Educators Rising Week!
Today, our members are sharing what they appreciate most about our chapter. Here are a few highlights:
💬 Eva P.
“My favorite activity as part of Educators Rising was the January Kindness Challenge. It was a valuable learning experience because it challenged me to plan an age-appropriate lesson focused on teaching the importance of kindness.”
💬 Owen E.
“One of the things I enjoy most about Educators Rising is coming together and hearing classmates share their experiences in classrooms, internships, and throughout their academic journey.”
The Yankton Bucks wrestling team went 3-0 on Friday night, earning victories over Sioux Falls Lincoln, Sioux Falls Washington, and Lennox, and finished the season with a winning record, ending with an overall record of 12-8. This marks the first year since 2011 that the Yankton Bucks wrestling team secured and finished with a winning record. Across the three duals, Yankton showcased depth throughout the lineup, scoring points through a mix of forfeits, pins, technical falls, and hard-fought decisions.
The Bucks opened the night with a tightly contested dual against Sioux Falls Lincoln that was ultimately decided by tiebreaker criteria. Early points from forfeits and a quick pin by Damian Janish (113) kept Yankton in the match, while late-dual falls from Zane Portillo (157), Shayce Platt (165), and CorBin Sayler (175) proved crucial. The dual ended tied on the scoreboard, but Yankton secured the team victory based on tiebreaker criteria.
Next, Yankton faced Sioux Falls Washington and took control from the opening weight, gaining early momentum with multiple forfeits and continuing to build the lead with bonus-point performances. Brooks DeLozier (120) and Shayce Platt (165) recorded technical falls, while pins from Nathan Bohlmann (150), Zane Portillo (157), CorBin Sayler (175), and Peyton Eustace (190) added valuable team points. Caden Janssen (144) also delivered a key victory with a hard-fought decision, helping Yankton maintain control and secure the win.
The Bucks closed the night against Lennox in a competitive, back-and-forth dual. Yankton opened strong at the lower weights with first-period falls from Colton Archer (106) and Damian Janish (113), followed by a technical fall from DeLozier at 120. Despite Lennox finding success in the middle weights, Yankton stayed steady with bonus-point wins from Nathan Bohlmann (150) and several key victories by forfeit, allowing the Bucks to maintain their advantage and finish the night undefeated.
Overall, the Bucks displayed resilience, balance, and depth across all three duals, highlighted by consistent bonus-point scoring and strong performances throughout the lineup, capping a historic season for Yankton wrestling. The Bucks finished the season winning their last 7 duals and are building a lot of momentum into February.
The Bucks opened the night with a tightly contested dual against Sioux Falls Lincoln that was ultimately decided by tiebreaker criteria. Early points from forfeits and a quick pin by Damian Janish (113) kept Yankton in the match, while late-dual falls from Zane Portillo (157), Shayce Platt (165), and CorBin Sayler (175) proved crucial. The dual ended tied on the scoreboard, but Yankton secured the team victory based on tiebreaker criteria.
Next, Yankton faced Sioux Falls Washington and took control from the opening weight, gaining early momentum with multiple forfeits and continuing to build the lead with bonus-point performances. Brooks DeLozier (120) and Shayce Platt (165) recorded technical falls, while pins from Nathan Bohlmann (150), Zane Portillo (157), CorBin Sayler (175), and Peyton Eustace (190) added valuable team points. Caden Janssen (144) also delivered a key victory with a hard-fought decision, helping Yankton maintain control and secure the win.
The Bucks closed the night against Lennox in a competitive, back-and-forth dual. Yankton opened strong at the lower weights with first-period falls from Colton Archer (106) and Damian Janish (113), followed by a technical fall from DeLozier at 120. Despite Lennox finding success in the middle weights, Yankton stayed steady with bonus-point wins from Nathan Bohlmann (150) and several key victories by forfeit, allowing the Bucks to maintain their advantage and finish the night undefeated.
Overall, the Bucks displayed resilience, balance, and depth across all three duals, highlighted by consistent bonus-point scoring and strong performances throughout the lineup, capping a historic season for Yankton wrestling. The Bucks finished the season winning their last 7 duals and are building a lot of momentum into February.
We are super Proud of our Gazelles! 5th place finish and 2nd best score of the season at the ESD Conference Meet. #gazpedaldown
Students involved in the YHS one act play performed for family and friends on Friday night. It was a great final dress rehearsal, and they can't wait to perform again soon!
The community performance of this year's show, The Drowsy Professor, will be Monday, 2/2, at 7:00 PM. Come early to enjoy some baked goods beforehand. You don't want to miss this fun, past-paced show! 🎭
(Thank you to Mr. Brunick for the wonderful poster design!)
Mr. Jerome Klimisch, Director of Student Service with Intro to Education and Training class.
Students are working hard behind the scenes to get ready for this year's one-act play! Students will perform The Drowsy Professor for the community on Monday, February 2nd! 🎭
GAME DAY!!!
Thank you to Superintendent of Yankton Schools, Dr. Wayne Kindle, for hosting the YHS Introduction to Education and Training class for a tour of the district administration building and a discussion on the responsibilities of the superintendent’s position in leading the school district.
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!
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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.
#YanktonBucks #YanktonGazelles #SDWrestling #EarnedNotGiven
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.
#YanktonBucks #YanktonGazelles #SDWrestling #EarnedNotGiven
🤼♀️ 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! 💙💪
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
