Monthly Archives: January 2008

Overtime fight favors Tanager JV The Vermillion Tanagers defeated the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies 73-66 in an overtime battle in boys' basketball Jan. 15 at home. Individual Stats, VHS: Scoring – Cole Andre, 24, Kylen Freidel, 18, Blaine Olson,12, Jordan Robinson, 7, Tyler Johnson, 8, Aaron Steele, 2, Kyle Nemec, 2. … Read Article →

Sixth-ranked South Dakota women's basketball team wins 15th straight game The University of South Dakota women's basketball team used a balanced scoring attack to roll to its 15th straight victory with a 78-57 decision over Nebraska-Omaha at the DakotaDome on Thursday, Jan 24. South Dakota, which is ranked sixth in … Read Article →

VAST competes at Yankton and Sioux City meets The Vermillion Area Swim Team finished its 2007 season and opened its 2008 season at the Yankton Tri-State Meet and at two Siouxland Sharks Invitationals. VAST Results Yankton Tri-State – Jan. 5, 2008 Shelby Brady (8&U) (9) 25 Fly, (2) 50 Back, … Read Article →

Wolverines fall to VHS in double OT The Vermillion Tanagers defeated the Sioux City West Wolverines 66-63 in a knuckle-whitening double overtime thriller in boys' basketball Jan. 19 at Dakota Valley. The score was tied 55-55 after regulation. Broc Gauer scored 30 points, grabbed six rebounds, made four steals and … Read Article →

South Dakota men ranked third in North Central poll The NCAA has released the first edition of the 2007-08 men's basketball region rankings. The University of South Dakota men's basketball team is ranked third in the North Central Region, and are one of four NCC teams in the ranking. Winona … Read Article →

South Dakota women's swimming and diving team defeats St. Cloud State The University of South Dakota women's swimming and diving team improved its dual meet record to 8-2 by defeating St. Cloud State, 137-106, on Saturday afternoon in St. Cloud, MN. The Coyote men's team (0-6) lost to the Huskies, … Read Article →

School board tackles rules, discipline in newly formulated activity regulations The Vermillion School Board's timing couldn't have been better. At a time when discipline policies in school districts across South Dakota have been brought to the forefront, the Vermillion board gave initial approval to a draft of newly revised rules … Read Article →

USD announces football coaching staff changes Ed Meierkort, head coach of The University of South Dakota football team, has announced the hiring of three assistant coaches for the 2008 season. Jarod Dodson has been promoted to defensive coordinator and will coach the defensive backs. Meierkort also announced that Todd Strop … Read Article →

Tanager wrestlers face Dakota Valley, Beresford The Vermillion Tanagers wrestlers faced grapplers from Dakota Valley and Beresford at the Dakota Valley Triangular, held Jan. 28. "We have been focusing a lot this past week in practice on cleaning up on our takedown finished and varying our shots, which was evident … Read Article →

VHS bowlers defeated by Brookings The Vermillion Tanagers varsity bowling teams were defeated by the Brookings Bobcats on Jan. 25. The varsity boys lost 24-26 and are currently ranked third in the league. Last week's high games Wyatt Hunter – 220; Katie Wasley – 217; Tom Hagenbuch – 213; Jennifer … Read Article →