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The South Dakota Department of Ag and Natural Resources is allocating $175 million in federal grants.

The American Rescue Plan Act money is going toward grants for drinking water, wastewater system improvements and the state’s riparian buffer initiative. The department is awarding $105 million in grants to nearly thirty water districts and rural water systems to improve drinking water across the state.

Another $65 million is going toward almost 20 cities and sanitary districts for waste and stormwater projects.

The department is investing $5,000,000 into riparian buffer grants. A riparian zone is a conservation practice that encourages vegetation growth along the edges of rivers, stream and lakes to help improve water quality.

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The full list of approved grants:

  • Aurora-Brule Rural Water received an additional $846,775 ARPA grant to install a new parallel water main, a new water storage reservoir, multiple loops within the system, a booster station, and make distribution line improvements. Previous funding for this project was awarded in April 2022
  • BDM Rural Water System received an additional $1,738,345 ARPA grant to construct a new water treatment plant, install a water reservoir, install pipe to expand the water system and loop lines for added redundancy, and replace water meters. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Black Hawk Water User District received an additional $254,340 ARPA grant to install a new water main crossing I-90 near Exit 52. The existing crossing is undersized and not operating effectively. Previous funding was awarded in June 2022.
  • Brookings received an additional $8,000,000 ARPA grant to construct a new lime softening water treatment facility along 34th Avenue. The new treatment plant will require the installation of raw and finished water lines to feed into the distribution system and includes the construction of six new municipal wells and a new transmission main. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Brookings-Deuel Rural Water System received an additional $1,357,708 ARPA grant to construct water main to interconnect the system’s two primary water sources, the Joint Well Field, and the Clear Lake Water Treatment Plant. The project will also include installation of a new water main to the Lake Cochrane service area to improve low pressures around the lake during periods of peak water use. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Clay Rural Water System received an additional $2,488,710 ARPA grant to construct two ground storage reservoirs near the existing Greenfield reservoir and the Wakonda Water Treatment plant. A new booster station at the Greenfield reservoir and distribution line improvements to provide additional capacity and accommodate a Highway 46 construction project is also included. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Davison Rural Water System received an additional $189,255 ARPA grant to install a water line to parallel and loop existing mains and make upgrades to its automatic meter reading technology. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Fall River Water User District received an additional $1,400,007.62 ARPA grant to install a submersible pump and finish piping at the existing Fairburn well, construct a pump station and well house, a control building/pump station, a ground storage reservoir at the well site, pipeline to connect the Fairburn well to the existing distribution system in two locations, and a ground storage reservoir along the new pipeline route. Previous funding was awarded in June 2022.
  • Grant-Roberts Rural Water System received an additional $1,023,690 ARPA grant to add transmission capacity allowing the system’s two reservoirs to fill during high water use periods. Additional pipeline looping and parallels will be completed to distribute water to existing and new customers and improve the reliability of the water system. The project also includes installation new pipeline and other appurtenances to allow the town of Corona to access the Grant-Roberts Rural Water System. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Hanson Rural Water System received an additional $548,388 ARPA grant to install water lines to parallel and loop of existing mains and make upgrades to its automatic meter reading technology. Previous funding was awarded April 2022.
  • Joint Well Field, Inc. received an additional $1,440,459 ARPA grant to construct a new gravity filtration water treatment plant including aeration, detention, filtration, transfer pumping, raw water supply wells, and generation equipment. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Kingbrook Rural Water System received an additional $4,972,298 ARPA to upgrade the Badger pump station, DeSmet water treatment plant, Chester water treatment plan, Oakwood pump station, and the Orland pump station. The project also involves construction of an elevated tank near Arlington and booster pump station near Bryant, and relocation and resizing of pipeline segments along Highway 25 north of DeSmet. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Lead-Deadwood Sanitary District received an additional $339,623 ARPA grant to abandon the Hanna raw water transmission pipeline and install new ductile iron or steel pipe. Both low- and high-pressure lines will be re-routed to bypass the Englewood power generation facility, and a portable backup power generator will be purchased for use at multiple locations. Previous funding was awarded in June 2022.
  • Lead-Deadwood Sanitary District also received an additional $136,662 ARPA grant to make improvements to the wastewater treatment plant serving Lead, Deadwood, Central City, and other unincorporated areas. Improvements include replacement of five aeration blowers, installation of fine bubble diffusers and aeration piping, and installation of a blower control system. Previous funding was awarded In June 2022.
  • Lewis & Clark Regional Water System received an additional $5,000,000 ARPA grant to construct two solids contact units, a sludge thickener, three lime sludge drying beds, and a three million gallon clear well and high service pump station to increase the treatment plant capacity. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Lincoln County Rural Water System received an additional $571,211 ARPA grant to install transmission improvements to serve newly constructed residences. The project will install approximately 16.5 miles of pipeline and includes looping of dead-end lines. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Mid-Dakota Rural Water System received an additional $6,830,882 ARPA grant to update the existing water system by installing an advanced metering infrastructure system, paralleling of pipe, addition of a new backwash recovery system, and additional membrane capacity. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Mni Wašté Water Company received an additional $6,545,503 ARPA grant to install a treated water pipeline, a water tower, and appurtenances including valves, pumps, and air releases. This project replaces the undersized pipeline along Highway 63 and will serve as the main pipeline for the northern tier of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Randall Community Water District received an additional $10,000,000 ARPA grant to address increasing demand among existing customers and supply water to the City of Mitchell. The proposed improvements will provide enough capacity to allow Mitchell to connect its redundant water line to the system. Booster stations, storage facilities, and an upgrade to the Platte Water Treatment Plant are necessary to complete the proposed improvements. Previous funding was awarded in June 2022.
  • Rapid City received an additional $8,000,000 to make improvements to its wastewater treatment facility by adding secondary clarifiers and hydraulic improvements which allows the South Plant to assume all inflow while meeting permit limits. This project would also decommission the North Plant. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Shared Resources received an additional $10,000,000 ARPA grant for a treatment plant, well field, distribution pipeline, and two storage tanks. Shared Resources is a joint effort between Minnehaha Community Water Corporation and the Big Sioux Community Water System. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Sioux Falls received an additional $8,000,000 ARPA grant to make substantial improvements throughout the city’s wastewater reclamation facility and to expand the plant capacity to accommodate growth in the region. Previous funding was awarded in May 2022.
  • Sioux Rural Water System received an additional $765,583 ARPA to construct a new elevated tank in the southwest part of the system and two segments of pipeline to increase pressure and capacity. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • South Lincoln Rural Water System received an additional $2,444,355 ARPA grant to make system wide improvements including installing an elevated water tank, a new pump station, and a new water treatment plant. This project addresses capacity issues in portions of the distribution system and increasing demands within the existing service area. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Southern Black Hills Water System received an additional $542,432 ARPA grant to extend the existing water system main from the two wells at Paramount Point Subdivision approximately 5 miles northeast to the Spring Creek Acres Subdivision to provide redundancy. The project will also construct a new well, booster pump station, new elevated storage reservoir, chlorination and SCADA systems, and new pressure reducing valve stations. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • TM Rural Water District received an additional $1,272,908 ARPA grant to install four miles of parallel 12-inch water main to address low water pressure situations during high water demand periods. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • Tripp County Water User District received an additional $2,034,121 ARPA grant to replace two storage tanks, to parallel and loop water lines to increase the water pressure within the system, and to develop a new well field to address water supply issues. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • WEB Water Development Association received an additional $10,500,000 ARPA grant. The funding is part of a much larger project to increase water capacity for WEB and to provide a bulk water connection for Aberdeen and BDM Rural Water. The project is known as the Water Investment in Northern South Dakota or WINS project, undertaken by all three entities with WEB acting as the lead contracting entity at this time. Previous funding was awarded in June 2023.
  • Western Dakota Regional Water System received an additional $2,165,000 ARPA grant for a feasibility study to explore the use of its Missouri River water to supply a large portion of western South Dakota with a bulk water transmission line conveying Missouri River water to various communities, tribes, and water systems. The current funding will be used to hire an engineering firm to complete facilities plan and preliminary design for the project. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.
  • West River/Lyman-Jones Rural Water System received an additional $602,702 ARPA grant to install PVC water mains serving areas in Mellette, Haakon, and Lyman counties. A new ground storage tank and necessary electrical controls would also be installed in Pennington County. Previous funding was awarded in April 2022.





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Federal government approves 20-year mining ban in part of SD’s Black Hills • North Dakota Monitor

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The federal government approved a 20-year ban Thursday on new mining-related activity in a portion of South Dakota’s Black Hills.

The ban covers 32 square miles of federally owned land located about 20 miles west of Rapid City. The boundaries encompass the Pactola Reservoir and areas upstream that drain into the reservoir via Rapid Creek.

Lilias Jarding, executive director of the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, hailed the action as “an expression of the will of the people.”

“It definitely shows that when people get active in their communities that we can influence what happens,” Jarding said.

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Advocates for the ban rallied against a proposal from Minneapolis-based F3 Gold to conduct exploratory drilling. The project’s location is in the Jenney Gulch area of the Black Hills National Forest, within a mile of Pactola Reservoir. The man-made mountain lake is the largest and deepest reservoir in the Black Hills. It’s also a popular recreation destination and a drinking-water source for Rapid City and Ellsworth Air Force Base.

The boundaries of a ban on new mining-related activity encompassing the Pactola Reservoir and part of the Rapid Creek watershed. (Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service)

F3 won draft approval of its drilling plan from local Forest Service officials in 2022. Then, last year, the national offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management announced they were considering a ban on new mining-related activity in the Pactola area.

Federal officials conducted a meeting about the proposed ban last year in Rapid City, where public sentiment was overwhelmingly against the drilling project and in favor of the ban. The Black Hills Clean Water Alliance said more than 1,900 people filed written comments on the ban, with 98% in support of it.

The ban is formally known as a “mineral withdrawal,” because it withdraws the area from eligibility for new mineral exploration and development. A 20-year ban is the maximum allowed by federal law, although the ban could be renewed after that. Only Congress can enact a permanent ban.

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Decision comes from Interior Department

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was the decision-maker on the mineral withdrawal, because the department’s Bureau of Land Management administers mining claims on federal land.

“I’m proud to take action today to withdraw this area for the next 20 years, to help protect clean drinking water and ensure this special place is protected for future generations,” Haaland said in a statement.

She also mentioned the area’s clean air, its recreational and ecological benefits, and the Black Hills’ sacred status in the traditional spiritual beliefs of many Great Plains Native American tribes. Haaland is a member of the Pueblo and Laguna tribes in New Mexico.

Tom Vilsack, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which includes the Forest Service, issued a statement praising Haaland’s decision.

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“The Pactola Reservoir–Rapid Creek Watershed provides so many benefits to the people and communities we serve, from clean water to world-class recreation, from livestock grazing to the spaces our Tribal communities consider sacred,” Vilsack said.

F3 Gold did not immediately return a message from South Dakota Searchlight. Jarding said F3’s Pactola project is negated by the 20-year ban on new activities.

“The only exception to that is if someone has already proved there is a mineral reserve, and without drilling, there’s no proving there’s a mineral resource,” Jarding said.

The company has another exploratory drilling project near Custer, outside of the Pactola ban area. The Custer project has final approval from the Forest Service.

Interest in Black Hills gold dates to its 1874 discovery by Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer’s Black Hills Expedition. The discovery set off a gold rush that ultimately led to the development of the Homestake Mine near Lead, which was the largest and deepest gold mine in North America prior to its closure in 2001. Today, the only active, large-scale gold mine in the region is the Wharf Mine, also near Lead. There’s a large abandoned gold mine in the Lead area, the Gilt Edge Mine, that is undergoing a massive cleanup and water-treatment project supported by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund.

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Mining industry responds

Larry Mann, a retired South Dakota lobbyist who formerly represented F3, said the company’s project was treated unfairly. He said exploratory drilling would not damage the Pactola watershed, and that if drilling results justified developing a mine, the proposal would go through a rigorous permitting process that would probably take 10 to 15 years.

“F3 was willing to go through a lot of different things to accommodate concerns,” Mann said.

Mann wonders if the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump could seek to alter Haaland’s decision. Whether or not the new administration could do that, Mann expects Trump’s pick for secretary of the Interior Department — Republican former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum — to be more supportive of mining on federal land.

“I think that there’s a possibility now with a change of leadership that the pendulum could start swinging the other way,” Mann said.

An official working for Burgum’s transition team did not immediately return a message from Searchlight. A spokesperson for the Bureau of Land Management responded by email to Searchlight, saying only that “we’re not going to speculate about decisions of a next Administration.”

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F3 Gold is not a member of the South Dakota Mineral Industries Association, but the association issued a statement Thursday in response to Searchlight questions about the Pactola ban. The statement describes the ban as “federal overreach.” The association also alleged that the decision conflicts with federal mineral laws and policies and fails to recognize the significance of critical minerals — such as antimony, used in batteries — that the association said are present in the area covered by the ban.

“The secretary’s rushed decision on the withdrawal of over 20,000 acres proves this administration is desperate to complete executive actions before the new administration takes over on January 20th,” the association’s statement said, in part.

South Dakota Searchlight is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. South Dakota Searchlight maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Seth Tupper for questions: [email protected].
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South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls for December 23, 2024

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The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls for the week of Dec. 23 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses.

Boys 

Class AA
1. Mitchell (14) 3-0 74 1
2. Lincoln (1) 3-0 61 2
3. Tea Area 2-0 22 RV
4. Jefferson 2-1 21 5
5. Brandon Valley 2-1 19 3
Receiving votes: Huron 14, O’Gorman 8, Harrisburg 3, Spearfish 2, Sturgis 1.

Class A
1. SF Christian (12) 3-0 72 1
2. Hamlin (3) 2-0 63 2
3. Dakota Valley 3-0 38 3
4. RC Christian 5-0 32 4
T-5. Lennox 2-1 9 T-5
T-5. St. Thomas More 5-0 9 T-5
Receiving votes: Pine Ridge 1, West Central 1.

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Class B
1. Castlewood (14) 2-0 74 1
2. Dell Rapids St. Mary (1) 3-0 61 2
3. Viborg-Hurley 2-1 36 4
4. Gregory 4-1 18 RV
T-5. Leola/Frederick Area 4-0 11 RV
T-5. Howard 3-1 11 RV
T-5. Freeman 2-0 11 RV
Receiving votes: Wessington Springs 1, Dupree 1, Estelline/Hendricks 1.

Girls 

Class AA
1. O’Gorman (15) 4-0 75 1
2. Washington 3-0 59 2
3. Brandon Valley 2-1 41 3
4. Stevens 4-1 29 4
5. Spearfish 2-1 10 5
Receiving votes: Mitchell 7, Brookings 3, Aberdeen Central 1.

Class A
1. SF Christian (8) 4-0 66 2
2. Vermillion (4) 4-1 47 1
3. Hamlin (1) 3-0 43 3
4. Wagner 4-0 35 4
5. Mahpiya Luta (2) 5-0 30 5
Receiving votes: Mobridge-Pollock 2, Dakota Valley 1, Elk Point-Jefferson 1.

Class B
1. Centerville (15) 5-0 75 1
2. Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 2-0 51 3
3. Parkston 4-0 45 4
4. Lyman 3-0 27 5
5. Andes Central/Dakota Christian 4-0 20 5
Receiving votes: Ethan 6, Castlewood 1.

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TIMELINE: How Mitchell High School boys basketball reached 20 consecutive wins

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MITCHELL — It’s been nearly a full calendar year since the Mitchell High School boys basketball team last lost a game.

Since its last loss on Jan. 2, the Kernels have rattled off 20-straight victories — 17 in a row to end their championship run last season, plus a 3-0 start to the current campaign.

Mitchell is the first Class AA boys basketball program with a 20-game win streak since Sioux Falls Roosevelt won 35 in a row between the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.

During the current streak, Mitchell has defeated 16 different programs. The only current Class AA teams Mitchell hasn’t beaten during the streak are Harrisburg, Douglas and class newcomer Tea Area. Included in the 20 wins are 13 double-digit victories, including five of 20-plus points. Nine wins came against Eastern South Dakota Conference foes, with seven against Metro Conference opponents and four against West River squads.

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Here’s a closer look at how the Kernels reached 20 wins in a row:

No. 1: Mitchell 49, Yankton 45

Jan. 5, 2024, at the Corn Palace
Three days following an overtime loss to Harrisburg on the same court, Mitchell went to an extra period again to survive a stern test from ESD rival Yankton in the first meeting since the 2023 state title tilt. Landen Soulek’s 12 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, carried the day for the Kernels.

No. 2: Mitchell 67, Huron 56

Jan. 9, 2024, at the Corn Palace

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No. 3: Mitchell 57, Sioux Falls Lincoln 51

Jan. 18, 2024, at the Corn Palace

Mitchell’s Landen Soulek (3) leads a fastbreak up the court as Sioux Falls Lincoln’s Jack Smith (11) gives chase during a Class AA high school basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at the Corn Palace.

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No. 4: Mitchell 68, Brookings 55

Jan. 25, 2024, at Brookings

No. 5: Mitchell 71, Sioux Falls Jefferson 58

Jan. 30, 2024, at Jefferson H.S.
One week after taking over the No. 1 ranking in the South Dakota Prep Media poll for the first time in 12 years, the Kernels won a fifth-straight game by taking out an eventual state tournament team on the road. Mitchell led by eight points at halftime but ballooned the cushion to 22 points in the second half. Colton Smith had a big night with 20 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three steals.

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Mitchell’s Colton Smith (5) powers up a shot near the rim through the contest of Sioux Falls Jefferson’s Dawson Sechser during a Class AA boys basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls.

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No. 6: Mitchell 71, Sturgis 42

Feb. 2, 2024, at Sturgis

No. 7: Mitchell 59, Spearfish 45

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Feb. 3, 2024, at Spearfish
In the last of four consecutive road games after claiming the top spot, Mitchell cemented its place atop the rankings. The Kernels won the third quarter 24-9 to turn a three-point halftime lead into an 18-point advantage entering the final frame. Gavin Soukup tossed in 21 points to lead the way.

No. 8: Mitchell 68, Aberdeen Central 56

Feb. 6, 2024, at the Corn Palace

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Mitchell’s Gavin Soukup attacks the basket against Aberdeen Central during an Eastern South Dakota Conference boys basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at the Corn Palace.

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No. 9: Mitchell 60, Sioux Falls Washington 55

Feb. 13, 2024, at Washington H.S.

No. 10: Mitchell 74, Pierre 50

Feb. 16, 2024, at Pierre
With a blowout road win over another ESD rival, the win streak reached 10 games in a row. Colton Smith posted a 23-point, 10-rebound double-double with five assists, and Markus Talley added 20 points, six rebounds and six assists.

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No. 11: Mitchell 75, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 53

Feb. 17, 2024, at Roosevelt H.S.
Capping a stretch of three road games in five days, the Kernels dominated. Colton Smith scored 14 points in each half to spur Mitchell’s season-high scoring output. It was also the Kernels’ first win at Roosevelt High School in 20 years

No. 12: Mitchell 59, Brandon Valley 54

Feb. 20, 2024, at the Corn Palace
A preview of the eventual state championship contest, Mitchell overcame an early 12-point deficit to snap the Lynx’s own 12-game win streak. Gavin Soukup, Markus Talley and Colton Smith all provided 15 points for the Kernels, while Parker Mandel tossed in 10 points off the bench. Mitchell clinched a share of the Eastern South Dakota Conference title.

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Mitchell’s Abe Gunnare (34) puts up a shot near the basket against Brandon Valley during an Eastern South Dakota Conference high school boys basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at the Corn Palace.

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No. 13: Mitchell 60, O’Gorman 50

Feb. 23, 2024, at O’Gorman H.S.
Powered by 23 points and seven rebounds from Gavin Soukup, the Kernels polished off a 19-1 regular season record and secured the No. 1 seed in the Class AA postseason.

No. 14: Mitchell 60, Yankton 46

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March 2, 2024, at the Corn Palace — Class AA SoDak 16
Facing a postseason rematch of the 2023 Class AA state title game to reach the state tournament, Mitchell roared out to a 20-point halftime lead and didn’t let Yankton closer than eight points the rest of the way. Six Kernels scored at least six points as Mitchell punched its tournament ticket, paced by Markus Talley’s 25 points, four rebounds and four assists. The win secured a fourth-straight state tournament berth for the program.

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The Mitchell High School boys basketball program celebrates its SoDak 16 win over Yankton with a team photo in front of the MHS student section on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Corn Palace.

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No. 15: Mitchell 69, Sioux Falls Jefferson 61

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March 14, 2024, at the Premier Center, Sioux Falls — Class AA quarterfinal
Mitchell’s championship charge received a stern test in the opening round, as the Cavaliers chopped down a double-digit deficit to just two points in the fourth before the Kernels put the game away.

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Mitchell’s Parker Mandel (10) goes up for a layup in the midst of several Sioux Falls Jefferson defenders during a Class AA state quarterfinal boys basketball game on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Premier Center in Sioux Falls.

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No. 16: Mitchell 72, Sioux Falls Washington 51

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March 15, 2024, at the Premier Center, Sioux Falls — Class AA semifinal
Following a sweat-inducing quarterfinal, the Kernels’ semifinal affair was never in doubt. Mitchell’s lead was 13 or more points the entire second half, growing as large as 27 points. Gavin Soukup propelled the effort with 22 points and eight assists.

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Mitchell’s Gavin Hinker (40) battles Sioux Falls Washington’s Jhace Woods (left) for a loose ball during a Class AA state semifinal boys basketball game on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Premier Center in Sioux Falls.

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No. 17: Mitchell 46, Brandon Valley 45

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March 16, 2024, at the Premier Center, Sioux Falls — Class AA championship
Markus Talley found Gavin Hinker for the title-winning layup with _ seconds to play, and the Kernels came up with a pair of defensive stops on the final possession to capture the program’s first state championship since 2005. Mitchell’s 17th state championship all-time, the most in state history, ended with a 23-1 record.

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Mitchell head coach Ryker Kreutzfeldt waves the net in the air after winning the Class AA boys state championship game against the Brandon Valley Lynx on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Premier Center in Sioux Falls.

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End of 2023-24 season; start of 2024-25 season.

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No. 18: Mitchell 70, Watertown 44

Dec. 17, 2024, at Watertown
Kernels open title defense with a blowout road win in ESD play. Markus Talley drops in 27 points, while Gavin Hinker nets a career-high 14 points in the victory.

No. 19: Mitchell 55, Rapid City Stevens 52

Dec. 30, 2024, at Stevens H.S.
After trailing for much of the second half, the Kernels went on an 8-0 run late in the fourth quarter to swipe a road win. Markus Talley led the way with 26 points, including the last five to clinch it for MHS.

No. 20: Mitchell 61, Rapid City Central 47

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Dec. 21, 2024, at Central H.S.
Tackling a third road game in five days to open up the new season, Mitchell pulls away late behind 19 second-half points from Colton Smith. All told, Smith (24) and Markus Talley (26) combined for 50 points in the win. It was coach Ryker Kreutzfeldt’s 60th career head coaching win in 75 games, a win percentage of .800.





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