Sports

Rangers wrap up season at SoDak 16

Published by admin on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 9:16am
Although the Hill City High School volleyball team was hoping to make it to state, they fell to the Dell Rapids Quarriers Nov. 7 as part of SoDak 16 play. 
Going into the game the Rangers were actually feeling very prepared. Head coach Allie Henderson said, “We watched a lot of film and were pretty comfortable with their style of play. We practiced specifically on how to combat their strengths and target their weaknesses. When it came down to it, Dell Rapids was just bigger and faster than we were. They obviously learned how to combat our strengths as well.” 

Volleyball season comes to a close

Published by admin on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:17pm

The Custer Wildcat volleyball team played Rapid City Christian in its region semifinal game last Thursday at Hart Ranch. The girls won the first set, but then lost the next three, ending the game and the volleyball season for the ’Cats (32-30, 14-25, 13-25, 20-25).
“We knew that RCC is a great team and that we would be up for a challenge. They have a quick offense and aggressive hitters,” said head coach Jill Hohn.
Going into the match, the team worked on a variety of things, showing positive results in their first set.

Rangers one win from state meet

Published by admin on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 9:16am
The Hill City High School volleyball team was looking to return to the Class A State Volleyball tournament via a victory over the Dell Rapids Quarriers last night in Chamberlain as part of SoDak 16 play. Results of the match were unavailable as of press time.
The Rangers returned to the SoDak 16 via a three sets to one victory in the second round of Region 8A play last Thursday at Gins Gym. The Rangers won 25-14, 19-25, 25-20, 25-21.

Wildcats win over ’Diggers, Bison in straight sets

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 9:58am

The Custer High School Wildcat volleyball team is adcvancing to the region semifinals Thursday after their win against Hot Springs Monday evening. They also won against Lead-Deadwood last Tuesday, which was important to guranteering their home court advantage against Hot Springs.
“It was a really important game for us,” said head coach Jill Hohn.
Against the Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers, the Wildcats had a relatively easy win in three straight sets (25-13, 25-15, 29-27).
“Our third set was a little too close for comfort for us,” said Hohn.

Rangers blast ’Diggers in region play

Published by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 8:51am
One down, one to go as the Hill City High School volleyball team continues its march to the SoDak 16, and ultimately, the goal of qualifying for the Class A State Volleyball tournament.
The Rangers took the first step in that march Monday evening when they dispatched of Lead-Deadwood in three quick sets 25-8, 25-10, 25-9 to win its first round matchup of Region 8A play. The Rangers entered region play as the second seed.

Boys cross county place fifth at state meet

Published by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 3:08pm

The Custer High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the state meet in Sioux Falls this past weekend, coming away with a fifth place plaque for the boys and a few medals.
Conditions at the meet were less than ideal, with strong winds making it difficult weather to race in.
“It was windier and a harder race to PR (personal record) in than expected,” said head coach Karen Karim.
The boys finished fifth, behind Milbank (fourth), Belle Fourche (third), Sioux Falls Christian (second) and Hill City (first).

’Cats fall to Rangers

Published by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 3:07pm

The Custer High School volleyball team had a conference match against the Hill City Rangers last Tuesday in the last scheduled home game of the season. The ’Cats lost to the Rangers in three straight sets (25-13, 25-16, 25-13).
“We did not play well during our match against Hill City. We started our sets out strong, but lost our intensity as the sets progressed. We did not do a good job of communicating on the court or transitioning well,” said head coach Jill Hohn.
Despite these setbacks, the team was still able to put forth a good effort.

Cheer team powers through injuries at state

Published by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 3:03pm

The Custer High School competitive cheer team competed in the state meet in Sioux Falls this past weekend, earning 14th place out of 22 teams.
Continuing a string of injuries which has plagued the team in recent competitions, teammate Mikayla Dennis sustained an injury during warm-ups, just minutes before the team went on to perform. The team already had to rework its  routine previously in this season due to the injury of another teammate.

Football ends with loss to Madison

Published by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 3:02pm

A stalled offense exacerbated by penalties doomed the Custer High School football team last Thursday evening at Wildcat Field as the Wildcats closed out their 2023 campaign with a 48-7 loss to the Madison Bulldogs.
The Wildcats were able to muster only 120 yards of total offense as the passing game scuffled with off the mark throws and dropped passes while penalties and turnovers often beset promising drives.

Ranger boys state champions

Published by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 9:10am
They won conference, they won regions and now the Hill City High School Ranger boys won the Class A State Cross Country Championship Oct. 21.
“We’d seen it all year,” said head coach Joe Noyes. “We knew where the boys were and what they were capable of. We just wanted them to do it on the biggest stage, and they rose to that challenge and handled it in an impressive fashion.”