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The Gregory Gorillas and the Miller Rustlers met in a renewed SESD conference matchup on Saturday, January 24, 2026, which saw the Rustlers defeat the Gorillas 51-42. The Gorillas took an early 5-0 lead but they could not hang on as they trailed 11-15 after one quarter of play.The Rustlers dominated the second quarter, outscoring the Gorillas 14-4 and the Gorillas trailed 15-29 at the half. “We just struggled offensively in the second quarter. We had opportunities but didn’t take advantage.”

Gorillas 17 vs. Kimball/White Lake 47 by Coach Lonnie Klundt The Gorillas traveled to Kimball on January 15, 2026.

Tuesday Mixed League 1/20/26 Six Balls, 89½-30½; Tee Riffic Creations, 72-48; Rosebud Electric, 72-48; Carlock Babes, 46½-73½; Boats ‘n’ Hoes, 42½-77½; The Outsiders, 30½-89½; HTG: Six Balls, 694; HTS: Six Balls, 1952; HIG: Steven Petersen, 232, Linda Teel, 208; HIS: Steven Petersen, 626, Linda Teel, 518. Splits picked up: Linda Teel, 4-5.

Carson Walker, SD News Watch Elementary and middle school students from around South Dakota will compete Saturday, Feb. 7, in the state spelling bee at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell.

The Burke/Gregory Storm girls traveled to Gettysburg on Friday, January 16, 2026, for the Battler Girls Wrestling Tournament. In a field of 18 teams, the Storm girls placed 8th with 49.5 points.

Gregory 41 Wolsey-Wessington 38 By Coach Lonnie Klundt Gregory traveled to Redfield on January 10, 2026, to participate in the Redfield Classic. The Gorillas were paired up against Wolsey-Wessington.

Gregory 55 Kimball/White Lake 33 By Coach Jeff Determan The Gregory Gorillas overcame a slow start and used a strong second quarter and balanced team effort to earn a 55–33 boys basketball win over the Kimball/White Lake Wildkats on Thursday night.

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Tuesday Mixed League 1/13/26 Six Balls, 68½-27½; Tee Riffic Creations, 55-41; Rosebud Electric, 55-41; Carlock Babes, 39½-56½; Boats ‘n’ Hoes, 35½-60½; The Outsiders, 27½-68½; HTG: Rosebud Electric, 677; HTS: Tee Riffic Creations, 1899; HIG: Augie Bortz, 228, Linda Teel, 192; HIS: Steven Petersen, 587,Linda Teel, 505. Splits picked up: Shelly Holmberg, 2-7; Paula Bortz, 3-10.

Dane Johnson went down to 106 pounds this week and finished in first place. “I think he should be pretty salty there.