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TL girls fall in overtime, still hunting for first win

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Timber Lake Lady Panthers remain in search of their first girls basketball win of the season after dropping three consecutive contests last week - including an overtime thriller against New Underwood - to start the 2025-26 hoops campaign 0-5 overall.Timber Lake will face Faith in the Faith...
Left, Timber Lake’s Kanton Hunt (24) battles an unidentified defender for a rebound duing the Panthers ‘matchup with Mobridge-Pollockon Dec.16. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Left, Timber Lake’s Kanton Hunt (24) battles an unidentified defender for a rebound duing the Panthers ‘matchup with Mobridge-Pollockon Dec.16. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

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Timber Lake boys light up New Underwood, drop close decision to Mobridge-Pollock

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
TheTimber Lake Panthers are off to a 2-1start in the boys basketball season after splitting a pair of games last week.The Panthers dropped a close 7973 decision to the Class A Mobridge-Pollock Tigers last on Dec. 16 and eased past New Underwood 81-72 on Dec.19.Timber Lake played two games this week...

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West River Pool League

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Through Week 11:1. JUST THE TIP (45-10)2. AUNTY SLAYERS (38-17)3. RAIL RUNNERS (36.5-18.5)4. EVIL 8 BALL EMPIRE (31-24)5. WANTABEES (28-27)6. SWEEPS (27.5-27.5)7. POOLMUTTS (20.5-34.5)8.
Maddy Hermes brings the ball upcourt while Timber Lake coach Tuffy Thompson gives her instructions during Panther basketball action against new Underwood. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Maddy Hermes brings the ball upcourt while Timber Lake coach Tuffy Thompson gives her instructions during Panther basketball action against new Underwood. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

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Dupree, Takini to co-op football; will play in All-Nations Conference

Ryan Deal 605 Sports
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Dupree and Takini are joining forces to play in the All-Nations Football Conference next season.The Tigers and Skyhawks have opted to play in the football league that’s made up of tribal schools in South Dakota and Nebraska.

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McLaughlin man sent to prison for assault of mother

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A 38-year-old McLaughlin man will serve prison time after being found guilty of assaulting his mother last Christmas.Brady James Claymore was sentenced Friday, Dec.4, in U.S. District Court to serve two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release and ordered to pay a $100...
J.D. Enright introduces his baby boy, Denver Richard, to the “jolly old elf ” at the Timber Lake Museum on Monday. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with about 70 children. Their visit and other Community Christmas activities were sponsored by Timber Lake Area Development and Western Dakota Bank. Topic Photo/Kathy Nelson

J.D. Enright introduces his baby boy, Denver Richard, to the “jolly old elf ” at the Timber Lake Museum on Monday. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with about 70 children. Their visit and other Community Christmas activities were sponsored by Timber Lake Area Development and Western Dakota Bank. Topic Photo/Kathy Nelson

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Santa Claus comes to town

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Kylie Lawrence (left) recoils from a forearm to the face while diving for a loose ball in Timber Lake’s loss to Lemmon in girls basketball action last Friday, Dec. 12. Timber Lake travels to New Underwood for a noon tip-off on Saturday, Dec. 20. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Kylie Lawrence (left) recoils from a forearm to the face while diving for a loose ball in Timber Lake’s loss to Lemmon in girls basketball action last Friday, Dec. 12. Timber Lake travels to New Underwood for a noon tip-off on Saturday, Dec. 20. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

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Timber Lake girls struggle with press in 70-32 loss

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Lemmon Cowgirls utilized an aggressive full-court press and converted nearly a dozen first half turnovers by Timber Lake into 11 points as they claimed a 70-32 win over the Lady Panthers last Friday, Dec. 12.The loss dropped Timber Lake to 0-2 to start the season.

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Lei earns second for TL matmen at Stanley Co. Invite

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Timber Lake’s Blake Lei lost his first match at the Stanley County Invitational in Ft. Pierre last week, but he rebounded to win his next two and post a second place overall finish.Lei lost a 3-0 technical foul in the first round against Lane Coleman of Lyman.
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.The Panthers travel to...
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