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Local Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot competitors include (front L-R) Jett Fiddler, Monroe Kraft, Austin Lindskov, Karter Lindskov, Luke Beer; (back, L-R) Kylie Lawrence, Aliviah Schambriel, Oaklee Mutchler, Autym Red Bear, Harper Biegler, Raelyn Quaschnick. Not pictured is Vern Long. Topic Photo/ Kathy Nelson

Local Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot competitors include (front L-R) Jett Fiddler, Monroe Kraft, Austin Lindskov, Karter Lindskov, Luke Beer; (back, L-R) Kylie Lawrence, Aliviah Schambriel, Oaklee Mutchler, Autym Red Bear, Harper Biegler, Raelyn Quaschnick. Not pictured is Vern Long. Topic Photo/ Kathy Nelson

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Luke Beer claims state K of C Hoop Shoot title

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Timber Lake’s Luke Beer won the state Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot championship recently in the boys 13-year-old division.Twelve Timber Lake competitors won their local divisions.
The Timber Lake eSports team was among those competing at the State eSports Tournament in Aberdeen. The team consists of Front, l-r: Nathanial O’Bryan, Conrad Muller, Garrett Nilson; Back: Brody Ellison, Ethan Swift Hawk, Coach Jakways Mendoza, Evan Schweitzer, Johnny Hoyt.

The Timber Lake eSports team was among those competing at the State eSports Tournament in Aberdeen. The team consists of Front, l-r: Nathanial O’Bryan, Conrad Muller, Garrett Nilson; Back: Brody Ellison, Ethan Swift Hawk, Coach Jakways Mendoza, Evan Schweitzer, Johnny Hoyt.

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The Timber Lake eSports team

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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C-EB-D wrestlers qualify for State Class A Tournament

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Cheyenne-Eagle Butte-Dupree (C-EB-D) wrestling team finished eighth in the team standings at the Class 3A regional tournament in Mitchell on Saturday, Feb. 21, and had two members qualify for the State Tournament this weekend in Rapid City.The Braves scored 39 points as a team with Rowdy...
Kanton Hunt drives past a C-EB defender on his way to the hoop during the Panthers’ loss to the Braves that included 15 three-pointers. Hunt finished with a game-high and career-high 32 points. Rance Martin (34) iooks on after collecting an assist on the play. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Kanton Hunt drives past a C-EB defender on his way to the hoop during the Panthers’ loss to the Braves that included 15 three-pointers. Hunt finished with a game-high and career-high 32 points. Rance Martin (34) iooks on after collecting an assist on the play. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

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Panthers fall short in classic shoot-out with C-EB Braves

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Fans attending the Timber Lake vs. Cheyenne-Eagle Butte boys basketball game last Thursday, Feb. 19, were treated to a classic shoot-out as the Panthers and Braves played for bragging rights as the top team in Dewey County.Timber Lake battled from 16 points down to make it a close contest, but C-EB...

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TL youth grapplers place at Mobridge

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Several Timber Lake youth wrestlers earned medals at the Mobridge Youth Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 23.Second place finishes went to Angelo Jewett, Brody Kraft, Cash Jones, Cassidy Winterberg, Elizabeth Keller, Gunner Wright and Harper O’Leary.Third place was won by Barrett Hermes; fourth pace went...
Timber Lake’s Madalyn Hermes dribbles past a Kadoka Area defender to penetrate the lane, but most of her work was on the perimeter, where she drained three 3-pointers in a 49-34 loss to the Kougars. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Timber Lake’s Madalyn Hermes dribbles past a Kadoka Area defender to penetrate the lane, but most of her work was on the perimeter, where she drained three 3-pointers in a 49-34 loss to the Kougars. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

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Panther girls fall in regular season finale

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Kadoka Kougars outscored Timber Lake by 13 points in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and collect a 49-34 win over the host Timber Lake Panthers in the final game of the regular season.Timber Lake took its 7-12 record into the Region 8B quarterfinals this week.

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West River Pool League

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Week 18 - Feb. 19th, 20261. AUNTY SLAYERS (66-24)2. JUST THE TIP (65-25)3. EVIL 8 BALL EMPIRE (58.5-31.5)4. RAIL RUNNERS (58-32)5. WANTABEES (46-44)6. SWEEPS (41.5-48.5)7. STICKMEN (38.5-51.5)8. POOLMUTTS (30.5-59.5)9. BANK IT OR SPANK IT (24.5-65.5)10.
Kanton Hunt (24) harasses Dupree’s Cruz Birkeland as he’s shooting while Treyden Beer (10), Rance Martin (34) look on during recent action. Dupree accounts for two of Timber Lake’s five losses thus far this season. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Kanton Hunt (24) harasses Dupree’s Cruz Birkeland as he’s shooting while Treyden Beer (10), Rance Martin (34) look on during recent action. Dupree accounts for two of Timber Lake’s five losses thus far this season. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

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TL boys knock off Lead-Deadwood and Bison, improve to 12-5 overall

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Timber Lake used its transition game and a balanced scoring attack to grab wins over the Bison Cardinals last Tuesday, Feb. 10, and the Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Belle Fourche Classic.The Panthers, 12-5 overall, squared off against a strong Cheyenne-Eagle Butte team on...
Jackson Bigger pushes the ball upcourt on a Timber Lake fast-break during recent action against Dupree. The Panthers will end their regular season schedule Friday, Feb. 27 at Gettysburg. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Jackson Bigger pushes the ball upcourt on a Timber Lake fast-break during recent action against Dupree. The Panthers will end their regular season schedule Friday, Feb. 27 at Gettysburg. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

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Jackson Bigger

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Timber Lake and Newell players scramble for possession of a loose ball during Timber Lake Lady Panther action vs the Newell Irrigators last Friday, Feb. 13. The Lady Panthers pulled out an exciting 41-48 win over the Irrigators. The Timber Lake girls are used to exciting finishes as nearly half of their games this season have been decided one way or the other by seven points or less. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Timber Lake and Newell players scramble for possession of a loose ball during Timber Lake Lady Panther action vs the Newell Irrigators last Friday, Feb. 13. The Lady Panthers pulled out an exciting 41-48 win over the Irrigators. The Timber Lake girls are used to exciting finishes as nearly half of their games this season have been decided one way or the other by seven points or less. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

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Schoelerman drops 28 to lift TL girls past Newell

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Timber Lake girls basketball team is used to close contests. The Lady Panthers have had eight out of 19 games this season decided - one way or the other - by seven points or less.The latest was Friday, Feb. 13, when Timber Lake claimed a 5148 win over the visiting Newell Irrigators.
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