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6/4/26

Knights softball in conference tournament

The Knights softball team capped off their season, playing in the Dakota Valley Conference tournament held in Colman. Each game in the tournament went five innings. Clark/Willow Lake First, the … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 6/4/26

The Kingsbury Knights played three softball games two weeks ago. They lost to Oldham-Ramona-Rutland, 10-20, on Monday, lost to Florence-Henry, 4-19, on Tuesday and lost to Baltic, 3-14, but went seven innings with them for the second time this season. Mallory Carlson looks to get an out during the Baltic game.

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5/27/26

Quite the catch

Aiden Schuller, with his dad, after the third annual kids’ fishing derby, sponsored by the Carthage Loyal Ladies. (Photo by Donna Palmlund) Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send … more

5/27/26

Grant Wilkinson gets third place in the discus at the Last Chance Meet in Arlington.

Last chances to qualify for state meet

This week, the De Smet Bulldogs competed in two track meets, giving their athletes a few last chances to qualify for the state track meet. They competed in the Wendelgass Relays in Huron and … more

By Sarah Bendorf, Kingsbury Journal | 5/27/26

Improving on numbers before state

The Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks competed in the Dolphin Relays in White this past week. The girls team tied for fourth, scoring 53 points, while the boys finished seventh, scoring 32 points. GIRLS … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 5/27/26

Memorial Tournament this weekend

The annual Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled to be played Sat., May 30 at the Kingsbury County Country Club (KCCC). This tourney is played every year on the weekend after Memorial Day. The 2026 … more

By Bernie Stoel, Kingsbury Journal | 5/27/26

Kingsbury County 4-H Shooting Sports results

The South Dakota 4-H State Shoot was held April 24-26 in Ft. Pierre with the following results for Kingsbury County 4-H members who participated. BB Gun - Beginner JD Blachford, De Smet - Blue Adam … more

Submitted by Kingsbury County 4H Extension | 5/27/26

Sunset fishing

Garret Smith of De Smet is all smiles, holding his new personal best walleye, measuring 26.5 inches. He put it back to keep growing even bigger. (Photo by Justin Smith) Want to become famous? Hunters … more

5/20/26

Girls are Dakota Valley Conference champs

This week, the De Smet Bulldogs competed in two conference meets. Battling difficult weather conditions, the Bulldogs entered the week with focus and determination. At the Lake Central Conference … more

By Sarah Bendorf, Kingsbury Journal | 5/20/26

Excellent performances at conference meets

The Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks competed in their conference meets this past week. They started in Huron at the 281 Conference Meet. The girls finished in sixth place and the boys finished in fifth … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 5/20/26

Early bird bow hunt

Cody Siver of De Smet had to get up pretty early in the morning to get this turkey after it came down from its roost. Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to … more

5/14/26

A trio of De Smet milers pushed each other in the mile run at the Sioux Valley Invitational. Runners include Megan Albrecht, left, Alaina Albrecht and Cambria Gross.

Girls place second; Boys third at Sioux Valley meet

The De Smet Bulldogs competed on Tues., May 5 at the Sioux Valley Invitational in Volga. The girls team took second place, scoring 195 points, and the boys finished in third with 102 points. Girls … more

By Sarah Bendorf, Kingsbury Journal | 5/14/26

Carter Arbeiter soars over a hurdle at the Sioux Valley Invite last week.

Sharks compete in Volga

The Sharks competed in Volga at the Sioux Valley Invite. Many of them medaled. The girls tied for fourth place, and the boys also finished fourth. Girls Shot Put 1st: Hadlee Holt 39” 8.5” 2nd: … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 5/14/26

Jaylynn Johnson with a bunt attempt for the Knights.

Knights busy with four games

The Knights softball team had a busy week, with four different games. McCook Central Montross (MCM) The Knights first took on MCM and dropped the game 1-18. Mya McCloud started on the pitcher’s … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 5/14/26

Gobbler got!

Nash Clubb of De Smet got this turkey while hunting down in Nebraska recently with his dad and brother. Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to … more

5/6/26

The Lake Preston girls 4x400 team ran at Howard Wood, finishing with a personal best of 4:34.24 in 24th place. Team members include Avah Newman, left, Khloe Olson, Sydney Bonomi and Alise Hope.

Sharks compete in Gilligan and Huskies Invites

The Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks competed in Estelline at the Pat Gilligan Invite. As a team, the girls finished in sixth place out of 13 teams. The boys finished ninth out of 14 teams. There were … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 5/6/26

Hazel Luethmers finished in third place at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays in high jump.

Strong performances in cool, windy weather

The De Smet Bulldogs competed on Tuesday at the Pat Gilligan Alumni Meet in Estelline. The day brought cool, windy weather for the competition. The girls put together another strong performance, … more

By Sarah Bendorf, Kingsbury Journal | 5/6/26

Kinley Root with a nice catch in center field against Elkton/Lake Benton.

Girls committed to teamwork

The Knights softball team faced Elkton/Lake Benton this past Saturday in De Smet. They lost 2-11. Mya McCloud pitched all seven innings in the loss. She gave up nine walks and six earned runs but … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 5/6/26

Last-minute buck

Shelby Landmark got her 4x4 buck near Manchester on the final weekend of the season last fall. Want to become famous? Hunters and fishermen can send fish or game news to dave@kingsburyjournal.com to … more

4/29/26