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
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! 💪🤼♂️🤼♀️
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
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!
🤼♂️ Yankton Buck Wrestling on the Road! 🤼♂️
The Yankton Buck Wrestling Team is headed to Brandon this Saturday, January 10, to compete in the Dan Pansch Wrestling Tournament! Wrestling action begins at 9:00 AM, and the competition will be strong all day long.
The Bucks will square off against a loaded field that includes Brandon Valley, Aberdeen Central, Beresford/Alcester-Hudson, Chamberlain, Dell Rapids, Huron, O’Gorman, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Western Christian (IA) and more.
📲 Can’t make the trip? Follow every match, score, and update by scanning the QR code and stay connected with Yankton Buck Wrestling throughout the tournament.
Let’s go Bucks—travel safe and wrestle tough! 💪
#YanktonBucks #BuckWrestling #RoadToBrandon #DanPanschTournament #FollowTheAction
The Yankton Buck Wrestling Team is headed to Brandon this Saturday, January 10, to compete in the Dan Pansch Wrestling Tournament! Wrestling action begins at 9:00 AM, and the competition will be strong all day long.
The Bucks will square off against a loaded field that includes Brandon Valley, Aberdeen Central, Beresford/Alcester-Hudson, Chamberlain, Dell Rapids, Huron, O’Gorman, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Western Christian (IA) and more.
📲 Can’t make the trip? Follow every match, score, and update by scanning the QR code and stay connected with Yankton Buck Wrestling throughout the tournament.
Let’s go Bucks—travel safe and wrestle tough! 💪
#YanktonBucks #BuckWrestling #RoadToBrandon #DanPanschTournament #FollowTheAction
The Yankton Buck & Gazelle wrestlers were back in action Thursday night with duals against Mitchell and Harrisburg.
🔵 Bucks Results
• ✅ Defeated Mitchell 61–17
• ❌ Lost to Harrisburg 15–58
The Bucks were dominant against Mitchell, piling up bonus points with falls from Peyton Eustace, Damian Janish, Ethan Smith, Evan Jackman, Caden Janssen, and CorBin Sayler. Brooks DeLozier added a tech fall, while Nathan Bohlmann and Zane Portillo earned major decisions.
Against Harrisburg, wins from Colton Archer, Damian Janish, and Shayce Platt highlighted a tough matchup with one of the state’s top teams.
🟣 Gazelles Results
• ❌ Lost to Mitchell 28–43
• ❌ Lost to Harrisburg 30–36
The Gazelles competed hard throughout the night with several standout performances:
• Vs. Mitchell:
Wins from Alexis Brenden (fall), Sofia Delgado (major decision), Jaclyn Kyte (forfeit), Peyton Kyte (forfeit), and Winry Yaggie (forfeit).
• Vs. Harrisburg:
Victories by Adrianna Boucher (forfeit), Chloe Caton (fall), Alexis Brenden (fall), Sofia Delgado (forfeit), and Winry Yaggie (fall).
📅 Up Next
The Bucks return to the mat this Saturday at the Dan Pansch Invitational (1/10).
Strong effort from both the Buck and Gazelle programs as they continue to battle and improve as the season moves forward! 💪🤼♂️
#BuckWrestling #GazelleWrestling #YanktonPride
🔵 Bucks Results
• ✅ Defeated Mitchell 61–17
• ❌ Lost to Harrisburg 15–58
The Bucks were dominant against Mitchell, piling up bonus points with falls from Peyton Eustace, Damian Janish, Ethan Smith, Evan Jackman, Caden Janssen, and CorBin Sayler. Brooks DeLozier added a tech fall, while Nathan Bohlmann and Zane Portillo earned major decisions.
Against Harrisburg, wins from Colton Archer, Damian Janish, and Shayce Platt highlighted a tough matchup with one of the state’s top teams.
🟣 Gazelles Results
• ❌ Lost to Mitchell 28–43
• ❌ Lost to Harrisburg 30–36
The Gazelles competed hard throughout the night with several standout performances:
• Vs. Mitchell:
Wins from Alexis Brenden (fall), Sofia Delgado (major decision), Jaclyn Kyte (forfeit), Peyton Kyte (forfeit), and Winry Yaggie (forfeit).
• Vs. Harrisburg:
Victories by Adrianna Boucher (forfeit), Chloe Caton (fall), Alexis Brenden (fall), Sofia Delgado (forfeit), and Winry Yaggie (fall).
📅 Up Next
The Bucks return to the mat this Saturday at the Dan Pansch Invitational (1/10).
Strong effort from both the Buck and Gazelle programs as they continue to battle and improve as the season moves forward! 💪🤼♂️
#BuckWrestling #GazelleWrestling #YanktonPride
January is a big month for Buck & Gazelle Wrestling, and we want to see the stands full! 🤼♂️🤼♀️🔥
There are several opportunities this month to come out and support our wrestlers, with January 15th highlighted as a HOME event. Your energy and encouragement play a huge role—let’s make it a great home atmosphere!
Mark your calendars, wear your school colors, and come cheer on the Bucks & Gazelles as they compete throughout January.
📅 Home Event: January 15
📣 Be loud. Be proud. Go Bucks & Gazelles! 💙💛
There are several opportunities this month to come out and support our wrestlers, with January 15th highlighted as a HOME event. Your energy and encouragement play a huge role—let’s make it a great home atmosphere!
Mark your calendars, wear your school colors, and come cheer on the Bucks & Gazelles as they compete throughout January.
📅 Home Event: January 15
📣 Be loud. Be proud. Go Bucks & Gazelles! 💙💛
Yankton Wrestling competed in duals on 1/6/25. Varsity fell to Pierre (21-54) & Brookings (22-51). JV dropped duals to Pierre (17-44) & Brookings (18-33). Gazelles fell to Pierre (17-60) & Brookings (34-34, criteria). Back in action Thursday at Harrisburg.
National Honor Society held a food drive for the Yankton Contact Center, spearheaded by NHS members Harrison Krajewski and Brock Jerred. The drive collected 622 food items, along with a cash donation of $457.
Home meet! Let’s start the New Year off with a Bang! Go Great Gazelles!
The Bucks picked up their first win of the season today against Aberdeen Central 68-35. The Bucks are now 1-3 and will look to build off of this win when they travel to Vermillion for a double header on Tuesday night. Varsity tip off is set for 7:45p. GO BUCKS!!!
MEET DAY! GAZELLE GYMNASTICS! CHRISTMAS THEME!
Thanks to Mount Marty for hosting the Buck’s and Gazelle’s basketball teams tonight. Our current Bucks got to cheer on Mount Marty which includes three former Bucks: Landon Potts, Mac Ryken, and Rugby Ryken.
Thanks to Pauline Rhoades for the picture.
Our Week 4 Gazelles Basketball Newsletter. Get to know Olivia Woods!
🐐🤼♀️ **Gazelle Wrestling Strong at the Cossack Avalanche Tournament!** 🤼♀️🐐
The Gazelles put together an outstanding performance today in **Volga**, finishing **2nd as a team** at the Cossack Avalanche Tournament with **86 team points**! The squad showed grit, dominance, and depth across multiple weight classes.
🔥 **Individual Highlights:**
**115 lbs**
* 🥇 **Chloe Caton** captured **1st place**, scoring **21 team points** with multiple falls and tech falls.
* **Yutney Delgado** battled hard to earn a **4th-place finish**, picking up a tech fall victory along the way.
**120–125 lbs**
* 🥇 **Alexis Brenden** was unstoppable, taking **1st place** and leading all Gazelles with **22 team points**, winning every match by fall.
**135–140 lbs**
* 🥈 **Jaclyn Kyte** placed **2nd**, contributing **20 team points** with four big pin victories.
* **Peyton Kyte** earned **4th place**, adding **11 team points**.
* **Sofia Delgado** fought through a tough bracket to finish **5th**, picking up a pin victory.
**145–155 lbs**
* 🥈 **Winry Yaggie** secured **2nd place** and added **12 team points**, highlighted by a first-round fall.
🏆 **Team Results:**
1. Sioux Valley – 112.0
2. **Yankton – 86.0**
3. Kingsbury County – 65.5
Proud of the effort, intensity, and resilience shown by every Gazelle on the mat today. Onward and upward! 💙💛
#GazellePride #YanktonWrestling #CossackAvalanche #HardWorkPaysOff