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Aberdeen Central's Kylla Aesoph finishes her swing during game one of Central's doubleheader against Groton Area Thursday, April 2 inside the Aberdeen Dome. Central swept both games, winning game one 9-8 and game two 6-3. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

Aberdeen Central softball team rallies. past Groton Area for first wins of the year

By Robb Garofalo 04/07/2026

Aberdeen Central got clutch hitting and won both games of a high school softball doubleheader against Groton Area on Thursday,……

Groton's Karson Zak plays defense against Eddie Duffy of Stanley County in the seventh-place game of the Class A Boys State Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 21 in Rapid City. Groton picked up a 61-43 victory, and Zak was named to the all-tournament team. Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Groton rolls past Stanley County, places seventh in Class A boys tournament

By Scott Waltman 03/22/2026

Groton outscored Stanley County 22-8 in the first quarter and rolled to a 61-43 victory on Saturday, March 21 in……

Groton Area head coach Greg Kjellsen watches his team during practice. The Tigers have advanced to the Class A Boys State Basketball Tournament in Kjellsen's return to the bench this season. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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In return to bench, Kjellsen guides Groton boys back to Class A state basketball tournament

By Robb Garofalo 03/18/2026

When Groton Area knocked off Pine Ridge 62-54 in the Class A SoDak 16, the result was a third-straight trip…

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.

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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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Warner, Ipswich, Groton girls fall in SoDak 16

By Aberdeen Insider 03/06/2026

The Warner Monarchs, seeded No. 12 in the Class B SoDak 16 lost to No. 5 Colman-Egan 49-44 Thursday, March……

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.

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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……

Aberdeen Central's Owen Ward battles Kelson Dirk of Sturgis in the Class A 190-pound state title match Saturday, Feb. 28 in Sioux Falls. Ward battled back from 10-1 and 11-4 deficits to capture a 14-11 victory in overtime. Photo by Kevin Foss for the Aberdeen Insider.

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With furious rally, Aberdeen Central’s Ward stuns Sturgis’ Dirk for state title at 190

By Robb Garofalo 03/01/2026

Aberdeen Central’s Owen Ward came up with the biggest win of his wrestling career on the biggest stage. And in……

Aberdeen Central's Kennadi Withers, center, battles teammate Ashley Behrends and Sioux Falls Lincoln's Aubrianna Butler for a rebound during the fourth quarter of Central's 60-22 win Friday, Feb. 27 at Golden Eagles Arena. Withers had six points and a game-high seven rebounds. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls high school basketball: Aberdeen Central ends regular season with rout of Sioux Falls Lincoln

By Robb Garofalo 02/28/2026

Aberdeen Central jumped out to a 13-0 lead and never looked back, rolling over Sioux Falls Lincoln 60-22 Friday, Feb…….

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Region wrestling: Aberdeen Central boys qualify 12 for Class A state tournament

By Robb Garofalo and Scott Waltman 02/22/2026

Five Aberdeen Central wrestlers won their weight class and 12 qualified for the state tournament during the Region 3A boys……

Groton Area's Karson Zak throws down an alley-oop dunk to end the first quarter against Aberdeen Roncalli Tuesday, Feb. 3 in Groton. Zak had three dunks and 18 points in an 83-50 Tiger victory. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Boys high school basketball: Groton Area’s second-half surge too much for Roncalli

By Robb Garofalo 02/04/2026

GROTON — Four Groton starters reached double figures as the Tigers broke open a close game in the second half……

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Aberdeen Central softball team rallies. past Groton Area for first wins of the year

Groton rolls past Stanley County, places seventh in Class A boys tournament

In return to bench, Kjellsen guides Groton boys back to Class A state basketball tournament

Balanced scoring leads Aberdeen Christian back to State B tournament

Warner, Ipswich, Groton girls fall in SoDak 16

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

With furious rally, Aberdeen Central’s Ward stuns Sturgis’ Dirk for state title at 190

Girls high school basketball: Aberdeen Central ends regular season with rout of Sioux Falls Lincoln

Region wrestling: Aberdeen Central boys qualify 12 for Class A state tournament

Boys high school basketball: Groton Area’s second-half surge too much for Roncalli

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