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Sub-Varsity starts at 4:00p
Varsity tip-off is at 7:00p
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This Friday January 16 the Yankton Gazelles ventured into the windy brisk weather to Harrisburg for the annual Girls Wrestling Tournament . Some teams pulled out with the weather. Lessing the number of girls but not the competition. Overall doing very well scoring 7th out of 28 teams. With Winry Yaggie placing 1st at 145, Alexis Brenden placing 3rd at 120, and Jaclyn Kyte placing 5th and getting her 100th win!! Good job girls. Lets get ready for Vermillion next week Thursday the 22 in Vermillion.
These students got up bright and early this morning for All State Band auditions! Students perform in a live, intense audition and are judged on scales, an etude, a solo, and sight-reading. The preparation necessary for selection into the SD All State Band is quite extensive and we are incredibly proud of these students for auditioning today!
Great turnout for our Young Bucks and Gazelles Night!
It was so fun to see the excitement of all the young Bucks and Gazelles who were getting their autographed posters. Special thanks to Pivitol Photography for the great team photo and to the UPS Store for printing our posters.
The Yankton Gazelle girls wrestling team competed against a large and talented field at the Harrisburg Girls Tournament, finishing 7th overall as a team with 71.0 points.
Aberdeen Central claimed the team title with 201.0 points, followed by Watertown (163.5) and Pierre T.F. Riggs (147.5) rounding out the top three. Yankton placed solidly in the upper half of the 27-team field, finishing ahead of programs such as Sioux Falls Washington, Vermillion, Lennox, and Tea Area.
Individually, the Gazelles were led by a championship performance from Winry Yaggie (145), who went 4–0 with four falls to win her weight class and score 30 team points. Alexis Brenden (120) added a 3rd-place finish, scoring 20 points after earning four wins, including a pin in the third-place match. Jaclyn Kyte (135) placed 5th, contributing 13 points with three falls on the day.
Additional points came from Sofia Delgado (130) and Peyton Kyte (140), who each added 4 team points, while several other Gazelles gained valuable varsity experience against strong competition.
With a team finish of 7th out of 27 teams and a tournament champion leading the way, Yankton showed depth, toughness, and continued growth as the season moves forward.
The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles welcomed Aberdeen Central and Brandon Valley to Yankton last night for a busy wrestling triangular that featured varsity boys, junior varsity boys, and girls competition.
Varsity Boys
Yankton vs. Aberdeen Central: The Bucks picked up wins from Drace Gaskins (285), Colton Archer (106), Ethan Smith (126), Shayce Platt (165), and Peyton Eustace (215), but Aberdeen Central used bonus-point victories throughout the lineup to claim the dual.
Yankton vs. Brandon Valley: Yankton earned victories from Colton Archer (106), Zane Portillo (157), Shayce Platt (165), and Edly Amaro (215). Brandon Valley’s depth and bonus points proved decisive in the team score.
Junior Varsity Boys
Vs. Aberdeen Central: Jett Devine (120) and Bradyn Elle (175) led Yankton with falls, while Aberdeen Central collected several wins by fall to take the dual.
Vs. Brandon Valley: Yankton JV highlights included wins by Griffin Bender (106) and Cain Steinberg (215), with Brandon Valley earning the majority of the remaining bouts.
Girls
Vs. Aberdeen Central: The Gazelles earned victories from Alexis Brenden (120) and Winry Yaggie (145), while Aberdeen Central took advantage of several forfeits and falls.
Vs. Brandon Valley: Yankton girls picked up wins from Adrianna Boucher (100), Alexis Brenden (120), Peyton Kyte (140), and Winry Yaggie (155), while Brandon Valley claimed the dual behind multiple forfeits and falls.
🔜 Up Next: The Yankton Gazelles are back in action tonight, traveling to Harrisburg for the Harrisburg Girls’ Invitational.
#YanktonBucks #YanktonGazelles #SDWrestling #EarnedNotGiven
Varsity Boys
Yankton vs. Aberdeen Central: The Bucks picked up wins from Drace Gaskins (285), Colton Archer (106), Ethan Smith (126), Shayce Platt (165), and Peyton Eustace (215), but Aberdeen Central used bonus-point victories throughout the lineup to claim the dual.
Yankton vs. Brandon Valley: Yankton earned victories from Colton Archer (106), Zane Portillo (157), Shayce Platt (165), and Edly Amaro (215). Brandon Valley’s depth and bonus points proved decisive in the team score.
Junior Varsity Boys
Vs. Aberdeen Central: Jett Devine (120) and Bradyn Elle (175) led Yankton with falls, while Aberdeen Central collected several wins by fall to take the dual.
Vs. Brandon Valley: Yankton JV highlights included wins by Griffin Bender (106) and Cain Steinberg (215), with Brandon Valley earning the majority of the remaining bouts.
Girls
Vs. Aberdeen Central: The Gazelles earned victories from Alexis Brenden (120) and Winry Yaggie (145), while Aberdeen Central took advantage of several forfeits and falls.
Vs. Brandon Valley: Yankton girls picked up wins from Adrianna Boucher (100), Alexis Brenden (120), Peyton Kyte (140), and Winry Yaggie (155), while Brandon Valley claimed the dual behind multiple forfeits and falls.
🔜 Up Next: The Yankton Gazelles are back in action tonight, traveling to Harrisburg for the Harrisburg Girls’ Invitational.
#YanktonBucks #YanktonGazelles #SDWrestling #EarnedNotGiven
🤼♀️ Gazelle Wrestling on the Road — Harrisburg Invitational TONIGHT! 🤼♀️
The Gazelle Wrestling Team is set to compete tonight at the 2026 Harrisburg Girls Invitational!
📍 Harrisburg High School
🕓 Wrestling begins at 4:00 PM
This tournament features a loaded field from across South Dakota, including:
Watertown, Aberdeen Central, Beresford/Alcester-Hudson, Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon, Brandon Valley, Ethan/Parkston, Flandreau, Groton Area, Hanson, Harrisburg, Lennox, McCook Central/Montrose, Milbank, Miller/Highmore-Harrold, Parker, Pierre T.F. Riggs, Sioux Falls Jefferson, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Sioux Falls Washington, Tea Area, Tiospa Zina, Tri-Valley, Vermillion, Viborg-Hurley, Wagner, West Central, and Yankton.
🔥 Expect a great night of competitive girls wrestling as the Gazelles take on one of the toughest tournaments of the season.
📲 Fans can follow brackets, notifications, and live results by scanning the attached QR code.
Let’s go, Gazelles! 💙💪
The Gazelle Wrestling Team is set to compete tonight at the 2026 Harrisburg Girls Invitational!
📍 Harrisburg High School
🕓 Wrestling begins at 4:00 PM
This tournament features a loaded field from across South Dakota, including:
Watertown, Aberdeen Central, Beresford/Alcester-Hudson, Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon, Brandon Valley, Ethan/Parkston, Flandreau, Groton Area, Hanson, Harrisburg, Lennox, McCook Central/Montrose, Milbank, Miller/Highmore-Harrold, Parker, Pierre T.F. Riggs, Sioux Falls Jefferson, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Sioux Falls Washington, Tea Area, Tiospa Zina, Tri-Valley, Vermillion, Viborg-Hurley, Wagner, West Central, and Yankton.
🔥 Expect a great night of competitive girls wrestling as the Gazelles take on one of the toughest tournaments of the season.
📲 Fans can follow brackets, notifications, and live results by scanning the attached QR code.
Let’s go, Gazelles! 💙💪
Practice Hard = Play Hard! Let’s Go Gazelles
Yankton wrestling hosted Bon Homme last night in a hard-fought dual, with plenty of action on the mat from both the Bucks and the Gazelles.
Boys Results:
The Bucks battled throughout the lineup but ultimately fell to Bon Homme by a score of 28–41. Yankton picked up key wins from Colton Archer (106), Brooks DeLozier (120), Evan Jackman (138), Shayce Platt (165), CorBin Sayler (175), and Drace Gaskins (285), highlighted by multiple pins and strong decision victories.
Girls Results:
The Gazelles came up just short in a tight dual, falling 24–28. Yankton earned big points from Adrianna Boucher (100), Chloe Caton (115), Alexis Brenden (120), and Winry Yaggie (145), with three pins helping keep the dual close until the final weights.
Both teams are back in action Thursday at home, hosting Harrisburg and Aberdeen. Come out and support Yankton Wrestling as the Bucks and Gazelles look to bounce back on their home mats! 💪🤼♂️🤼♀️
Boys Results:
The Bucks battled throughout the lineup but ultimately fell to Bon Homme by a score of 28–41. Yankton picked up key wins from Colton Archer (106), Brooks DeLozier (120), Evan Jackman (138), Shayce Platt (165), CorBin Sayler (175), and Drace Gaskins (285), highlighted by multiple pins and strong decision victories.
Girls Results:
The Gazelles came up just short in a tight dual, falling 24–28. Yankton earned big points from Adrianna Boucher (100), Chloe Caton (115), Alexis Brenden (120), and Winry Yaggie (145), with three pins helping keep the dual close until the final weights.
Both teams are back in action Thursday at home, hosting Harrisburg and Aberdeen. Come out and support Yankton Wrestling as the Bucks and Gazelles look to bounce back on their home mats! 💪🤼♂️🤼♀️
GOOD LUCK GAZELLES!
State Wrestling Ticket Orders are now open! If you plan to attend State Wrestling this year to cheer on the Buck and Gazelle wrestlers, please print and fill out the attached form and turn it in to the YSD Admin Building by no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026. Note that all ticket orders should be made by check. Please make checks payable to the Yankton School District.
Please use the link below to access the form:
https://shorturl.at/er29g
Please use the link below to access the form:
https://shorturl.at/er29g
Join us this Friday for our Double-Header vs Watertown and our 2nd Annual Youth Night!!
Bucks and Gazelles Youth Night is this Friday!
Another day, another opportunity! Let's Go Gazelles!
🤼♂️ Yankton Buck Wrestling on the Road! 🤼♂️
The Yankton Buck Wrestling Team is headed to Brandon this Saturday, January 10, to compete in the Dan Pansch Wrestling Tournament! Wrestling action begins at 9:00 AM, and the competition will be strong all day long.
The Bucks will square off against a loaded field that includes Brandon Valley, Aberdeen Central, Beresford/Alcester-Hudson, Chamberlain, Dell Rapids, Huron, O’Gorman, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Western Christian (IA) and more.
📲 Can’t make the trip? Follow every match, score, and update by scanning the QR code and stay connected with Yankton Buck Wrestling throughout the tournament.
Let’s go Bucks—travel safe and wrestle tough! 💪
#YanktonBucks #BuckWrestling #RoadToBrandon #DanPanschTournament #FollowTheAction
The Yankton Buck Wrestling Team is headed to Brandon this Saturday, January 10, to compete in the Dan Pansch Wrestling Tournament! Wrestling action begins at 9:00 AM, and the competition will be strong all day long.
The Bucks will square off against a loaded field that includes Brandon Valley, Aberdeen Central, Beresford/Alcester-Hudson, Chamberlain, Dell Rapids, Huron, O’Gorman, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Western Christian (IA) and more.
📲 Can’t make the trip? Follow every match, score, and update by scanning the QR code and stay connected with Yankton Buck Wrestling throughout the tournament.
Let’s go Bucks—travel safe and wrestle tough! 💪
#YanktonBucks #BuckWrestling #RoadToBrandon #DanPanschTournament #FollowTheAction
The Yankton Buck & Gazelle wrestlers were back in action Thursday night with duals against Mitchell and Harrisburg.
🔵 Bucks Results
• ✅ Defeated Mitchell 61–17
• ❌ Lost to Harrisburg 15–58
The Bucks were dominant against Mitchell, piling up bonus points with falls from Peyton Eustace, Damian Janish, Ethan Smith, Evan Jackman, Caden Janssen, and CorBin Sayler. Brooks DeLozier added a tech fall, while Nathan Bohlmann and Zane Portillo earned major decisions.
Against Harrisburg, wins from Colton Archer, Damian Janish, and Shayce Platt highlighted a tough matchup with one of the state’s top teams.
🟣 Gazelles Results
• ❌ Lost to Mitchell 28–43
• ❌ Lost to Harrisburg 30–36
The Gazelles competed hard throughout the night with several standout performances:
• Vs. Mitchell:
Wins from Alexis Brenden (fall), Sofia Delgado (major decision), Jaclyn Kyte (forfeit), Peyton Kyte (forfeit), and Winry Yaggie (forfeit).
• Vs. Harrisburg:
Victories by Adrianna Boucher (forfeit), Chloe Caton (fall), Alexis Brenden (fall), Sofia Delgado (forfeit), and Winry Yaggie (fall).
📅 Up Next
The Bucks return to the mat this Saturday at the Dan Pansch Invitational (1/10).
Strong effort from both the Buck and Gazelle programs as they continue to battle and improve as the season moves forward! 💪🤼♂️
#BuckWrestling #GazelleWrestling #YanktonPride
🔵 Bucks Results
• ✅ Defeated Mitchell 61–17
• ❌ Lost to Harrisburg 15–58
The Bucks were dominant against Mitchell, piling up bonus points with falls from Peyton Eustace, Damian Janish, Ethan Smith, Evan Jackman, Caden Janssen, and CorBin Sayler. Brooks DeLozier added a tech fall, while Nathan Bohlmann and Zane Portillo earned major decisions.
Against Harrisburg, wins from Colton Archer, Damian Janish, and Shayce Platt highlighted a tough matchup with one of the state’s top teams.
🟣 Gazelles Results
• ❌ Lost to Mitchell 28–43
• ❌ Lost to Harrisburg 30–36
The Gazelles competed hard throughout the night with several standout performances:
• Vs. Mitchell:
Wins from Alexis Brenden (fall), Sofia Delgado (major decision), Jaclyn Kyte (forfeit), Peyton Kyte (forfeit), and Winry Yaggie (forfeit).
• Vs. Harrisburg:
Victories by Adrianna Boucher (forfeit), Chloe Caton (fall), Alexis Brenden (fall), Sofia Delgado (forfeit), and Winry Yaggie (fall).
📅 Up Next
The Bucks return to the mat this Saturday at the Dan Pansch Invitational (1/10).
Strong effort from both the Buck and Gazelle programs as they continue to battle and improve as the season moves forward! 💪🤼♂️
#BuckWrestling #GazelleWrestling #YanktonPride
January is a big month for Buck & Gazelle Wrestling, and we want to see the stands full! 🤼♂️🤼♀️🔥
There are several opportunities this month to come out and support our wrestlers, with January 15th highlighted as a HOME event. Your energy and encouragement play a huge role—let’s make it a great home atmosphere!
Mark your calendars, wear your school colors, and come cheer on the Bucks & Gazelles as they compete throughout January.
📅 Home Event: January 15
📣 Be loud. Be proud. Go Bucks & Gazelles! 💙💛
There are several opportunities this month to come out and support our wrestlers, with January 15th highlighted as a HOME event. Your energy and encouragement play a huge role—let’s make it a great home atmosphere!
Mark your calendars, wear your school colors, and come cheer on the Bucks & Gazelles as they compete throughout January.
📅 Home Event: January 15
📣 Be loud. Be proud. Go Bucks & Gazelles! 💙💛
Yankton Wrestling competed in duals on 1/6/25. Varsity fell to Pierre (21-54) & Brookings (22-51). JV dropped duals to Pierre (17-44) & Brookings (18-33). Gazelles fell to Pierre (17-60) & Brookings (34-34, criteria). Back in action Thursday at Harrisburg.
National Honor Society held a food drive for the Yankton Contact Center, spearheaded by NHS members Harrison Krajewski and Brock Jerred. The drive collected 622 food items, along with a cash donation of $457.
Home meet! Let’s start the New Year off with a Bang! Go Great Gazelles!
