Sports

Berndt leads JV wrestlers with wins at Hettinger Border Classic

Levi Berndt captured the 152-pound championship to lead the McLaughlin-Timber Lake JV wrestlers at the annual Hettinger Border Classic tournament Friday and Saturday, Jan. 5-6. The Mustangs are slated to compete at the Potter County Invitational in Gettysburg on Saturday, Jan.
Panther guard Kenlea Heck, a 5-1 senior, surveys the floor while bringing the ball upcourt during action against the Faith Lady Longhorns last Tuesday, Jan. 2. Photo by Marie DuPreez

Panther guard Kenlea Heck, a 5-1 senior, surveys the floor while bringing the ball upcourt during action against the Faith Lady Longhorns last Tuesday, Jan. 2. Photo by Marie DuPreez

Lady Panthers look to get back on track

Coming off back-to-back losses to unbeaten Faith and Potter County, the Timber Lake Lady Panthers should take a 4-6 record into the Corn Palace on Saturday, Jan. 13, when they face Leola-Frederick in a 10 a.m. (CT) tip-off at the Hanson Girls Corn Palace Classic in Mitchell.

Timber Lake to play in Corn Palace Classic

The Timber Lake Lady Panthers will be one of 16 Class A and Class B teams participating Saturday, Jan. 13, in the 41st annual Hanson Girls Corn Palace Classic in Mitchell. Timber Lake battles Leola/ Frederick at 10 a.m. to open the classic, followed by St.
Green Bay Packer tight end and Timber Lake native Tucker Kraft has brought national attention on himself and his hometown. Photo courtesy of Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packer tight end and Timber Lake native Tucker Kraft has brought national attention on himself and his hometown. Photo courtesy of Green Bay Packers

Tucker Kraft shines Prime Time light on town of Timber Lake

The lights are shining brightly on Timber Lake native Tucker Kraft as he and the Green Bay Packers gear up for the NFL playoffs this weekend. Kraft, a tight end from SDSU chosen in the third round of last year’s NFL draft, has quickly made a name for himself for his play on the field.
Junior forward Treyton DuPreez looks for a teammate to pass to after getting trapped on the baseline during Timber Lake’s win over North Central last Thursday.

Junior forward Treyton DuPreez looks for a teammate to pass to after getting trapped on the baseline during Timber Lake’s win over North Central last Thursday.

TL boys pull to 3-3 on the season

Photo by Marie DuPreez Thursday night Timber Lake went 2-1 in nonconference boys basketball action over the Christmas break, knocking off Herreid-Selby and North Central before running into once-beaten Ipswich on Saturday, Dec. 30.

South Dakota horse groups gather for annual meeting and awards

The SDQHRA, SDTA, and the South Dakota Horsemen’s Association held their annual meetings Dec. 2 in Fort Pierre. The 2024 race dates were set for Oct. 5-6. Officers of the SDQHRA are president Mike Lemburg, vice-president Scott Shoun and secretary/treasurer Melissa Cross.
Locken double-double lifts

Locken double-double lifts

Locken double-double lifts Lady Panthers past Ipswich

Reeling from a heart-breaking two-point loss to North Central last Thursday, Dec. 28, the Timber Lake Lady Panthers closed ranks and bounced back, improving to 2-4 on the season with a victory over Ipswich on Saturday, Dec. 30. The Lady Panthers hosted 6-0 Faith on Tuesday, Jan.