Monthly Archives: January 2002

Young wrestlers compete at Marion The following members of the Vermillion Youth Wrestling Club participated in the Marion youth wrestling tournament on January 13: Chris Mart � second; Nick Mart � first; Tanner Mart � third; William Mart � third; JR Moore � third; Casey Carlson � fourth; Bennet Johnson … Read Article →

Vermillion JV nipped in overtime by Orioles by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanagers lost to the Lennox Orioles 59-52 in an overtime battle in junior varsity boys� basketball Jan. 17 at home. The score was tied 48-48 after regulation. Jared Burcham had a great fourth quarter by hitting three of … Read Article →

USD men defeat Morningside 103-75 The South Dakota men's basketball team (14-3, 6-3 in the NCC) had six players score in double figures as the Coyotes rolled to a 103-75 win over Morningside College (3-13, 0-9 in the NCC) at Allee Gym before 1,200 in attendance. The victory was the … Read Article →

Morningside falls to Coyote women, USD keeps share of lead in the NCC The South Dakota Coyotes women's basketball (12-5, 6-3 in the NCC) team retained a share of the North Central Conference lead by rolling to a 71-48 win over Morningside at Allee Gym in Sioux City, IA Saturday, … Read Article →

Garry will coach, recruit for USD football Kirby Garry, originally of Sioux Falls, has been named a full-time assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the South Dakota Coyotes football program, according to an announcement today by South Dakota head football coach John Austin. �We are very pleased that Kirby Garry … Read Article →

Quality Somer-time Lance Luitjens, coach of the Vermillion Tanagers girls' basketball team, found Tuesday night's boys' basketball game at the Vermillion High School gymnasium to be the perfect place to spend some quality time with his daughter, Somer. Lance Luitjens, coach of the Vermillion Tanagers girls' basketball team, found Tuesday … Read Article →

Vermillion swimmers have great weekend The four swimmers from VAST attending the Aberdeen meet on Jan. 19-20 had a great weekend. Each one placed in the top eight for overall high point trophies � Abby Satar third, Melaney Porter third, Taylor Jensen fifth and Justin Manning first. Individual results: 8 … Read Article →

Coyote women basketball team climbs to eighth in poll The University of South Dakota women's basketball team has moved up two spots in the North Central Regional rankings released Jan. 23. The Coyotes, 12-5, 6-3 in the NCC, improved from 10th to 8th in the most recent NCAA Division II … Read Article →

Vermillion defeats Lennox in double overtime thriller 60-57 Vermillion Tanager Eric Rickord drives for the basket in action at the VHS gymnasium Jan. 22 against the Alcester-Hudson Cubs. See next week's Plain Talk for a complete report of the game. by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanagers defeated the Lennox Orioles … Read Article →

Tanager volleyball team places at Madison Invite by Jim Prosser The Tanager Volleyball team joined in a 12 team invitational tournament at Madison Saturday, Jan. 19. The schools were assigned to one of four pools, each containing three teams � Pool #1 (Madison, Philip, and Sisseton); #2 (Arlington, Milbank, and … Read Article →