Lady Govs defeat No. 2 Lincoln

SIOUX FALLS — When the No. 7-ranked Lady Govs soccer team took the field Friday night against No. 2 Sioux Falls Lincoln, it was apparent they were in no mood for anything but a win.

Govs come close

PIERRE — Once again, Pierre hung in there against a tough Eastern South Dakota Conference opponent on a rainy night at Trautner Stadium. But the Govs couldn’t quite grab their first home win of the season, losing to the Watertown Arrows, 9-3.

Brookings holds off Pierre

PIERRE — After the first two games against the Brookings Bobcats Saturday night at Riggs Gym, it looked like Pierre was going to claim a quick victory over the Lady Cats. But that was not the case, as the Lady Govs ended up falling to Brookings, 22-25, 17-25, 25-21, 25-21, 15-7.

Govs take 2nd with 298

YANKTON — Miles Schock shot an amazing 69 and the Govs finished below 300 to take second place at the Yankton Invitational on Hillcrest Golf Course and Country Club Friday, before being rained out Saturday in Brookings.

Govs rebound to shut out O’Gorman

SIOUX FALLS — Friday night under the lights in Sioux Falls, the Pierre Governors soccer team waged a valiant defensive struggle against the No. 1-ranked Lincoln Patriots.

Several Pierre runners place at Meet of Champs

SIOUX FALLS — Pierre placed two runners in the top 10 in the girls’ varsity race at the Meet of Champions Saturday, as Bridget Simmons and Jamie Chalcraft finished third and sixth respectively.

How Payton met Peyton

PIERRE — The story circulated through the city of Pierre on Monday like wildfire. Like a game of telephone, the stories grew more and more legendary with each re-telling.

Pierre cheer starts season in Brookings

PIERRE — The Pierre competitive cheerleading squad is preparing for its first competition.

Volleyball action highlights weekend events

PIERRE­ — Volleyball fans can feast this Saturday with action on both sides of the river.

Govs run away with title at Hub City Invite

ABERDEEN — Miles Schock again nabbed low-medalist honors, and Pierre beat Aberdeen Central by more than 10 strokes on the Golden Eagles’ home course.

Lady Govs close door on Kernels

MITCHELL — The Lady Govs got over the two-game hump in Mitchell, beating the Lady Kernels, 25-19, 25-14, 16-25, 26-24, while on the road Thursday night.

Izaak Walton Fall Walleye Classic to be held Saturday

PIERRE — The second annual Izaak Walton League Fall Walleye Classic will be held Saturday on Lake Sharpe.

Buffs can’t survive Jones County

MURDO — The Stanley County Lady Buffaloes couldn’t hang on against a tough Jones County squad Thursday on the volleyball court.

Oahe Speedway hosts 4th annual D5 National Open

PIERRE — Oahe Speedway will host its fourth annual National Hot Rod Association Division 5 National Open this weekend, sponsored by CHS Midwest Cooperatives and Cenex Lubricants. The National Open series brings several NHRA classes to the speedway for one big weekend of racing action. Semi professional classes, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Super Stock, and Stock will compete for cash and contingency prizes, earning national grade points in the process. The grade points earned at this weekend’s National Open, help competitors gain entry into the limited fields at NHRA Powerade events.

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