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by Patty Connealy Eleven Burke/Gregory Storm wrestlers traveled to Plankinton Saturday, December 20, 2025, for the Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney Titans Invitational Tournament.

Tuesday Mixed League 12/16/25 Tee Riffic Creations, 258-102; Six Balls, 245-115; Rosebud Electric, 208½-151½; Carlock Babes, 156½- 203½; Boats ‘n’ Hoes, 145-215; The Outsiders, 67-293; HTG: Six Balls, 711; HTS: Six Balls, 1947; HIG: Couy Hollenbeck, 216; Jennifer Soesbe, 156; HIS: Justin Parkis, 549; Linda Teel, 423. Splits picked up: Linda Teel, 3-10; Ethan Long, 2-7; Paula Bortz, 3-10.

Lake Area Technical College (LATC) and Avera announced today the upcoming construction/ remodel of a high-tech nursing simulation center at Pierre’s Capital City Campus. A grant from Avera will provide improved equipment and technology for LATC’s nursing program.

Gregory 42 Chamberlain 60 The Gregory Gorillas hit the road for their first road game of the season as they traveled to Chamberlain on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to take on the Cubs. Both teams had balanced scoring in the first quarter, and the game was tied 13-13 after one quarter.

The Gorillas traveled to Springview on December 20, 2025, to face the North Central Knights. The Gorillas took a 12-8 first quarter score and extended that to 27-14 at half time.

The Gregory swimming pool fund saw an increase of only $628.33 during November for a total of $676,370.99. The pool committee continues to meet with representatives from the Gregory City Council to determine the best design and location for a new pool.

By Coach Jeff Determan The Gregory Gorillas opened up the 2025-26 basketball season on Thursday evening as they hosted the St. Mary Cardinals. The Gorillas found themselves in a hole early as the Cardinals jumped out to a 9-0 lead but after a timeout, the Gorillas settled down a little but still trailed 15-9 after one quarter. Baskets were hard to come by in the second quarter for both squads and the Gorillas trailed 24-14 at the half. “St. Mary’s hit a couple of threes early but we were able to string some stops together on the defensive end in the middle eight minutes of the half, we just didn’t capitalize on the offensive end.” The Gorillas struggled again offensively in the third quarter and the Cardinals outscored the Gorillas 17-6 in the third quarter to take a 41-20 lead after three quarters. The fourth quarter was much of the same as Gregory was outscored 16-2 in the final quarter. “I was happy with our effort throughout the game. There are always things to work on and we will continue to evaluate and look for ways to improve.” Gregory was led by Lincoln Juracek with 10 points and Colt Keiser with 7 points. Gregory will travel to Chamberlain on Tuesday and North Central (NE) on Saturday.

The lady gorillas hosted O’Neill St. Mary’s on December 11, 2025. This was the opening game of the season for the Lady Gorillas and St. Mary’s fourth game of the year. The Lady Gorillas fell behind right out of the gate, but were able to respond and Gregory led after the first quarter 14-11.

The official start of the South Dakota snowmobile season began on Dec. 15, with the opening of the statewide trail system.