
Derek Ohme: From Baseball Captain to Banking Leader
Derek Ohme blends a 25‑year banking career with a lifelong passion for sports, community service and family life in Sioux Falls.
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Derek Ohme blends a 25‑year banking career with a lifelong passion for sports, community service and family life in Sioux Falls.

The late billionaire’s gifts reshaped health care, education and community projects across Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and beyond.
The city of Grafton, North Dakota, will honor Chad Demers, a beloved hockey coach who died of brain cancer, by christening its new $7 million sports complex with his name.
The city of Grafton, North Dakota, will honor Chad Demers with a $7‑million athletic facility, funded by Choice Bank and set to open in late 2026.
A recent shift in NCAA eligibility rules has sparked a surge in NHL draft selections from college ranks, reshaping relationships between the Canadian Hockey League and U.S. universities.
Junior Luke Luskey from South Dakota State University was selected as the 2025‑26 College Baseball Athlete of the Year by Sioux Falls Live, capping a season that saw him lead the conference in RBIs, hit 13 home runs and help the Jacks return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013.
Senior Erik Anderson’s sixth‑inning double sparked a 10‑8 win over Dowling Catholic, highlighting his .370 season, recent hot streak and plans to pitch in the postseason.

The Colorado Avalanche wrapped up their 2026 draft selections with eight new faces, extending a class that already began with Egor Shilov’s second‑round pick.

The Avalanche tied a franchise draft record by selecting nine players, spanning defense, forward and goaltender positions, each bringing distinct achievements and pathways to the professional ranks.

The 2026 schedule features 18 matches, eight at Morsted Field, and a November NSIC Tournament, building on last season's success.

With the NHL Draft set for Buffalo, Minnesota’s pipeline of elite prospects is drawing attention, featuring standout players, family connections, and impressive scouting rankings.

The University of Minnesota has secured two former high school teammates from Nebraska through the transfer portal, reinforcing its baseball squad with experienced hitters and pitchers.

Adam Diedrich, Augustana University’s all‑time saves leader, has inked a professional contract with the Sioux Falls Canaries, capping a career that featured record‑breaking stats, multiple All‑American honors and trips to the College World Series.

Over 70 elite prospects gathered at Ronken Field for the Dakota Top Prospect Games, where Trackman Baseball recorded velocity data that crowned Jack Blomgren as the fastest pitcher.
From a junior rush of over 1,000 yards to a decade‑long NFL career, C.J. Ham reflects on the path that led to his upcoming induction into the DECC Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Prep Baseball Dakotas Top Prospect Games will return on June 2, 2026, at Ronken Field, bringing together top prospects from the classes of 2027‑2029 and offering a direct pathway to national summer events.

After a 10‑loss stretch that left the Wolf Pack with the highest ERA in program history, Nevada part ways with pitching coach Mark Moriarty, who thanked the university on social media, while head coach Jordan Getzelman prepares his first major staff overhaul.

Four Pittsburg State University baseball players receive NCAA Division II All‑Central Region accolades, highlighted by Dagen Brewer's Player of the Year award and a record‑setting campaign.
A look at the recent championship run across South Dakota's colleges, from softball to baseball, highlighting resilience, dramatic finishes, and the voices shaping the narrative.
Coach Eric Peterson has overhauled the South Dakota men's basketball squad by bringing in experienced transfers while navigating a wave of player exits.
The Augustana Vikings saw their season end with a 10-1 loss to Central Missouri in the Division II Super Regional, concluding a 45-16 campaign that included conference titles.

The final of the 2026 Clark Cup pits the Muskegon Lumberjacks against the Sioux Falls Stampede, with Game 3 scheduled for May 22 in Muskegon. Goalie performances, offensive depth and historical context shape the preview.

The No. 13 Augustana Vikings dropped a 6‑1 decision to top‑ranked Central Missouri in the first game of their Super Regional, with key performances from several players.

The NCAA Super Regional between Augustana and Central Missouri has been rescheduled due to expected weather, with Friday and Saturday times still undetermined.