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6 days ago | 
argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez
South Dakota State University announced that they will host Jacks Bash 3 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on August 28. The concert will be a celebration of 10 years at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, exclusive sponsors of Jacks Bash 3, said the event is a back-to-campus party celebrating SDSU, the Brookings community and Jackrabbits athletics. Country music stars Blake Shelton and Thomas Rhett will headline the concert.
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1 week ago | 
argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez
The ATP professional men’s tennis tour is returning to Huether Family Match Pointe on the Sanford Sports Complex October 19-26 as the ATP Tour has renewed the MarketBeat Open for year two. “Year one of the MarketBeat Open was a huge success,” HFMP Executive Director and MarketBeat Open Tournament Director Mark Vellek said in a press release. “We received high marks from both tour staff and the players.
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2 weeks ago | 
argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez
More than 40 years ago, a tradition was born to honor the top high school basketball players in South Dakota, regardless of class: the Argus Leader First and Second Five. Here are the 2024-25 First and Second Five teams for girls basketball, which celebrate those athletes who made individual impacts and lifted their teams to new heights. Liz BoscheeSanborn Central-Woonsocket | 6-0 | Jr. | FBoschee led her team to the Girls State B Runner-up finish with a 22-4 record.
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3 weeks ago | 
argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez
It’ll be an emotional moment when Lincoln senior Adeline Roths takes the field with the Patriots softball team for the first time this season. Roths showed promise as a freshman, starting in left field in 2021 when the team won the last club softball state championship. Then, in her sophomore year, Roths tore her ACL during basketball practice, which forced her to miss her entire softball season.
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3 weeks ago | 
argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez
South Dakota State basketball announced Saturday that Bryan Petersen, who has worked on the Jackrabbit staff as an assistant for six seasons, has been promoted to head coach. Petersen will be the program's 23rd head coach. He takes over for Eric Henderson, who accepted the head coaching position at Drake last week. "Bryan has stood out to me since he joined our athletic department," South Dakota State athletics director Justin Sell said in a press release.
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3 weeks ago | 
argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez
Eric Henderson is leaving South Dakota State basketball to accept the head coaching job at Drake. The 46-year-old spent six seasons at the helm of the Jackrabbits, leading them to two NCAA Tournament appearances. He compiled a 129-60 record in Brookings. Here’s a look at possible coaching candidates who could replace Henderson. More: South Dakota State basketball coach Eric Henderson set to depart for Drake jobNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
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3 weeks ago | 
argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez
Drake has hired sixth-year South Dakota State basketball coach Eric Henderson, the Bulldogs announced Friday. Henderson finished his sixth season in Brookings with a 20-12 record, including an 11-5 mark in the Summit League. Henderson has led the Jackrabbits to two NCAA Tournament appearances. Before taking over as head coach in 2019, Henderson served as an assistant coach at SDSU for three seasons before rising to associate head coach in 2018-19.
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1 month ago | 
argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez
Last week brought plenty of impressive performances on the hardwood. 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:Sam DeGroot, F, LincolnDeGroot had an impressive performance during the state tournament. In the semifinals against Mitchell, he scored 14 points, including a clutch game-tying 3-pointer.
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1 month ago | 
argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez
The South Dakota State women’s basketball team will be playing in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament when it faces UConn on Monday. The Jackrabbits (30-3, 16-0), a 10-seed, went a perfect 16-0 against conference competition en route to winning their third consecutive Summit League title. SDSU defeated Oklahoma State 74-68 in the First Round. The Huskies (32-3, 18-0) won the Big East women’s basketball tournament and earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament bracket.
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1 month ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Jonathan Fernandez
The South Dakota State women’s basketball team will be playing in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament when it faces UConn on Monday. The Jackrabbits (30-3, 16-0), a 10-seed, went a perfect 16-0 against conference competition en route to winning their third consecutive Summit League title. SDSU defeated Oklahoma State 74-68 in the First Round. The Huskies (32-3, 18-0) won the Big East women’s basketball tournament and earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament bracket.
