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Gill takes 9th at Ipswich Invitational

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Timber Lake Panther cross country team only had one competitor in the field on Saturday, September 12, at the Ipswich Cross County Invitational.Freshman standout Gracen Gill ran the 5,000 meter varsity course and clocked in with a time of 18.43 to place ninth overall.
Kaydence Ouzts sets up a shot for the Timber Lake Panthers during recent volleyball action. The Panthers have struggled in the early season but are showing improvement. Photo by Marie DuPreez

Kaydence Ouzts sets up a shot for the Timber Lake Panthers during recent volleyball action. The Panthers have struggled in the early season but are showing improvement. Photo by Marie DuPreez

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Panther girls continue to struggle

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Timber Lake volleyball team continued its struggles on the road last week, losing at Gettysburg before dropping all four matches at the North Central Invitational on Saturday, Sept.12.The Panthers hosted Mobridge-Pollock on Tuesday, Sept.15, and will visit Lead-Deadwood on Tuesday, Sept....

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Offensive, defensive lines key in Timber Lake FB win

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Timber Lake Panthers scored a 44-24 win over Herreid-Selby Area at Doug Kraft Field last Friday, Sept. 4, behind the performance of their offensive and defensive lines.The Panthers will host Hill City on Friday, Sept. 11.
Maddy Hermes (17) attempts a spike during Timber Lake’s match up with visiting Bison last week. Photo by Marie DuPreez

Maddy Hermes (17) attempts a spike during Timber Lake’s match up with visiting Bison last week. Photo by Marie DuPreez

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Panthers collect win in home volleyball opener

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Jaycie Lemburg charted six kill spikes, 17 digs and six aces to lead the Timber Lake Panthers to their first win of the volleyball season last Tuesday against Cheyenne-Eagle Butte.

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TL runners post runner-up finishes in Faith

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Just two runners competed for Timber Lake last week at the Marlene Gustafson/Ryan Day Memorial Cross Country Meet in Faith, but both finished strong enough for runner-up honors in their respective divisions.Gracen Gill finished second overall in the varsity boys race with a time of 19:27.0 while...
Seniors leading the Timber Lake volleyball team this season include Jaymee Archambault, Azlyn Swan, Lilly Veit, Ruby Maher, Jaylee Schoelerman, Amanda Red Bear, and Julianne Lemmon. Photo by Mary Farlee

Seniors leading the Timber Lake volleyball team this season include Jaymee Archambault, Azlyn Swan, Lilly Veit, Ruby Maher, Jaylee Schoelerman, Amanda Red Bear, and Julianne Lemmon. Photo by Mary Farlee

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Panther spikers building on flexibility and versatility

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Timber Lake Volleyball Coach Mattie Cruff welcomes back seven returning letterwinners from last season’s 7-25 team and says with a strong core of returning letterwinners on the roster, the Panthers will build on flexibility and versatility this fall.The Panthers dropped their first two games of the...
Mason Kraft and Gracen Gill

Mason Kraft and Gracen Gill

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Kraft, Gill among XC place winners at early-season meets

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Mason Kraft scored a pair of second place finishes at season-opening cross country for the Timber Lake Panthers over the past week.At the North Central Invitational held last Thursday, Aug. 27, in Bowdle, Kraft clocked in at 15:03.37 over the 4000 meter course for JV boys.At the varsity level...

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Kraft earns Player of the Week honors at Northern State

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Timber Lake High School alum Hank Kraft was named the NSIC Player of the Week this week after leading the Northern State Wolverines to a 48-17 win over Chadron State.Kraft rushed for 232 yards scored four touchdowns. He also charted 46 receiving yards.
Seniors leading the 2026 Panther football team are (l-r) Treyden Beer, Braden Lawrence, Kolby Holzer, Hudson Gill, Sid Morgan, Blaise Lei, Kanton Hunt. Photo by Mary Farlee

Seniors leading the 2026 Panther football team are (l-r) Treyden Beer, Braden Lawrence, Kolby Holzer, Hudson Gill, Sid Morgan, Blaise Lei, Kanton Hunt. Photo by Mary Farlee

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Panther gridders loaded with speed, experience

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Timber Lake’s Ryan Gimbel enters his eighth season as head coach of the Panther football program and finds himself the envy of other area coaches.Why?

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SDHSAA raises its ticket pricing for track, music events

Dana Hess Sd Newsmedia Assoc.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The board of directors of the South Dakota High School Activities Association has raised adult ticket prices for some events.The cost of an adult tournament pass at the state track meet went from $35 to $40.Other three-day events like the state wrestling tournament and state basketball tournaments,...
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