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Ethan Duggan and his son had a great day catching crappies last week. As the weather warms up, the fishing will only get better. (Submitted photo) Please send your photos to jim@kingsburyjournal.com … more

4/17/24

Josh McMasters is off to a quick start in the medley relay, where the Sharks placed fourth.

Sharks compete at De Smet Invitational

The Sharks competed at the De Smet Invitational track meet on Thurs., April 11. The girls finished eighth as a team, and the boys finished 11th. Girls Shot put 1st: Hadlee Holt 37’ 6.5” Discus … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 4/17/24

Bulldog track team off and running

On Tues., April 9, 2024, the Bulldogs traveled to Volga to compete against nine other teams in the Sioux Valley High School Brace-Hopfinger Relays. The boys placed sixth overall, and the girls placed … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 4/17/24

High School: Edger Wilkinson, back left, Tristan Olson, River Hornig, Carter Wilkinson, Kayden Fast, Tom Aughenbaugh, Domanic Frasier, Noah Luethmers; Coy Van Regenmorter, front left, Danny Sudenga, Max Kees, Harper Anderson and Brooke Jennings. Not pictured: Gabriel Aughenbaugh, Slayton Wilkinson, Grant Wilkinson and Wyatt Rigge

Meet De Smet’s golf teams

Cory Beck, head golf coach, is in his ninth year of coaching, with Dustin McCune as assistant coach. According to Beck, the Bulldogs have a well-rounded team with senior leadership and young talent … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 4/17/24

DIY fisherwoman

Maggie Lindsey caught these two walleyes with a spinning rod that she built. She used an MHX rod kit and did some decorative threadwork and inlayed feathers. (Submitted photo) Please send your photos … more

4/10/24

Coach Stig presented to athletes and community members from both Lake Preston and Iroquois.

Coach Stig believes the Lord can move mountains

The Lake Preston Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has been meeting weekly during the school year. Fifteen members have been focused on growing their faith and relationship with God and carrying … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 4/10/24

I/LP’s Nathan Enninga finishes strong during the anchor leg in the 4X100 at the Sno Bird Invitational.

Teams take part in Sno Bird Invitational

The Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks and the De Smet Bulldogs opened their outdoor track season in Estelline on Thurs., April 4 at the Sno Bird Invitational. There were 16 teams competing at the meet, … more

By Corrie Walter & Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 4/10/24

Spring goose

Dennis Kuhl shot a blue phase snow goose during the annual spring migration. Our area is a hot destination for snow geese hunters. Please send your fur, feather or fish pictures to … more

4/3/24

The Kingsbury County Knights are looking forward to their inaugural season of fastpitch softball. Players include Skyla Harris, top left, Kara Camin, Zoei Schmidt-Ellman, Erica Johnson, Jaylynn Johnson, Karlie Stofferahn, Medina Denoyer; Harmony Whitten, middle left, Kate Framstad, Grace Greene, Kera Dubro, Fini Kamps, Mallory Carlson, Madison Hill; Allie Curd, bottom left, Emsley Odegaard, Laine Hubbard, Amelia Holland, Trinity Pirlet, Kinley Root, Faith Steffensen and Madelyn Cundy. Not Pictured: Rebekah Stuart, Catelyn Stuart, Ashley Coleman, Brityn Davis, Bella Ward and Natalie Cundy.

Taking a swing at Knights softball

Sports fans are in for a treat this spring as girls softball is coming to town. Girls from Lake Preston, De Smet and Iroquois have the opportunity to play softball together as the Kingsbury County … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 4/3/24

The De Smet High School track and field team, led by Cory Haugen, head coach, Kyler Julius and Nick Carlson, assistants, and Regan May, Desa Rae Cleveland and Alex Wolkow, volunteers, has begun the 2024 season. Track athletes include Ivey Schoenfelder, front left, Savannah Larson, Jordyn Gilligan, Sophia Gigov, Cortney Smith, Audi Currier, Macailyn Pillar, Ava Poppinga, Charlotte Fields, Charli McCune, Bella Wilkinson, Gemma Luethmers;  Oscar Peterson, middle left, Dom Frazier, Jordan Botkin, Gavin Temme, Tom Aughenbaugh, Wyatt Rigge, Hazel Luethmers, Aubree Blue, Megan Dylla, Mirra Beck, Tristan Olson; Ethan Palmlund, back left, Owen Anderson, Payton Botkin, Bailey Van Kleef, Britt Carlson, Ganon Henrich, Grant Wilkinson, Trace Van Regenmorter, Slayten Wilkinson, Kadyn Fast, Chase Temme and Gabe Aughenbaugh. Not pictured: Melville Deloye, Samuel Gigov, Carter Wilkinson, Willem Lim, Adalyn Gross and Arianna Larson.

De Smet Track & Field team

4/3/24

Several Iroquois/Lake Preston athletes competed at the Scott Underwood Invitrational at South Dakota State University Track meet against others from South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. Hadlee Holt finished third place in shot put with a throw of 36 feet.

I/LP meet at SDSU

4/3/24

Great day at the river

Dan Lehrman, who creates custom lures sold at Fields Fish & Game, had a good day fishing at Chamberlain on the Missouri River recently with his dad and a friend. Please send your photos to … more

3/27/24

Lake Preston, above, and Iroquois, below, track teams have been busy preparing for the upcoming track season.

Sharks get ready to hit the track

During the nice weather before this recent snow, the Iroquois/Lake Preston Sharks track team enjoyed some outdoor practices, getting in shape and working on throwing and handoff techniques. The 31 … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 3/27/24

Six compete at Northern State University

Six members of the Sharks track team participated in the Northern State University indoor track meet in Aberdeen this past week. Josh McMasters, Ryne Green, Nathan Enninga, Hadlee Holt, Faith … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 3/27/24

All-Tournament team

3/27/24

Assistant Coach Becky Geyer, back left, Payton Botkin, Assistant Coach Clifford Geyer, Kadyn Fast, Carter Wilki nson, Trace Van Regenmorter, Grant Wilkinson, George Jensen, Britt Carlson, Tom Aughenbaugh, Tristan Olson, Coach Jeff Gruenhagen, Assistant Coach Dustin Olson, Mark Birkel and Willem Lim. Edger Wilkinson, fr ont left, Melville Deloye, Sam Gigov, Noah Luethmers, Tanner Tolzin, Slayten Wilkinson, Ganon Henrich, Brinley Wilkinson, Jaelynn Olson and Kylan Botkin.

Photo gallery: 2024 State B tournament

3/20/24

The Bulldogs crank it up before taking the floor in a March Madness environment at the Barnett Center this weekend.

Bulldogs play three tight games at Bs

De Smet vs Gregory The De Smet Bulldogs opened the 2024 State B Basketball tournament with a nail-biting defensive battle against the 20-5 Gregory Gorillas. George Jensen hit a step-back 3-point shot … more

By Bernie Stoel, Kingsbury Journal | 3/20/24

Schaeffer’s Slough Crappie

This photo was submitted by an angler from Minnesota who caught a nice crappie on Schaeffer's Slough. Now that the ice is off, it is time to get out in the boat and catch some fish! Please send your … more

3/20/24

Late ice can be nice

The last ice-fishing trip of the year is always bittersweet. Mark Gieske found this jumbo perch on Lake Poinsett just before the ice went bad. Now is the time to get those long rods out and start … more

3/13/24

Camouflaged Bulldog fans gather around the team after their 61-49 SoDak 16 win against Timber Lake on Tuesday, March 5 in Miller. The Bulldogs move on to the State B tournament this week in Aberdeen, where they will begin defense of their state title against the Gregory Gorillas on Thursday night.

Bulldogs advance to the dance

All it takes is a look at the numbers to realize the De Smet boys basketball team has been on a roll. This week the Bulldogs will make their 6th straight State B tournament appearance, on a Wachs … more

By Bernie Stoel & Tim Aughenbaugh, Kingsbury Journal | 3/13/24