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Aberdeen third baseman Kris Kwak waits to apply the tag to Brookings' Rhett Zelinsky on a stolen base attempt during a Class A district amateur baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 1 in Brookings. Zelinsky was out, but the Cubs won 15-3. Photo by Kevin Foss for the Aberdeen Insider.

Sports roundup: Vining, Kwak power Aberdeen Circus to Class A state amateur baseball tournament

By Robb Garofalo 08/04/2026

Needing just one victory to advance to the Class A South Dakota Amateur Baseball Tournament, Aberdeen Circus got its offense……

Aberdeen's Sarah Knie moves towards the net to hit a forehand volley during the C.C. Lee Tennis Tournament Monday, July 6 at the Northern State tennis courts. Aberdeen Insider photo by Allie Hoekman.

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C.C. Lee Tennis Tournament gives players summer competition

By Robb Garofalo 07/09/2026

For Trent Kurtz, a prime goal of the annual C.C. Lee Tennis Tournament every summer is to continue to grow……

Aberdeen forward Easton Edwards battles Minot defenseman Jakub Habla for the puck during the first period Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Odde Ice Center. Edwards had two goals in the Wings 5-0 win. Aberdeen Insider photo by Allie Hoekman.

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Sports roundup: Aberdeen Wings keep rolling, rustle Tauros to remain in first

By Robb Garofalo 10/12/2025

Aberdeen netted 10 goals in sweeping Minot in North American Hockey League action last weekend at the Odde Ice Center….

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.

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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's Gannon May hits a forehand during his singles match in the Hub City Open tennis tournament Friday, July 25 at the Northern State courts. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Familiar faces team up on tennis courts during Hub City Open

By Robb Garofalo 07/29/2025

Rain delays, humid conditions and thunder did not dampen the competition or hinder good times during the Hub City Open…….

Aberdeen's Sarah Knie hits a running forehand during her match against Jenny Pitcher Tuesday, July 8 at the C.C Lee Open tennis tournament at the Northern State courts. Pitcher defeated Knie in straight sets. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Sports roundup: Number of players at C.C. Lee Open tennis tournament ticks up

By Robb Garofalo 07/08/2025

The annual C.C. Lee Open tennis tournament is trending in the right direction and attracting more players. That’s the take……

Northern State's Jayden Munore finished fourth in the men's long jump at the NCAA Division II National Championships May 22-24 in Pueblo, Colo. Courtesy photo.

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Sports roundup: Northern’s Jayden Munroe fourth in long jump, Sam Tremelling eighth in pole vault at national meet

By Robb Garofalo 05/27/2025

Two members of the Northern State men’s track and field team had impressive performances in the final meet of the…

Aberdeen Roncalli's Gannon May reaches for a backhand while playing at the Class A boys state tennis tournament in Sioux Falls. May finished third in top-flight singles as the Cavaliers placed sixth as a team. The tournament was Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20. Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Sports roundup: Gannon May finishes third, Cavaliers sixth at Class A boys state tennis tourney

By Robb Garofalo 05/20/2025

Aberdeen Roncalli senior Gannon May finished third in top-flight singles at the Class A boys high school tennis tournament Monday,……

Aberdeen Central's Kayson Fayant finished second in the 300-meter hurdles Saturday, March 29 at the Ruth Marske Invitational at South Dakota State University in Brookings. Photo courtesy Kevin Foss.

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Sports roundup: Rife, Santjer, Fayant lead Central track team with second-place finishes

By Robb Garofalo 04/01/2025

Defending Class AA girls 100-meter dash champion Gracie Rife of Aberdeen Central finished second at the Ruth Marske Invitational indoor……

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Sports roundup: Vining, Kwak power Aberdeen Circus to Class A state amateur baseball tournament

C.C. Lee Tennis Tournament gives players summer competition

Sports roundup: Aberdeen Wings keep rolling, rustle Tauros to remain in first

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

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

Familiar faces team up on tennis courts during Hub City Open

Sports roundup: Number of players at C.C. Lee Open tennis tournament ticks up

Sports roundup: Northern’s Jayden Munroe fourth in long jump, Sam Tremelling eighth in pole vault at national meet

Sports roundup: Gannon May finishes third, Cavaliers sixth at Class A boys state tennis tourney

Sports roundup: Rife, Santjer, Fayant lead Central track team with second-place finishes

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