Jonathan Fernandez

1 week ago | argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez

Former South Dakota football offensive lineman Joey Lombard has signed a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, Lombard announced via social media. Lombard started 48 games in his USD career. The Anoka, Minnesota native was a two-time MVFC All-Conference performer and an All-American selection in his senior season. “Joey undoubtedly has the talent, work ethic, and professionalism to be a great contributor in the NFL,” South Dakota football coach Travis Johansen said via a press release.

2 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez

South Dakota native and University of Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer will return to his home state for Sanford Sports Night with Kalen DeBoer on Thursday, July 10, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. The event will take place from 6:30-8:00 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.DeBoer’s former teammate at the University of Sioux Falls, Kurtiss Riggs, will moderate a discussion on the insights, challenges and future of youth sports.

2 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez

Last week brought plenty of impressive performances on the diamond. Throughout the season, the Argus Leader will be picking finalists for its Athlete of the Week. The winner will be chosen by you. Vote now in the polls below:Tya Devericks, JeffersonDevericks played a pivotal role in Jefferson’s state championship victory, helping lead the team to a shutout win. On top of her performance on the mound she also contributed offensively, driving in a key RBI during the title game.

2 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez

After shutting out Washington 4-0 in the state championship game, receiving their championship medals, and posing for pictures, there was only one more thing that needed to be done for the Jefferson softball team. Senior pitcher Whitney Portner, alongside a couple of her teammates, rushed to the SDHSAA tournament bracket to smash their logo onto the state champion's section of the board. Portner’s eyes filled with tears as her teammates screamed their lungs out in celebration. “It's amazing.

3 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez

All she wanted was a hit. Washington had runners at second and third with two out in the top of the seventh inning against Harrisburg in the softball state semifinal, with the game tied at six. Warriors senior Claire Woods, who was hitless through 13.2 innings in the tournament, was at the plate with a shot at the state championship on the line.