8/12
BOYS
#4 Vermillion 11, West Central 1
The Tanagers got off to a strong start with a dominant victory over West Central. Max Poss scored the lone goal for the Trojans
#5 Yankton 2, Lincoln 1
The defending champs started off their title defense with a brilliant late game comeback. Christian Pacheco and Brayen Bietz scored the goals, while Lance Dannebring finished with an assist. For Lincoln, Simon Woods made the lone score.
OTHER SCORES
Belle Fourche 4, Hot Springs 0
Watertown 3, RC Central 1
Pierre 7, D/RCC/NU 0
Aberdeen Central 5, Spearfish 2
Jefferson 7, Roosevelt 1
Stevens 2, Brookings 1
O’Gorman 2, Washington 1
Girls
#2 Aberdeen 6, Spearfish 1
Aberdeen got off to a strong start in their west river trip, with 4 players scoring in the contest. Kailyn Poppen (2 goals, 1 ast.) lead the way with 3 points, while Taryn Hettich (2 goals), Abigail Witte (1 goal), Courtney Nipp (1 goal) each found the back of the net. Deshani Peters (2 ast.), Makylie Miller, and Lauren Joosten provided the assistance on the scores.
#3 Stevens 6, Brookings 0
Stevens took a solid victory behind the efforts of the Reagan sisters. Breanna Reagan scored 3 goals and finished with a pair of assists, while Trinity Reagan found the back of the net twice and tallied two assists as well. Also for the Raiders, Audrey Sillanpaa assisted on a goal and scored another of her own.
Watertown 2, RC Central 1
Watertown started off the season with 2 goals from Regan Campbell and 18 saves from keeper Katelyn Hanson.
OTHER SCORES
#4 Harrisburg 3, Mitchell 1
Pierre 10, D/RCC/NU 0
Brandon Valley 12, Huron 0
#5 Vermillion 6, Garretson 1
O’Gorman 5, Washington 0
#1 Lincoln 4, Yankton 0
#2 Tea Area 1, #4 Dakota Valley 0
8/13
Boys
#1 SFC 9, James Valley Christian 0
SFC began their title defense with a big win over JVC. Jackson Prims completed the hat trick, while Adam Grim and Elijah Anema scored two goals each. Noah VanOtterloo and Tarb Gabriel also found the back of the net, while David Argo, Elijah Anema and Gabriel had at least one assist in the match.
Sturgis 10, Hot Springs 0
Talan Kullbom finished with a hat trick as six different players scored for Sturgis.
OTHER SCORES
Stevens 3, Watertown 0
Aberdeen 6, D/RCC/NU 1
RC Central 1, Brookings 0
Girls
#2 Aberdeen 10, D/RCC/NU 0
The Golden Eagles completed the weekend sweep with another dominant effort. Deshani Peters (3 goals), Courtney Nill (2 goals), Lauren Joosten (2 goals), Taryn Hettich (1 goal), Adeline Donat (1 goal) and Madyson Gillen (1 goal) scored in the contest.
#3 Stevens 2, Watertown 1
The Raiders took a close victory over the Arrows on the second day of Watertown’s west river trip. Elizabeth Olson scored the lone goal for the visitors.
OTHER SCORES
Groton Area 2, Garretson 1
Brookings 3, RC Central 1