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@jpapendick. Aberdeen, SD, journalist, 1st newspaper story in 1976. Sports historian, bicyclist, scooterist, wife, grandkids, dogs, cats & Bridgewater farm kid

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Just can't stop smiling about this or cheering for these two. Thank you both for your inspiration and making me a fan of badminton. #TeamSiMiles #TeamSouthDakota #TeamMichigan #TeamUSA graphics

Just can't stop smiling about this or cheering for these two. Thank you both for your inspiration and making me a fan of badminton. #TeamSiMiles #TeamSouthDakota #TeamMichigan #TeamUSA graphics
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Before becoming a Hall of Fame college women’s basketball coach at USD and Wyoming, Chad Lavin was a star athlete at Clear Lake and a major contributor to the USD men’s basketball team in the 1970s. Help celebrate Chad and 18 others who will be inducted into the South Dakota

Before becoming a Hall of Fame college women’s basketball coach at USD and Wyoming, Chad Lavin was a star athlete at Clear Lake and a major contributor to the USD men’s basketball team in the 1970s.

Help celebrate Chad and 18 others who will be inducted into the South Dakota
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Before becoming a Big Ten basketball star at Iowa, Rudy Soderquist (1919-1980) was a three-sport standout for the Rapid City Cobblers. He earned a combined 10 letters in three sports (football, basketball and track). Rudy was an all-state basketball player who led Rapid City to

Before becoming a Big Ten basketball star at Iowa, Rudy Soderquist (1919-1980) was a three-sport standout for the Rapid City Cobblers.

He earned a combined 10 letters in three sports (football, basketball and track).

Rudy was an all-state basketball player who led Rapid City to
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Mark Meile checks all three boxes when the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame considers nominees. He was a successful athlete, coach and athletic director. Mark had many legendary moments in a variety of sports as an athlete, high school, college and amateur. In 1982, Mark helped

Mark Meile checks all three boxes when the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame considers nominees.

He was a successful athlete, coach and athletic director.

Mark had many legendary moments in a variety of sports as an athlete, high school, college and amateur. In 1982, Mark helped
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Scott Morgan was one of South Dakota’s greatest basketball players. The 1989 Mitchell High School graduae was a two-time first-team all-state player who led the Kernels to three state tournaments. As a senior, Scott was a 64 percent FG shooter who averaged 27 points and 15

Scott Morgan was one of South Dakota’s greatest basketball players. The 1989 Mitchell High School graduae was a two-time first-team all-state player who led the Kernels to three state tournaments. As a senior, Scott was a 64 percent FG shooter who averaged 27 points and 15
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You can’t talk about high school and college basketball in South Dakota without the conversation centering around Kim Templeton. The all-stater led undefeated Miller boys’ team to 1972 State A title in an era of only two classes of high school basketball. And Miller was smallest

You can’t talk about high school and college basketball in South Dakota without the conversation centering around Kim Templeton.

The all-stater led undefeated Miller boys’ team to 1972 State A title in an era of only two classes of high school basketball. And Miller was smallest
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Former Rapid City Stevens and Oral Roberts standout Kelvin Torve was a pro baseball player for 13 seasons, including MLB stints with the Minnesota Twins and New York Mets. He was one of the greatest baseball players South Dakota ever produced. But Kelvin was an all-round athlete

Former Rapid City Stevens and Oral Roberts standout Kelvin Torve was a pro baseball player for 13 seasons, including MLB stints with the Minnesota Twins and New York Mets.

He was one of the greatest baseball players South Dakota ever produced. But Kelvin was an all-round athlete
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Milo Wepking (1923-2004) was an all-star in the classroom, on the athletic fields, as a golfer and as a sports official. Milo also was a must-have speaker at clinics for new and seasoned officials. He also was a very popular public speaker for graduations, athletic banquets and

Milo Wepking (1923-2004) was an all-star in the classroom, on the athletic fields, as a golfer and as a sports official.

Milo also was a must-have speaker at clinics for new and seasoned officials. He also was a very popular public speaker for graduations, athletic banquets and
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In 1981, Jeff Tiefenthaler left his beloved Armour to run track for the Jackrabbits. In 1986, he left as the greatest wide receiver in SDSU football history. He also left a string of SDSU records in football and track as an All-American in both sports. Jeff left Armour as an

In 1981, Jeff Tiefenthaler left his beloved Armour to run track for the Jackrabbits. In 1986, he left as the greatest wide receiver in SDSU football history.

He also left a string of SDSU records in football and track as an All-American in both sports.

Jeff left Armour as an
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One of South Dakota most iconic, well-known and most-listened to radio voices is Tim Smith of Mitchell. During his nearly 50-year career, he called play-by-play of more than 800 football games and more than 4,500 basketball games. Growing up in Minneapolis, Tim’s real name is

One of South Dakota most iconic, well-known and most-listened to radio voices is Tim Smith of Mitchell.

During his nearly 50-year career, he called play-by-play of more than 800 football games and more than 4,500 basketball games.

Growing up in Minneapolis, Tim’s real name is
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While still in high school, 1971 Tyndall High School graduate Sally Plihal was one of the first South Dakota women athletes to have success on the national and international stage. The high jumper won: · The 1969 AAU Junior Nationals. · The 1969 AAU Junior Olympics. · The

While still in high school, 1971 Tyndall High School graduate Sally Plihal was one of the first South Dakota women athletes to have success on the national and international stage. The high jumper won:

·  The 1969 AAU Junior Nationals.

·  The 1969 AAU Junior Olympics.

·  The
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SDSU vs. Augustana football at 6 tonight (Sept. 14). TV on Midco Sports, with streaming on ESPN+. SDSU leads series 43-15-2. Last meeting 2004: SDSU won 38-9 on Hobo Day. Introducing Jim Heinitz, legendary Augie coach and SDSU player who will be inducted into SD Sports Hall

SDSU vs. Augustana football at 6 tonight (Sept. 14).

TV on <a href="/MidcoSports/">Midco Sports</a>, with streaming on ESPN+.

SDSU leads series 43-15-2.

Last meeting 2004: SDSU won 38-9 on Hobo Day.

Introducing Jim Heinitz, legendary Augie coach and SDSU player who will be inducted into SD Sports Hall
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Melissa Olson poured in a school-record 44 points to pace Augustana over Sioux Falls College 109-93 on Nov. 26, 1985. She made 15 field goals and 14 of 17 free throws. As usual, Olson contributed more than points. She also had a team-leading nine rebounds, six assists and four

Melissa Olson poured in a school-record 44 points to pace Augustana over Sioux Falls College 109-93 on Nov. 26, 1985.

She made 15 field goals and 14 of 17 free throws.

As usual, Olson contributed more than points. She also had a team-leading nine rebounds, six assists and four
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Mark Meile was an innovator as well as an accomplished athlete himself. Under Mark, city schools won 12 state football titles in a row from 2006-17 after winning none for the first 25 years after South Dakota established playoffs. Mark also helped open Sioux Falls Roosevelt as

Mark Meile was an innovator as well as an accomplished athlete himself.

Under Mark, city schools won 12 state football titles in a row from 2006-17 after winning none for the first 25 years after South Dakota established playoffs.

Mark also helped open Sioux Falls Roosevelt as