Monthly Archives: February 2006

Vermillion JV Tanagers lose to Lennox 42-16 The Vermillion JV Tanagers were defeated by the Lennox Orioles 42-16 in girls' basketball Jan. 20 at Lennox as the Tanagers shot only 20 percent from the field. "We couldn't handle their press," said VHS coach Lenni Billberg. "This was our worst showing … Read Article →

Vermillion girls watch lead fade away Jan. 26 The Vermillion Tanagers watched a second-half lead fade away and were topped by the West Central Trojans 52-41 in girls' basketball Jan. 26 at Hartford. VHS had led by one at halftime. "We are disappointed with tonight's game," said VHS coach Jamie … Read Article →

Tanager freshmen edge W.C. for 1st season win The Vermillion Tanagers edged the West Central Trojans 38-35 in boys' basketball Jan. 27 at home in a matchup that was close throughout. The Vermillion freshmen team broke into the victory column for the first time this season and is now 1-6. … Read Article →

VHS gymnasts suffer second loss to Gazelles The Tanager gymnastics team dropped a close one to the Yankton Gazelles last Friday night as the Gazelles won 127.65 to 125.15. "We performed really well all meet long," said coach Mark Upward. "I really thought that we had won the meet until … Read Article →

Coyote women lose 65-63 to MSU on last-second shot Despite a career-high 26 points and 11 rebounds by Ashley Robinette, the South Dakota women's basketball team (13-7, 1-4 NCC) dropped a 65-63 North Central Conference decision to Minnesota State, Mankato (10-11, 1-5 NCC) Jan. 28 before 2,712 at the DakotaDome. … Read Article →

Tanagers defeat Trojans 60-54 Jan. 27 The Vermillion Tanagers beat the West Central Trojans 60-54 in boys' basketball Jan. 27 at home in a matchup that was close throughout. Jordan Boots scored 27 points, including 6 of 11 3-pointers and 5 of 6 free throws. Jeff Donnelly scored 16 points, … Read Article →

USD men upend Minnesota State 72-63 The South Dakota men's basketball team (15-5, 3-2 NCC) upset the 17th-ranked and league-leading Minnesota State Mavericks (17-4, 5-1 NCC), 72-63, thanks in part to a 26-4 second-half run at the DakotaDome on Jan. 28. It was the Coyotes' eighth-straight win over the Mavericks … Read Article →

Tanagers' hot shooting downs Chargers 72-52 In a superb team effort, the Vermillion Tanagers shot down the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers 72-52 in boys' basketball Jan. 24 at home. The Tanagers shot an impressive 60 percent from the field in the contest. Andrew Pier scored 25 points and grabbed five … Read Article →