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Cinch Hebb, 20, of Eagle Butte won both the 8 Second Whisky Tour Stop championship and the 2022 WSRRA World Ranch Bronc Riding Championship in Nevada over the weekend. The popular local rider is taking his talents to the PRCA to compete in saddle bronc riding in 2023. Courtesy photo

Cinch Hebb, 20, of Eagle Butte won both the 8 Second Whisky Tour Stop championship and the 2022 WSRRA World Ranch Bronc Riding Championship in Nevada over the weekend. The popular local rider is taking his talents to the PRCA to compete in saddle bronc riding in 2023. Courtesy photo

Cinch Hebb crowned World Ranch Bronc Riding champion

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Eagle Butte cowboy moving up to PRCA saddle broncs in 2023 “A cowboy doesn’t ride a bronc for fame, he rides because he loves riding.” - Unknown Ask Cinch Hebb why he loves riding broncos so much and he’s likely to say, “It’s the most fun you can have with your clothes on.
Photo by Jon Flatland

Photo by Jon Flatland

The winners!

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The Timber Lake Lady Panthers celebrate their victory over Lemmon in the semifinals of the Region 8B volleyball tournament last Thurday, Nov. 3, which qualifies them for the SoDak 16 Tournament. Timber Lake was facing Wolsey-Wessington in Ft. Pierre on Tuesday, Nov.
FRONT (L-R): Reed Winterberg, Bexley Dupris, Trevor Aberle, DW Scholtz, Meisha Agard, Vern Long, Quayde Gill, Mya Peterson; MIDDLE: Winter Fernandez, Brody Kraft, Shayde Curley, Colton Ridl, Gus Anderson, Carter Webb, Colton Mowrer, Ava Grant; BACK: Trent Russell, Garrett Nilson, Baylor Bickel, Kylie Lawrence, Tessla Taylor, Lillian Handeland, Remi Weidmer.

FRONT (L-R): Reed Winterberg, Bexley Dupris, Trevor Aberle, DW Scholtz, Meisha Agard, Vern Long, Quayde Gill, Mya Peterson; MIDDLE: Winter Fernandez, Brody Kraft, Shayde Curley, Colton Ridl, Gus Anderson, Carter Webb, Colton Mowrer, Ava Grant; BACK: Trent Russell, Garrett Nilson, Baylor Bickel, Kylie Lawrence, Tessla Taylor, Lillian Handeland, Remi Weidmer.

Good Panthers for October

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Schmeichel’s Repair in McLaughlin is marking its 50th anniversary as a Kawasaki dealer. Pictured are (l-r) Dan Schmeichel, Pattie Schmeichel and Harvey Schmeichel. Founder Lester Schmeichel became a Kawasaki dealer in 1972 and the dealership remains a mainstay in the region today. Photo by Jon Flatland

Schmeichel’s Repair in McLaughlin is marking its 50th anniversary as a Kawasaki dealer. Pictured are (l-r) Dan Schmeichel, Pattie Schmeichel and Harvey Schmeichel. Founder Lester Schmeichel became a Kawasaki dealer in 1972 and the dealership remains a mainstay in the region today. Photo by Jon Flatland

The Good Times People

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Next year - 2023 - Schmeichel’s Repair in McLaughlin will celebrate its 70th anniversary of serving customers across the region. This week, the family-owned business is commemorating an equally important anniversary ... one that has led to its success and longevity on the rural landscape.

West River Pool League

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Week of October 27, 2022 Standings: 1. Just the Tip (19-6) 2. Wantabes (15.5-9.5) 3. Chalk This (15-10) 4. Motley Cue (12-13) 5. Guess Who (11.5-13.5) 6. Bank it or Spank it (10-15) 7. Rex’s Raiders (9-16) 8. Stickmen (8-17) Bank it or Spank it vs.

Region 8B and 6A volleyball tourneys currently underway

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Takini bumped Wakpala 3-1 and Harding County downed Tiospaye Topa in a 3-game sweep during playin games on Monday that set the bracket for the 2022 Region 8B volleyball tournament that got underway on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The tournament wraps up Thursday, Nov.
Dupree families, school host students from Germany

Dupree families, school host students from Germany

Dupree families, school host students from Germany

Patty Peacock
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
What started as ten students visiting Dupree in 2019 has developed into five Dupree graduates going to Germany last summer and has continued as Dupree host families welcomed ten new students into their homes and school system Oct. 12-23.
Photo by Mariah McLellan

Photo by Mariah McLellan

DHS 3-2-1 athletes

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
During the Dupree Homecoming coronation, DHS Booster Club member Amber Woitalla announced the recipients of this year's 3-2-1 jackets. The jackets have arrived and they were presented to (L-R) J.W. Pederson, Tyler Stambach, and Bobby Brewer.
Timber Lake Lady Panther Head Coach Megan Bickel goes over strategy with her team between games of a match with the Newell Irrigators last Friday, Oct. 21. Timber Lake and Newell went into the game sitting one-and-two atop the Region 8B standings with the Lady Panthers winning a 3-game sweep to avenge a loss to the Irrigators in the championship match of the Little Moreau Conference Tournament in September. Photo by Jon Flatland

Timber Lake Lady Panther Head Coach Megan Bickel goes over strategy with her team between games of a match with the Newell Irrigators last Friday, Oct. 21. Timber Lake and Newell went into the game sitting one-and-two atop the Region 8B standings with the Lady Panthers winning a 3-game sweep to avenge a loss to the Irrigators in the championship match of the Little Moreau Conference Tournament in September. Photo by Jon Flatland

TL girls spike Newell to stay atop region standings

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Region 8B playoffs begin Monday, Oct. 31 Seniors Shay Kraft and Kenna Webb, along with sophomore Jasmine Nash, combined for 32 kill spikes to push the Timber Lake Lady Panthers past the Newell Irrigators in three straight games last Friday, Oct. 21, basically locking down the No.
Cole Ducheneaux (2) outleaps Castlewood receiver Jackson Schofield (12) to intercept a pass in the end zone during Timber Lake’s 26-0 loss to the Warriors in the first round of the Class 9A football playoffs last Thursday, Oct. 20. Giving defensive help on the back side is Gracen Hansen. Photo courtesy of LeeAnne Dufek, Hamlin Co. Publishing

Cole Ducheneaux (2) outleaps Castlewood receiver Jackson Schofield (12) to intercept a pass in the end zone during Timber Lake’s 26-0 loss to the Warriors in the first round of the Class 9A football playoffs last Thursday, Oct. 20. Giving defensive help on the back side is Gracen Hansen. Photo courtesy of LeeAnne Dufek, Hamlin Co. Publishing

Panthers season ends in Castlewood

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Castlewood’s defense forced six turnovers and held Timber Lake’s offense to just 129 total yards as the Warriors shut out the Panthers 26-0 last Thursday, Oct. 20, in the opening round of the South Dakota Class 9A football playoffs.
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