Monthly Archives: February 2003

Tanager wrestlers compete in region tourney The Vermillion Tanagers participated in the S.D. Region 2A Wrestling Tournament at Sioux Falls Washington on Feb. 20-21. Participating teams/results were: 1. Yankton, 193.5; 2. Brandon Valley, 164.0; 3. Lennox, 133.5; 4. Canton, 098.0; 5. SF Washington, 090.0; 6. West Central, 089.0; 7. SF … Read Article →

Wrestlers compete in tourneys The Vermillion Wrestling Club had wrestlers competing in two area tournaments recently. At the Sioux Falls Midwest Tournament, Nick Irvin placed third. At the Beresford Tournament, 12 wrestlers competed. Results are Cody Carr, fourth, Matthew Wasley, third, Christian Wasley, third, William Mart fourth, Tanner Mart, first, … Read Article →

Tanagers overcome deficit to defeat Pine Ridge Thorpes by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanagers stormed from behind in the second half to take command as they defeated the Pine Ridge Thorpes 67-54 in boys' basketball Feb. 22 at home. The Tanagers had trailed by seven with 2 minutes left in … Read Article →

Tanagers champs at C-team tourney by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanager girls cruised to three easy wins to claim the Gayville-Volin C-Team Tournament championship. The tournament was held Friday, Feb. 21 in Gayville. The Gayville-Volin C team placed second in the tourney, followed by Wynot, NE, Gayville-Volin eight-grade, Hurley and … Read Article →

League Bowling Ladies National League Tuesday, Feb. 18 Team Name Whimps 134.5 75.5 Pace's Late Night Pub 134 76 Prairie Inn 129.5 78.5 American Legion 129 81 Green Acres Hair 114.5 94.5 Edwards Construction 111.5 97.5 Tootsies Hair 87 122 Wild Bills 74 136 Vermillion Beauty Shop 72 138 Myron … Read Article →

Tanagers defeat Raiderettes 74-35 by Jim Prosser The Vermillion girls' varsity Tanagers routed the Gayville-Volin Raiderettes 74-35 in Feb. 18 at Vermillion. The Tanagers shot 50 percent from the field for the game. Ashley Bjorkman led the Tanager offense with 29 points, followed by Jackie Thomas with 13 points. The … Read Article →

VHS gymnastics team earns second place title at state meet by Jim Prosser The Tanager gymnastics team placed second in the South Dakota Class A Championships on Friday, Feb. 20 at Huron, scoring 126.87 points. The tournament consisted of team competition on Friday and individual competition on Saturday with medals … Read Article →

Vermillion claims District 8A title Tanagers will face Beresford March 4 for Region 4A crown by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanagers so far have been successful in their goal of a repeat appearance in the Class A Girls' State Basketball Tournament. Monday night, the Tanagers defeated Alcester-Hudson in semi-final action … Read Article →

S.D. women defeat North Dakota 89-86 The 14th-ranked South Dakota women's basketball team (21-3, 11-2) used a 16-2 run late in the game to snap fifth-ranked North Dakota's 44-game winning streak at Hyslop Arena with an 89-86 victory Feb. 20 in Grand Forks, ND. With its sixth consecutive win, USD … Read Article →