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PAGE 10 PRESS & DAKOTAN ■ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013 USD Men’s Track Rides The Back Of In-State Athletes To Crown Press&Dakotan BY JEREMY HOECK But the thing that stuck out to me about the way the Coyotes closed a strong day was that the athletes who [email protected] led the way were mostly from South Dakota — 23 of 35 athletes on the roster are from this state. DAILY DOSE USD out-scored NDSU 70-31 over the final five events Monday to climb out from a double-digit deficit into VERMILLION — As Christian Nielsen, a freshman for the University of South Dakota men’s track team, a 170-156.5 final margin of victory. In that last stretch, 54 points came from South Dakotans, including all four crossed the finish line in first place during the 1,600-meter relay, he was immediately surrounded by the entire in that 1,600-meter relay. Daily opinions from the P&D group of teammates. “We need to have a South Dakota connection, it’s pretty cool that we have a roster like this. That’s what we Sports Staff on local and na- And for good reason too. The Coyotes had just finalized their team title at the Summit League Indoor Track wear on our shirt, right?,” said USD men’s coach Dave Gottsleben, when I asked about him about the makeup of his roster. tional high school, college & Field Championships, which concluded Monday afternoon at the DakotaDome. It was a rather significant feat for USD, which not only won its first-ever Summit League title in any sport, it came against league power- The scariest part, though? The Coyotes have just two seniors among that group of in-state kids, and one and professional sports. house North Dakota State — winners of four of the previous five indoor meets. (Casey Shade) was injured and didn’t compete this weekend. In short, look for USD to be around for a while. MMC Volleyball Signs Jones Jones, the daughter of Tara Smith and Rod Jones, South Dakota State, and IUPUI also receiving the honor. cause the Nagy family learned so much from Coach Hen- NCAA Basketball Championship. Mount Marty College announced plans to major in nursing at Mount Marty. She is the recip- All-Academic team status is achieved by having a cu- son and his wife Mary. My dad played for coach and was Monday that the Lancer volleyball ient of an academic achievement scholarship in addition mulative team GPA of 3.0 or higher and by having at least his assistant for 18 years, and I had the opportunity to Nebraska Picked As Regional program signed Kayla Jones, a 5- to her volleyball award. five runners start in a NCAA regional championship. coach under him as a very young coach. We could never foot-7 outside hitter and libero from repay him for what he has done for us.” Site For 2013 D-I Championship Lewis Central High School in Coun- USD Men’s Cross Country SDSU’s Wolters A Finalist For For the second straight year CollegeInsider.com LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska has cil Bluffs, Iowa. teamed up with Point3 Basketball to promote the Lou been selected to host a regional site for the 2013 cham- Jones was a part of the Hawk- Records Nation’s Fifth-Best GPA Lou Henson Award Henson award “fan vote,” which constitutes 33 percent of pionship, announced by the NCAA Division I Women’s eye 10 Conference championship VERMILLION — South Dakota’s men’s cross country BOSTON, Mass. — CollegeInsider.com announced the final vote. Look for voting details at a later date. Volleyball Committee on Monday. Nebraska joins previ- team last season, and recorded team was named an All-Academic team and ranks in the the 25 finalists for the 2013 Lou Henson Award on Mon- The Lou Henson Award is presented annually to the ously selected Southern California, Kentucky and Illinois. 153 kills, 24 set assists, 11 blocks, top-five in the nation in team GPA, according to a release day, a list that includes South Dakota State point guard top Mid-Major player in Division I college basketball. The The Huskers recently hosted a regional in 2012 at the 243 digs and 33 service aces. by the U.S. Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches As- Nate Wolters. award is named in honor of Lou Henson who retired after CenturyLink Center in Omaha and also hosted the na- a spectacular coaching career that lasted 41 years. When “Kayla has been a part of great Jones sociation on Monday. “We’re so proud of Nate and his many accomplish- tional championship in 2006 and 2008 in Omaha. The high school and club programs,” South Dakota recorded a cumulative GPA of 3.54 dur- ments, and the nomination for the Lou Henson Award re- he left the game in 2005 he ranked sixth all-time in ca- 2013 regional competition will be played in the newly ren- MMC coach Candice Climer said. ing the fall semester, which was fifth-best out of the 145 minds us once again how special he is, and what he has reer Division I wins with 779. ovated Devaney Center in Lincoln, Neb. “Her experiences will be great for our program and she programs to receive the honor. The Coyotes were the top meant to our program,” head coach Scott Nagy said. The 2013 Award will be presented at the CollegeIn- can step up in both offense and defense. program in the Summit League, with North Dakota State, “This award holds even more significance for me, be- sider.com awards banquet in Atlanta, site of the men's SCOREBOARD AREA CALENDAR COLLEGE/YHS EVENTS Tuesday, February 26 p.m., KVHT-FM) Chance Meet (USD) Mernin 266-248, Todd Moody 234, Marvin THIRD: Damian Janish, Brennon Met- BASKETBALL, MEN’S Great Plains Athletic Conf. BASKETBALL, BOYS’ S.D. Districts — 8A at Saturday, March 2 BOWLING Guthmiller 226, Jane Rhoades 197, teer, Justin Pavel, Shaylor Platt, Joe Smith Championship North Sioux City (Beresford vs. Dakota Valley, 6 p.m.; BASEBALL, COLLEGE MMC vs. Kansas Wes- YANKTON BOWL Annabelle Moody 169, Elaine List 168, FOURTH: Lance Donner, Corbin Mc- BASKETBALL, WOMEN’S Great Plains Athletic Vermillion vs. Elk Point-Jefferson, 7:45 p.m.) leyan at Topeka, Kan. (DH, noon) Cindy Somer 168 Natt, Tyler Wallenstein Conf. Championship BASKETBALL, GIRLS’ S.D. Districts — 2AA BASKETBALL, MEN’S USD at Western Illinois (7 MOONSHINERS HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES: Kelly BASKETBALL, BOYS’ S.D. Districts — 2AA (YHS (YHS, 7 p.m.); Neb. State Tourn. at Lincoln — Class C2 p.m., KVHT-FM) HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME: Terry Mernin 707, Todd Moody 627, Romain at S.F. Lincoln, 7 p.m, KVHT-FM.); 10A (Bon Homme (Crofton vs. North Bend Central, 2 p.m., KVHT-FM); BASKETBALL, BOYS’ S.D. Districts — 8A Wiebelhaus 246, Kevin White 234, Ken Loecker 612, Elaine List 490, Jane VOLLEYBALL at Platte-Geddes, 7 p.m.; Wagner at Parkston, 7 p.m.); Class D2 (Wynot vs. Giltner, 8:45 p.m., KVHT-FM); S.D. (Championship — Dakota Valley-Beresford winner vs. Schaefer 207, Bonnie Welch 198, Elaine 7B at Tea (Canistota vs. Bridgewater-Emery, 6:30 p.m.; Regions — 5A at Wagner (Parkston vs. West Central, Vermillion/Elk Point-Jefferson winner, 7 p.m.); 11B at Rhoades 462, Cindy Somer 457 YANKTON PARKS & REC Parker vs. Freeman, 8 p.m.); 8B at Hurley (Viborg-Hur- 7 p.m.); 4B at Tea (Centerville vs. Parker) Mitchell (Championship — 4:30 p.m.) Lane 168, Becky Frank 167 STANDINGS: Pinheads 18-8, R&D HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES: Terry WOMEN’S UPPER COMPETITIVE ley vs. Alcester-Hudson, 6 p.m.; Centerville vs. Irene- TRACK & FIELD, COLLEGE INDOOR NAIA BASKETBALL, GIRLS’ S.D. Regions — 1AA; BBB: District Loeckers 17-11, Country Bumpkins 17-11, TOURN. Wakonda, 7:30 p.m.); 11B at Mitchell (Ethan vs. Menno, Championships at Geneva, Ohio Neb. State Tourn. at Lincoln; S.D. Regions — 6B at Wiebelhaus 616, Kevin White 564, Elaine Bob’s Hobby Supply 16-12, RTBN 15-13, TODAY 2AA, at SF Lin- Lane 453 RESULTS: Walnut def. Neu Pond & 6:30 p.m.; Hanson vs. Avon, 8 p.m.); 12B (Tripp-Del- Friday, March 1 Mitchell (Hanson vs. South Central, 7:30 p.m.) Misfits 15-13, Ten Pins 15-13, Alley Kats mont-Armour vs. South Central at Burke, 7 p.m.; BASKETBALL, BOYS’ S.D. Districts — 2AA Feb. 26 STANDINGS: Quizno’s 23-7, L&S 23- Landscaping (forfeit) 2-0; Bud Bumpers HOCKEY, BOYS’ JV State Tourn. at Pierre coln, 7 p.m. 13-15, TCB 10-18 def. Rounding 3rd 21-15, 25-23; Don’t Colome at Dakota Christian, 7 p.m.); Neb. Districts — (YHS, 7 p.m.); 10A at higher seed (Championship — 7 SOFTBALL, COLLEGE Friends Tourn. at Wichita, 7, JB Auto 15-15, 2 Kevins & Girl 14.5- D1-3 at Norfolk (Randolph vs. Howells-Dodge, 7 p.m.); p.m.); 7B at Tea (Championship — 6:30 p.m.); 8B at Bump to Strangers def. Slammin Hot (for- Kan. (MMC vs. Rogers State, 11 a.m.; MMC vs. Mount 15.5, Steamway 9-21 D2-3 at Hartington (Wynot vs. Wausa, 7 p.m., KVTK- Tea (Championship — 8 p.m.); 12B at Mitchell (Cham- Mercy, 1 p.m.; MMC vs. Southwestern, 5 p.m.) YOUTH BANTAM-PREP CROFTON feit) 2-0; Jo Deans def. In It 4 Fun (forfeit) AM) pionship — 6:30 p.m.) TRACK & FIELD, COLLEGE INDOOR NAIA WEDNESDAY HIGH TEAM GAME: Como Estas 918 WOMEN’S AMERICAN WOMEN’S LOWER COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL, GIRLS’ S.D.