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Due to illness on our staff

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Due to illness on our staff, this week’s sports coverage does not include any youth wrestling results. The Topic hopes to be back on track with coverage and results by next week. We appreciate your patience and understanding. - Jon Flatland, Publisher

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Isabel, White Horse entries win gold at Faith Stock Show & Rodeo

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Patty Jo Burress of Isabel and Wynn Lawrence of White Horse were among the gold buckle winners at the Faith Stock Show & Rodeo held August 7-9.Burress took the ladies breakaway title with a 2.10 second run while Lawrence posted an 82 point ride to win the bull riding crown.
Corson County Fair Round Robin contestants

Corson County Fair Round Robin contestants

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Corson County Fair Round Robin contestants

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
These youth participated in the Round Robin livestock showmanship at the Corson County Fair on August 8 in McIntosh. L-R are: Savannah Peterson, Ryder Wiesinger, Reva Barnes, Tess Gebhart, Timry Mollman, Ashley Gebhart, Gwen Gebhart, Vicki Eng, Bricelyn Pederson and Tripp Mollman.
Shorty Garrett of Dupree shows the form that has him sitting at No. 13 in the PRCA’s world saddle bronc rankings. Garrett has qualified for the National Finals Rodeo once in his career and is currently on pace to make it back this year. Photo courtesy of Chuck Miner

Shorty Garrett of Dupree shows the form that has him sitting at No. 13 in the PRCA’s world saddle bronc rankings. Garrett has qualified for the National Finals Rodeo once in his career and is currently on pace to make it back this year. Photo courtesy of Chuck Miner

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Gebhardt, Clement win team roping in Bison

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Rusty Gebhardt of Timber Lake partnered with Jesse Clement of Ridgeview to win the team roping title at the Bison Rodeo last weekend They teamed up to clock in at 7.1 seconds for top honors.Other results: Bareback: 1-Lane Stuwe, Hoven, 76, $521.37; 2-Leighton Sander, Custer, 69, $312.
NYT reporter at Timber Lake

NYT reporter at Timber Lake

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NYT reporter at Timber Lake

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Matt Schneidman (left), a sports reporter with the New York Times, spent two days at Timber Lake exploring Tucker Kraft’s hometown. Here Richard Gross, one of the owners of The Corner Bar & Grill (of which Tucker is also part-owner) inspect some of the TK photos and memorabilia in the bar.
Local entries dominate leaderboard at Isabel Rodeo

Local entries dominate leaderboard at Isabel Rodeo

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Local entries dominate leaderboard at Isabel Rodeo

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Local competitors topped the leaderboard in several events at the 2026 Isabel Rodeo with winners coming from Faith, Timber Lake, Mud Butte, Lantry and Morristown.Here’s how everyone fared: Bareback: 1-Iver Paul, Faith, 82,$341.93; 2-Tyrel Seaman, Deadwood,78, $284.94; 3-Lane Stuwe, Hoven,77, $227.
Left, Chazz Gabe of Timber Lake scored 82 points to win the bull riding event at the Herreid Rodeo last weekend. Gabe currenly leads the South Dakota Rodeo Association standings. Photo by Chuck Miner

Left, Chazz Gabe of Timber Lake scored 82 points to win the bull riding event at the Herreid Rodeo last weekend. Gabe currenly leads the South Dakota Rodeo Association standings. Photo by Chuck Miner

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Local competitors fare well at Herreid Rodeo

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Contestants from Dewey County were among those in the money at the annual Herreid Rodeo last weekend, including Chazz Gabe of Timber Lake.Gabe, currently leading the South Dakota Rodeo Association standings, won with an 82 point effort.

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National HS Finals Rodeo Results

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Wynn Lawrence, White Horse bull riding, 6th place.Hayes Burress, Isabel - tie-down, 13th place.Hayes Burress and Tanner Thorstenson, team roping, 86th place.Pete Maher, Timber Lake - boys cutting, 46th place.Serenity Kosel, Glenham - barrel racing, 16th place.
Tessa Goldade of Timber Lake makes a successful run during the ladies breakaway roping event at the Days of 1910 Rodeo last weekend. Photo by Chuck Miner

Tessa Goldade of Timber Lake makes a successful run during the ladies breakaway roping event at the Days of 1910 Rodeo last weekend. Photo by Chuck Miner

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Days of 1910 rodeo action hotter than a six dollar pistol

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The weather was as hot as the action at the Days of 1910 Rodeo last weekend, with temps reaching 113. Still, in true rodeo fashion, the show went on.Here are the final results: Bareback 1-Lane Stuwe, Hoven, SD, 78, $455.90; 2-Leighton Sander, Custer, SD, 73, $341.
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