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Three Tigers earn postseason BDC honors
Jay Davis | March 14, 2024
Two Tigers were named All-Big Dakota Conference and one was named honorable mention. Named All-BDC were senior Michael Wald and junior Shane Henderson while junior Jackson Eisemann was named honorable mention. Wald scored 91 points in BDC play. His high game was a 21-point, five-assist, four-steal game against Chamberlain. He had 19 points and four steals against Cheyenne-Eagle Butte, 14... READ MORE >
Senate bills explained at school board meeting
Jay Davis | March 14, 2024
During the superintendent’s report at the monthly school board meeting, held Monday in the Mobridge-Pollock High School library, Dr. Tim Frederick discussed the legislative session, and the impact a couple of bills will have on teacher salaries. “We have bills that are big bills that we probably need to make sure we are aware of,” said Frederick. He said it... READ MORE >
Henderson, Konold earn All-BDC, Kemnitz, Olson, Heil honorable mention
Jay Davis | March 14, 2024
After an undefeated conference season, five Lady Tigers earned postseason honors with junior Charley Henderson and sophomore Tegan Konold being named All-Big Dakota Conference and seniors Katy Kemnitz and Heidi Olson and sophomore Faith Heil earning honorable mention. “We went undefeated in the conference and a team that goes undefeated in the conference deserves to get a number of players... READ MORE >
Ann LaMont named Teacher of the Year
Jay Davis | March 14, 2024
Mobridge-Pollock Middle School language arts teacher, Ann LaMont, has been named the Mary Ludeman Teacher of the Year for the Mobridge-Pollock School District. LaMont’s award was announced on Thursday in Mobridge-Pollock Middle School Theater with the entire middle school population in attendance. “It is a very big honor,” said LaMont. “I think about the teacher that it’s named after, Mrs.... READ MORE >
Eleven Mobridge wrestlers qualify for state tournament
Jay Davis | March 14, 2024
Mobridge wrestlers won six weight classes and had five more advance to state at the SDWCA Region 2 Tournament in Huron on Saturday. Winning titles were Tobyn Reilley at Tots 40, Hutch Merkel at Midgets 59, Champ Jager at Midgets 104, Nova Merkel at Girls Tots 49, Jessia Letsche at Girls Midgets 110 and Dora Bonen at Schoolgirl 145. Taking... READ MORE >
Mylo ‘Hess’ Huber as dubbed the Cribbage Master in leagues
Jay Davis | March 13, 2024
Funeral services for Mylo “Hess” Huber, 91, of Akaska will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024, at United Methodist Church in Selby. Burial will be at Selby Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Hess passed away Monday, March 4,... READ MORE >
Estella Carlson loved her family’s activities
Jay Davis | March 13, 2024
Estella E. Carlson, 97, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2024, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport, with visitation from 1 p.m. to service time at the church. Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 1 p.m.... READ MORE >
Big second quarter propels Tea Area past Lady Tigers 62-37
Jay Davis | March 06, 2024
A pair of Tea Area all-staters proved to be the difference in the SoDak 16 as Tea Area defeated the Lady Tigers 62-37 in Huron on Thursday. The Lady Tigers held Tea Area in check and held an 8-7 lead after the first quarter. That changed quickly when Tea Area’s Mara Grant went off in the second quarter. Grant scored... READ MORE >
Yellow Earrings leads Mustangs past Tigers
Jay Davis | March 06, 2024
The Tigers got behind, fought back, but came up short, falling 48-44 to McLaughlin in the Region 6A semifinals on McLaughlin on Friday. “Overall, it was a battle of a game,” said coach TJ Knudson. “Looking at the stat line, we just never had the lead the entire game. We got down early, 15-6 after the first quarter. In the... READ MORE >
De Smet defeats Timber Lake 61-49 in SoDak 16
Jay Davis | March 06, 2024
The 15 seed Timber Lake gave 2 seed De Smet a run for its money, but fell 61-49 in the Boys Class B SoDak 16 in Miller on Tuesday. Trailing 46-36 to start the fourth quarter, the Panthers started the fourth quarter on a 10-2 run, drawing to within 48-46 on a Kyler Bollinger three with 5:40 to play. But... READ MORE >