Yankton High School

GAME DAY!!!

GO GREAT GAZELLES!

A big thanks to Nebraska Womens Basketball for the opportunity to see a great game and enjoy time together as a team. The second half of the season for the Gazelles begins with a full week of 3 games! Go Gazelles!

Yankton Wrestling Sweeps Triangular at Vermillion The Yankton Buck and Gazelle wrestling teams delivered a dominant performance Thursday night at a triangular in Vermillion, earning dual victories over Dakota Valley and Vermillion. Boys Results Yankton def. Dakota Valley, 75–5 The Bucks controlled the dual with bonus-point wins throughout the lineup. Ethan Smith (126), Evan Jackman (132), Joelton Reimnitz-Hahn (138), Caden Janssen (144), Nathan Bohlmann (150), Zane Portillo (157), Peyton Eustace (190), Edly Amaro (215), and Drace Gaskins (285) all recorded falls. Damian Janish (113), Brooks DeLozier (120), and Shayce Platt (165) added wins by forfeit, while Colton Archer (106) earned a hard-fought sudden-victory decision. Yankton def. Vermillion, 65–18 After falling in the opening match, Yankton responded by winning 11 of the next 13 bouts. Falls were recorded by Joelton Reimnitz-Hahn (138), Shayce Platt (165), CorBin Sayler (175), Peyton Eustace (190), Edly Amaro (215), and Drace Gaskins (285). Damian Janish (113) earned a technical fall, while Brooks DeLozier (120), Caden Janssen (144), Nathan Bohlmann (150), and Zane Portillo (157) picked up wins by forfeit. Extra match victories were added by Griffin Bender (106) and Cain Steinberg (215). Girls Results Yankton def. Dakota Valley, 24–6 The Gazelles earned wins from Chloe Caton (115), Sofia Delgado (130), Jaclyn Kyte (135), and Peyton Kyte (140), with Caton, Delgado, and both Kytes scoring team points through forfeits or falls. Yankton def. Vermillion, 24–6 Yankton posted another 24–6 team win behind victories from Adrianna Boucher (100), Chloe Caton (115), Sofia Delgado (130), and Jaclyn Kyte (140). Boucher and Kyte earned falls, while Caton and Delgado added wins via forfeit.

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Bucks Basketball Game Day! Sub-Varsity starts at 4:00p Varsity tip-off is at 7:00p GO BUCKS!!!

This Friday January 16 the Yankton Gazelles ventured into the windy brisk weather to Harrisburg for the annual Girls Wrestling Tournament . Some teams pulled out with the weather. Lessing the number of girls but not the competition. Overall doing very well scoring 7th out of 28 teams. With Winry Yaggie placing 1st at 145, Alexis Brenden placing 3rd at 120, and Jaclyn Kyte placing 5th and getting her 100th win!! Good job girls. Lets get ready for Vermillion next week Thursday the 22 in Vermillion.

These students got up bright and early this morning for All State Band auditions! Students perform in a live, intense audition and are judged on scales, an etude, a solo, and sight-reading. The preparation necessary for selection into the SD All State Band is quite extensive and we are incredibly proud of these students for auditioning today!

Great turnout for our Young Bucks and Gazelles Night! It was so fun to see the excitement of all the young Bucks and Gazelles who were getting their autographed posters. Special thanks to Pivitol Photography for the great team photo and to the UPS Store for printing our posters.

The Yankton Gazelle girls wrestling team competed against a large and talented field at the Harrisburg Girls Tournament, finishing 7th overall as a team with 71.0 points. Aberdeen Central claimed the team title with 201.0 points, followed by Watertown (163.5) and Pierre T.F. Riggs (147.5) rounding out the top three. Yankton placed solidly in the upper half of the 27-team field, finishing ahead of programs such as Sioux Falls Washington, Vermillion, Lennox, and Tea Area. Individually, the Gazelles were led by a championship performance from Winry Yaggie (145), who went 4–0 with four falls to win her weight class and score 30 team points. Alexis Brenden (120) added a 3rd-place finish, scoring 20 points after earning four wins, including a pin in the third-place match. Jaclyn Kyte (135) placed 5th, contributing 13 points with three falls on the day. Additional points came from Sofia Delgado (130) and Peyton Kyte (140), who each added 4 team points, while several other Gazelles gained valuable varsity experience against strong competition. With a team finish of 7th out of 27 teams and a tournament champion leading the way, Yankton showed depth, toughness, and continued growth as the season moves forward.

The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles welcomed Aberdeen Central and Brandon Valley to Yankton last night for a busy wrestling triangular that featured varsity boys, junior varsity boys, and girls competition.

Varsity Boys

Yankton vs. Aberdeen Central: The Bucks picked up wins from Drace Gaskins (285), Colton Archer (106), Ethan Smith (126), Shayce Platt (165), and Peyton Eustace (215), but Aberdeen Central used bonus-point victories throughout the lineup to claim the dual.

Yankton vs. Brandon Valley: Yankton earned victories from Colton Archer (106), Zane Portillo (157), Shayce Platt (165), and Edly Amaro (215). Brandon Valley’s depth and bonus points proved decisive in the team score.

Junior Varsity Boys

Vs. Aberdeen Central: Jett Devine (120) and Bradyn Elle (175) led Yankton with falls, while Aberdeen Central collected several wins by fall to take the dual.

Vs. Brandon Valley: Yankton JV highlights included wins by Griffin Bender (106) and Cain Steinberg (215), with Brandon Valley earning the majority of the remaining bouts.

Girls

Vs. Aberdeen Central: The Gazelles earned victories from Alexis Brenden (120) and Winry Yaggie (145), while Aberdeen Central took advantage of several forfeits and falls.

Vs. Brandon Valley: Yankton girls picked up wins from Adrianna Boucher (100), Alexis Brenden (120), Peyton Kyte (140), and Winry Yaggie (155), while Brandon Valley claimed the dual behind multiple forfeits and falls.

🔜 Up Next: The Yankton Gazelles are back in action tonight, traveling to Harrisburg for the Harrisburg Girls’ Invitational.

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🤼‍♀️ Gazelle Wrestling on the Road — Harrisburg Invitational TONIGHT! 🤼‍♀️

The Gazelle Wrestling Team is set to compete tonight at the 2026 Harrisburg Girls Invitational!
📍 Harrisburg High School
🕓 Wrestling begins at 4:00 PM

This tournament features a loaded field from across South Dakota, including:
Watertown, Aberdeen Central, Beresford/Alcester-Hudson, Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon, Brandon Valley, Ethan/Parkston, Flandreau, Groton Area, Hanson, Harrisburg, Lennox, McCook Central/Montrose, Milbank, Miller/Highmore-Harrold, Parker, Pierre T.F. Riggs, Sioux Falls Jefferson, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Sioux Falls Washington, Tea Area, Tiospa Zina, Tri-Valley, Vermillion, Viborg-Hurley, Wagner, West Central, and Yankton.

🔥 Expect a great night of competitive girls wrestling as the Gazelles take on one of the toughest tournaments of the season.

📲 Fans can follow brackets, notifications, and live results by scanning the attached QR code.

Let’s go, Gazelles! 💙💪

Practice Hard = Play Hard! Let’s Go Gazelles

Yankton wrestling hosted Bon Homme last night in a hard-fought dual, with plenty of action on the mat from both the Bucks and the Gazelles.

Boys Results:
The Bucks battled throughout the lineup but ultimately fell to Bon Homme by a score of 28–41. Yankton picked up key wins from Colton Archer (106), Brooks DeLozier (120), Evan Jackman (138), Shayce Platt (165), CorBin Sayler (175), and Drace Gaskins (285), highlighted by multiple pins and strong decision victories.

Girls Results:
The Gazelles came up just short in a tight dual, falling 24–28. Yankton earned big points from Adrianna Boucher (100), Chloe Caton (115), Alexis Brenden (120), and Winry Yaggie (145), with three pins helping keep the dual close until the final weights.

Both teams are back in action Thursday at home, hosting Harrisburg and Aberdeen. Come out and support Yankton Wrestling as the Bucks and Gazelles look to bounce back on their home mats! 💪🤼‍♂️🤼‍♀️

GOOD LUCK GAZELLES!

State Wrestling Ticket Orders are now open! If you plan to attend State Wrestling this year to cheer on the Buck and Gazelle wrestlers, please print and fill out the attached form and turn it in to the YSD Admin Building by no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026. Note that all ticket orders should be made by check. Please make checks payable to the Yankton School District.

Please use the link below to access the form:
https://shorturl.at/er29g

Join us this Friday for our Double-Header vs Watertown and our 2nd Annual Youth Night!!

Bucks and Gazelles Youth Night is this Friday!

Another day, another opportunity! Let's Go Gazelles!