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Aberdeen Roncalli's Gabby Thomas drives to the hoop past Groton Area's Taryn Traphagen during the first quarter of their game Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Roncalli Gym. Thomas scored 13 points in a 43-31 Roncalli win. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls high school basketball: Defense, late scoring run propel Roncalli past Groton

By Robb Garofalo 01/28/2026

A defensive slugfest during the early stages gave way to a late 13-0 run that allowed Aberdeen Roncalli to come……

Aberdeen Christian's Arianna Johnson, center goes up for a rebound against Faulkton's Khloe Kaup, left, and Claire Cotton during the Trojans' 50-23 win Tuesday, Jan 20 at the Aberdeen Christian Gym. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls high school basketball: Scoring drought hurts Aberdeen Christian in loss to Faulkton

By Robb Garofalo 01/21/2026

After trading baskets with Faulkton Area early, Aberdeen Christian went cold from the floor, and Faulkton took advantage to pick……

Aberdeen Central's Kennadi Withers, right, and Lauryn Burckhard battle Sioux Falls Jefferson's Brinley Altenburg for a rebound during the third quarter Saturday, Jan. 10 at Golden Eagles Arena. Withers came away with the board, helping Central log a 60-38 victory. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls high school basketball: Aberdeen Central gets redemption against Sioux Falls Jefferson

By Robb Garofalo 01/11/2026

Once Aberdeen Central grabbed a 4-2 lead against Sioux Falls Jefferson Saturday, Jan. 10, the Eagles never relinquished it. The……

Aberdeen Central's Taryn Hermansen manages to avoid falling teammate Kennadi Withers in the lane and scores on an offensive rebound and put-back against Yankton Saturday, Jan. 3 inside Golden Eagles Arena. Hermansen had a game-high 25 points in a 76-51 Central win. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls high school basketball: First-half threes lead to Aberdeen Central rout of Yankton

By Robb Garofalo 01/05/2026

Fueled by six three-pointers in the first half, Aberdeen Central saw its highest scoring output of the season in a…

Aberdeen Central's Taryn Hermansen battles Minot's Alliyah Carlson Bell in the post during the third quarter of their game Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Wachs Arena. Bell had 18 points and Hermansen seven in a 54-43 Minot win in the Buffalo Wild Wings Classic. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls high school basketball: 24 turnovers send Aberdeen Central to loss against Minot

By Robb Garofalo 12/31/2025

Aberdeen Central hung with one of North Dakota’s top Class AA girls high school basketball teams, leading 15-13 after one…

Aberdeen Roncalli's Rylee Voeller attempts a layup in between Waubay/Summit's Addison Heinje, left, and Mackenzie Zubke during the third quarter of Cavalier Classic Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Roncalli Gym. Voeller had nine points, helping Roncalli to a 48-43 win. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls high school basketball: Fast start helps Roncalli tame Mustangs; Central moves to 4-0

By Robb Garofalo 12/21/2025

Aberdeen Roncalli outscored Waubay/Summit 17-9 in the first quarter, which gave the Cavaliers enough room to come away with a……

Aberdeen Central's Taryn Hermansen goes up against two Rapid city defenders during the second quarter of their game Friday, Dec. 12 at Golden Eagles Arena. Hermansen had 17 points in a 53-32 victory. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls high school basketball: Aberdeen Central sweeps Rapid City foes to start season 2-0

By Robb Garofalo 12/17/2025

Aberdeen Central trailed Rapid City Central 13-11 after the first quarter before settling in for a 53-32 victory on Friday,……

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Girls basketball: Roncalli rolls to victory against Northwestern to open season

By Robb Garofalo 12/06/2025

MELLETTE — Aberdeen Roncalli opened its 2025-26 girls basketball season by coasting past Northwestern 46-19 on Friday, Dec. 5 in……

Aberdeen Christian head coach Matt Rohrbach calls out to his team during a game against Dell Rapid St. Mary at last year's boys State B basketball tournament. He will also coach the Christian girls team this year. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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High school girls basketball: Familiar face in new role at Aberdeen Christian; Roncalli will rely on two Ds

By Robb Garofalo 12/03/2025

For the third time in as many years, the Aberdeen Christian girls basketball team has a new head coach. This……

Aberdeen Central head girls basketball coach Paiton Burckhard addresses her team during a timeout against Sioux Falls O'Gorman last season. Burckhard begins season two leading the Golden Eagles with higher expectations. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Aberdeen Central girls return all five starters in Burckhard’s second season as coach

By Robb Garofalo 12/02/2025

Paiton Burckhard might not be a wily veteran when it comes to being a head coach, but with a year……

girls high school basketball

Girls high school basketball: Defense, late scoring run propel Roncalli past Groton

Girls high school basketball: Scoring drought hurts Aberdeen Christian in loss to Faulkton

Girls high school basketball: Aberdeen Central gets redemption against Sioux Falls Jefferson

Girls high school basketball: First-half threes lead to Aberdeen Central rout of Yankton

Girls high school basketball: 24 turnovers send Aberdeen Central to loss against Minot

Girls high school basketball: Fast start helps Roncalli tame Mustangs; Central moves to 4-0

Girls high school basketball: Aberdeen Central sweeps Rapid City foes to start season 2-0

Girls basketball: Roncalli rolls to victory against Northwestern to open season

High school girls basketball: Familiar face in new role at Aberdeen Christian; Roncalli will rely on two Ds

Aberdeen Central girls return all five starters in Burckhard’s second season as coach

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