“The guy was as genuine as they come,” DWU football coach Ross Cimpl said. “He went out of his way to make people feel welcome, to say ‘Hi,’ to give them a wave. He was intentional about that. It was...

The Jackrabbits are loaded, but most of their best players flew under the radar on their way to Brookings

The Daily Republic's Ryan Deal has been named South Dakota Sportswriter of the Year for 2017, the National Sports Media Association announced Tuesday.

Ty Hoglund’s 2,620 career points aren’t by accident.

Some say people find fame and glory in the most unusual ways. For one sports enthusiast, that's what happened at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, this past weekend. Austin Buysse, a...

In the final seconds of a one-sided Class 11AA quarterfinal playoff game Thursday, Tayler Reichelt created the loudest roar of the night. The Mitchell High School senior, known as "T" or "T-Man,"...

Luke Loudenburg doesn’t like to talk about himself, so he lets everyone do it for him. It’s not hard for others to find words.

Stephen Hillis was determined to serve in the military. But following a shocking diagnosis while at the Air Force Academy, he was forced to alter his plans.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- There's going to be a new banner hanging at the Corn Palace. After five tournament victories, the Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball team claimed the program's first...

Bamberg won a Class B state title as a player with Corsica-Stickney in 2011 before basketball and baseball careers at Dakota Wesleyan

The Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball team had a pair of players named to the all-tournament team after reaching the NAIA Division II national semifinals for a second straight season.

At just 26 years old, Martin Mueller is in his first season as DWU's head wrestling coach.

Kynedi Cheeseman’s list of achievements would stretch across the Corn Palace floor.

The phrase "Iron Tigers" has a whole new meaning for athletes at Dakota Wesleyan University. The two words are plastered on the door of DWU's weight room and on nearly every weight inside the...

Dakota Wesleyan University celebrated its seniors on Saturday at the Corn Palace, but freshman Rynn Osthus stole the show.

Letcher native and South Dakota State graduate Myah Selland signed to play with Baxi Ferrol, a club in the top tier of the Spanish League, the team announced Tuesday.

Mitchell High School football head coach Kent VanOverschelde was named the South Dakota High School Coaches Association football coach of the year Tuesday.

Heading into the season, Shaye Slaughter has been asked plenty of times about how he thinks he'll do replacing Dillon Turner under center for the Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers in 2018.

Macy Miller's lifelong dream became a reality on Wednesday, but not without some confusion. The Mitchell native was drafted by the Seattle Storm with the 36th and final pick of the WNBA Draft. But...

Dillon Turner set out to leave a legacy. When Turner joined the Dakota Wesleyan University football team in 2014, the preseason talk centered around who would replace Jon Bane and his school-record...

Wisconsin native is eager to take leadership of Tiger football program

"Part of the reason I took this job is I want to keep these great South Dakota kids that can come compete right away," said DWU coach Martin Mueller after the signing. "We got a lot better today."

Jed Schmidt is settling in with NCAA Division II baseball power Augustana University. The Mitchell graduate has found his niche with the Vikings, who are No. 3 in the country and are currently 28-2....

Mitchell High School standout Mackenzie Miller announced her commitment to the Dakota Wesleyan University volleyball team on Friday. The 6-foot-1 outside hitter helped the Kernels win the Class AA...

BROOKINGS -- In her home state, Kamber Lamer made Dakota Wesleyan University history on Thursday. Lamer, a senior from Hartford, won the indoor pentathlon event at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field...

Put Mitchell High School fraternal twins Carson and Carter Max side-by-side and it isn't hard to decipher their similarities and differences. Carter is three hours older, compassionate and slightly...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- There's going to be a new banner hanging at the Corn Palace. After five tournament victories, the Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball team claimed the program's first...

For nearly averaging a triple-double while serving as a leader on and off the court, Rus was chosen as the 2023 Mitchell Republic boys basketball player of the year.

“I owe Mitchell and the surrounding area everything,” Tim Smith said. “I mean what a great place to come to. I could have gone to a community where they didn’t care about sports, but here, that’s...

After six straight losses to Dakota State, the Dakota Wesleyan football team was due to dominate in the rivalry series.

Lindsay Wilber, in her ninth season as DWU’s volleyball coach, was named as South Dakota’s “Women’s College Coach of the Year,” as she guided the Tigers to the NAIA national

Dakota Wesleyan leader to take over Cougars after Pam Gohl's departure

Timber Lake native is third Jackrabbit selected in last two years

Now 4-1, the win marks DWU’s best start to a season since it opened 5-0 in 2015.

After a promising debut, the Iowa State transfer and son of an NFL veteran is poised to break out in 2023 for a Coyote team flying under the radar.

ALEXANDRIA -- Reggie Slaba grew up -- figuratively and literally -- with the Hanson Beavers.

Stiegelmeier, the head coach of South Dakota State University football for the last 26 years who fundamentally changed the Jackrabbit program forever with a national championship in 2022.

The talented Wagner forward had a shooting season rarely seen in high school basketball, let alone by a freshman.

ABERDEEN -- In his second career start, Dakota Wesleyan University's Shaye Slaughter has passed his way into the record books. The junior quarterback threw for a school-record 510 passing yards and...

The former Tiger football player has “never been happier” in his new gig

RAPID CITY -- Mitchell met in front of its bench after the buzzer sounded, screaming and jumping in excitement. It was fitting. The Kernel girls made a statement to open the Class AA state tournament...

Winning a high school state football championship was a dream for Mitchell's Spencer Mohr, but an even bigger dream is coming together for the senior.

Lana Chase never thought Saturday would come.

Teegan Evers is trading colors, but he’ll still be a Tiger.

DeJong's season highlight came on Oct. 15 when he intercepted three passes in a win over Briar Cliff, tying the school record for interceptions in a game.

HURON -- Until Saturday night, it had been a perfect season for the Ethan girls basketball team. The Rustlers were among the preseason favorites for the Class B girls basketball championship, going...

Dakota Wesleyan University and Dakota State University will kickoff South Dakota's college football season. And will do so in front of a regional audience. The 72nd annual in-state rivalry game is...

Cimpl served as the university's head football coach for 12 years. The university promoted its current offensive coordinator to take over as head coach.

Dakota Wesleyan University announced Mitchell native Kiel Nelson as its starting quarterback on Monday.