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Sorensons lead the way for Wildcat golf

Published by admin on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 4:39pm

It was a strong week of golf for the Brothers Sorenson, as the two led the Wildcat golfers at both last week’s Douglas Invitational as well as Monday’s Sturgis Invitational.
Curtis Sorenson fired a score of 82 at Boulder Canyon to lead the Wildcats at Sturgis, a score that was good for ninth place. Just behind him in 13th place was older brother Regan, who finished at 87.
Dillon Hanis was the next Wildcat to finish, firing an 88. He was followed by Brady Virtue at 90, Mason Dirkes at 91 and Bodie Van Der Boom at 96.

Wildcats rack up victories, prepare for games ahead

Published by admin on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 4:38pm

Just a few weeks in, the Custer High School volleyball team is sitting 8-0 for the season after its defeat of the Douglas Patriots and Newell Irrigators last week. 
“I’m just very, very, very happy with the way our season started. We do have some tough games coming up this week, but it’s just been an amazing start to the season,” said head coach Jill Hohn. 
On Sept. 2, the Wildcats faced the Douglas Patriots for a match at the Armory. Typically, Hohn said the Patriots have been a challenging team to face, but the Wildcats were determined to break that streak. 

Rangers tame the tigers

Published by admin on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 9:47am
The Hill City Rangers football team is undefeated three games into its 2025-26 season. Hill City (3-0) roared past the Dupree Tigers (1-2) at home  Sept. 5, with a resounding 51-0 win.
The penalties began early in the game with a false start against Dupree on the opening kickoff where senior Caleb Sobolik took the ball to midfield. 

Rangers run with competitive attitude

Published by admin on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 9:46am
The Ranger cross country team competed Friday at the Northern Hills Invitational Cross Country Meet in Spearfish. According to head coach Joe Noyes, the team raced “the most competitive and locked in we have looked at this point in a season.”

Spearfish sweeps Rangers in first conference game

Published by admin on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 9:45am
The Rangers Volleyball team went head-to-head against the Spearfish Spartans on the road last Tuesday and suffered their first Black Hills Conference loss in a three-set sweep. 
The Spartans controlled the match from start to finish, making some critical first-set plays to take the lead 25-20.
Spearfish maintained control of the game despite a close and competitive exchange in the second set with Spearfish narrowly edging out the Rangers 25-23.

Wildcats take first at Custer Invitational

Published by admin on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 12:03pm

Right from the start of the season, the Custer High School Wildcat volleyball team is chasing its goal of making it to the SoDak16, having won its first match against Philip as well as the Custer Invitational tournament. 
“I would absolutely say that the hard work that was put in over the last years helped us coming into this season. We also had strong practices coming into the season and have a good team philosophy. We have high goals for our team this season, and the girls are ready to put the work into achieving those goals,” said head coach Jill Hohn. 

Soft start to the cross country season

Published by admin on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 12:02pm

The hilly terrain in Douglas proved to be challenging for Custer High School Wildcats during the first cross country meet of the season Aug. 29.
“It’s a hard course to start with,” said head coach Karen Karim. “I think some of our kiddos had some pretty solid performances. I know some of them are a little bit disappointed, but gosh, it’s the first meet and it really doesn’t matter at this point in time. So I think we accomplished what we needed to there.” 

Wildcats tighten the score against STM, Hot Springs

Published by admin on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 12:00pm

As the season rolls on, the Custer High School Wildcat soccer team is tightening the scores against its opponents. 
On Aug. 26, the Wildcats faced the St. Thomas More Cavaliers for an away game. Head coach Hannah Rehmeier said it was a good game for the Wildcats. 
Going into the half, the score was 2-1, with Xander Dinius scoring for the Wildcats. 
“Up until that point, that was probably the best game that we had played,” said Rehmeier. “We were working well as a team. We were pretty physical and staying together pretty well.”

Wildcat volleyball set for season

Published by admin on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 12:00pm

The Custer High School volleyball team is set for another season, having played its first matches last weekend. 
“I think we’re looking really good. We have a lot of girls out,” said head coach Jill Hohn. “We have a lot of skill within our program between C team and varsity, so we’re looking really good with our positions. We’re excited about this season.” 
Hohn has been coaching volleyball in some fashion since 2013. 

New faces compete for boys golf team

Published by admin on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 11:56am

It was a relatively new set of faces that teed off for the Custer High School golf team last Thursday at the Joan Rachetto Invitational played at Tomahawk Golf Course south of Deadwood.
The top four regular varsity golfers for the Wildcats did not attend the event, opening the way for younger golfers to participate.
Among those was Brodie Van Der Boom, who normally serves as the Wildcats’ fifth golfer. In this meet, however, Van Der Boom was the ’Cats’ top golfer, and finished in 11th place with a 93.