the SDHSCA honors coaches who exemplify excellence both on and off the field of play. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership, fostered positive team cultures and made lasting impacts on their athletes, schools and communities. Their achievements extend beyond wins and championships, reflecting the values of sportsmanship, integrity, leadership, and mentorship that define educational athletics.
Zimmerman guided the Golden Eagles to their second-straight state Class AA championship in early June at Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown.
Other spring 2026 honorees are:
Boys Tennis — Tim Hedblom, Huron. Hedblom guided the Tigers to a fourth-place finish in the state Class A tournament.
Each year, the SDHSCA honors coaches who exemplify excellence both on and off the field of play. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership, fostered positive team cultures and made lasting impacts on their athletes, schools and communities. Their achievements extend beyond wins and championships, reflecting the values of sportsmanship, integrity, leadership, and mentorship that define educational athletics.
Zimmerman guided the Golden Eagles to their second-straight state Class AA championship in early June at Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown.
Other spring 2026 honorees are:
Boys Tennis — Tim Hedblom, Huron. Hedblom guided the Tigers to a fourth-place finish in the state Class A tournament.
4 months ago
Drivers from Western Australia, North Dakota and Nebraska won sprint specials over the weekend at Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen, Dakota State Fair Speedway in Huron and Casino Speedway in Watertown.
A number of sprint cars were part of the Midwest Sprint Touring Series and Northern Outlaw Sprint **** ociation scheduled events.
Feature winners included Dayne Kingshott of Bunbury, Western Australia on Friday, June 26 at Aberdeen; Mark Dobmeier of Grand Forks, ND on Saturday, June 27 at Huron; and Jack Dover of Springfield, NE on Sunday, June 28 at Watertown.
Here's more of area stock car racing programs from the past week (for complete results, visit myracepass.com):
WATERTOWN — Maria Broksieck of Goodwin (street stocks) and Tony Croninger of Watertown (Gen X late models) each won their first features of the season on a night when Dover won the biggest prize.
A number of sprint cars were part of the Midwest Sprint Touring Series and Northern Outlaw Sprint **** ociation scheduled events.
Feature winners included Dayne Kingshott of Bunbury, Western Australia on Friday, June 26 at Aberdeen; Mark Dobmeier of Grand Forks, ND on Saturday, June 27 at Huron; and Jack Dover of Springfield, NE on Sunday, June 28 at Watertown.
Here's more of area stock car racing programs from the past week (for complete results, visit myracepass.com):
WATERTOWN — Maria Broksieck of Goodwin (street stocks) and Tony Croninger of Watertown (Gen X late models) each won their first features of the season on a night when Dover won the biggest prize.
