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Northwestern's Ashley Haven hits through the block attempt by Aberdeen Christian's Ari Johnson Thursday, Oct. 7 in Mellette. Haven became the program's all-time leader in kills with 1,656, helping the Wildcats to a sweep. Aberdeen Insider photo by Allie Hoekman.

Sports roundup: Haven sets Northwestern kills record as Wildcats sweep Christian

By Robb Garofalo 10/07/2025

Northwestern senior Ashley Haven eclipsed a milestone for the storied Wildcat volleyball program on Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Mellette. Haven……

Members of the Aberdeen Roncalli boys golf team pose with the championship trophy after winning the Region 1A Tournament Monday, Sept. 29 in Madison. From left are coach Jon Murdy, Harper Schnabel, Finn Anderson, Lucas Daggett, Jesse Hernandez, Matthew Gerlach and Owen Vogel. Courtesy photo.

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Sports roundup: Roncalli boys capture Region 1A golf title, state tournament looms

By Robb Garofalo 09/30/2025

Aberdeen Roncalli turned in a dominant performance Monday, Sept. 29 at the Madison Golf & Country Club, winning the Region……

Aberdeen Wings forward Jack McDonough beats Watertown's Justin Bartley, left, Owen Chartier and Justin Obrochta to the puck during the first period of their game Friday, Sept. 19 at the Odde Ice Center. McDonough gathered the puck and scored to tie the game at one. Trailing the play is Wings forward Matthew Martin. The Wings won 6-1. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Sports roundup: Aberdeen puts up a dozen goals in weekend sweep of Shamrocks

By Robb Garofalo 09/23/2025

The Aberdeen Wings opened their 2025-26 North American Hockey League season by sweeping a home-and-home series against in-state rival Watertown…….

Aberdeen Wings forward Adam Pitters drives the puck towards the net during the first period of the Wings' 2-1 exhibition win over St. Cloud Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Odde Ice Center. The Wings host Watertown in the regular season opener Friday, Sept. 19. Aberdeen Insider photo by Allie Hoekman.

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Sports roundup: After going 4-0 in exhibition games, Aberdeen Wings to host Watertown in season opener

By Robb Garofalo 09/17/2025

Aberdeen wrapped up its North American Hockey League exhibition season 4-0 thanks to a 2-1 victory over the St. Cloud…

Aberdeen Central Carson Urlacher pushes towards the finish line for first place during the Sahli/Salmi Cross-Country Invitational Thursday, Sept. 11 at Lee Park Golf Course. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Central’s Urlacher takes Sahli/Salmi boys cross-country win; Roncalli girls net three top-12 finishes

By Robb Garofalo 09/11/2025

Aberdeen Central’s Carson Urlacher set the pace early and never looked back, winning the boys race at the Sahli/Salmi Cross-Country……

Selby's Dawson Zabel took the checkered flag in the Midwest Mods division on Saturday, Aug. 30 during the Big Buck Nationals at Brown County Speedway. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofao.

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Sports roundup: Local racers Becker, Zabel win Big Buck Nationals

By Robb Garofalo 09/02/2025

Aberdeen driver Chad Becker won the Late Model feature during the Big Buck Nationals on Saturday. Aug. 30 at Brown……

Olympic marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm, left, and Nate Davis, NSU director of athletics, visit during a question-and-answer session Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the Northern campus. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.

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Lindwurm discusses journey from Northern State walk-on to Paris Olympics

By Scott Waltman 01/25/2025

Dakotah (Bullen) Lindwurm has played the underdog role as well as possible, but it probably no longer applies. Not after……

Aberdeen Christian's Clara Herreid competes in the Region 1B girls cross-country meet Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Webster. She is the only runner on Christian's girls team. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Herreid runs solo for Aberdeen Christian girls cross-country team

By Robb Garofalo 10/25/2024

The movie is titled “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.” It’s a script that could be fitted for Aberdeen……

Aberdeen Central's Chloe Ladner hits a backhand volley at the Class AA girls state tennis tournament Friday, Oct. 11 in Rapid City. She placed in both singles and doubles. Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Sports roundup: Central’s Comstock, Ladner second in No. 2 doubles at state tennis tourney

By Robb Garofalo 10/15/2024

Aberdeen Central’s second-flight doubles team of Reece Comstock and Chloe Ladner placed second at the Class AA state girls tennis……

Northern State's Gabe Gutierrez grabs the feet of Bemidji State quarterback Sam McGrath while Matt Baker adds pressure forcing a bad throw and stopping a game-winning two-point conversion attempt Saturday, Oct. 5 at Dacotah Bank Stadium. The Wolves won their homecoming game 14-13. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Northern State denies Bemidji’s two-point conversion, hangs on for homecoming win

By Robb Garofalo 10/05/2024

Northern State football coach Mike Schmidt said he never doubted. The 1-4 Wolves took on Bemidji State, which was 4-1……

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Sports roundup: Haven sets Northwestern kills record as Wildcats sweep Christian

Sports roundup: Roncalli boys capture Region 1A golf title, state tournament looms

Sports roundup: Aberdeen puts up a dozen goals in weekend sweep of Shamrocks

Sports roundup: After going 4-0 in exhibition games, Aberdeen Wings to host Watertown in season opener

Central’s Urlacher takes Sahli/Salmi boys cross-country win; Roncalli girls net three top-12 finishes

Sports roundup: Local racers Becker, Zabel win Big Buck Nationals

Lindwurm discusses journey from Northern State walk-on to Paris Olympics

Herreid runs solo for Aberdeen Christian girls cross-country team

Sports roundup: Central’s Comstock, Ladner second in No. 2 doubles at state tennis tourney

Northern State denies Bemidji’s two-point conversion, hangs on for homecoming win

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