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Rodeo Roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Keeping track of local cowboys and cowgirls in the arena as best we can ...Just three rounds into the barrel racing competition at Rodeo Houston and Summer Kosel of Glenham has put a target on her back as the one to beat after winning both the first and third rounds of the event.
Timber Lake freshman Broc Bauer (right) came off the bench to score five points during the Panthers’ loss to Wessington Springs in the SoDak 16 last week. See Page 10 for game coverage. Photo by Marie DuPreez

Timber Lake freshman Broc Bauer (right) came off the bench to score five points during the Panthers’ loss to Wessington Springs in the SoDak 16 last week. See Page 10 for game coverage. Photo by Marie DuPreez

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Timber Lake freshman Broc Bauer

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Dupreee guard Tre White Wolf attempts to dribble around the defense of Timber Lake’s Cole Ducheneaux during their meeting in the Region 8B quarterfinals last Thursday, March 6. Timber Lake pulled out a 56-53 win before a standing-room-only crowd to advance to the So Dak 16. The Panthers were playing Wessington Springs in Ft. Pierre as this issue of the Topic went to press. Photo by Marie DuPreez

Dupreee guard Tre White Wolf attempts to dribble around the defense of Timber Lake’s Cole Ducheneaux during their meeting in the Region 8B quarterfinals last Thursday, March 6. Timber Lake pulled out a 56-53 win before a standing-room-only crowd to advance to the So Dak 16. The Panthers were playing Wessington Springs in Ft. Pierre as this issue of the Topic went to press. Photo by Marie DuPreez

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Panthers nip Dupree 56-53 for So Dak 16 berth

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
With identical 14-7 records, similar playing styles, and a berth in the So Dak 16 on the line, last Thursday’s Region 8B boys basketball semifinal between Timber Lake and Dupree was bound to be a barn-burner ... and it didn’t disappoint.In a standing-room-only matchup that featured just over a...

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TL boys stop Faith, Dupree knocks off Bison in Region 8B quarterfinal

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
After handily beating Faith twice during the regular season, Timber Lake made it a clean sweep in the quarterfinals of the Region 8B boys tournament by pulling away in the third quarter to claim an 82-51 win and eliminate the Cowboys from SoDak 16 contention.The Panthers ran out to a 19-14 first...
Sixth Grade Champs...

Sixth Grade Champs...

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Sixth Grade Champs...

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Timber Lake captured the Sixth Grade championship at the J.J. Hunt Basketball Invitational March 2-3 in Timber Lake.
Timber Lake’s Wilson Wiedmer (left) locks up with Pate Chanley of Jones Co. in the boys 8U 57 pound bracket at the SDWCA Distrit 3 Wrestling Tournament held in Timber Lake on Saturday, March 8. Chanley went on to win an 18-7 Major Decision.

Timber Lake’s Wilson Wiedmer (left) locks up with Pate Chanley of Jones Co. in the boys 8U 57 pound bracket at the SDWCA Distrit 3 Wrestling Tournament held in Timber Lake on Saturday, March 8. Chanley went on to win an 18-7 Major Decision.

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TL wrestlers earn four gold, nine silver medals at SDWCA Dist. 3 Tournament

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Four first place finishes - two by girls and two by boys - led the Timber Lake Youth Wrestling Club at the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association (SDWCA) District 3 Tournament in Timber Lake on Saturday, March 8.Timber Lake will take 40 wrestlers to the SDWCA Region 2Tournament on Saturday,...
Cutting down the nets ...

Cutting down the nets ...

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Cutting down the nets ...

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Timber Lake Panthers Head Coach Cody Lawrence takes his turn atop the ladder for the traditional cutting down of the nets after leading his team to a thrilling 56-53 win over the Dupree Tigers last Friday in the semifinals of the Region 8B Boys Basketball Tournament.

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Dupree grapplers snag seven top finishes at districts

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Seven members of the Dupree Youth Wrestling Club captured first place finishes at the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association (SDWCA) District 1 Tournament held Saturday, March 9, in Buffalo.Dupree will be among the teams competing at regionals on Saturday, March 15, in Aberdeen.

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Faith coach chosen for Luitjens Coach of Influence Award

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Faith girls basketball head coach Bryan Carmichael has been named the recipient of the 2025 Larry Luitjens Coach of Influence Award.Carmichael began coaching in Faith in 1992 and has dedicated the past 30 years as the head coach of Faith’s girls basketball program.With over 400 career wins,...
Timber Lake junior forward Rance Martin (34, on floor) pushes a pass to a teammate as he falls to the court after being tripped while playing low point in the Panthers quarterfinal win over Faith last Tuesday, March 4.

Timber Lake junior forward Rance Martin (34, on floor) pushes a pass to a teammate as he falls to the court after being tripped while playing low point in the Panthers quarterfinal win over Faith last Tuesday, March 4.

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SDHSAA wary of bill that requires acceptance of cash at HS extracurricular events

Dana Hess S.d. Newsmedia Association
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A bill that is awaiting Gov. Larry Rhoden’s signature may have future implications for the South Dakota High School Activities Association.SB 219, passed by both the S.D. House and Senate, would require all school-affiliated events to accept cash for admittance.
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