The Mitchell High School girls' basketball team held its first practice of the season Monday at Longfellow Elementary School. The Kernels have made it to the Class AA state championship game for the past two seasons, winning in 2012 and finishing runner-up to Sioux Falls Lincoln last season.
1/2: Rachel Bucholz prepares to shoot the ball during Monday’s practice. The Kernels’ first game of the season is Dec. 13 against Pierre at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Brooke Cersosimo/Republic)
2/2: Erin Farnham sets to shoot the ball during a drill with Ally Goldammer (13) during practice Monday. (Brooke Cersosimo/Republic)