RODEO REPORT

The South Dakota High School Rodeo Association is set to open its 2022 practice rodeo schedule this weekend with the New Underwood Rodeo held Friday through Sunday, April 22-24, in Rapid City. This year’s schedule includes 13 rodeos and concludes May 30.

Panther boys win TL Track Tune-up

The Timber Lake Panthers posted first place finishes in six individual events, won two relays, and finished second in two others to top the 9-team field of boys’ teams at the Timber Lake Track Tune-Up held Friday, April 8, at Doug Kraft Field.

4-H shooters take aim at state competition

Eleven members of the Dewey County Wildcat Deadeyes 4-H Shooting Sports Club in Isabel will compete at the 2022 South Dakota 4-H State Shooting Tournament held in Ft. Pierre April 22-24. Team members can compete in three divisions: BB gun, archery and air rifle, with some shooting in all three.

McLaughlin boys strong in distances at TL

Two members of the McLaughlin Mustang boys track team gave notice at the Timber Lake Track Tune-up last Friday that they will be formidable opponents in distance events this season. Sophomore Wamni Kills Crow finished second in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:22.

Schott melts ‘Ice Man’ with 86-point ride

McLaughlin cowboy Chance Schott tamed the Bar T Rodeo beast “Ice Man” in Logandale, NV, over the weekend to finish fourth in the bull riding event at the Clark County Fair & Rodeo.

GFP tracking Lake Oahe water levels

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) officials are tracking Lake Oahe water levels and planning for additional access work on the Missouri River reservoir.

Fifteen schools compete in Lemmon MS track invitational

Middle School athletes from 15 area schools participated in the annual Lemmon Middle School Track Invitational at Lemmon Lions Field on Saturday, April 9, with competitors from Timber Lake garnering four first place finishes on the day.

Lakota All-Star games slated April 23

Several area players are among the 50 boys and girls from across the country selected to play in the annual Lakota All-Star basketball game on Saturday, April 23, at the Monument’s Summit Arena in Rapid City.

No free school lunch for 2022-23 year unless application is filed, approved

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has issued numerous waivers and additional funding for school nutrition programs, allowing many students to eat free school meals without collecting applications.