Sports Roundup: Thursday 8/21/25

By Drew Ivery August 21, 2025 8:56 am

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Area Sports

Tomorrow’s Football Games

McCook Central Montrose @ Mount Vernon/Plankinton at 7pm (on KOOL 98.3 w/Paul Lasley)
Platte-Geddes @ Gayville-Volin at 6pm
Howard @ Alcester Hudson at 7pm
Bon Homme @ TDA/AC/DC at 7pm
Hitchcock-Tulare @ Corsica/Stickney at 7pm
Garretson @ Hanson at 7pm
Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy @ Parkston at 7pm
Colman-Egan @ Avon at 7pm
Chamberlain @ Wagner at 7pm
Bridgewater/Emery/Ethan @ Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central at 7pm
Kimball/White Lake @ DeSmet at 7pm

Mitchell Soccer

The Kernel girls soccer team returns to action tomorrow looking to keep things rolling They will play against Rapid City Stevens, and the boys get back to action as well, also facing Rapid City Stevens. Girls will play at 7pm while the boys kick things off at 5pm.

Mitchell Tennis

The Kernel girls tennis team will get set to play this afternoon. They will be on the road in Harrisburg taking on the Tigers. It will be a Varsity Dual and begin at 4pm at Harrisburg High School.

Mitchell Football

The Kernel football team is almost a week away from the regular season. They will get their chance to have an intra-squad scrimmage tomorrow evening here in Mitchell at Joe Quintal Field. It is set to begin at 7pm.

DWU Volleyball

The Tiger volleyball team is set to play over the weekend, and it begins tomorrow. They’re competing in the Siouxland Invitational at CNOS Fieldhouse in Sioux City, Iowa. Tomorrow, they will face McPherson at 11:30am and Missouri Valley at 2pm.

MLB

The Minnesota Twins were unable to get revenge on the Oakland Athletics last night. It was another win for Oakland, but this time in extra innings. This game went 10 innings, and it was Shea Langeliers who hit a two-run homer in the 10^th to guide his team to a 4-2 win. These two teams will play again this afternoon at 12:10pm to close out their series.

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx hit the road tonight as they return to the court. They will be in Atlanta taking on the Dream at 6:30pm on WNBA League Pass.

Crime

22 hours ago

Judge Weighs ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense in Tea Murder Case

A Lincoln County judge is weighing whether to dismiss a murder charge under South Dakota’s “stand your ground” law. Timothy Overton of Tea claims he shot contractor Isaiah Morales in self-defense during a June confrontation at his home. Prosecutors allege Overton attacked Morales with brass knuckles before firing the fatal shot, while the defense argues he was assaulted first. Testimony in the case resumes today in Canton.

Government

22 hours ago

Governor Rhoden Seeks Nominations for District 16 House Seat

Governor Larry Rhoden is seeking nominations to fill the vacant District 16 House seat following the passing of Representative Richard Vasgaard. Community members can apply or nominate someone through a link at MitchellNow.com, with nominations due by September 7.

Lifestyle

22 hours ago

Sioux Falls Tourism Sees Summer Slowdown

Sioux Falls tourism numbers fell this summer, with visits down 9% in June and 6% in July compared to last year. Experience Sioux Falls reports fewer travelers at Falls Park and other attractions, citing economic uncertainty and reduced international travel.

Government

22 hours ago

Record Number of Build Dakota Scholarships Awarded

South Dakota Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden announced a record 630 Build Dakota Scholarships awarded in 2025, helping students train for high-demand careers in healthcare, construction, law enforcement, and other vital industries. The full-ride scholarships require recipients to live and work in South Dakota for at least three years, strengthening the state’s workforce. Since its launch in 2015, more than 4,500 students have benefited from Build Dakota, a program designed to keep talent in-state and support economic growth.

Government

22 hours ago

Friends of Firesteel Push Lake Mitchell Fundraising to $3M Goal

Friends of Firesteel is rallying Lake Mitchell residents to help raise $3 million in support of the city’s $25 million lake restoration project. With $1.7 million already pledged from major foundations and private donors, the nonprofit is playing a key role in backing the long-awaited dredging effort. Mayor Jordan Hanson says while the city has secured full project funding, community donations will be recognized with a plaque once work begins in 2026 to restore Lake Mitchell’s health and vitality.