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Timber Lake forward Jackson Bigger drives past Lemmon’s Drew Hetzel for a layup during the Panthers’ win over the Cowboys in the boys basketball season opener last Friday, Dec. 19. Bigger finished the contest with 13 points. Topic Photo/Marie Du Preez

Timber Lake forward Jackson Bigger drives past Lemmon’s Drew Hetzel for a layup during the Panthers’ win over the Cowboys in the boys basketball season opener last Friday, Dec. 19. Bigger finished the contest with 13 points. Topic Photo/Marie Du Preez

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Panthers dismantle Lemmon 56-28 in boys season opener

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Timber Lake Panthers grabbed an early scoring advantage and never looked back, using an aggressive defense and the hot shooting of junior forward Kanton Hunt to down the Lemmon Cowboys 56-28 in the boys basketball season opener for both teams last Friday, Dec. 12.

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TL boys have deep bench, experience playing together

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Timber Lake Panthers return seven letterwinners from last season’s 15-7 boys basketball squad, including a pair of juniors who earned all-conference honors as sophomores.The Panthers open their 202526 season Friday, Dec. 12, hosting Lemmon and travel to Mobridge-Pollock on Friday, Dec. 19.
Seven returning letterwinners are expected to lead the Timber Lake Panthers this season. Most of the group has been playing together since Junior High and includes two all-conference selections from last season. Front 1-r: Braden Lawrence, Broc Bauer and Treyden Beer; Back: Jackson Bigger, Pete Maher, Kanton Hunt and Ranee Martin. Topic Photo/Kathy Nelson

Seven returning letterwinners are expected to lead the Timber Lake Panthers this season. Most of the group has been playing together since Junior High and includes two all-conference selections from last season. Front 1-r: Braden Lawrence, Broc Bauer and Treyden Beer; Back: Jackson Bigger, Pete Maher, Kanton Hunt and Ranee Martin. Topic Photo/Kathy Nelson

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Panther!

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Panther wrestlers open mat season at Stanley Co. Invite

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Timber Lake wrestling team opened its season on Saturday, Dec. 6, by competing in the Stanley County Invitational in Ft. Pierre.Panther 132 pounder Blake Lei garnered second place honors while Levi Berndt claimed fourth place at 175 pounds and Taggen Paxton earned fourth at 126 pounds.

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Lady Panthers drop hoops opener north of state line

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Timber Lake Lady Panthers dropped their girls basketball season opener to perennial North Dakota powerhouse Linton last Friday, Dec. 5, losing a 35-19 decision to the Lions.Timber Lake hosts Lemmon in a boys/girls doubleheader on Friday, Dec.12.
Ramzi Veit Day

Ramzi Veit Day

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Ramzi Veit Day

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Chairman Ryman LeBeau (left) recently recognized Ramzi Veit Day in honor of the 6-year-old daughter of Roy and Mikki Veit of Timber Lake, who finished last wrestling season with an overall 36-1 record.
Timber Lake Girls Basketball Head Coach Tuffy Thompson is building his team around seven returning letter winners and an up-and-coming Jr. High program. From left to right are Talley Locken, Paislee Keller, Kate Biegler, Jaylee Schoelerman, Ruby Maher, Madelyn Hermes and Addison Lindskov.

Timber Lake Girls Basketball Head Coach Tuffy Thompson is building his team around seven returning letter winners and an up-and-coming Jr. High program. From left to right are Talley Locken, Paislee Keller, Kate Biegler, Jaylee Schoelerman, Ruby Maher, Madelyn Hermes and Addison Lindskov.

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Lady Panthers counting on youth and aggressiveness

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Things may be fast and furious on the girls basketball court this winter for a Timber Lake Lady Panther squad built around seven returning letter winners.Second-year Coach Tuffy Thompson doesn’t have a senior on the roster after finishing 11-20 overall last season.
Cole Brewer (left) of Eagle Butte, the 2025 INFR Bull Riding Champion, has been invited to join the Mavericks professional bull riding team in training camp.

Cole Brewer (left) of Eagle Butte, the 2025 INFR Bull Riding Champion, has been invited to join the Mavericks professional bull riding team in training camp.

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INFR champion Brewer joins New York Mavericks professional bull riding team

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) bull riding champion - Cole Brewer of Eagle Butte - has accepted an invitation to join the New York Mavericks professional bull riding (PBR) team for their exclusive 2026 training camp.The Mavericks compete in the PBR Camping World Series.

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Hoops pairings set for 2025 Lakota Nation BB Invitational

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The boys and girls basketball pairings have been set for the 2025 Lakota Nation Invitational slated Dec. 17-21 in Rapid City.Schools from Dupree, McLaughlin, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte, Wakpala, Tiospaye Topa and Takini are among the area teams participating in the annual event.
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