Sports

The Marching Gorillas arrived at school at 5 a.m. this past Saturday, October 4, 2025, for their trip to perform at the 9 a.m. Dakota Days parade in Vermillion, SD. Gregory was one of nine bands to perform and compete in the parade. For their efforts, the Marching Gorillas brought home a first-place trophy in class ‘A’ by scoring more points than Vermillion High School.

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Gregory Spikers battled hard but came up short, falling in three sets to the Bon Homme Lady Cavaliers. “Although the loss was not the outcome we wanted, I continue to be proud of the fight and effort our girls are showing.

The Gregory Spikers picked up a solid win on Thursday, October 2, 2025, defeating the Chamberlain Lady Cubs in three straight sets. “The girls came out with energy, executed well, and showed the kind of teamwork we’ve been working toward,” Head Coach Lauren Braun commented.

The Gregory Spikers gave it their all in a tough four-set match on the road against the Corsica-Stickney Lady Jaguars on Thursday, September 25,2025. “Although the scoreboard didn’t end in our favor, games like tonight really show how sportsmanship and attitudes can really outshine against abilities,” Head Coach Lauren Braun pointed out.

Platte-Geddes Invite September 27, 2025 Boys 5,000 Meters Varsity 6 Luke Barreto, 18:06.40 37 Ryler Stevicks, 21:17.23 Girls 5,000 Meters Varsity 7 Abigail Engel, 22:08.53 26 Avery Birkel, 24:45.80 PR 34 Sadie Carlson, 27:12.16 PR Boys 4,000 Meters JV 21 Robby Ring, 18:42.74 PR 22 Isaac Hull, 18:44.41

Tuesday Mixed League 9/23/25 Tee-Riffic Creations, 61-11; Carlock Babes, 54-18; Six Balls, 37-35; Rosebud Electric, 35-37; Cahoy’s, 20-52; The Outsiders, 9-63; HTG: Tee Riffic Creations, 675; HTS: Six Balls, 1956; HIG: Steven Petersen, 244; Paula Bortz, 170; HIS: Steven Petersen, 568; Emily Long, 446. Splits picked up: Goldie Warnkvist, 3-10.

The Gregory Gorillas hosted the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds on Friday evening, September 26, 2025, and pulled off a 57-6 win in just under one half. Lincoln Juracek was back at quarterback for the game, which made a big impact for the whole team.

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Gregory Lady Spikers faced off against the Todd County Lady Falcons in what turned into a hard-fought five-set battle. “Although we came up short, we are proving grit and determination when we have long, five set nights,” Head Coach Lauren Braun said.

The Gregory Lady Spikers came away with a decisive threeset victory over the White River Lady Tigers on Monday, September 22, 2025, capping off a special night of celebration for the team’s seven seniors. It was a memorable senior night for Haylie Vaughn, Dani Timanus, Asia VanDerWerff, Ella Sperl, Aubree Opp, Shyanna Steffen, and Aubree Miller—players who have poured countless hours into this program and set the tone for our team’s culture.

The girls traveled to Mitchell on September 4, 2025, with dance only. This was a big competition with AA and A schools. Pom placed 13th with scores averaging at 65 points & HipHop placed 11th with an average of 72.