New resource being used at MHS to evaluate concussions

MHS using online resource to evaluate athletes for concussions
An online concussion evaluation system is now being used at Mitchell High School.

Jackson, Rosenfels want to start for Vikings

Vikings backup QBs ready to play
MINNEAPOLIS — Once again, Brett Favre has stolen the show — and all the playing time — in Minnesota and relegated the backup quarterbacks to irrelevance.

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DWU breaks attendance record, pounds Grace

DWU pounds Grace in home opener
The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s soccer team shut out Grace University 11-0 in front of a crowd of 537 — a new state attendance record at a college soccer match — Wednesday night in the first collegiate match played at the Pepsi Cola Soccer Complex.

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Whalen catches four passes in BHSU opener

Gregory native Luke Whalen, a sophomore for the Black Hills State football team, caught four passes for 36 yards as the Yellow Jackets fell to Grand View University (Iowa) in their season-opener on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.

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MHS, DWU games will be broadcast live

MHS, DWU games will be broadcast live by The Daily Republic and Mitchell Telecom
The Daily Republic’s website and Mitchell Telecom will each show live coverage of Mitchell High School and Dakota Wesleyan Uni-versity home athletic events this season, as well as several road games.

Valencia hits game-winner

Twins beat Tigers, stay 4 games up on Sox
MINNEAPOLIS — Danny Valencia’s one-out single in the 10th inning drove in Michael Cuddyer from second base and gave the Minnesota Twins a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.

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Wednesday's sports briefs

Golden Eagles sweep SBA

Mariah Nelson served six aces and had six kills to go along with a pair of blocks as the Mitchell Christian volleyball team opened its season with a three-game sweep over Sunshine Bible Academy on Tuesday night at Mitchell Christian High School.

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COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Tigers trying to break attendance record

'Pack the Pitch' set for tonight
Jeremy Tosaya wants to get the word out about soccer in Mitchell.

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Schuurmans back from injury

Tad Schuurmans was back on the field. And with a fresh knee, too. The Bon Homme senior quarterback — who sustained a season-ending knee injury last football season — helped the Cavaliers open the year with a 27-0 win over Tea Area Friday night.

Mitchell beats Yankton 7-0

The Mitchell fastpitch softball team defeated Yankton 7-0 Monday at the Cadwell Park Sports Complex. The game was called after 4.5 innings due to inclement weather that passed through the Mitchell area Monday evening. The night originally called for a doubleheader.

Senior-led Eagles open season today

Of the nine players on Mitchell Christian volleyball team’s roster this season, eight are seniors. The veteran-led Eagles open their season today against Sunshine Bible Academy in the Mitchell Christian High School gymnasium.

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Two Eagles hoping for return to state

Even though the Mitchell Christian boys’ golf team returns only two players from last year’s roster, there is a positive for Eagles’ coach Jerry Thomsen. Both Jackson Feiner and Adam Bleeker — the team’s only golfers — get plenty of one-on-one coaching.

Kernels beat Sturgis, open season 2-0

The Mitchell volleyball team showed its offensive power in the first set of its match against Sturgis Saturday. The Kernels opened with a dominant 25-9 set win over the Scoopers, getting kills from Dana Misiaszek, Lexie Weier, Megan Farnham and even one from setter Charlee Nelson.

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