Stanley Umude The Man In The Middle Of Everything At USD
VERMILLION, S.D. -- It was a summer of uncertainty for USD's Stanley Umude. "I mean it's a stressful process, you don't really get time and you got to work against other people's time.…
Johnson Wants a National Title at Mount Marty
YANKTON, SD....It's easy to see why Colby Johnson got the chance to play basketball at Mount Marty. "Colby's a tremendous player both offensively and defensively. He can guard big, he can guard small, he can catch and shoot, he…
Grey Zabel Caps Brilliant HS Career With Another Govs Championship
PIERRE, SD...Most offensive lineman are known for being humorless and stoic, focused solely on their job. "A lot of lifting weights and eating a lot of food!" Pierre Senior OL Grey Zabel says. Grey Zabel is not most offensive…
Jacob Kalogonis Running Up The Red Raider Record Books
ORANGE CITY, IA -- Northwestern's 5'9 running-back Jacob Kalogonis may not have the traditional size for the position. But, he has more than enough heart. "Jacob's a hard-nose kid. He'll get after it.…
Kuslers Mean Double Trouble For Roosevelt Opponents
SIOUX FALLS, SD.... Though there are certainly plenty of opportunities for fun where twin brothers are involved... "We'll always joke if people ask if we're twins we'll throw in a yeah, we're cousins!" Roosevelt Senior Adam Kusler says. "It's…
Kade Lynott's Turn to Set Records For West Sioux
HAWARDEN, IA... The lines between football and family have always blurred for West Sioux's Kade Lynott. He's got his older brother Jake to thank for that. "Well when he grew up he was the "golden child". That's what my…
Strong Showing For SDSU Sophomore Running Back
BROOKINGS, SD...Driving up to Dana J Dykhouse Stadium, you can't miss the billboards that ring it. One in particular, with former SDSU star rusher Zach Zenner, caught Pierre Strong Junior's eye. "Yeah, you know the big picture he got…
Anna Wedel (Kiel) is Healthy and Happy Leading Red Raiders
ORANGE CITY, IA... You might have known her as Anna Kiel. But, this summer she got a new name. "I just got married this past summer. New last name, same person new last name," said Anna Wedel, Northwestern Volleyball…
Frick and Family Leading DWU Volleyball to Great Season
MITCHELL, SD...For Yankton native Rebecca Frick, her family is always front and center. "Yup my family, they come to every game, especially with this year being my last year," said Rebecca Frick, Dakota Wesleyan outside-hitter. "We went to Florida,…
Ortman A Back-Breaking Playmaker For Canistota/Freeman
CANISTOTA, S.D. -- Trey Ortman is fortunate his family owns a chiropractic clinic in Canistota since he's had his share of bumps and bruises growing up with three younger brothers. "We played football…
Rocco Mediate's Final Round One To Remember At Sanford International
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Professional golf is fraught with pressure packed moments. You just wouldn't know it if you followed Rocco Mediate. "I like talking, I like being talked to, I like talking…
Scholten Will Be Key to Lynx Defending State Football Title
BRANDON, SD...Thomas Scholten's journey to becoming one of the best high school quarterbacks in South Dakota was not an overnight process. Coach Garrow said, "When he started that first game as a sophomore, he was pretty wet behind the…
West Sioux's Hunter Dekkers Flying To Top Of Iowa Record Book
HAWARDEN, IA -- Playing in the massive stadiums of Big 12 seems like a distant dream when surrounded by farm fields, yet it's one Hunter Dekkers is making come true with each unthinkable play he makes. "I've always had that…
Power Of Positivity Puts Patty Tavatanakit On LPGA Tour
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Good thoughts lead to good play for Symetra Tour pro Patty Tavatanakit. "My memory box is in I'm trying to remember all the good things about the shot I hit. And I think that helped…
Home Sweet Home for Frederiksen
MADISON, SD...You may not notice Brodie Frederiksen when you go to a Dakota State game, but it probably won't take long. "I think my height, a lot of people look at it as a disadvantage, but I think I…
It Was a Family Affair For Jack Lundin at State Stroke Play Win
SIOUX FALLS, SD...Family support cannot be understated in the world of sports. For Roosevelt senior Jack Lundin having his when he won the State Stroke Play Tournament meant everything. Jack Lundin, State Amateur Champion: "I won it with my…
Greenfield Gets Defensive for USD
VERMILLION, SD...Since the day Darin Greenfield's grandfather introduced him to the game of football.... "I don't ever want to be the guy that's like stuck up, won't talk to anybody. I want to be the guy that's out here…
Meyerink Played Through Pain To Take Championship Prize
MITCHELL, S.D. -- "It was very satisfying; a great experience," said Meyerink. "I been playing golf a long time and I never would have expected it this year." Jeff Meyerink won his first SDGA Men's Match Play Golf Tournament…
SDSU's Pupungatoa Living the Dream in Vikes Camp
EAGAN, MN... Wisconsin native and life long Green Bay Packer fan Sepestiano Pupungatoa never grew up imagining he'd wear Minnesota Vikings purple. Tiano Pupungatoa, Former SDSU OL says:"It is kind of an ironic deal that I'm with the Vikings, but…
Emma Osmundson A Spark Plug On The Softball Diamond
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Emma Osmundson likes to ignite her team. "Oh yeah! I like getting my team started, getting us rolling." Osmundson says. Whether it's at the top of a lineup on the diamond.... "If she doesn't get…
