BISMARCK, ND (PlayNorthStar.com) [BBB] – The North Star Athletic Association announced their fourteenth edition of the 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Players-of-the-Week Monday.  Brayden Pankonen of Dakota State (S.D.) was named the Offense Player-of-the-Week.  Caden Grinde of Valley City State (N.D.) earned the Defense Player-of-the-Week honor. North Star Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Player-of-the-Week – Offense Brayden Pankonen –… Read more »

The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls for the week of Feb. 3 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses.   Boys  Class AA Brandon Valley (10) 11-1 80 2 Lincoln (6) 11-1 78 1 Mitchell (2) 10-2 62 4 Harrisburg (1) 10-2 45 3 T-5. Huron 8-4 6 RV T-5. Washington 7-4 6 5 Receiving votes: O’Gorman… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University wrestling team blew past Southwest Minnesota State on Sunday, winning nine of ten bouts. The Wolves tallied five bonus point wins and one forfeit in their fourth NSIC dual win of the season. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 39, SMSU 3 Records: NSU 5-2 (4-2 NSIC), SMSU… Read more »

COLLEGE (Fri 1/31)  WBB Dickinson State 67 – Kayden Steele 15pts 4reb. Anhelica Shanrock 12pts. Samantha Oase 10pts 6reb. Jamestown 78 – Kate Cordes 32pts 5reb 4a. Kate Busek 14pts 5reb 4a. Jayden Wiest 12pts.   Dakota State 83 – Angela Slattery 16pts 5reb. Cierra Watkins 12pts 3reb. Angelina Chapple 10pts 4reb. Mayville State 60… Read more »

FRI SCHEDULE  HIGH SCHOOL  GBB Britton-Hecla 22 – Heather Storbakken 11pts. Chellon Pruitt 6pts.  Aberdeen Roncalli 67 – McKenna O’Keefe 15pts. Ava Hanson 17pts. Gabby Thomas 10pts.   Ab. Christian 36 – Sophia Eichler 14pts. Jolie Fogarty 8pts. (trailed 39-36 with 4:12 left)  Sunshine Bible 47 – Cierra Mickelson 13pts.  Breanna Thieman 10pts. Abby Hinman… Read more »

THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL GBB SF Washington 60 – Dana Harpe 15pts. Rylan Kennett 13pts. Grace Peterson 11pts & 11rbs. Ab. Central         51 – Lauryn Burckhard 14pts. Taryn Hermansen 12pts & 8rbs. [Aberdeen Civic Arena “Throwback Night”]   Wilmot            70 – Addison Heinje 32pts. Jada Cameron 17pts. Mya Heinje 10pts. Ab. Christian 10 – Sophia… Read more »

COLLEGE WBB NSIC MSU-Moorhead 60 – Abby Berge 20pts & 8rbs. Terryn Johnson 15pts & 10rbs. Northern State  69 – Madelyn Bragg 20pts. Alayna Benike 15pts & 8rbs. Michaela Jewett 11pts & 12rbs. Izzy Moore 10pts & 5rbs. Rianna Fillipi 9pts & 7rbs + 5ast.   USF                 54 – Kami Wadsworth 17pts & 7rbs. Aby… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – An explosive second quarter led the Northern State University women’s basketball team to take down MSU Moorhead, 69-60. A team effort on the night, with four Wolves scoring in double figures, led by Madelyn Bragg who recorded 20 points.   THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 69, MSUM 60 Records: NSU 14-7 (NSIC 10-4),… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University men’s basketball team opened their split week of NSIC action, falling to MSU Moorhead at home. The Wolves shot 47.3% from the floor and limited their turnovers to just seven in the contest. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 62, MSUM 77 Records: NSU 1-20 (0-15 NSIC), MSUM 13-8… Read more »

The Sports Hub: Thursday, January 30th, 2025 – #SDPreps Hoops w/Dave Vilhauer  “The Jump” – Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Contest; Sully Buttes RB commits to play college football; NFL news + notes (dynamic kickoff stats + Lombardi Trophy) SD Sports Scene’s Dave Vilhauer gives his thoughts on the Class B basketball landscape. Vilhauer’s  takes… Read more »