Jacque Niles

Aberdeen

Kansas transplant, former nomad putting down roots in SoDak. Former athlete, now broken. Trying to raise tiny humans. Freelancer @sdsportscene. Soli Deo Gloria.

Articles

Larson rewriting SDSU record book

3 weeks ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

BROOKINGS – Cody Larson picked up the outdoor season where he left off the indoor season. After winning the 3,000 and 5,000-meter races at the Summit League Indoor Championships in February, Larson kicked off the outdoor season with two straight school records in two straight performances. The former Warner standout knocked off Josh Yeager (2021) in the 5,000 meters in a time of 13:34.46, and Craig Cassen (1991) in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in a time of 8:30.96.
Braun earns medalist honors, Central second at Harrisburg meet

3 weeks ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

HARRISBURG – Aberdeen Central’s Olivia Braun opened her season in spectacular fashion, winning the Harrisburg Invitational with a 3-under round of 68 Thursday afternoon. That medalist effort spurred the Golden Eagles to a second place finish in the team race, one stroke back of Mitchell. It was a strong start to a season with high expectations for the Golden Eagles. “Olivia’s game speaks for itself,” said Central coach Kim Zimmerman.
Central tennis team splits pair of ESD duals

3 weeks ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

HURON – The Aberdeen Central boys’ tennis team split a pair of Eastern South Dakota Conference matches Thursday afternoon and is feeling pretty happy with it. The Golden Eagles dropped a tight 5-4 decision to Mitchell before rebounding with an 8-1 victory over Huron. “Feeling really good,” said Central coach Trent Kurtz following the matches. “Going in we thought this would be a good test to see where we’re at ESD-wise.
Groton grabs seventh place at A with win over Cyclones

1 month ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

SIOUX FALLS – While Groton’s defense has been locked in all weekend, the Tiger offense got rolling as well on Saturday as the Tigers burst out to an early lead and never looked back en route to a 64-52 win over Clark-Willow Lake in the seventh-place game of the Class A State Boys' Basketball Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center.
SF Christian denies Hamlin of repeat championship

1 month ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

SIOUX FALLS – Hamlin’s title defense ran into a 6-foot-10 roadblock. Sioux Falls Christian center Griffen Goodbary put together a dominant performance in the paint, finishing with 32 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots – all without committing a foul – to help fuel Christian’s 61-51 win over Hamlin in the Class A State Boys’ Basketball Tournament championship game at the Sanford Premier Center Saturday night.
West Central pulls away from Groton for consolation win

1 month ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

SIOUX FALLS – Groton battled early, but ultimately couldn’t contain West Central, falling 59-40 to the Trojans Friday afternoon in the consolation semifinals of the Class A State A Boys’ Basketball Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center. The Tigers ended the opening quarter with the lead, but failed to gain much traction in the second quarter, scoring just five points on two possessions.
Hill City rallies past Cyclones at State A

1 month ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

SIOUX FALLS – Clark-Willow Lake felt in control for a solid three quarters. But a two-and-a-half minute stretch early in the fourth ultimately spelled the demise of the Cyclones Friday afternoon in the consolation semifinals of the Class A State Boys’ Basketball Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center.
Hamlin returns to title contest with win over RC Christian

1 month ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

SIOUX FALLS – The reigning state champions would not be denied a chance to defend their title. While Rapid City Christian controlled the first half, Hamlin took over in the second, pulling away for a 57-42 win over the Comets Friday night in the semifinals of the Class A State Boys’ Basketball Tournament and the Sanford Premier Center.
Cyclones drop opening round contest to RC Christian

1 month ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

SIOUX FALLS – The score belied the battle. Third-seeded Rapid City Christian came away with a 76-53 victory over Clark-Willow Lake in the opening round of the Class A State Boys’ Basketball Tournament Thursday night, though not for lack of a fight from the Cyclones. “They battled,” said Clark-Willow Lake coach Jerome Nesheim. “I’m proud of the way they battled.”Clark-Willow Lake put up a handful more shots than their counterparts and were a respectable 40 percent from the field.
Hamlin rolls past Hill City to open State A tourney

1 month ago | sdsportscene.com | Jacque Niles

SIOUX FALLS – Hamlin put its shooting prowess on display Thursday evening, making buckets at a 70 percent clip through the first three quarters of play en route to an 82-43 win over Hill City in the opening round of the Class A State Boys’ Basketball Tournament. Hamlin, the defending Class A champion, was 27-for-38 to begin the game, including a 6-for-14 (43 percent) effort from long range. The result was a quick and continually expanding lead over the Rangers, Hamlin in complete control.