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South Dakota State Unveiled as Narrow Favorite to Win FCS Title
We're one month away from Week 0 of the College Football season, and with the proximity to the season comes preseason award watch lists, all-conference teams, and odds. We learned earlier that this week that media members and coaches within the MVFC view South Dakota State as the favorite to win the conference, but the Jacks are also getting plenty of love from Vegas to win it all for a third straight season.
Olympic legend Billy Mills to speak ahead of 62nd Jack Road Race in September
BROOKINGS — For 60 years, American distance runners have dreamed of repeating the Olympic 10K victory that Billy Mills notched in 1964. As the XXXIII Olympiad takes place in Paris, Mills remains the only U.S. champion in the history of the longest track event. To mark the anniversary, Mills has written a children’s book — “Wings of an Eagle” — and the native South Dakotan will be in Brookings Sept. 20-21 as part of the South Dakota...
SD team ties for 2nd at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
South Dakota’s team tied for second place for the sweepstakes award at the 2024 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Thirty-five youth representing SDSU Extension 4-H competed at the national championships from June 24-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The annual competition drew 708 youth from 40 states to demonstrate their abilities in archery and shooting across multiple disciplines.
Class ‘A’ Legion Baseball State Tournament set
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The stage is set for the class ‘A’ legion baseball state tournament as the bracket was unveiled on Friday night. Here’s a look at the bracket: Harrisburg Gold is the top-seed and they’ll have a tough opening round matchup against Brandon Valley. All the games will be played in Brookings […]
South Dakota State shines on Summit League Honor Roll with 193 athletes excelling in 14 sports
South Dakota State student-athletes were honored for their academic achievements, with 193 students recognized for their work in the classroom during the 2023-24 academic year, securing 221 selections across 14 sports. The Jackrabbits' achievements ranked them in the top three among the Summit League institutions. 193 students honored across 14...
SDSU's Jimmy Rogers is excited to showcase new talent this fall
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -It was Media Day for Missouri Valley football coaches. And for Jimmy Rogers, he’s been excited for this season ever since his team went back to back as FCS champs in Frisco. That squad was loaded with talent and experience in his first year...
SDSU aims to be locked in as 2024 season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As the Missouri Valley Football conference wrapped their media days, SDSU head coach Jimmy Rogers discussed plans for the upcoming season. SDSU sits atop the FCS preseason Coaches poll at number one after claiming back to back national titles. Though having graduated 18 seniors, and even have had some go […]
TWO GOLFERS NAMED ALL-AMERICA SCHOLARS
South Dakota State golfers Bryson Mercier and Luke Honner were named 2023-24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars Wednesday. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically. In addition, they must participate in 50 percent of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 (in NCAA Division I), and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at their college or university.
WCA volleyball finishes on top at SDSU team camp
With the fall sports season fast approaching, the West Central Area volleyball team had a chance to get together to play together at the South Dakota State University team volleyball camp in Brookings, SD July 14-16. The Knights picked up where they left off a season ago and earned first place at the team camp.
PREP FOR 2024 SEASON NEARS FOR JACKRABBITS
The South Dakota State soccer program found a way through a variety of trials during the 2023 season to continue its recent success among its Summit League foes. The 2024 team hopes to find itself in a similar position when November rolls around and conference title and NCAA Tournament berths are on the line.
Bombers Black sweeps Yankton at Bob Shelden
BROOKINGS – The Brookings Bombers Black 14U team improved 38-8 on the season after sweeping a doubleheader against Yankton on Wednesday night at Bob Shelden Field. Brookings won the first game 10-1 and followed that with a 7-3 victory in game two. The Bombers will close out the regular season on Friday night in Watertown with another doubleheader that starts at 5 p.m. They will then play in the State Tournament in Sioux Falls Aug. 1-4.
SDSU CLAIMS 123 SPOTS ON COMMISSIONER'S LIST
SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota State student-athletes combined for more than 100 selections to the 2023-24 Summit League Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence, which was announced Wednesday by league officials. The Jackrabbits totaled 123 selections from 107 student-athletes, with 16 student-athletes recognized for their efforts in two sports. To...
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