Category Archives: Local Sports

Sanderson Enjoys Time with Former Teammates, Coaches While Home
Pierre native, Carter Sanderson doesn't get a lot of time at home during the season or throughout the year, but when he is home, Sanderson enjoys being able to be on the ice with the people he grew up...
Jon Winkler Jan 01, 2026

Hillsview to See Increase in Fees
Hillsview Golf Course in Pierre has seen continued success, especially since the summer of 2020. Season rates will increase heading into the 2026 playing year. Hillsview saw 33,887 rounds played in 20...
Jon Winkler Jan 01, 2026

Governors with Three Legacy Award Winners in 2025
The Pierre Governor football team would be honored with three selected for the Legacy Awards for the 2025 season which included two athletes and the Governor trainer. The Governors would win its eight...
Jon Winkler Dec 31, 2025

Sully Buttes Girls Fall Short While Boys Blow Out Phillip Tuesday
(Phillip, SD) - Sully Buttes basketball was back in action on Tuesday night to conclude their 2025 portion of their season in Phillip. The Sully Buttes girls saw their best output on the season in a 5...
Wyatt Burichka Dec 31, 2025

Pickleball Courts to Get Lights with Donations
The fastest growing sport in the world is pickleball and it's a huge hit in the Pierre community. Pickleball courts have been built at Griffin Park and now lights will be added to the courts. Thanks t...
Jon Winkler Dec 31, 2025

Kienholz Weighing Options Ahead of College Football Playoff
It's no secret, especially in South Dakota, Lincoln Kienholz can play football. But he hasn't been able to showcase that opportunity in a starter's capacity, yet. Ohio State is about to play Miami in ...
Jon Winkler Dec 30, 2025

Pierre Athletes Highlight Sports Accolades in 2025
2025 was full of memorable moments in sports locally but even on the national stage and the city of Pierre, South Dakota would get to be highlighted several times. Starting in January, both Grey and J...
Jon Winkler Dec 30, 2025

Sully Buttes Head To Phillip For Double Header
(Phillip, SD) - Sully Buttes basketball returns to action after Christmas with a trip to Phillip for a double header Tuesday night. This will be the final contest before going into the 2026 portion of...
Wyatt Burichka Dec 30, 2025

Sanderson Wins Gold Medal at World Junior A Challenge
Earlier this month, former Oahe Capital and Pierre native, Carter Sanderson would help Team USA win the gold medal at the World Junior A Challenge in Quebec, Canada. The World Junior A Challenge is a ...
Jon Winkler Dec 30, 2025

Lady Capitals Sweep Watertown, Rushmore Weekend to Finish Out 2025
The Oahe Lady Capitals would get two wins over the weekend overcoming a 1-0 deficit beating Watertown 2-1 on Saturday at home and Rushmore 5-1 on Sunday in Rapid City. On Saturday, the Lakers would ge...
Jon Winkler Dec 29, 2025




