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NDRA Finals slated for Sept. 24-25

The North Dakota Rodeo Association (NDRA) is preparing for its Finals Rodeo while the South Dakota Rodeo Association (SDRA) wrapped up its regular season schedule with the Oelrichs Last Roundup Rodeos over the weekend. No results were posted by the time this issue of the Topic went to press.
Wynn Lawrence, White Horse Jr Steer Riding

Wynn Lawrence, White Horse Jr Steer Riding

Large turnout for Isabel Saddle Club Youth Rodeo

Dozens of young competitors - from beginners to senior division - turned out Sunday, Sept. 12, for the Isabel Saddle Club’s annual youth rodeo.
Jordan Jones prepares to return a serve while teammate Natalie Gross watches during recent volleyball action. File photo by Jon Flatland

Jordan Jones prepares to return a serve while teammate Natalie Gross watches during recent volleyball action. File photo by Jon Flatland

Lady Panthers rally from two games down to spike H-S Area

The Timber Lake Lady Panthers rallied from a twogame deficit to even their match with Herreid-Selby Area last Thursday, Sept. 9, then completed the comeback by topping the Wolverines in the deciding fifth game to pick up their fourth win of the season.
Hudson Terveen competes

Hudson Terveen competes

Hudson Terveen competes

Hudson Terveen competes in the Isabel Saddle Club rodeo, throwing his rope in the junior boys calf roping.
Jaci Long races

Jaci Long races

Jaci Long races

Jaci Long races to the finish of her senior girls pole bending run. Photos by Jon Flatland
Kessa Bigger gets ready to send a serve over the net.

Kessa Bigger gets ready to send a serve over the net.

TL spikers start season strong at 3-1

Timber Lake knocked off Little Moreau Conference rivals Bison in three straight sets last Thursday and went one-for-one at the Stanley County Triangular in Ft. Pierre on Saturday to move to 3-1 overall on the volleyball season. The Lady Panthers were in Hoven on Tuesday, Sept.
Panther defenders AJ Lindskov (55) and Thane Keller (20) team up to stop Wolverine runner Brenden Begeman during their contest in Timber Lake on Sept. 3. Photo by Jon Flatland

Panther defenders AJ Lindskov (55) and Thane Keller (20) team up to stop Wolverine runner Brenden Begeman during their contest in Timber Lake on Sept. 3. Photo by Jon Flatland

Wolverines down TL in clash of titans

The Timber Lake Panthers and Herreid-Selby Area Wolverines put on a display of good, old-fashioned smashmouth football last Friday, Sept. 3, and when the dust finally settled, one team remained unbeaten while the other was nursing its first loss of the season.
Junior varsity Panther cross country runners are L-R Demetrius Sanchez, Xavier Sanchez, Jeremiah Tiger, Charlie Hornick, Thomas Holzer, Anna Kraft. Submitted photo

Junior varsity Panther cross country runners are L-R Demetrius Sanchez, Xavier Sanchez, Jeremiah Tiger, Charlie Hornick, Thomas Holzer, Anna Kraft. Submitted photo

Hornick tops field to win MS run at Gustafson/Day XC meet

Charlie Hornick led most of the season-opening cross country race in Mobridge two weeks ago only to lose first place near the end. Competing in the boys middle school race at the Marlene Gustafson/Ryan Day Memorial XC Meet in Faith last Thursday, Sept.
Cole Elshere

Cole Elshere

Bronc buster Elshere continues late-season roll

Attention rodeo fans: Cole Elshere is back. The 31-year-old Faith saddle bronc rider continued his hot streak on the PRCA tour last week, scoring first place finishes at three rodeos over three days to cap an impressive 30 day run and move into fourth in the Badlands Circuit standings.