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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……

Aberdeen Central's Amna George earned her second straight Class AA state championship in Informative Speaking at the state high school speech and debate tournament last weekend in Aberdeen. She's pictured with Central coach Kerry Konda. Photo courtesy of Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Amna George is Central’s first back-to-back informative speaking state debate champion

By Elisa Sand 03/09/2026

Amna George is the first Aberdeen Central High School student to earn back-to-back championships in informative speaking at the South……

Aberdeen Central's Lauryn Burckhard goes up for a shot against Rapid City Central's Chloe Shreve during the third quarter of their Class AA SoDak 16 game Friday, March 6 inside Golden Eagles Arena. Burckhard scored a team high 14 points in a 55-38 win. Central advanced to the Class AA State Tournament beginning Thursday, March 12 in Rapid City. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Aberdeen Central girls pull away late to earn first trip to state tournament since 2021

By Robb Garofalo and Scott Waltman 03/07/2026

A strong second half on both ends of the floor propelled Aberdeen Central to the Class AA state girls basketball……

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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……

Nine members of the Central High School debate team will compete in the state tournament this weekend in Aberdeen. Courtesy photo.

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Nine Central debaters to compete in state tournament this weekend in Aberdeen

By Shannon Marvel 03/05/2026

Nine debaters from Aberdeen Central High School should feel relatively comfortable during the state tournament this weekend. That’s because the……

Aberdeen Central student April Flint works on her pineapple during the region ArtWars contest at Northern State University on Friday, Feb. 27. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.

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Area youth advance to State Art Wars competition in April

By Elisa Sand 03/04/2026

About 100 high school students from northeastern South Dakota were at Northern State University for a regional Art Wars competition……

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…….

Warner's McKenna Leidholt scores off a steal in front of Waubay/Summit's Jolene Kranz during the fourth quarter of their Region 1B Tournament game Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Warner. Leidholt had 13 points to lead the Monarchs to a 45-22 victory. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls high school basketball: Warner pulls away for Region 1B win against Waverly/South Shore

By Robb Garofalo 02/25/2026

Correction: Warner defeated Waverly/South Shore Tuesday night. That was wrong in the original story and has been corrected. WARNER —……

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Balanced scoring leads Aberdeen Christian back to State B tournament

Amna George is Central’s first back-to-back informative speaking state debate champion

Aberdeen Central girls pull away late to earn first trip to state tournament since 2021

Warner, Ipswich, Groton girls fall in SoDak 16

Nine Central debaters to compete in state tournament this weekend in Aberdeen

Area youth advance to State Art Wars competition in April

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

Girls high school basketball: Warner pulls away for Region 1B win against Waverly/South Shore

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