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Just Jymnastics teaching young athletes life lessons
With the gymnastics season underway, Just Jymnastics in Rapid City is doing much more than teaching kids about the sport. Ben Burns has more on the gym’s mission to help its athletes battle through challenges on and off the floor. → Read More
Stevens, Central volleyball take losses on home courts
With the high school volleyball season nearing its home stretch, Rapid City Stevens and Central hoped to collect some wins at home this Saturday. Ben Burns has the highlights and results from the hardwood. → Read More
Raiders fall in State Championship shootout
The Rapid City Stevens girls soccer team’s historic season has come to an end in heartbreaking fashion. Ben Burns breaks down the highlights from Saturday’s Class AA State Championship against Sioux Falls Roosevelt. → Read More
SD Mines Football improves to 4-2 with home victory
After a concerning two straight losses, the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers have now won two consecutive games, resulting in their best start since 2016. Ben Burns has the highlights from Saturday’s win against Fort Lewis. → Read More
Stevens soccer teams advance to state semifinals
On a rainy Saturday afternoon at Sioux Park, the Rapid City Stevens boys and girls soccer teams came to play, defeating their quarterfinal opponents to advance into the state semifinal round. Ben Burns has the highlights from both games. → Read More
Friday Night Hike, October 8, Part Two
The Kadoka Cougars traveled to New Underwood this Friday to take on the Tigers. Plus, The South Dakota Mines Hardrockers had a tough matchup on the hardwood, facing the second-ranked Metropolitan State University Roadrunners in volleyball. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has the highlights and results in this edition of the Friday Night Hike. → Read More
Friday Night Hike, October 8, Part One
The Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers celebrated Homecoming while trying to make it four wins in a row on the turf. Plus, a battle in the Black Hills Conference as St. Thomas More hosts Belle Fourche under the lights. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has the highlights and results in this week’s Friday Night Hike. → Read More
Hardrockers volleyball falls to Regis Rangers
After winning two consecutive games, the South Dakota Mines volleyball team fall back to earth with a loss to Regis. Plus, the results are in following day two of the Lakota Nation Invite. Ben Burns has the highlights and results. → Read More
Lead-Deadwood delivers shutout in Prospector Bowl
This year’s Prospector Bowl was all about defense as Lead-Deadwood shut out Rapid City Christian for their third win in a row. Ben Burns has the highlights from Saturday’s matchup. → Read More
Friday Night Hike, October 1, Part Two
The winless Hill City Rangers were hoping to collect their first win of the season as part of homecoming week against Bennett County. Meanwhile, local teams hit the volleyball court for the first day of the Lakota Nation Invitational. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has highlights and results in this edition of Friday Night Hike. → Read More
Friday Night Hike, October 1, Part One
The winless Sturgis Scoopers faced off against Belle Fourche as part of their homecoming week. Meanwhile, Douglas had a tough test as they took on the top-ranked 11AA team in South Dakota. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have the highlights and results in this edition of the Friday Night Hike. → Read More
Solano earns hat trick in STM soccer win
St. Thomas More’s boy’s soccer team continued their impressive season on Saturday against Douglas/Rapid City Christian/New Underwood on the pitch. Ben Burns breaks down the highlights and results. → Read More
SD Mines, BHSU host Homecoming showdowns
The South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State football teams faced early deficit in their homecoming matchups. However, only one of these teams was able to make a heroic comeback. Ben Burns has the highlights and results. → Read More
Friday Night Hike, September 24, Part Two
The Hot Springs Bison were on a mission to capture their fifth win of the season during homecoming week. Plus, The Rapid City Stevens girls tennis team battled Sioux Falls Washington as part of their East-West Invite. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has highlights and scores in this week’s edition of Friday Night Hike. → Read More
Friday Night Hike, September 20, Part One
Rapid City Stevens and Central played hosts in a doubleheader as part of the Rushmore Bowl. Plus, St. Thomas More and Douglas faced off in a Black Hills conference showdown. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has the highlights in this edition of Friday Night Hike. → Read More
Sabres bounce back after two straight losses
The Badlands Sabres got off to a rocky start to their inaugural season, losing their first two games. Now, they have momentum on their side after winning two in a row. Ben Burns has the highlights from Saturday’s victory. → Read More
Hot Springs Football earns fourth win, defeats RC Christian
The Hot Springs Bison weren’t deterred on the road as they shut out Rapid City Christian on the turf. Plus, two more local teams impressed in their respective sports as they added to their win column this Saturday. Ben Burns has the highlights. → Read More
Friday Night Hike, September 17, Part Two
The Wall Eagles continue their domination in 9-Man football. Plus, the Rapid City Stevens Raiders look for their second win of the season against Sioux Falls Lincoln. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has highlights and results in this edition of Friday Night Hike. → Read More
Friday Night Hike, September 17, Part One
A Black Hills Conference rivalry in Sturgis as the Scoopers host the Spearfish Spartans. Plus, the Belle Fourche Broncs celebrate Homecoming week with a big win against Custer. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has the highlights and more results in this edition of Friday Night Hike. → Read More
Hardrockers improve to 2-0 after blowout win
The South Dakota School of Mines followed up last week’s home opening win with another impressive performance on the gridiron. Plus, St. Thomas More struggled to keep up with Winner and the Rapid City Stevens softball team continues to turn heads at the Parkview Complex. Ben Burns has highlights and results. → Read More