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Timber Lake linebacker Cole Ducheneaux (on the bottom of the pile) gets an assist in tackling a Philip runner from Treyton Du Preez (62) as Brody Ellison (18) and Eddie Keller (21) move in and Gabe Keller (32) trails the play. The Panthers will attempt to break out of two-game losing streak when they host North Central on Friday, Sept. 6, in a 6 pm kickoff at Kraft Field. Photo by Jon Flatland

Timber Lake linebacker Cole Ducheneaux (on the bottom of the pile) gets an assist in tackling a Philip runner from Treyton Du Preez (62) as Brody Ellison (18) and Eddie Keller (21) move in and Gabe Keller (32) trails the play. The Panthers will attempt to break out of two-game losing streak when they host North Central on Friday, Sept. 6, in a 6 pm kickoff at Kraft Field. Photo by Jon Flatland

Kosel completes successful run through state of Washington

Glenham barrel racer Summer Kosel just completed a very successful run in the northwest with rodeo stops in Idaho and Washington state, adding to her season earnings.Kosel clocked in at 16.

Dupree XC team opens season at Pierre Invitational

The Dupree Tiger cross country team posted five top 10 finishes across the middle school, jv and varsity ranks last Friday, Aug. 20, at the Pierre Invitational. No team scores or individual times had been posted when this edition of the Topic went to press.

Tigers run wild in 80-26 win over No. Central

Anybody thinking last Friday’s matchup between the Dupree Tigers and North Central Thunder in Eureka was going to be a low-scoring affair changed their mind in 25 seconds.
Photo by Jon Flatland

Photo by Jon Flatland

Timber Lake defensive end Carson Schrempp

Timber Lake defensive end Carson Schrempp (22) tackles Philip running back Tyce Gropper with the help of teammate Mason Bickel (right) during the Panthers meeting with the Scotties last Thursday. Timber Lake will take on North Central on Friday, Sept. 6, in Timber Lake.
Timber Lake’s Gavin Farlee (10) follows the block of teammate Brody Ellison on a kickoff return last Friday night, Aug. 23, when the Panthers traveled to Ipswich to take on the Tigers in the South Dakota Class 9A football season opener for both clubs. Ipswich won the contest 42-0. Timber Lake hosts Philip at Doug Kraft Field this Thursday, Aug. 29, with kickoff slated for 6 p.m. Photo by Jon Flatland

Timber Lake’s Gavin Farlee (10) follows the block of teammate Brody Ellison on a kickoff return last Friday night, Aug. 23, when the Panthers traveled to Ipswich to take on the Tigers in the South Dakota Class 9A football season opener for both clubs. Ipswich won the contest 42-0. Timber Lake hosts Philip at Doug Kraft Field this Thursday, Aug. 29, with kickoff slated for 6 p.m. Photo by Jon Flatland

Class 9A Season Opener

Second half propels Ipswich past Panthers

A hard-fought first-half of football gave way to an offensive juggernaut last Friday, Aug. 23, with the Ipswich Tigers turning a 16-0 halftime edge into a 42-0 win over Timber Lake in a Class 9A clash to open the 2024 football season.The Panthers will host Philip on Thursday, Aug.
Panther wide receciver Eddie Keller (21) battles for yardage on a pitch-out during first half action of Timber Lake’s football season opener at Ipswich last Friday, Aug. 23. Timber Lake hosts Philip at Doug Kraft Field on Friday, Aug. 30, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. Photo by Jon Flatland

Panther wide receciver Eddie Keller (21) battles for yardage on a pitch-out during first half action of Timber Lake’s football season opener at Ipswich last Friday, Aug. 23. Timber Lake hosts Philip at Doug Kraft Field on Friday, Aug. 30, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. Photo by Jon Flatland

Dupree gridders drop season opener 24-12

The Dupree Tigers fell behind early and never fully recovered, dropping a 24-12 decision to the Lyman Raiders in the 2024 gridiron season opener for both teams last Friday, Aug. 23.The Tigers will square off against North Central in Eureka at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 30.
Gwen Gebhart of Meadow stretches in an attempt to reach the flag during the flag race event at the South Dakota State 4-H Finals Rodeo held Aug. 16-18 in Ft. Pierre. Photo by Jon Flatland

Gwen Gebhart of Meadow stretches in an attempt to reach the flag during the flag race event at the South Dakota State 4-H Finals Rodeo held Aug. 16-18 in Ft. Pierre. Photo by Jon Flatland

Rodeo Roundup

Donner shares top money in NDMorristown breakaway roper Bailie Donner tied for first place in the event at the Amidon Rodeo in Amidon, ND, on Sunday, Aug. 25. Donner and Sierra Lee of Rhame, ND, posted 2.30 second runs to take home just over $760 each.

200 Club Winners

The Sacred Heart Parish of Dupree held their monthly 200 Club drawings on August 18, 2024 following Holy Mass and potluck supper in the church hall. The new year drawings will start in September on the third Sunday of the month.
Wynn Lawrence of Whitehorse, one of the premier young bull riders in the region, won the SD 4-H State Bull Riding title in Ft. Pierre last weekend. Photo by Plooster Photography

Wynn Lawrence of Whitehorse, one of the premier young bull riders in the region, won the SD 4-H State Bull Riding title in Ft. Pierre last weekend. Photo by Plooster Photography

Three area competitors capture state titles

Burress named Sr. Boys All-Around Cowboy, Kiel sets new arena recordThree area 4-H members captured State 4-H Finals Rodeo championships while another garnered All-Around Cowboy honors at the 2024 South Dakota State 4-H Finals Rodeo held Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 15-18, in Ft. Pierre.