Articles by Travis Kriens

MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell Kernels volleyball made quick work of Pierre on Saturday afternoon, sweeping the Governors in three decisive sets, 25-12, 25-14, 25-16, in a conference matchup at Mitchell High School. The win lifts [Read More…]

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Dakota Wesleyan Football recorded its first loss of the 2025 season after falling to 19th-ranked Dordt in the GPAC opener on the road. The Tigers hit the road to open the conference [Read More…]

MITCHELL, S.D. — RV Dakota Wesleyan Volleyball opened conference play with a win over the Waldorf Warriors at home. The Tigers would jump out to a one-set lead after a solid showing in the first frame [Read More…]

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State volleyball team swept Ole Miss 25-20, 20-18, 25-20 Friday night in the Jackrabbits’ home opener at First Bank & Trust Arena. The Jackrabbits had 2,256 fans in attendance, the [Read More…]

MITCHELL, S.D. — After opening the season in starkly different fashion, the Brookings Bobcats and Mitchell Kernels are set to square off in the annual Kernel Bowl this Saturday at 6 p.m. in Mitchell. Mitchell [Read More…]

MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell Kernels volleyball will host Pierre on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. as part of the annual Kernel Bowl weekend. Senior Addie Siemsen leads the team in several categories, including assists (74), kills [Read More…]

FRIDAY SPORTS, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell High School hosted its annual cheer and dance invitational on Thursday, the first event in its new gymnasium. Mitchell’s cheer team placed seventh out of 20 [Read More…]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Teel hit a three-run home run, Colson Montgomery homered and drove in three, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 11-8 on Thursday night. Chase Meidroth had four hits, [Read More…]

 GAME 2: #2/2 South Dakota State (1-0) at #3/3 Montana State (0-1)  When  Saturday, Sept. 6 | 6 p.m. Mountain Time (7 p.m. Central)  Where  Bobcat Stadium | Bozeman, Montana  TV  ESPN+/Midco Sports 2  Radio  Jackrabbits All Access (free [Read More…]

MADISON, S.D. — RV Dakota Wesleyan Volleyball squared off against the RV Dakota State Trojans in Madison in what was an intense back-and-forth battle. The Tigers would start the competition on the back foot as the [Read More…]

WEDNESDAY SPORTS, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels boys golf lost to Yankton 14.5 – 9.5 on Tuesday at Lakeview Golf Course in the annual Marchand Cup. Yankton took four of the six [Read More…]

The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Sept. 2 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses.  [Read More…]

Here is the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll for the week of Sept. 2, 2025. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg (12) 1-0 [Read More…]

HURON, S.D. — The Mitchell Kernels volleyball team finished 2-2 at the Huron Invitational on Saturday, earning straight-set victories over Brookings and Sturgis Brown while falling to Dell Rapids and perennial Class B powerhouse Northwestern. [Read More…]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton set a career best with his 29th home run and Joe Ryan pitched seven scoreless innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Sunday. Buxton and [Read More…]

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Golf kicked off its 2025-26 campaign in the state of Wisconsin, competing in the UW-River Falls Falcon Invitational over the course of the weekend. The Tigers would be led [Read More…]

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University Football hosted the Dakota State Trojans in the annual Chamber of Commerce Traveling Trophy game in what would become an instant classic. The Tigers would be ready to go from [Read More…]