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Northern State's Damen Pape takes down Jamestown's Rocker Aguilar during their 174-pound match Friday, Feb. 13 at Wachs Arena. Pape won by technical fall, 17-2, and the Wolves recorded a 52-0 victory. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Northern State wrestlers blank Jamestown to end home season

By Robb Garofalo 02/14/2026

It was a clean sweep for the Northern State wrestling team as it won all 10 matches against the University……

Aberdeen defenseman Cooper Anderson shoots and scores the game-winning goal in overtime Saturday, Jan. 31 against the Bismarck Bobcats at the Odde Ice Center. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Sports roundup: Wings skate to two victories over rival Bismarck

By Robb Garofalo 02/02/2026

It was a heavyweight bout, but on ice. Aberdeen coach Scott Langer knew the Wings Saturday, Jan. 31 North American……

Aberdeen Central's Grayden Timm rolls Sturgis' Gavin Werlinger en route to a pin during the East vs. West Duals Saturday, Jan. 24 in Pierre. Photo by Kevin Foss for The Aberdeen Insider.

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Sports roundup: Aberdeen Central boys wrestlers win two of three at East vs. West Duals

By Robb Garofalo 01/26/2026

Sturgis, the top-ranked Class A wrestling team in South Dakota, proved too much to crack, but the Aberdeen Central boys……

Aberdeen Central's Ridley Waldo maintains top position on Brandon Valley's Harmon Kramer during their 157-pound match Thursday, Jan. 15 in Yankton. Waldo defeated Kramer 7-0. Aberdeen Insider photo by Kevin Foss.

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Sports roundup: Aberdeen Central boys wrestling team records six dual victories

By Robb Garofalo 01/21/2026

The Aberdeen Central boys wrestling team won all four of its duals during a tournament in Harrisburg on Saturday, Jan…….

Aberdeen Wings forward Jonathan Doucette takes a shot on goal sandwiched between Austin defenseman Gus Elbert, right, and forward Siamion Marshonak during the second period of their game Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Odde Ice Center. The Wings were swept in the two-game NAHL Central Division series. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Sports roundup: Aberdeen Wings can’t maintain early leads, get swept by Austin

By Robb Garofalo 12/22/2025

The Aberdeen Wings scored first in both of their weekend games against Austin, but couldn’t keep the Bruins at bay,……

Northern State's Rudy Lopez jumps as he attempts to free his leg against Augustana's Nolan Ambrose during their 149-pound match Thursday, Dec. 4 inside Wachs Arena. Ambrose won the match 13-10 as the Vikings picked up the dual victory. Aberdeen Insider photo by Allie Hoekman.

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Northern State wrestlers fall to No. 12 Augustana in season’s first dual

By Robb Garofalo 12/05/2025

Northern State couldn’t keep up with No. 12 Augustana, dropping a 27-6 wrestling dual on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the……

Northern State's Gabe Gutierrez sacks Wayne State quarterback Bennett Dannenbring during their game Saturday, Sept. 13 at Dacotah Bank Stadium. Gutierrez was selected to the NSIC all-conference first team. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Sports roundup: Nine Northern State football players named to NSIC squad

By Robb Garofalo and Scott Waltman 11/23/2025

Nine Northern State football players were selected to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference all-conference team. That’s the most since Mike……

Northern State Athletic Director Nate Davis, left, introduces Josh Nolan as the new head wrestling coach Wednesday, May 14 in the Kessler's Champions Club Room at the Barnett Center. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Nolan aims to continue Northern State wrestling tradition as new head coach

By Robb Garofalo 05/15/2025

Josh Nolan was introduced as the ninth head coach in Northern State University wrestling program history on Wednesday, May 14……

Aberdeen Christian's Shawnteah La Croix pulls ahead of the field to win the 100-meter dash at the Lake Region Conference championship Tuesday, May 13 in Ipswich. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Sports roundup: Ipswich boys, Warner girls take home Lake Region Conference track titles

By Robb Garofalo 05/14/2025

IPSWICH — Hot temperatures and a steady 20 mph wind did not slow down the action at the Lake Region……

Rocky Burkett watches Northern State's wrestling dual with Sioux Falls Friday, Jan. 10 in the Barnett Center. Burckett announced he is leaving his position as head coach to join the Northern State University Foundation. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Burkett resigns as Northern State wrestling coach to take job with foundation

By Robb Garofalo 05/01/2025

Rocky Burkett has announced his resignation as head coach of the Northern State wrestling team, but he’s not going far…….

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Northern State wrestlers blank Jamestown to end home season

Sports roundup: Wings skate to two victories over rival Bismarck

Sports roundup: Aberdeen Central boys wrestlers win two of three at East vs. West Duals

Sports roundup: Aberdeen Central boys wrestling team records six dual victories

Sports roundup: Aberdeen Wings can’t maintain early leads, get swept by Austin

Northern State wrestlers fall to No. 12 Augustana in season’s first dual

Sports roundup: Nine Northern State football players named to NSIC squad

Nolan aims to continue Northern State wrestling tradition as new head coach

Sports roundup: Ipswich boys, Warner girls take home Lake Region Conference track titles

Burkett resigns as Northern State wrestling coach to take job with foundation

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