Chamberlain, Parkston hoping for top finishes at state golf
The Daily RepublicFor both the Chamberlain and Parkston boys golf teams, Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank is familiar territory.Both teams played in the Poet Invite on Aug. 17, one of...
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Four injured in helicopter crash near Parkston Monday
The Daily RepublicPARKSTON—Four people were injured in a helicopter crash Monday morning near Parkston, authorities said.Officials confirmed there was a helicopter crash around 10 a.m. near the Agland...
View ArticleTrojans two strokes back after Day 1
The Daily RepublicMILBANK—At the end of the first day of the Class A state golf tournament in Milbank, Parkston head Tyler Hockett said his team is right where he wanted them to...
View ArticleHelicopter crash still under investigation
The Daily RepublicPARKSTON — A helicopter crash that occurred Monday in Parkston is still under investigation, according to an official with knowledge of the incident.Bill Pape, general manager of...
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Emery couple deliver son while driving to hospital
The Daily RepublicAt 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, Phil Johnson, 29, became very good at multitasking.He played the role of husband, father, doctor and chauffeur as he delivered his son, Eli, while driving...
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Trojans come up short at Class A tournament
The Daily RepublicMILBANK—In the end, a championship just wasn't meant to be for the Parkston boys golf team.The Trojans entered Tuesday's final round of the Class A state tournament trailing Aberdeen...
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Area volleyball roundup: Menno wins in five sets over Hawks
The Daily RepublicCANISTOTA — Marissa Buechler and Tara Spencer recorded double-doubles for Menno on Tuesday as the Wolves defeated Canistota in five sets.Set scores were 25-14, 22-25, 25-18, 21-25 and...
View ArticleLorna Gregerson, Titan girls win Parkston Invite
The Daily RepublicPARKSTON—Lorna Gregerson earned a first-place finish and helped pace the Mount Vernon/Plankinton girls cross country team to a win at the at the Parkston Invite on Thursday in...
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Area high school volleyball roundup: Indahl carries Burke/South Central past...
The Daily RepublicCORSICA — Burke-South Central picked up a road win on Thursday evening, defeating Corsica-Stickney in four sets.Set scores were 25-16, 25-21, 22-25 and 25-16.Taylee Indahl recorded a...
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Area high school football roundup: Jaguars race past Nighthawks
The Daily RepublicCORSICA — Eli Van Roekel carried the Jaguars to victory on Friday night in Corsica, as the Jaguars defeated Tripp-Delmont/Armour 48-0 on Friday in Corsica.Van Roekel carried the ball...
View ArticleArea high school volleyball roundup: Marquardt records 1,000th dig for Hanson
The Daily RepublicALEXANDRIA — Hannah Marquardt recorded her 1,000th dig for the Hanson Beavers volleyball team in a 3-0 win against Menno on Tuesday in Alexandria.Set scores were 25-14, 25-16 and...
View ArticleCatching up with former area athletes: Bormann starts strong for Augie at...
The Daily RepublicAugustana's Jordan Bormann, a native of Parkston, finished in fifth place on Oct. 11 at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship in Brainerd, Minn. Bormann shot a 78 in round one...
View ArticleEthan/Parkston boys take third in Region 3A
The Daily RepublicBERESFORD—Ethan/Parkston's Jonah Murtha finished in fourth place to lead his team to a third-place finish at the Region 3A cross country meet on Thursday in Beresford.The team...
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Area high school volleyball roundup: Golden Eagles outlast Wolves
The Daily RepublicThe Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles outlasted the Menno Wolves 3-2 in a high school volleyball match on Thursday in Mitchell.Set scores were 25-20, 25-16, 21-25, 16-25 and...
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Former Trojan racks up the yards on DWU
The Daily RepublicWes Dvorak was happy to be playing football back in South Dakota.Dvorak, who led the Parkston Trojans to their first-ever state football title last season, was playing tailback 23...
View ArticleFootball playoff races crystallize with one week left
The Daily RepublicFor the Mitchell Kernels, it's win and stay home.The Kernels stand poised to secure a first-round home game, if they win their regular season finale at Joe Quintal Field...
View ArticleArea volleyball roundup: Bon Homme sweeps Parkston
The Daily RepublicTYNDALL — Alie Adams' 27 digs, four ace serves and six digs paced Bon Homme on Tuesday night, defeating Parkston in three sets.Set scores were 25-14, 25-14 and 25-19....
View ArticleWagner wins SESD tournament
The Daily RepublicPLATTE—The Wagner volleyball team won the Southeast South Dakota Conference tournament on Saturday in Platte.The Red Raiders topped Bon Homme 2-1 in the championship match to earn the...
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No. 1 Winner blanks Parkston
The Daily RepublicWINNER—To be the state champions, first you have to beat the champions.That was the case for the Winner Warriors.No. 1 Winner cruised past Parkston—the Class 11B defending state...
View ArticleAxtell 'excited' for future with Trojans
The Daily RepublicPARKSTON—Despite seeing his season end on Tuesday night against No. 1 Winner, Parkston head coach Tony Axtell was able to reflect back on his first year with the Trojans and...
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