Monthly Archives: January 2004

Lady Tanagers roll over EP-J by Jim Prosser The Vermillion varsity Tanagers pulled away in the second half to roll over Elk Point-Jefferson 52-32 in girls' basketball Jan. 20 at Vermillion. "Tonight was a very good team effort," said Vermillion coach Jamie Parish. "Skinned knees and scraped elbows should be … Read Article →

Vermillion Wrestling Club teaches skills to young athletes Thirteen Junior High wrestlers have been participating in a new wrestling program at Vermillion High School. The Vermillion Wrestling Club started a Junior High wrestling program this year that allows sixth-, seventh, and eighth- graders to gain valuable skills and mat time. … Read Article →

Tanagers wrestle in Winner by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanagers wrestling team participated in the Winner Wrestling Invitational Jan. 24. Other teams included Lead-Deadwood, Lennox, Cheyenne Eagle Butte, Winner, Gregory-Burke, Valentine, NE, Custer, Todd County, Redfield, Mitchell, Hot Springs, Milbank, Pine Ridge and Belle Fourche. Vermillion placed 11th in the … Read Article →

King is NCC Player of Week Senior forward Tommie King of the South Dakota men's basketball team was named North Central Conference Player of the Week, according to an announcement by the league office Monday. King, a native of Seattle, WA, averaged 32.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in … Read Article →

Tanager JV team nipped by Huskies by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanagers were nipped by the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies 52-50 in boys' basketball Jan. 20 at home as the winners held a slim lead after each quarter. "We dug ourselves a big hole again with our lack of playing to … Read Article →

Passive play hurts Vermillion varsity by Jim Prosser The Vermillion varsity Tanagers were downed by Pipestone 49-36 in girls' basketball Jan. 17 at Lennox in the Ladybird Classic. "Too many offensive rebounds and passive play tonight really hurt us," said Vermillion coach Jamie Parish. "Scoring only 1 point in the … Read Article →

Coyotes pick up 97-79 win over St. Cloud State USD's Doug Hanson looks to pass the ball to a teammate after grabbing a rebound Saturday. Hanson contributed 11 points, five assists and four rebounds. The South Dakota men's basketball team (12-6, 2-4 NCC) picked up its second straight victory with … Read Article →

USD women fall 66-61 Despite 31 points and 16 rebounds from Mandy Koupal, the 12th-ranked South Dakota Coyotes women's basketball team (17-5, 2-4 NCC) dropped a 66-61 North Central Conference decision to St. Cloud State (14-5, 4-2 NCC) on Saturday night at the DakotaDome. The loss snapped USD's 18-game home … Read Article →

VHS gymnasts improve scores at Yankton by Jim Prosser The Tanager gymnasts had a team point total 123 in the return dual meet held at the Vermillion gym on Thursday, Jan. 22. The AA Yankton Gazelles won the meet with a 130.75 score while the young Tanager girls improved their … Read Article →

Tanager comeback falls short by Jim Prosser The Vermillion varsity Tanagers fell just short in a furious second-half rally and were downed by the Lennox Orioles 37-31 in girls' basketball Jan. 23 at Lennox after falling prey to a first-quarter blitz. Vermillion had trailed by 19 going into the final … Read Article →