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Pateneaude, Young among champions crowned at 2025 NRCA Finals Rodeo

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Timber Lake cowboy Austin Pateneaude and Dupree wrangler Trey Dupree were among the champions crowned last weekend, Oct.31-Nov.2, at the Northwest Ranch Cowboy Association (NRCA) Finals Rodeo held in Gillette, WY.Pateneaude won both the championship saddle and the year-end buckle in bull riding...
Timber Lake’s Ikeeah Buckley serves an ace during recent Panther volleyball action. Timber Lake edged Dupree 3-2 in the Region 8B play-in game on Monday. Photo by Marie Du Preez

Timber Lake’s Ikeeah Buckley serves an ace during recent Panther volleyball action. Timber Lake edged Dupree 3-2 in the Region 8B play-in game on Monday. Photo by Marie Du Preez

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Region 8B Volleyball Tournament to decide SoDak 16 qualifiers

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The No. 8 seed Timber Lake Panthers knocked off No. 9 Dupree in a grueling five-game play-in match on Monday, Nov. 3, to advance to the semifinal round of the Region 8B volleyball tournament.The Panthers were battling the Ranchers Tuesday, Nov. 4, as this issue of the Topic was going to press.In...
A Warner defender knocks a pass away from Timber Lake receiver Broc Bauer during the first-round of the Class A football playoffs last Thursday in Warner. Photo courtesy of Robb Garofalo/The Aberdeen Outsider

A Warner defender knocks a pass away from Timber Lake receiver Broc Bauer during the first-round of the Class A football playoffs last Thursday in Warner. Photo courtesy of Robb Garofalo/The Aberdeen Outsider

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Turnovers plague Panthers in playoff loss

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Timber Lake’s season ends at 3-6 overall with loss to WarnerNo. 15 seed Timber Lake ran nearly twice as many plays and gained more total yards than Warner, but five turnovers and some good special teams play lifted the No. 2 seeded Monarchs past the Panthers 42-12 last Thursday, Oct. 23, in the...

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West River Pool League

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Week 4: Oct. 251. RAIL RUNNERS (17.5-2.5)2. JUST THE TIP (17-3)3. SWEEPS (12-8)4. EVIL 8 BALL EMPIRE(11.5-8.5)5. AUNTY SLAYERS (8.5-11.5)6. WANTABEES (8.5-11.5)7. STICKMEN (8.5-11.5)8. POOLMUTTS (6.5-13.5)9. JUST A COUPLE UNCLES(5-15)10.
The Dupree Tigers finished third in the State Class B Boys Cross Country race held Saturday in Huron. Team members include (l-r) Coach Jessie Longbrake, Joseph Brewer - alternate, Walker Farlee, Jaden Scott, Rowdy Schrempp, TayShaun Cudmore, Spencer Olsen and Assistant Coach Jazmyn Holmes. Photo courtesy of Kathy Olsen

The Dupree Tigers finished third in the State Class B Boys Cross Country race held Saturday in Huron. Team members include (l-r) Coach Jessie Longbrake, Joseph Brewer - alternate, Walker Farlee, Jaden Scott, Rowdy Schrempp, TayShaun Cudmore, Spencer Olsen and Assistant Coach Jazmyn Holmes. Photo courtesy of Kathy Olsen

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Tiger boys third in Class B, Braves fourth in Class A

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Dupree’s seniors Spencer Olsen and Tayshaun Cu d m o r e were both medalists at the South Dakota State Class B Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Oct. 25, finishing ninth and 10th overall while helping the Tigers earn fourth place in the overall team standings.Philip won the team title with 12 points,...
Dupree running back Tre’ White Wolf (10) shakes off a defender’s attempt to tackle him during the Tigers matchup with the Castlewood Warriors last Thursday, Oct. 23, in the first round of the State Class A football playoffs. Castlewood, 8-1, knocked off 6-3 Dupree by a score of 46-12. Photo courtesy of LeeAnne Dufek/Hamlin County Publishing

Dupree running back Tre’ White Wolf (10) shakes off a defender’s attempt to tackle him during the Tigers matchup with the Castlewood Warriors last Thursday, Oct. 23, in the first round of the State Class A football playoffs. Castlewood, 8-1, knocked off 6-3 Dupree by a score of 46-12. Photo courtesy of LeeAnne Dufek/Hamlin County Publishing

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Mistakes, points pile up against Dupree in first-round playoff loss

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A pair of turnovers that resulted in touchdowns - and a lot of Kamden Keszler - pushed the Castlewood Warriors past Dupree 46-12 last Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the first round of the Class 9A football playoffs.The loss ends the Tigers’ season with a 6-3 mark while Castlewood, 8-1, will take on...
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Several area champions set to defend titles at NRCA Finals

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Several area competitors who won titles or special awards last year have qualified for the Northwest Ranch Cowboy Association (NRCA) Finals Rodeo slated Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 in Gillette, WY.Among the returning champions are Chazz Gabe of Timber Lake, who won both the year-end and finals bull riding...
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