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BROOKINGS, S.D. June 9, 2026 - More than 3,900 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2026 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the Deans List.

Being a part of someone’s many firsts is such a privilege. First time hunting.

Fisheries biologists for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission were collecting paddlefish for a study this spring when a large and rare fish for Nebraska showed up in the net. A 70-pound lake sturgeon was pulled from the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam on April 14.

The Badger track team had seven compete at the NSAA 2026 State Track meet. Each competitor represented Badger Nation with their best.

Results from the District Meet at Crandall Creek in Ogallala: Cumbow, Garrett- 97 Stankoski, Caden- 87 Two Strike, Tanner- 90 Wackler, Parker- 100 Witte, Westin- 102 Final Team Score 374 “Disappointing end to the year with no qualifiers, but a ton of growth and things to build on for next year. Thanks to our Seniors Caden Stankoski and Garrett Cumbow for the work they have put in over the last four years,” said Coach Brooks Coleman.

May 19, 2026 - Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will be at Burke Stadium for the 2026 State Meet. In any given year, spectators at the NSAA state track meet might be lucky enough to see a class record holder or two perform on the state’s grandest stage at Omaha Burke Stadium.

The Badgers turned in an outstanding performance, finishing 2nd overall with a team score of 326 which is the best team score by a Badger golf team in 14 years. Team Results: 326, second place • Tanner Two Strike – 77, 3rd Place • Caden Stankoski – 81, 6th Place • Garrett Cumbow – 83, 8th Place • Westin Witte – 85 • Parker Wackler – 87 JV Team Results: 374 • Nash Hesse– 85, 2nd Place • Aiden Hutchinson – 94, 5th Place • Reeves Witte – 97 • Trevor Two Strike – 98 • Brenden Battershaw – 109 District Golf was held Monday, May 18 at Crandall Creek Golf Course in Ogallala.

Congratulations to our VHS State Track Qualifiers! • Maeli Patterson ~ 200m • Danika Jansen ~ Pole Vault • Aiden Hand ~ High Jump • Dominic Beebout ~ 100m, Triple Jump, Long Jump, 4x100 • Trystan Beebout ~ Long Jump, 4x100 • Jekhi Williams ~ Triple Jump, 4x100 • Isaac Utecht ~ 4x100 • Jackson Huggins ~ 4x100 Alternate

Monday, May 4, 2026, the Badger Golf Team traveled to Ainsworth where they participated in the Ainsworth Invite Best Ball Tournament. Results are as follows: Fifth place, the team of Wackler and Cumbow, 80.