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Kylie Lawrence (left) recoils from a forearm to the face while diving for a loose ball in Timber Lake’s loss to Lemmon in girls basketball action last Friday, Dec. 12. Timber Lake travels to New Underwood for a noon tip-off on Saturday, Dec. 20. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Kylie Lawrence (left) recoils from a forearm to the face while diving for a loose ball in Timber Lake’s loss to Lemmon in girls basketball action last Friday, Dec. 12. Timber Lake travels to New Underwood for a noon tip-off on Saturday, Dec. 20. Topic Photo/Marie DuPreez

Timber Lake girls struggle with press in 70-32 loss

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Lemmon Cowgirls utilized an aggressive full-court press and converted nearly a dozen first half turnovers by Timber Lake into 11 points as they claimed a 70-32 win over the Lady Panthers last Friday, Dec. 12.The loss dropped Timber Lake to 0-2 to start the season.

Lei earns second for TL matmen at Stanley Co. Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Timber Lake’s Blake Lei lost his first match at the Stanley County Invitational in Ft. Pierre last week, but he rebounded to win his next two and post a second place overall finish.Lei lost a 3-0 technical foul in the first round against Lane Coleman of Lyman.
Timber Lake forward Jackson Bigger drives past Lemmon’s Drew Hetzel for a layup during the Panthers’ win over the Cowboys in the boys basketball season opener last Friday, Dec. 19. Bigger finished the contest with 13 points. Topic Photo/Marie Du Preez

Timber Lake forward Jackson Bigger drives past Lemmon’s Drew Hetzel for a layup during the Panthers’ win over the Cowboys in the boys basketball season opener last Friday, Dec. 19. Bigger finished the contest with 13 points. Topic Photo/Marie Du Preez

Panthers dismantle Lemmon 56-28 in boys season opener

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Timber Lake Panthers grabbed an early scoring advantage and never looked back, using an aggressive defense and the hot shooting of junior forward Kanton Hunt to down the Lemmon Cowboys 56-28 in the boys basketball season opener for both teams last Friday, Dec. 12.

TL boys have deep bench, experience playing together

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Timber Lake Panthers return seven letterwinners from last season’s 15-7 boys basketball squad, including a pair of juniors who earned all-conference honors as sophomores.The Panthers open their 202526 season Friday, Dec. 12, hosting Lemmon and travel to Mobridge-Pollock on Friday, Dec. 19.
Seven returning letterwinners are expected to lead the Timber Lake Panthers this season. Most of the group has been playing together since Junior High and includes two all-conference selections from last season. Front 1-r: Braden Lawrence, Broc Bauer and Treyden Beer; Back: Jackson Bigger, Pete Maher, Kanton Hunt and Ranee Martin. Topic Photo/Kathy Nelson

Seven returning letterwinners are expected to lead the Timber Lake Panthers this season. Most of the group has been playing together since Junior High and includes two all-conference selections from last season. Front 1-r: Braden Lawrence, Broc Bauer and Treyden Beer; Back: Jackson Bigger, Pete Maher, Kanton Hunt and Ranee Martin. Topic Photo/Kathy Nelson

Panther!

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Panther wrestlers open mat season at Stanley Co. Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Timber Lake wrestling team opened its season on Saturday, Dec. 6, by competing in the Stanley County Invitational in Ft. Pierre.Panther 132 pounder Blake Lei garnered second place honors while Levi Berndt claimed fourth place at 175 pounds and Taggen Paxton earned fourth at 126 pounds.

Lady Panthers drop hoops opener north of state line

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Timber Lake Lady Panthers dropped their girls basketball season opener to perennial North Dakota powerhouse Linton last Friday, Dec. 5, losing a 35-19 decision to the Lions.Timber Lake hosts Lemmon in a boys/girls doubleheader on Friday, Dec.12.
Ramzi Veit Day

Ramzi Veit Day

Ramzi Veit Day

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Chairman Ryman LeBeau (left) recently recognized Ramzi Veit Day in honor of the 6-year-old daughter of Roy and Mikki Veit of Timber Lake, who finished last wrestling season with an overall 36-1 record.
Timber Lake Girls Basketball Head Coach Tuffy Thompson is building his team around seven returning letter winners and an up-and-coming Jr. High program. From left to right are Talley Locken, Paislee Keller, Kate Biegler, Jaylee Schoelerman, Ruby Maher, Madelyn Hermes and Addison Lindskov.

Timber Lake Girls Basketball Head Coach Tuffy Thompson is building his team around seven returning letter winners and an up-and-coming Jr. High program. From left to right are Talley Locken, Paislee Keller, Kate Biegler, Jaylee Schoelerman, Ruby Maher, Madelyn Hermes and Addison Lindskov.

Lady Panthers counting on youth and aggressiveness

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Things may be fast and furious on the girls basketball court this winter for a Timber Lake Lady Panther squad built around seven returning letter winners.Second-year Coach Tuffy Thompson doesn’t have a senior on the roster after finishing 11-20 overall last season.
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