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Academic All-State Awards. LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE: Billy as having the top recruiting class, followed by Platte, she plans to major in elementary educa- EP-PJ Wins N-V Inv.; Crof- Each year the NSAA recognizes students Barelman, music; Chayce Hirschman, music; State and West Virginia. tion at DSU. ton’s Hoffart Earns Second during Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons who are Ellie Arduser, girls’ track & field; Audra Corbit, SDSU signed 10 high school standouts to NIOBRARA, Neb. – Elgin Public-Pope nominated by their schools for their individual girls’ track & field make up the 2015 recruiting class. The seven John edged out Osmond for top honors in the academic excellence, leadership and significant NIOBRARA: Shaylee Campbell, music; Tren- signees during the fall signing period included Jim River Trap Shooting Niobrara-Verdigre Invitational boys’ golf tourna- contributions in their NSAA activity. ton Guenther, music, boys’ track & field; Brittany Brett Bye (Vermillion), Anthony Cefolo (Hanover ment, held Wednesday at Niobrara Golf Course. Here is the list of area honorees: Eisenhauer, girls’ track & field Park, N.J.), Kasey Klapprodt (Rapid City), Henry Leagues Forming EP-PJ shot 340, six strokes better than Os- BLOOMFIELD: Eric Abbenhaus, boys’ golf; RANDOLPH: Katie Fye, boys’ golf; Maggie Pohlmeyer (Johnston, Iowa), Louie Sanders There will be an organizational meeting for mond (346). Neligh-Oakdale (356), Bloomfield- Aaron Millikan, boys’ golf; Lily Hanke, music; Brit- Carlson, music; Haley Schnoor, music; Seth (Truman, Minn.), Jimsher Sidhu (Surrey, British the Jim River Trap Range summer trap shooting Wausa (361) and Crofton (364) completed the tany Kerbel, girls’ track & field; Clair Trenhaile, Lackas, boys’ track & field; Dylan Loberg, boys’ Columbia) and Cameron Sykora (Wheaton, league on Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the top five in the 11-team event. Neither Niobrara- girls’ track & field track & field; Elle Bermel, girls’ track & field; Minn.). Jim River Trap Range, 6 miles east of Yankton Verdigre nor Santee scored full squads. CREIGHTON: Connor Baldwin, boys’ golf; Caitie Lemmons, girls’ track & field In addition, the Jackrabbits signed Zac on Hwy 50. Clearwater-Orchard’s Trevor Mlnarik beat Brady Brockhaus, boys’ golf; Allison Morrill, mu- VERDIGRE: Alex Hollman, music; Madi Carlson (Kerkoven, Minn.), Lucas Eastman Anyone that has a team or wants to join a Crofton’s Justin Hoffart in a playoff to win medal- sic; Emily Sorensen, music, girls’ track & field; Eli Schreier, girls’ track & field (Rochester, Wash.) and Martin Mueller (Rapid team is encouraged to attend. No membership is ist honors, each shooting a round of 80. EP-PJ’s Kliment, boys’ track & field; Grant Mathis, boys’ WAUSA: Jordan Burns, music, boys’ track City) during the spring. required. If you are unable to attend the meeting, Liam Heithoff finished third at 82. track & field; Marissa Frank, girls’ track & field & field; Samantha Hennings, music; Kyle Klein- It marks the second time in three years the call Dave at 605-660-5402 for more information. TEAM SCORES: Elgin Public-Pope John 340, Osmond 346, CROFTON: Joshua Goeden, boys’ golf; Brock schmit, boys’ track & field; Torissa Clausen, girls’ Jackrabbits have received a top-25 ranking from Neligh-Oakdale 356, Bloomfield-Wausa 361, Crofton 364, Clear- Mueller, boys’ golf; Cory Augustin, music; Cole track & field; Jessah Molina, girls’ track & field a national publication. The 2013 recruiting class water-Orchard 377, Boyd County 389, Chambers-Wheeler Central Steffen, music, boys’ track & field; Lane Weidner, WYNOT: Olivia Wieseler, music; Tristan Wi- was selected as sixth best by Amateur Wrestling 392, Ewing 436 SDSU-North Dakota TOP 15: Trevor Mlnarik, Clearwater-Orchard 80; Justis Hof- boys’ track & field; Allison Arens, girls’ track & eseler, music, boys’ track & field; Cody Stratman, News and 16th by Division I College Wrestling. fart, Crofton 80; Liam Heithoff, EPPJ 82; Brent Evans, Crofton 83; field, Quinn Wragge boys’ track & field; Kristi Bruening, girls’ track & Cancelled Alex Hoffman, Chambers-Wheeler Central 83; Aric Krienert, Os- HARTINGTON CEDAR CATHOLIC: Samuel field; Jenna Heine, girls’ track & field BROOKINGS — Today’s scheduled baseball mond 83; Kyle Heithoff, EPPJ 83; Mitchell Atkinson, Boyd County game between the University of North Dakota 84; Quinn O’Brien, Bloomfield-Wausa 85; Chad Bode, EPPJ 86; Anderson, boys’ golf; Bradley Kathol, boys’ golf; DeGroot Headed To DSU Zach Kumm, Osmond 86; Brady Kallhoff, Neligh-Oakdale 87; Ga- Robert Reifenrath, music, boys’ track & field; MADISON – Josie DeGroot of Platte-Geddes and South Dakota State has been canceled due rett Allemang, Neligh-Oakdale 87; Alex Kumm, Osmond 87; Miles Paige Wuebben, music; Ty Becker, boys’ track SDSU Wrestling Recruiting High School will attend Dakota State University to impending inclement weather. Schrage, EPPJ 89 & field; Monica Arens, girls’ track & field; Carly and compete in volleyball for the Trojans, accord- The two squads are scheduled to play a Becker, girls’ track & field Class Ranked 23rd ing to a release by the school on Wednesday. doubleheader next Tuesday (May 12) at Kraft HARTINGTON-NEWCASTLE: Chase BROOKINGS - The South Dakota State DeGroot, a 6-1 middle hitter, set a single- Field in Grand Forks, N.D. Area Student-Athletes Dendinger, boys’ golf; Hannah Flaugh, music; University wrestling program received national season mark with 74 blocks for the Black SDSU, 28-18 overall and 15-9 in The Summit Ria Pedersen, music; Tanner Fischer, boys’ recognition Wednesday as its 2015 recruiting Panthers. A three-year letterwinner, she was a League, will open a three-game series at North Honored By NSAA track & field; Jared Fuelberth, boys’ track & field; class was ranked 23rd in the nation by Intermat. three-time Southeast South Dakota conference Dakota State on Friday night. First pitch is slated LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska School Savannah Scoville, girls’ track & field; Camarie The Jackrabbits were the top-ranked team and two-time South Central Conference honoree. for 6:30 p.m. at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo. Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to an- Stratman, girls’ track & field from the Western Wrestling Conference to be in- She also lettered in , track and softball. nounce the student recipients of the Spring 2015 cluded in the top 25. Arizona State was selected The daughter of Darwin and Mona DeGroot of

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46.9; 4, Parker 47.5; 5, Tri-Valley 47.9 9.5; 5, Samantha Kasowski, Tri-Valley Chicago White Sox 5, Detroit 2 Thursday, May 7 Wynot, 10 a.m.) 1 p.m.); PGDCWLC at Todd County (2 p.m.) SOFTBALL 800 RELAY: 1, Lennox 1:35.2; 2, 33-8.5; 6, Jill Nelsen, Dell Rapids 32-3.5 Oakland 2, Minnesota 1 BASEBALL, AMATEUR Vermillion at Yankton TRACK & FIELD, 9TH/10TH First Dakota Re- BASEBALL, CLUB 9/10 Sioux Falls Tourn. YANKTON MEN’S SOFTBALL Dell Rapids 1:35.3; 3, Sioux Falls Chris- TRIPLE JUMP: 1, Mia Miller, Tri- Texas 7, Houston 1 (7 p.m.) lays at Yankton (YHS, Vermillion, 2 p.m.) (Yankton) ROUND 1 SCHEDULE tian 1:36.2; 4, Parker 1:40.1; 5, Tri-Valley Valley 31-11; 2, Mahli Strasser, Lennox L.A. Angels 5, Seattle 4 BASEBALL, CLUB HS Dakota Valley at Elk Friday, May 8 SOFTBALL, GIRLS’ Brandon Tourn. (Yankton MONDAY, MAY 11: Stringer’s vs. JW 1:47.3 31-8; 3, Kamberlyn Lamer, Tri-Valley Wednesday’s Games Point-Jefferson (5:30 p.m.) BASEBALL, CLUB HS Brandon Valley at Fury White) Roofing, 7 p.m., Field C; Ben’s-Signtech 1600 RELAY: 1, Sioux Falls Chris- 31-6; 4, Jessica Tisher, Dell Rapids 31- Toronto 5, N.Y. Yankees 1 GOLF, BOYS’ Battle Creek Inv. (Creighton, Yankton (DH, 6 p.m.); Beresford-Centerville at Elk TENNIS, BOYS’ YHS/Aberdeen Central/Huron vs. JB Auto Body, 7 p.m., Field D; String- tian 3:44.6; 2, Dell Rapids 3:45.9; 3, 4.5; 5, Autumn Mortenson, Sioux Falls N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 1 Hartington Cedar Catholic, 9 a.m.); MAC Inv. at Point-Jefferson (5:30 p.m.); Bon Homme-Scotland at Brookings (10 a.m.) er’s vs. Ben’s-Signtech, 8 p.m., Field C; Lennox 3:47.5; 4, Parker 4:04.2; 5, Tri- Christian 30-6.5; 6, Alyssa VanPeursem, Tampa Bay 5, Boston 3 Wayne CC (Crofton, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, 9 at Vermillion (5 p.m.) TRACK & FIELD, COLLEGE OUTDOOR Ne- KPI vs. JB Auto Body, Field D; JW Roof- Valley 4:06.5 Sioux Falls Christian 30-0.5 Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. a.m.); Tri-Valley Conf. at Fox Run, Yankton (Alces- BASEBALL, CLUB 9/10 Sioux Falls Tourn. braska Inv. (USD) ing vs. KPI, 9 p.m., Field C MEDLEY RELAY: 1, Sioux Falls Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ter-Hudson, Centerville, Freeman Academy, Gay- (Yankton) TRACK & FIELD, PREP Parker Booster WEDNESDAY, MAY 13: Old Lumber Christian 3:41.8; 2, Dell Rapids 4:07.1; p.m. ville-Volin, Irene-Wakonda, Viborg-Hurley, 9 a.m.) GOLF, BOYS’ S.D. Regions — 4B at Fox Run, Club Inv. (Centerville, Freeman, Marion, Parker, Company vs. Marquardt Trans., 7 p.m., 3, Lennox 4:13.4; 4, Parker 4:18.8 BASEBALL Oakland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. GOLF, GIRLS’ Harrisburg Inv. (Parkston); Tri- Yankton (Andes Central-Dakota Christian, Avon, Viborg-Hurley, 10 a.m.); Platte-Geddes Inv. (Andes Field C; Leo’s-The Landing vs. Hubbs 3200 RELAY: 1, Dell Rapids 9:09.0; GREAT PLAINS ATHLETIC CONF. Texas at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Valley Conf. at Fox Run, Yankton (Alcester-Hudson, Bon Homme, Platte-Geddes, Scotland, Tripp-Del- Central-Dakota Christian, Platte-Geddes, Tripp- Ins., 7 p.m., Field D; Old Lumber Com- 2, Sioux Falls Christian 9:15.4; 3, Parker Seattle at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Centerville, Gayville-Volin, Irene-Wakonda, Viborg- mont); Stanton Inv. (Randolph, 9 a.m.); Wakefield Delmont-Armour, Wagner, 10 a.m.) pany vs. Masonry Components, 8 p.m., 9:22.5 POST-SEASON AWARDS Thursday’s Games Hurley, 9 a.m.); Beresford at Lennox (4 p.m.) Inv. (Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, Ponca, 9 a.m.) TRACK & FIELD, MS 65th Yankton Junior Field C; Marquardt Trans. vs. Hubbs Ins., DISCUS: 1, Ben Hammer, DelL PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR: Scott Oakland (Pomeranz 1-2) at Minne- TENNIS, BOYS’ S.C. East at Vermillion GOLF, GIRLS’ Eastern South Dakota Conf. at High Relays (YMS, 9 a.m.) 8 p.m., Field D; Leo’s-The Landing vs. Rapids 154-1; 2, Carter VanGorp, Sioux Morton, Briar Cliff sota (Nolasco 1-1), 12:10 p.m. TRACK & FIELD, PREP First Dakota Relays Brookings (10 a.m.); S.D. Regions — 4B at Hill- Sunday, May 10 Masonry Components, 9 p.m., Field C Falls Christian 148-1; 3, Jacob Hinker, PITCHER-OF-THE-YEAR: Joey Cleveland (Kluber 0-4) at Kansas at Yankton (YHS, Beresford, Bon Homme, Dakota crest, Yankton (Andes Central-Dakota Christian, BASEBALL, CLUB HS Turner-Hutch at FRIDAY, MAY 15: MoJo’s vs. Fer- Lennox 137-8; 4, Brady Johnson, Tri- Fitzgerald, Dakota Wesleyan City (Volquez 2-3), 1:10 p.m. Valley, Gayville-Volin, Irene-Wakonda, Vermillion, 2 Avon, Bon Homme, Platte-Geddes, Scotland, Tripp- Parkston (DH, 5 p.m.); Vermillion at Beresford- dig’s Transmissions, 7 p.m., Field C; Valley 131-4; 5, Masen Oltmanns, Len- COACH-OF-THE-YEAR: Boyd Pit- Detroit (Lobstein 2-2) at Chicago p.m.); Battle Creek Inv. (Hartington Cedar Catholic, Delmont) Centerville (5 p.m.) Phinney’s-First Dakota vs. J.J. Benji’s, nox 125-7; 6, Matt Gabel, Sioux Falls kin, Briar Cliff White Sox (Quintana 1-2), 1:10 p.m. 3 p.m.); Norfolk Catholic Inv. (Hartington-Newcastle, SOFTBALL, GIRLS’ Brandon Valley vs. Yank- BASEBALL, CLUB 9/10 Sioux Falls Tourn. 7 p.m., Field D; MoJo’s vs. Chuggers, Christian 125-6 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM Baltimore (Tillman 2-3) at N.Y. Yan- 2 p.m.); Randolph Inv. (Creighton, Crofton, Laurel- ton Fury Xtreme (DH, 6 p.m.) (Yankton) 8 p.m., Field C; Ferdig’s Transmis- HIGH JUMP: 1, Zack Anderson, FIRST TEAM kees (Eovaldi 2-0), 6:05 p.m. Concord-Coleridge, Ponca, Randolph, 2:30 p.m.); Saturday, May 9 SOFTBALL, GIRLS’ Brandon Tourn. (Yankton sions vs. J.J. Benji’s, 8 p.m., Field D; Parker 6-4; 2, Mason Schmidt, Dell First Base - Skyler Wheeler, North- Texas (N.Martinez 2-0) at Tampa Winside Jim Winch Inv. at Laurel (Allen, Wausa, BASEBALL, CLUB HS Mitchell at Yankton (DH, Fury White) Phinney’s-First Dakota vs. Chuggers, 9 Rapids 6-2; 3, Dejay Fykstra, Sioux Falls western Bay (Archer 3-3), 6:10 p.m. p.m., Field C Christian 6-2; 4, Jeffery Schuch, Dell Second Base - Jed Derr, Doane Houston (McHugh 4-0) at L.A. An- MONDAY, MAY 18: JW Roof- Rapids 5-4; 5, Daniel Strand, Sioux Falls Third Base - Aaron Parks, Dordt gels (Santiago 2-2), 9:05 p.m. ing vs. JB Auto Body, 7 p.m., Field C; Christian 5-0; 6, Cameron Bartmann, Shortstop - Tommy Anderson, Friday’s Games Thursday, May 7 day DL. Optioned RHP Yohan Pino to and Joey Mbu, CBs Mike Lee, Kevin ers coach Remi Roy for his involvement Ben’s-Signtech vs. KPI, 7 p.m., Field Lennox 5-0 Doane Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m. Montreal at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. Omaha (PCL). White and Jordan Ozerities, T Eric Le- in the incident in a game on May 2. D; Stringer’s vs. JB Auto Body, 8 p.m., LONG JUMP: 1, Zack Anderson, Utility Infielder - Nate Clark, Morn- Boston at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. NEW YORK YANKEES — Acti- feld, C Valerian Ume-Ezeoke and RB COLLEGE Field C; Ben’s-Signtech vs. JW Roof- Parker 20-4.5; 2, Devin VanPeursem, ingside Kansas City at Detroit, 6:08 p.m. Friday, May 8 vated INF Jose Pirela from the 15-day Terron Ward. AUSTIN PEAY — Announced the ing, 8 p.m., Field D; Stringer’s vs. KPI, Sioux Falls Christian 19-3.25; 3, Con- Outfield - Mitch Peschon, North- Minnesota at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. DL. Placed INF Gregorio Petit on the CHICAGO BEARS — Agreed to resignation of Charles Wells, men’s as- 9 p.m., Field C nor Hickman, Tri-Valley 19-3; 4, Holdyn western; Jake Lamoreux, Morningside; Texas at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Anaheim at Calgary, 8:30 p.m. 15-day DL. terms with WR Kevin White and DL Ed- sistant basketball coach. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20: Hubbs Ins. Breck, Lennox 18-7; 5, Adam Nagelhout, Alex Alstott, Concordia; Dylan Steyer, Cincinnati at Chicago White Sox, Saturday, May 9 OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Activated die Goldman on four-year contracts. CITADEL — Named Bill Morosco vs. Masonry Components, 7 p.m., Field Dell Rapids 18-6.75; 6, Gavin DeHaai, Midland 7:10 p.m. x-Tampa Bay at Montreal, TBD OF Coco Crisp from the 15-day DL. Op- — Agreed director of men’s basketball operations. C; Marquardt Trans. vs. Leo’s-The Land- Sioux Falls Christian 18-5 Catcher - Scott Morton, Briar Cliff; Houston at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. x-Minnesota at Chicago, TBD tioned OF Craig Gentry to Nashville. to terms with S , DT CLEMSON — Named Stephanie ing, 7 p.m., Field D; Old Lumber Compa- SHOT PUT: 1, Ben Hammer, Dell Liam Bedford, Doane Oakland at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. Sunday, May 10 National League David Parry, RB Josh Robinson, LB Hernesman assistant volleyball coach. ny vs. Leo’s-The Landing, 8 p.m., Field Rapids 52-4; 2, Brady Johnson, Tri- Pitcher - Joey Fitzgerald, Dakota x-N.Y. Rangers at Washington, TBD ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned Amarlo Herrera and OL . DETROIT MERCY — Named Ber- Wesleyan; Brandon Stennis, Doane; Calgary at Anaheim, TBD RHP Michael Kohn to Gwinnett (IL). PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Agreed C; Marquardt Trans. vs. Masonry Com- Valley 48-6; 3, Carter VanGorp, Sioux NATIONAL LEAGUE nard Scott women’s basketball coach. Falls Christian 46-2.5; 4, Matt Gabel, Cody Selig, Morningside; Adam Alexan- Recalled RHP Williams Perez from to terms with DBs Eric Rowe and Randall DUQUESNE — Announced fresh- ponents, 8 p.m., Field D; Old Lumber East Division Company vs. Hubbs Ins., 9 p.m., Field C Sioux Falls Christian 43-7.75; 5, Connor der, Briar Cliff Gwinnett. Evans and DE Brian Mihalik on four-year man basketball G Tarin Smith is transfer- Huisken, Sioux Falls Christian 43-7.5; 6, Relief Pitcher - Jeraldo Montejano, W L Pct GB CHICAGO CUBS — Activated contracts. ring from Nebraska. FRIDAY, MAY 22: J.J. Benji’s vs. New York 18 10 .643 — AUTO RACING Jacob Hinker, Lennox 42-9 Brair Cliff RHP Justin Grimm from the 15-day DL. HOCKEY KENTUCKY — Suspended sopho- Chuggers, 7 p.m., Field C; Ferdig’s Atlanta 14 14 .500 4 NASCAR SPRINT CUP TRIPLE JUMP: 1, Zack Anderson, Designated Hitter - Nate Forseth, Recalled OF Matt Szczur from Iowa American Hockey League more G Makayla Epps from the bas- Transmissions vs. Phinney’s-First Washington 14 15 .483 4 1/2 2015 SCHEDULE Parker 41-3; 2, Connor Hickman, Tri- Dordt (PCL). Optioned OF Junior Lake to Iowa. GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — ketball team for being cited on alcohol- Dakota, 7 p.m., Field D; MoJo’s vs. Miami 13 15 .464 5 April 19 Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. Valley 40-3.25; 3, Caleb Ruiter, Sioux SECOND TEAM Designated RHP Anthony Varvaro for Signed C Dominic Turgeon to an ama- related charges. Phinney’s-First Dakota, 8 p.m., Field C; Philadelphia 10 19 .345 8 1/2 (Matt Kenseth) Ferdig’s Transmissions vs. Chuggers, 8 Falls Christian 38-3.75; 4, Jace Nelson, First Base - Dylan Matthews, Doane assignment. teur tryout contract. MARSHALL — Dismissed RB Stew- Second Base - Branden Amenta, Central Division April 25 Toyota Owners 400, Rich- COLORADO ROCKIES — Added ECHL ard Butler from the football team after p.m., Field D; MoJo’s vs. J.J. Benji’s, 9 Dell Rapids 36-10; 5, Riley Hogan, Sioux mond, Va. (Kurt Busch) Falls Christian 35-11.75; 6, Brent Eddy, Briar Cliff W L Pct GB LHP Chris Rusin to the active roster as ECHL — Suspended Toledo LW A.J. being arraigned on two misdemeanor p.m., Field C St. Louis 20 6 .769 — May 3 GEICO 500 (Dale Earnhardt Dell Rapids 35-9.75 Third Base - Adam Touhey, Doane the 26th man for the second game of Jenks for one game and fined him an battery counts. Shortstop - Alex Colegrove, Briar Chicago 13 12 .520 6 1/2 Jr.) their doubleheader against Arizona. undisclosed amount for his actions in a MINNESOTA STATE — Named SUMMIT LEAGUE TOURN. GIRLS’ DIVISION Cincinnati 14 13 .519 6 1/2 May 9 SpongeBob SquarePants TEAM SCORES: Tri-Valley 133.5, Cliff LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Re- game on May 5. John Harrington women’s hockey coach. 12 15 .444 8 1/2 400, Kansas City, Kan. May 7-10 at Fargo, N.D. Sioux Falls Christian 123.5, Lennox 105, Utility Infielder - Nate DeChaine, called RHP Joe Wieland from Oklahoma SOCCER STILLMAN — Announced the res- Milwaukee 8 19 .296 12 1/2 May 15 x-Sprint Showdown, Con- Thursday, May 7 Dell Rapids 104, Parker 73 Morningside City (PCL). Optioned LHP Daniel Cou- Major League Soccer ignation of Donny Crawford, baseball GAME 1: Western Illinois vs. South Outfield - Kevin Clausen, Doane; West Division cord, N.C. lombe to . MLS — Fined New England MF coach. 100: 1, Julia Yoder, Sioux Falls May 16 x-All-Star Race, Concord, Dakota State, noon Christian 13.3; 2, Abbie Strasser, Lennox Kinsella, Midland; Jake Thayer, Dordt; W L Pct GB PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Select- Jermaine Jones an undisclosed amount WAGNER — Announced the resig- Los Angeles 17 9 .654 — N.C. GAME 2: IUPUI vs. Fort Wayne, 13.4; 3, Ilienne Jaycox, Dell Rapids 13.8; Darrell Wilson, Briar Cliff ed the contract of INF/OF Steve Lombar- for violating the policy regarding hands to nation of Liz Frisoli, women’s lacrosse San Diego 15 14 .517 3 1/2 May 24 Coca-Cola 600, Concord, 2:30 p.m. 4, Haylie Doyle-Folks, Tri-Valley 14.4; 5, Catcher - Grant Lang, Northwestern; dozzi from Indianapolis (IL). Placed OF the head/face/neck of an opponent and coach. San Francisco 14 14 .500 4 N.C. Friday, May 8 Kali Graham, Dell Rapids 14.4; 6, Emily Ben Ladner, Dakota Wesleyan Andrew Lambo on the 15-day D.L. for instigating/escalating an incident and WINTHROP—Named Marvin Har- Arizona 12 14 .462 5 May 31 Dover 400, Dover, Del. GAME 3: North Dakota State vs. Hargreaves, Tri-Valley 14.4 Pitcher - Will Reynolds, Hastings; American Association New York F Anatole Abang for escalating vey women’s assistant basketball coach. Game 1 winner, noon Jaydee Jurgensen, Concordia; AJ Grif- Colorado 11 15 .423 6 June 7 Axalta We Paint Winners JOPLIN BLASTERS — Signed C an incident and New England goalkeep- 200: 1, Samantha Verver, Dell Rap- 400, Long Pond, Pa. GAME 4: South Dakota va. Game 2 ids 27.7; 2, Brittany Olson, Parker 27.7; fith, Mount Marty;Spencer Pugh, Doane Tuesday’s Games Carlos Ramirez. Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 1 x-non-points race winner, 2:30 p.m. 3, Sydney Korn, Sioux Falls Christian Relief Pitcher - Jared Novotny, KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed Miami 2, Washington 1 DRIVER STANDINGS GAME 5: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 27.9; 4, Abbie Strasser, Lennox 28.7; Morningside OF Jordan Hurtt. N.Y. Mets 3, Baltimore 2 Through May 3 loser, 5 p.m. 5, McKenzie Weeldreyer, Lennox 29.0; Designated Hitter - Nick Studer, Cam-Am League Atlanta 9, Philadelphia 0 1. Kevin Harvick, 394. Saturday, May 9 6, Julia Richardson, Sioux Falls Chris- Doane ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed Softball: Fury Crush, L.A. Dodgers 8, Milwaukee 2 2. Martin Truex Jr., 354. GAME 6: Game 3 winner vs. Game tian 30.1 HONORABLE MENTION INF Junior Arrojo. St. Louis 7, Chicago Cubs 4 3. Jimmie Johnson, 342. 4 winner, noon 400: 1, Brittany Olson, Parker Briar Cliff– Dylan Romo (SP), Josh Frontier League Arizona at Colorado, ppd., rain 4. Joey Logano, 335. GAME 7: Game 5 winner vs. Game 1:02.7; 2, Kylee VanEgdom, Sioux Falls Penrod (3B), Maurice Handcox, Jr. (OF), FLORENCE FREEDOM — Signed Golden Girls Split Twinbill 6 loser, 2:30 p.m. Chase Hernandez (OF) San Francisco 6, San Diego 0 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 319. RHP Drew Ghelfi. Released RHP Corey Christian 1:09.5; 3, Lindsey Morris, Dell 6. Brad Keselowski, 305. The Yankton Fury Crush split with the CHAMPIONSHIP: Game 6 winner Rapids 1:11.2; 4, Sami Reider, Dell Rap- Concordia –Alex Cargin (2B), Casey Wednesday’s Games Deighan, OF Xavier Macklin, and LHP Washington 7, Miami 5 7. Jamie McMurray, 297. vs. Game 7 winner, 5 p.m. ids 1:11.5; 5, Rachel Eggers, Sioux Falls Berg (SS), Michael O’Neal. Norfolk Golden Girls in youth softball action Arizona 13, Colorado 7, 1st game 8. Matt Kenseth, 292. Sunday, May 10 Christian 1:11.7; 6, Stacey Faber, Sioux Dakota Wesleyan – Neil Nagle (1B), GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Released San Diego 9, San Francisco 1 9. Kasey Kahne, 286. on Tuesday. The Crush picked up the opener IF NECESSARY: 3:30 p.m. Falls Christian 1:12.1 Jared Neilan (OF), Chris Combs (OF), INF Shane Cooper. Arizona 5, Colorado 1, 2nd game 10. Denny Hamlin, 281. 800: 1, Megan DeWeerd, Sioux Dustin Steckler (SP), Patrick Whetham LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS — Re- 9-3 before dropping the nightcap 6-5. Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 0 11. Paul Menard, 280. Falls Christian 2:25.5; 2, Lauren Alpers, (SP), Will Lutjen (RP), Austin Calhoon leased RHP Greg Dubela and RHP Mike N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 1 12. Aric Almirola, 279. In the opener, Brooke Madson had a triple, Sioux Falls Christian 2:25.7; 3, Sam- (DH), Cole Wenande (2B) Wagner. DODGEBALL Atlanta 7, Philadelphia 5 13. Jeff Gordon, 277. mie Dlugosh, Lennox 2:37.1; 4, Isabel Doane – Tony Pins (RP), Zach Kuc- RIVER CITY RASCALS — Re- double, single and run scored to lead Yankton. YANKTON PARKS & REC L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee, 8:10 14. Ryan Newman, 271. Ihnen, Lennox 2:40.6; 5, Lauren Kulzer, era (UTL), Tanner Meyer (P), Andrew leased RHP Pat Doyle and LHP Taylor Baley Kenney had a triple and a run scored. COED TOURN. Hodges (P) p.m. 15. Kurt Busch, 255. Hoskinson. RESULTS: Ballz Deep def. Merica Tri-Valley 2:42.6; 6, Tabby Conner, Len- Dordt – Cameron Gingerich (SS), Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. 16. Danica Patrick, 253. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Elsie Marquardt scored twice, and Payton forfeit; Balls and Dolls def. Dam Fire- nox 2:43.2 17. Clint Bowyer, 249. 1600: 1, Riley Hallman, Tri-Valley Jason Wapnick (OF), Michael Grady Thursday’s Games Released LHP Drew Bradshaw and INF works 6-4; Hanson Briggs Ballz of Fury L.A. Dodgers (Frias 2-0) at Milwau- 18. Carl Edwards, 240. Vellek, Bridget Nolz, Rachel Hamburg, Trinity 5:31.6; 2, Maisey Bainbridge, Lennox (SP), Bryan Wallman (1B), Connor Hop- Brian Wuest. def. Ballz Deep 7-1 kee (Fiers 1-3), 12:40 p.m. 19. AJ Allmendinger, 229. 5:34.7; 3, Sammie Dlugosh, Lennox kins (RP) BASKETBALL Fitch and Tiffany Nelson each scored a run in Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 3-2) at St. 20. David Ragan, 224. 5:52.4; 4, Micah VanKalsbeek, Sioux Hastings –Micah Lockerby (1B), Women’s National Basketball Assoc. Louis (Lackey 1-1), 12:45 p.m. the win. Falls Christian 5:57.2; 5, Taya Vacanti, Ryan Schrad (3B), Donato Santos (OF), ATLANTA DREAM — Re-signed G Cincinnati (DeSclafani 2-2) at Pitts- TRACK & FIELD Sioux Falls Christian 6:07.5; 6, Megan Andrew Kuta (SP), Nick Schuman (SP) Matee Ajavon. Signed C Martha Alwal to Vellek picked up the win, striking out two. burgh (Burnett 0-1), 6:05 p.m. LENWOOD INV Cramer, Lennox 6:19.5 Midland –Cole Gray (OF), Garrett TRANSACTIONS a training camp contract. San Diego (Despaigne 2-0) at Ari- Vellek had two hits and Marquardt doubled May 5 at Lennox 3200: 1, Maisey Bainbridge, Len- Mills (DH), Seth Heckel (SP), Kiefer BASEBALL FOOTBALL zona (R.De La Rosa 2-2), 8:40 p.m. BOYS’ DIVISION nox 12:11.6; 2, Riley Hallman, Tri-Valley Musiel (SP), Cody Pollack (SP), Jake American League National Football League to lead Yankton in the nightcap. Hamburg Miami (Haren 3-1) at San Francisco TEAM SCORES: Sioux Falls Chris- 12:54.4; 3, Micah VanKalsbeek, Sioux Loftus (2B) CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Activated ARIZONA CARDINALS — Claimed had a hit and a run scored. Fitch and Madson (T.Hudson 1-2), 9:15 p.m. tian 162, Dell Rapids 145, Lennox 106, Falls Christian 13:08.8; 4, Lindsey Morningside –Lance Spongberg RHP Javy Guerra from the 15-day DL CB Alfonzo Dennard off waivers from also had hits. Leann Sasse, Nolz, Kenney and Tri-Valley 53, Parker 58 Groen, Sioux Falls Christian 13:18.8; (SP), Mike Thompson (C), Jon Van Friday’s Games and designated him for assignment. New England. Atlanta at Washington, 6:05 p.m. 100: 1, Sam White, Dell Rapids 11.7; 5, Maddie Thurston, Sioux Falls Chris- Beek(RP), Blake Meacham (1B/OF) Announced RHP Jeff Samardzija has ATLANTA FALCONS — Agreed to Bailey Sejnoha each scored a run in the effort. N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m. 2, Adam Reams, Dell Rapids 11.8; 3, Ian tian 13:24.5; 6, Megan Cramer, Lennox Mount Marty – Derrik Nelson (SS), dropped his appeal of a five-game sus- terms with LBs Derek Akunne and Der- St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. Kenney took the loss, striking out one in Bergstrom, Dell Rapids 11.8; 4, Logan 14:03.0 Zach Hollenback (OF), Bryton Carlson pension for his involvement in a bench- rick Malone, DT Chris Brown, WRs Mar- Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 7:10 Amundson, Tri-Valley 12.0; 5, Bailey 400 RELAY: 1, Sioux Falls Christian (DH), Josh Teichroew (RP), Derek Blu- clearing brawl against Kansas City on quez Clark, Shane Wynn and Joshua the contest. p.m. Ludens, Lennox 12.0; 6, Landon Free- 52.5; 2, Lennox 53.0; 3, Parker 53.4; 4, menstock (OF), Nick Sehr (C) April 23. Stangby, OL Cody Clay, Ss Terell Floyd, Cincinnati at Chicago White Sox, The Crush will play in the Brandon Valley man, Tri-Valley 12.1 Tri-Valley 53.6; 5, Dell Rapids 54.9 Nebraska Wesleyan– Sam Ayars KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Acti- Robenson Therezie and Damian Parms, 7:10 p.m. 200: 1, Sam White, Dell Rapids 800 RELAY: 1, Parker 1:50.9; 2, (OF), Jordyn Johnson (SP) vated RHP Greg Holland from the 15- TE Beau Gardner, DTs Warren Herring Early Bird Tournament this weekend. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 7:40 p.m. 23.9; 2, Logan Amundson, Tri-Valley Dell Rapids 1:51.0; 3, Lennox 1:51.1; 4, Northwestern– Sean Geelan (2B), San Diego at Arizona, 8:40 p.m. 24.7; 3, Josh Roemen, Dell Rapids 25.4; Sioux Falls Christian 1:57.2; 5, Tri-Valley Zach Cortese (OF), Casey Guthmiller Miami at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m. 4, Tye Klinnert, Tri-Valley 25.5; 5, Jacob 2:01.8 (OF), Fernando Gutierrez (UTL) Chris- Kasowski, Tri-Valley 26.1; 6, Jake Heis- 1600 RELAY: 1, Dell Rapids 4:24.9; tian Hamett (UTL) inger, Lennox 26.4 2, Parker 4:30.3; 3, Sioux Falls Christian GOLD GLOVE TEAM month ago. of good pitching, and our hit- 400: 1, Tanner Heim, Dell Rapids 4:33.1; 4, Lennox 4:55.3 First Base - Skyler Wheeler, North- BASKETBALL “One person can’t beat all ting is a lot better now,” said 52.9; 2, Hunter Hansen, Dell Rapids MEDLEY RELAY: 1, Dell Rapids western NBA PLAYOFFS Coyotes Second Base - Jake Loftus, Midland nine of us,” Dinning said. “I’ve Jones, a senior shortstop. 53.9; 3, Jacob VanHorssen, Sioux Falls 4:30.1; 2, Sioux Falls Christian 4:30.2; CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Christian 54.0; 4, Tye Klinnert, Tri-Valley 3, Parker 4:37.8 Third Base - Adam Touhey, Doane played with Krista before. It’ll likely take both areas Shortstop - Josh Harbolt, Midland Monday, May 4 FROM PAGE 9 54.9; 5, Ben Gillogly, Dell Rapids 55.6; 3200 RELAY: 1, Sioux Falls Chris- Chicago 99, Cleveland 92 Pitcher - It’s hard, but it’s fun to play staying hot for the Coyotes to 6, Devin VanPeursem, Sioux Falls Chris- tian 11:28.6; 2, Parker 11:47.8; 3, Dell Brandon Nickolite, Mount L.A. Clippers 117, Houston 101, L.A. tian 55.6 Rapids 12:02.8 Marty Clippers leads series 1-0 against her. Having a solid eventually unseat the Bison 800: 1, Austin Weischedel, Lennox 100 HURDLES: 1, Chastnee Lamer, Catcher - Scott Morton, Briar Cliff a weekend series in Fargo a Left Fielder - Maurice Handcox, Jr., Tuesday, May 5 one through nine is hard to on their home field. Recent 2:03.8; 2, Lance VanZee, Sioux Falls Tri-Valley 16.8; 2, Courtney Kellenberg- Atlanta 106, Washington 90, series Briar Cliff month ago, USD has won 11 Christian 2:10.1; 3, Cooper Hitt, Sioux er, Sioux Falls Christian 17.7; 3, Emily tied 1-1 beat.” history, though, favors a No. Center Fielder - Zach Hollenback, of its last 12 games to vault Falls Christian 2:11.2; 4, Mitchell Peters, McDonald, Tri-Valley 17.8; 4, Emma Memphis at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. While the Coyotes have 2 seed beating NDSU in Fargo Lennox 2:11.4; 5, Landon Leberman, Mechels, Lennox 18.0; 5, Alyssa Van- Mount Marty Right Fielder - Mitch Peschon, Wednesday, May 6 itself into the championship Parker 2:15.4; 6, Dylan Abraham, Len- Peursem, Sioux Falls Christian 18.5; 6, Cleveland 106, Chicago 91, series their superstars like Yvon for the title – Fort Wayne did Northwestern conversation. nox 2:20.1 Raelin Gabel, Sioux Falls Christian 19.7 tied 1-1 Minogue (.481, league-record that exact thing in 2013. 1600: 1, Lance VanZee, Sioux Falls 300 HURDLES: 1, Chastnee Lamer, L.A. Clippers at Houston, 8:30 p.m. And just as the Coyotes 87 hits), Matley Jones (.404, For the Coyotes to even Christian 4:38.2; 2, Cooper Hitt, Sioux Tri-Valley 51.0; 2, Emma Mechels, Len- AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday, May 8 haven’t seen the Bison in Falls Christian 4:39.5; 3, Trevor Hallman, nox 51.6; 3, Emily McDonald, Tri-Valley East Division Cleveland at Chicago, 7 p.m. 14 HR, 55 RBI) and Allie Daly be in a position to think Tri-Valley 4:47.1; 4, Mitchell Peters, Len- 52.2; 4, Alyssa VanPeursem, Sioux Falls W L Pct GB Houston at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. over a month, the Bison (.398, 13 HR, league-best 57 about a tournament champi- nox 4:49.4; 5, Brendan Langbehn, Len- Christian 52.9 New York 17 11 .607 — Saturday, May 9 will be facing perhaps the nox 4:55.7; 6, Bailey Auen, Sioux Falls DISCUS: 1, Mikaela Stofferahn, Dell Tampa Bay 15 13 .536 2 Atlanta at Washington, 4 p.m. RBI), the rest of the regulars onship, a lot had to change Christian 4:56.4 Rapids 112-7; 2, Samantha Kasowski, Toronto 14 15 .483 3 1/2 Golden State at Memphis, 7 p.m. league’s hottest team – USD are also having solid seasons: since an 8-17-1 start to the 3200: 1, Brendan Langbehn, Len- Tri-Valley 112-6; 3, Brittney Siemonsma, Baltimore 12 13 .480 3 1/2 Sunday, May 10 hit a league-record 69 home nox 10:54.0; 2, Trevor Hallman, Tri- Dell Rapids 106-10; 4, Emma Johnson, Boston 13 15 .464 4 Cleveland at Chicago, 2:30 p.m. Dinning (.352, 10 HR, 32 RBI), season. Valley 10:55.0; 3, Connor VanderHaar, Tri-Valley 100-5; 5, Mara Adams, Dell Central Division Houston at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m. runs. Morgan Hancock (.322, 7 HR), “The beginning of the sea- Sioux Falls Christian 11:30.4; 4, Connor Rapids 94-6; 6, Jill Nelsen, Dell Rapids W L Pct GB “They don’t know how Watley, Sioux Falls Christian 11:41.9; 5, 94-3 Kansas City 17 9 .654 — Katie Cochran (.312, 6 HR) son helped us get to where Evan Dubblede, Lennox 13:59.2 HIGH JUMP: 1, Emma Johnson, Tri- Detroit 17 10 .630 1/2 HOCKEY we’re hitting; we’re on fire and Shelby Keil (.246, 6 HR). we are now,” Dinning said. 110 HURDLES: 1, Jacob Lackas, Valley 4-11; t2, Hannah Herlyn, Parker Minnesota 14 13 .519 3 1/2 right now,” Dinning said. Lennox 15.4; 2, Matt Johnson, Sioux 4-8; t2, Lauren Hunstad, Parker 4-8; 4, Chicago 9 14 .391 6 1/2 NHL PLAYOFFS Three of those players, “We didn’t start out so hot, Falls Christian 16.3; 3, Nick Kayl, Len- Kali Graham, Dell Rapids 4-6; t5, Mia Cleveland 9 16 .360 7 1/2 SECOND ROUND The Coyotes, the league’s Minogue, Daly and Dinning, but we’re definitely going in nox 16.5; 4, Kordell Buyck, Parker 16.5; Miller, Tri-Valley 4-6 West Division Monday, May 4 second-best hitting team 5, Chris Oltmanns, Lennox 17.1; 6, Riley LONG JUMP: 1, Mahli Strasser, W L Pct GB Washington 1, N.Y. Rangers 0 were named to the All-Sum- the right direction. Jurgensen, Dell Rapids 17.5 Lennox 16-9; 2, Kamberlyn Lamer, Tri- Houston 18 9 .667 — Tuesday, May 5 at .325, will have the task mit League first team, while “Hopefully we’re not done 300 HURDLES: 1, Matt Johnson, Valley 15-7.75; 3, Mia Miller, Tri-Valley Los Angeles 12 15 .444 6 Chicago 1, Minnesota 0, Chicago of eventually facing North Sioux Falls Christian 42.1; 2, Nick 15-7.25; 4, Demi Erickson, Dell Rapids Oakland 12 16 .429 6 1/2 leads series 3-0 Jones, Cochran, Hancock, as peaking.” Calgary 4, Anaheim 3, OT, Anaheim Dakota State pitcher Krista Kayl, Lennox 43.6; 3, David Kielisze- 15-3.25; 5, Megan Zomermaand, Sioux Seattle 11 16 .407 7 well as pitchers Rachel Cue wski, Sioux Falls Christian 43.8; 4, Elijah Falls Christian 15-0.25; 6, Haylie Doyle- Texas 10 16 .385 7 1/2 leads series 2-1 Menke, and her 29-4 record Heiberger, Tri-Valley 44.3; 5, Justus Ad- Folks, Tri-Valley 14-1.5 Tuesday’s Games Wednesday, May 6 (11-12, 4.69 ERA) and Madi- Follow @jhoeck on Twitter Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 1, Tampa and 339 strikeouts (second in ams, Sioux Falls Christian 44.7; 6, Henry SHOT PUT: 1, Emma Johnson, Tri- N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 3 son Frain (12-11, 4.36 ERA) LaCoursiere, Dell Rapids 45.2 Valley 37-10; 2, Mikaela Stofferahn, Dell N.Y. Mets 3, Baltimore 2 Bay leads series 3-0 the nation). 400 RELAY: 1, Dell Rapids 45.1; Rapids 37-3; 3, Rachel Jensen, Lennox Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, were named to the second Boston 2, Tampa Bay 0 If both USD and NDSU 2, Lennox 46.2; 3, Sioux Falls Christian 33-11.75; 4, Nikole Krump, Tri-Valley 33- Kansas City 5, Cleveland 3 Washington leads series 3-1 team. win their first games, they North Dakota State, in would meet in Friday’s 1 p.m. comparison, put five players game, which would mean the on the first team and three Hockey: Caps, Lightning Earn 2-1 Wins Coyotes would get another more on the second team. shot at Menke – she won WASHINGTON (AP) — flicked his glove to catch Carl Canadiens, who tied it midway through “We’ve been seeing a lot Rookie Andre Burakovsky Hagelin’s penalty shot and the third period on Brendan Gallagher’s both games in the series a scored his first two playoff preserve the lead. goal. goals and Braden Holtby The Capitals can close out Ben Bishop stopped 30 shots for Tampa Bay, 8-0 against Montreal this Keeping You Connected To The World MORNING saved a penalty shot, giving the Presidents’ Trophy-win- season. 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