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Northwestern's Ella Boekelheide crosses the finish line in the Class B girls 1,600-meter medley relay during the state track meet Thursday, May 28 at Howard Wood Field. Boekelheide ran the 800-meter anchor and helped set a new state meet record with a time of 4:13.02. Photo courtesy South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Northwestern’s Ella Boekleheide ends track career with 11 state titles

By Robb Garofalo 05/30/2026

Northwestern’s Ella Boekelheide added one final state championship to her collection on the last day of the South Dakota state……

Warner's Jesiah Baum hands the baton to teammate Brennan Wolf-Donat in the boys 400-meter relay during the Rob Luecke Invitational Tuesday, April 28 at Doney Field in Groton. Behind them are Aberdeen Christian's Bryan Ekanger, left, and Loyall Smith-Wade. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

Rob Luecke Invitational serves as chance to prepare for Howard Wood Dakota Relays

By Robb Garofalo 04/29/2026

Groton’s annual Rob Luecke Invitational on Tuesday, April 28 at Doney Field served as a primer for many local athletes to……

Aberdeen Christian point guard Dylan Hofer will try and help his squad capture a state title beginning Thursday, March 19 at the Class B State Boys Basketball Tournament at Wachs Arena. The Knights play Castlewood at 12:45 p.m. Thursday in the quarterfinals. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

‘Playoff Dylan’ says he’ll be ready as Aberdeen Christian braces for State B

By Robb Garofalo 03/18/2026

Dylan Hofer’s nickname is suited for March. The Aberdeen Christian junior point guard is known by his teammates and coaches…

Aberdeen Christian's Luke Kaiser has the inside track to the basket against Sioux Falls Lutheran's Kade Matthies during their Class B SoDak 16 game Tuesday, March 10 at the Watertown Civic Arena. Kaiser had 15 points as Aberdeen Christian won 67-52 to qualify for the State B. Courtesy photo.

Balanced scoring leads Aberdeen Christian back to State B tournament

By Robb Garofalo 03/11/2026

Four players scored in double figures to help guide Aberdeen Christian to the Class B state boys basketball tournament for……

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Boys high school basketball: Christian’s late bucket, two steals help stave off elimination from Warner

By Robb Garofalo 03/07/2026

Survive and advance. That is the mantra of basketball this time of year and that’s what Aberdeen Christian did Friday,……

Aberdeen Roncalli's Jesse Hernandez scores on a layup off a steal during the first quarter of a Region 1A game against Britton-Hecla Tuesday, March 3 in Britton. Defending for the Braves is Lofton Heer. Hernandez scored 22 points, but Britton-Hecla got the win 59-54. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

Boys high school basketball: Roncalli suffers late loss in Region 1A, Christian rolls on in 1B

By Robb Garofalo 03/03/2026

BRITTON — In a game that came down to a few possessions, Britton-Hecla made the most of its opportunities and……

Kiersten Sombke, head administrator of Aberdeen Christian School, touches base with students during lunch hour. Christian will have classes four day a week starting with the next school year. Aberdeen Insider file photo by Shannon Marvel.

Aberdeen Christian School will switch to four-day weeks in fall

By Shannon Marvel 02/26/2026

Come fall, students at Aberdeen Christian School will attend classes four days a week. The prospect of a shorter school……

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Girls high school basketball: Three-point shooting key in Roncalli win over Florence/Henry

By Robb Garofalo 02/17/2026

Aberdeen Roncalli knocked down eight three-pointers and held off a late push by Florence/Henry to secure a 55-41 win Tuesday,……

Brooks Jett throws down two of his game-high 22 points in Aberdeen Christian's 65-58 overtime win over Hitchcock-Tulare Monday, Feb. 16 at Aberdeen Christian Gym. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

Boys high school basketball: Down 13 late, Aberdeen Christian rallies for OT win over Hitchcock-Tulare

By Robb Garofalo 02/16/2026

Aberdeen Christian rallied from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter, storming back for a 65-58 overtime victory against Hitchcock-Tulare……

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Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation grant expands Number Ninjas program

By Elisa Sand 02/09/2026

Grants from the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation helped expand the Number Ninjas program to all the public elementary schools and……