SIOUX FALLS, SD...Stampede's Anthony Romano is a long way from home. Romano, Stampede Center: "The adjustment is not really seeing that many people, you know the big skyscrapers and all that." Originally from Toronto, Canada. Romano saw US soil…
ABERDEEN, SD....Matt Vernon is a presence between the pipes. You just wouldn't know it if you talked to him. Scott Langer, Aberdeen Wings Head Coach:"Matt's a real humble guy. He's truly athletic and he's got a lot of leadership..."…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Jacob Prouty always had someone pushing him on the basketball court. "Ever since I can remember I've been playing basketball. Dad always getting me to get to my next level, play as hard as I…
https://youtu.be/ccJZJ8LpMkA SYRACUSE, NY -- Whether the competition was from sister Wagner or brother Cody... "I think we played horse a couple times. I don't remember who won but I'm going to say it was me!" SDSU Junior Forward Tagyn Larson…
COLTON, SD...Caden Lamer won't accept anything less than victory. "And everybody hates losing but he, I mean, it absolutely gets to him the most. So I think just…
SIOUX FALLS, SD....Like many in South Dakota, Jared Jaros comes from a basketball family, with older brothers Adam and Ty previously playing at Lincoln. But there's one thing that makes his lineage unique. Jared Jaros, Lincoln Senior:"My great grandpa…
TEA, SD...Justin Hohn and Noah Freidel are the dynamic duo of South Dakota prep basketball. "I would definitely take Batman. He knows I'm Batman, there's no discussion!" Tea Senior Noah Freidel says. "I'll take Robin because I think I'm…
ORANGE CITY, Ia- You don't want to get in senior post player, Darbi Gustafson's way when she gets the ball down low. Darbi Gustafson, Northwestern Senior (Ethan native) says: "Whether that's getting on the inside for offensive rebounds or running…
VERMILLION, SD...Ciara Duffy is a winner. In three years in Vermillion, the versatile forward has helped lead the Coyotes to more than 70 victories. "I kind of like getting to play a couple different positions. You know it keeps…
BROOKINGS, SD...It's hard to believe now when you watch Morgan Kwasniewski that she wasn't that coordinated growing up. "Honestly I couldn't really catch balls or anything when I was younger so I had to find a different sport!" Deuel…
SIOUX CENTER, IA...Erika Feenstra is making her mark on the Defenders program...as a sophomore. Bill Harmsen, Dordt WBB Coach says:"Erika has just been extremely consistent all season. She has really worked hard just on her physicality and the type…
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Teammates all have one description of Tevin King. "Nothing's been given to him. He's a dog, he takes it. He takes what he wants and that's the approach he has every single day no matter outside…
SIOUX FALLS, SD...He's had plenty of practice with the introductions. "I remember when I was like two or three my mom would come down, I had a little basketball hoop downstairs, I'd be hiding behind a closet and she'd…
LENNOX, SD...Being a Lennox Oriole is in Madysen Vlastuin's blood. Madysen Vlastuin, Lennox Junior:"My two brothers and sister played at Lennox and my dad played. My mom was a cheerleader. I'm ten years younger from my closest sibling so…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- With parents who played in college, and younger sister Hannah and older brother Luke always ready to play, Emma Ronsiek got an early start in basketball. "Yeah I think there's a little bit (of sibling rivalry).…
MARSHALL, MN...Don't let the height, or hair, fool you. "I think you guys caught me at a bad time. I didn't get time to get a haircut in before the tournament so it gets a little puffy there!" SMSU…
YANKTON, SD... The buzz builds wherever Yankton goes. If the Bucks are in town, you have to see the Matthew Mors show. "Well first of all I don't blame them because I would do the same!" Yankton Head Basketball…
FARGO, ND...Taryn Christion, Roosevelt QB says:"I run and pass probably about 50-50 but I mean I look for the pass and if there's nothing there then I'll try and run it..." The combination of sprinters speed and arm strength…
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- He's the man in the middle of everything at South Dakota State. In many ways Christian Rozeboom is used to that growing up in a football family where everyone went to Northwestern, with his dad and brother…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Watching Kylee Van Egdom on the court it's clear she has a passion. "Very aggressive.. I'm a competitive girl, and my teammates are competitive and my coach is very competitive, and I think it's fun…
