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Timber Lake Panther senior Treyton DuPreez dives for a loose ball in front of Tiospaye Topa’s Steven Garnette during boys hoops action on Saturday. The Panthers are 6-2 and riding a five-game win streak into meetings with Herreid-Selby on Thursday, Jan. 16, and winless Aberdeen Christian in Redfield on Saturday, Jan. 18. Find more sports on Pages 8-10 and 12. Photos by Marie DuPreez

Timber Lake Panther senior Treyton DuPreez dives for a loose ball in front of Tiospaye Topa’s Steven Garnette during boys hoops action on Saturday. The Panthers are 6-2 and riding a five-game win streak into meetings with Herreid-Selby on Thursday, Jan. 16, and winless Aberdeen Christian in Redfield on Saturday, Jan. 18. Find more sports on Pages 8-10 and 12. Photos by Marie DuPreez

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Mni Waste water project on hold due to budget shortfall

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The extension of the Mni Waste water line to Timber Lake is postponed. That was the news from Mni Waste Water Manager Leo “Earp” Fischer to the Timber Lake City board last week.Fischer spoke to the board via telephone at its regular meeting on January 8.

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South Dakota Class B Basketball Polls

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Boys BB1. Castlewood 4-12. Dell Rapids St. Mary 5-03. Viborg-Hurley 5-14. Leola/Frederick Area 5-05. Howard 5-2Receiving votes: Wessington Springs, Dupree, Gregory.Girls BB1. Centerville 7-02. Parkston 6-03. Lyman 4-04. Ethan 4-15.
The Timber Lake Lady Panthers push the ball upcourt on a fast-break during girls basketball action against Ipswich on Saturday, Jan. 4. Left to right are Jaylee Schoelerman, Kessa Bigger, McKenzi Vomacka and Jasmine Nash. Photo by Marie DuPreez

The Timber Lake Lady Panthers push the ball upcourt on a fast-break during girls basketball action against Ipswich on Saturday, Jan. 4. Left to right are Jaylee Schoelerman, Kessa Bigger, McKenzi Vomacka and Jasmine Nash. Photo by Marie DuPreez

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The Timber Lake Lady Panthers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Jaylee Schoelerman 17 points in last two games

Jaylee Schoelerman 17 points in last two games

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Lady Panthers knock off Ipswich to improve to 2-3 on the season

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Timber Lake Lady Panthers fell to a second half rally by North Central in a 41-37 loss last Thursday and bounced back by bumping Ipswich 49-46 Saturday night to move to 2-3 overall on the season.Timber Lake hosted Faith on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and will welcome Potter County on Friday, Jan. 10.
Timber Lake’s Kiya Mowrer (11) blocks a shot attempt by Ipswich guard Brianna Geditz while Natalie Lawrence (3) and the official look on. Photos by Maria DuPreez

Timber Lake’s Kiya Mowrer (11) blocks a shot attempt by Ipswich guard Brianna Geditz while Natalie Lawrence (3) and the official look on. Photos by Maria DuPreez

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Berndt leads TL wrestlers with 10th at Harding Co. Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Levi Berndt scored a fourth place finish in the 165-pound class at the Harding County Wrestling Invitational on Dec. 30 to lead four Timber Lake wrestlers in the 15-team field.
Sophomore Kanton Hunt eyes the hoop on his way to an easy basket off a steal during Timber Lake’s win over Ipswich on Saturday. Photo by Maria DuPreez

Sophomore Kanton Hunt eyes the hoop on his way to an easy basket off a steal during Timber Lake’s win over Ipswich on Saturday. Photo by Maria DuPreez

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Panthers light up No. Central, Ipswich

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Timber Lake Panthers found their groove and pocketed a pair of big wins last week, utilizing hot shooting and tight defense to beat North Central by 23 points and down Ipswich by 14, upping their season mark to 3-2 overall.But the Ipswich win came with a heavy toll.

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Veit claims gold at Youth mat tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Boys BB1. Castlewood 4-12. Dell Rapids St. Mary 5-03. Viborg-Hurley 5-14. Leola/Frederick Area 5-05. Howard 5-2 Receiving votes: Wessington Springs, Dupree, Gregory.Girls BB1. Centerville 7-02. Parkston 6-03. Lyman 4-04. Ethan 4-15.

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West River Pool League

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
WEEK 12 POSITIONAL PLAY JAN. 21.EVIL 8 BALL EMPIRE (41.5-1585)2.JUST THE TIP (41-19)3.MOTLEY CUE (40-20)4.WANTABEE’S (36-24)5. RAIL RUNNERS (28.5-31.5)6. THE UNION (27-33)7. STICKMEN (23-37)8. GUESS WHO (22.5-37.5)9. REX’S RAIDERS (19-36)10. BANK IT OR SPANK IT(19.5-40.
Freshman guard Jackson Bigger penetrates the lane during boys basketball action against Ipswich on Saturday. Timber Lake beat the Tigers and North Central last week to improve to 3-2 on the season. Photo by Marie DuPreez

Freshman guard Jackson Bigger penetrates the lane during boys basketball action against Ipswich on Saturday. Timber Lake beat the Tigers and North Central last week to improve to 3-2 on the season. Photo by Marie DuPreez

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Timber Lake beat

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Dupree’s Jeremiah Tiger (12) draws a foul from Bison player Kort Ryan while driving for a lay-up during a meeting between the Tigers and Cardinals last week. Photo by Patty Peacock

Dupree’s Jeremiah Tiger (12) draws a foul from Bison player Kort Ryan while driving for a lay-up during a meeting between the Tigers and Cardinals last week. Photo by Patty Peacock

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Dupree boys move win streak to six-in-a-row

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Tigers haven’t lost since season opener on Dec. 14When you’re hot, you’re hot. And the Dupree Tigers are definitely hot.Dupree ran its win streak to six straight games last Thursday, Jan. 2, by knocking off the Bison Cardinals 61-35, lifting the Tigers to 6-1 overall.
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