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Ipswich runners Isabella Galbraith, right, Madisyn Gellhaus, Kaylnn Oban, Jayla Stiles and Jennay Gisi set the pace during the Region 1B girls high school cross-country meet Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Webster. The Tigers won the team competition and will be a favorite at this weekend's state meet in Huron. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Young runners power Ipswich, Roncalli girls cross-country teams heading into state meet

By Robb Garofalo 10/24/2025

Meet after meet, the members of the Ipswich girls cross-county team have finished in a pack — five runners near……

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……

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SDPB, SDHSAA renew partnership to broadcast high school championships, all-state fine arts events

By Aberdeen Insider 09/30/2025

South Dakota Public Broadcasting and the South Dakota High School Activities Association have renewed their partnership to offer coverage of……

Aberdeen Central's Mason Schrempp battles Sturigs' Cade Willnerd in the 157-pound quarterfinals at the state wrestling meet Friday, Feb. 28 in Rapid City. Schrempp, the top seed at 157 pounds in Class A, will wrestle for a state championship Saturday, March 1. Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Central’s Schrempp, Warner-Northwestern’s Cavalier, Groton’s Krueger to wrestle for state titles

By Scott Waltman 02/28/2025

Three local wrestlers will seek individual championships as the high school state tournament concludes Saturday, March 1 in Rapid City…….

Aberdeen Central's Maddie Wahlberg smiles toward judges at the end of her floor routine during a dual earlier this season against Jamestown. Wahlberg qualified in the all-around competition for the Class AA state meet Saturday, Feb. 15 in Watertown. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Fearless Wahlberg qualifies for state gymnastics meet in all-around as eighth-grader

By Robb Garofalo 02/13/2025

Eighth-grade gymnast Maddie Wahlberg “just has no fear” when she takes the mat to compete. At least that’s the take……

Aberdeen Central's Lauryn Burckhard makes a three-pointer in the first quarter in front of Sturgis defender Addy Kossler Saturday, Dec. 21 in Golden Eagles Arena. With the win, the Eagles are now 3-1. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Girls basketball: Paiton Burckhard coaches Central to two wins in return to Golden Eagles Arena

By Robb Garofalo 12/22/2024

Asked what it was like returning to Golden Eagles Arena as the head coach of the team she helped win……

Aberdeen Central head coach Brent Norberg instructs Spencer Barr during a game last season at Golden Eagles Arena. Central opens the 2024-25 season with games at Rapid City Central and Rapid City Stevens. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Boys basketball preview: Brent Norberg enters 20th season as coach at Aberdeen Central

By Robb Garofalo 12/12/2024

Brent Norberg is prepared for his 29th year as a basketball coach and his 20th leading the Aberdeen Central boys……

Aberdeen Central's Ryker Meister works against Milbank's Hunter Reede during their 215-pound match in the Marv Sherrill Duals wrestling tournament on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Courtesy photo

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High school sports: Central boys open wrestling season with four wins, girls third in Watertown

By Robb Garofalo 12/09/2024

Aberdeen Central head boys wrestling coach Donnie Bowden was fairly succinct when discussing his expectations for the Golden Eagles this……

Aberdeen Roncalli's Gabby Thomas tips the ball over Milbank's Avery Schuneman, right, Isabella Anderson and Kenzie Kooima during the second set Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Roncalli Gym. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Sports roundup: Roncalli gets key win over Milbank in Class A volleyball

By Robb Garofalo 10/22/2024

Aberdeen Roncalli knew what was at stake against Milbank Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Roncalli Gym. “We knew they were……

Aberdeen Central's Gavin Yost soars over the Tea Area defense and heads home a second-half goal Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the Class AA playoffs at the Brownell Activities Complex. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Central boys, girls advance in AA state soccer tourney; Groton girls to A semis

By Robb Garofalo 10/08/2024

Aberdeen Central scored three first-half goals to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class AA boys state high school soccer……

South Dakota high school athletics

Young runners power Ipswich, Roncalli girls cross-country teams heading into state meet

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

SDPB, SDHSAA renew partnership to broadcast high school championships, all-state fine arts events

Central’s Schrempp, Warner-Northwestern’s Cavalier, Groton’s Krueger to wrestle for state titles

Fearless Wahlberg qualifies for state gymnastics meet in all-around as eighth-grader

Girls basketball: Paiton Burckhard coaches Central to two wins in return to Golden Eagles Arena

Boys basketball preview: Brent Norberg enters 20th season as coach at Aberdeen Central

High school sports: Central boys open wrestling season with four wins, girls third in Watertown

Sports roundup: Roncalli gets key win over Milbank in Class A volleyball

Central boys, girls advance in AA state soccer tourney; Groton girls to A semis

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