Kingsbury Journal

Kadyn Fast extends for extra distance in the long jump pit.

The Bulldogs had a beautiful sunny and warm day for a conference meet on Tuesday in Volga.Boys100m Dash: Kalen Garry 2nd at 11.21 seconds 800m: Gannon Gilligan 10th at 2:34.97, Chase Temme 11th at … more

By Vicki Dylla, Kingsbury Journal | 5/18/22

Native plants in the home landscape

Historically, tallgrass and mixed grass prairie occupied approximately 150 million acres of the Midwest and Northern Great Plains and was considered one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the … more

By Robin Buterbaugh | 5/18/22

Kingsbury 4-H State Shoot results

The South Dakota 4-H State Shoot was held April 22 – 24 in Ft. Pierre. BB Gun Beginner -Spencer Antonen, Arlington - Blue -Tatymn Driscoll, De Smet – Blue -Amanda Dylla, De Smet – Blue -Jace … more

5/11/22

The Diver golf team travelled to Hendricks, Minn., on Fri., May 6. Ben Curd, pictured, got 3rd in JV and Lorick Pirlet 4th. Rowdy Scheel placed 3rd in JH boys and Zach Perkins 5th.

Diver golf in Hendricks

5/11/22

Oldham Grade selfie

Jim Girard of De Smet caught this 22-inch walleye near the Oldham Grade. The walleyes look to be done spawning, and when the weather cooperates, they have been biting. There is nothing more fun than … more

5/11/22

Bulldogs hit the greens

The De Smet Golf teams headed to Lake Regions Golf Club the last two weeks for different Conference competition. Lake Region Golf Club is an 18-hole course with views of Lake Poinsett and Lake … more

By Mike Siefker, Kingsbury Journal | 5/11/22

Faith Steffensen hands off the baton to sister and teammate Jocelyn Steffensen during the track meet in Sioux Valley on Tues., May 3.

Teams compete in Sioux Valley meet

The Divers and Bulldogs headed east last Tues., May 3 to a small track meet at Sioux Valley with the sun shining, making for a very nice track day. De Smet Boys 100m Dash: Kalen Garry 2nd at 11.4 … more

By Vicki Dylla, Kingsbury Journal | 5/11/22

To follow the Iroquois and De Smet Clay Target Teams competition, go to www.sdclaytarget.com and under the “Leagues” tab click on “Season Standings.” Trap scoring is based on the number of hit clays out of 25 clay targets per round for two consecutive rounds totaling 50 targets. A special thanks to Prairie Lakes Pheasant Club and Murray Wilkins for supporting this thriving program for our youth.

Target shooters deliver perfect rounds

This spring, the Iroquois School District approved team participation in the South Dakota High School Clay Target League. Both De Smet High School and Iroquois High School fielded rostered teams, … more

By Jay Slater | 5/11/22

Varsity Track Team: Gannon Gilligan, rear left, Brayden Roth, Tom Aughenbaugh, Ganon Henrich, Rett Osthus, Trace Van Regenmorter, Owen Kerkvliet, Kalen Garry, Damon Wilkinson, George Jensen, Blake Van Regenmorter, Kadyn Fast, Cody Aughenbaugh, Sam Gigov, Chase Temme, Payton Botkin; Audi Currier, front left, Mirra Beck, Ella Poppinga, Alyssa Asleson, Megan Dylla, Jada Burke, Hazel Luethmers, Kennadi Buchholz, Emma Albrecht, Julie Anderson and Aubree Blue. Not pictured Sam Gunnon.

Meet De Smet's spring sport teams

5/4/22

Windy weather walleye

Leighton Robb caught this 27 3/4 inch, 9.6 pound walleye while jigging on Dry Lake No. 2. Robb and his family had an epic day, catching several fish over 20 inches. If you can brave the wind and … more

5/4/22

Damon Wilkinson got 2nd place in shot put with 46' 8.25" at the track meet in Estelline.

Windy day at the Estelline Track

On Tues., April 26, the Bulldogs and Divers attended a track meet in Estelline. The good ol’ South Dakota wind was blowing, which made for a chilly day at the meet. Boys 110m Hurdles: Trace Van … more

By Vicki Dylla, Kingsbury Journal | 5/4/22

A new banner hangs on the north wall in the Dog Pound at De Smet High School. Kalen Garry’s 2021-2022 Gatorade’s South Dakota Boys Basketball Player of the Year earned him the privilege to name a local organization as a recipient of a $1,000 award. Garry chose the De Smet Community Foundation and the weight room. Garry feels the weight room was an asset to his basketball career and hopes to see it assist other De Smet athletes.

Kalen Garry named Mr. Basketball

The honors for De Smet’s Kalen Garry continue to accumulate. Garry has recently been named the Player of the Year by KELOLAND, and Hansen Anderson has selected him as Mr. Basketball. Gatorade has … more

By Mike Siefker, Kingsbury Journal | 5/4/22

Meet De Smet’s golf team

Blake Van Regenmorter, rear left, Ganon Henrich, Edger Wilkinson, Tory Holland, Rett Osthus, Lane Holland, Cody Aughenbaugh, Trace Van Regenmorter, River Hornig; Kasen Janssen, middle left, Tristan … more

4/27/22

De Smet Junior Varsity Golf Team members earn medals

Coy Van Regenmorter was top medalist, taking first place in the seventh-grade boys division at the Deubrook Junior High Golf Invitational at Six Mile Creek Golf Course in White, S.D., last Fri., … more

4/27/22

Hazel Luethmers sprints during the 100m dash.

Off and running at the Redfield Relays

April 21 was the first track meet of the year for the Bulldogs, as the past five meets had been cancelled due to weather. It was a great day for track in Redfield, with the sun shining and the wind … more

By Vicki Dylla, Kingsbury Journal | 4/27/22

Lake Thompson home that is for rent thoughout the summer.

Lodging opportunities in the State Park system

Over the last two years, South Dakota State Parks have seen record use. Many people have bought campers and tents to join us at the parks to enjoy the outdoors. With the increase of new guests and … more

By Dave Shepherd, Lake Thompson Park Superintendent | 4/27/22

Spring weather coming?

Nash Sauter (left) and his brother Jackson got out to do some spring goose hunting with their dad, Ryan. If the weather straightens out, we hope to see some good fishing photos. The recent wind and … more

4/27/22

Bulldogs making news

De Smet High School senior Kennadi Buchholz signed a Letter of Intent with Southwest Minnesota State University Monday night .She will play basketball for the Mustangs next season. Kalen Garry was … more

4/27/22

Spring weather coming?

Will the wind and cold ever stop?You can see what Natty the Labradoodle thinks of this "spring" weather. Mother Nature has not been cooperating, and we're out of submitted fishing photos. If you get … more

4/20/22

Golfers compete in Howard meet

De Smet’s Boys and Girls Golf Teams headed south to Howard April 11 for a nine-hole competition at Howard Golf Course.In the boys’ competition, Lane Hodges from Howard took first place with a … more

By Mike Siefker, Kingsbury Journal | 4/20/22