Last weekend the Yellow Jackets defeated rival South Dakota School of mines 26-0 on senior day at Lyle Hare Stadium.  The Yellow Jackets reclaimed the Homestake Trophy back from the Hardrockers after a 23-24 defeat in 2008. 

Fresh off their 3-0 victory Wednesday night at South Dakota School of Mines the Yellow Jackets will return home this Saturday to host the first round of the DAC Playoffs.  BHSU received the #2 seed going into the tournament and will host #7 Minot State at 7PM in the Donald E. Young Center.

This Friday the Black Hills State cross country teams will compete at the 2009 Dakota Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships. The meet returns to Robbinsdale Park in Rapid City, the site of the third DAC Cross Country Championships held in 2002.

There will be a registration table set up prior to the women’s and men’s games this Saturday night, Oct 31st.  There will also be a registration held at the Dairy Queen in Spearfish on Thursday, November 5th, between 5:30 and 7:30PM.  BHSU Men’s Basketball players will be present to help with registration.

The men’s and women’s basketball programs will open their seasons this weekend in the Donald E. Young Center.  The women will start the weekend off Friday night at 5:30pm as they take on College of Saint Mary out of Omaha, Nebraska. 

The cross country dual meet with SD School of Mines and Technology scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, October 30th has been cancelled due to the weather conditions. The meet will not be rescheduled. The next meet for The Running Yellow Jackets will be the Dakota Athletic Conference Championships scheduled for Friday, November 6th at Robbinsdale Park in Rapid City. The women’s race will take place at 11:00 am followed by the men at 11:45.

This Saturday the 4-4 Yellow Jackets are in Lyle Hare Stadium for their final home game of the season.  South Dakota School of Mines comes into Spearfish with a record of 4-3 fresh off a victory over Valley City State last weekend.  Both teams enter this contest 3-3 in DAC play. 

The Yellow Jacket volleyball team competed in their final two regular season home games this past weekend at the Donald E. Young Center gymnasium. Black Hills State was able to put on an impressive show and pick up a decisive win over foe Valley City State in three sets. Saturday, the Yellow Jackets came back to battle the Jamestown College Jimmies. The Yellow Jackets were unable to hand Jamestown their first loss of the season as they fell in four sets.

The Yellow Jacket Cross Country program had a positive week moving up in the recent NAIA rankings.  The men’s team jumped up to 13th from 16th in the previous poll.  The women moved up to 18th after sitting at 21.  The Yellow Jackets are off this weekend but will return to action next weekend as they host the Yellow Jacket/Hardrocker Dual on October 30th.
 

This Saturday the 4-3 Yellow Jackets will be in Lyle Hare Stadium to take on the 3-4 Jamestown College Jimmies.  Both teams are coming into this contest 3-2 in DAC play.  “Jamestown is entering this game on a three-game winning streak.  The first few games their offense struggled but since then they have really started to click.  Jamestown and us are very similar in a lot of ways and this should be a solid matchup,” said Head Coach Jay Long.

The Black Hills State University men and women’s cross country teams will be competing in the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational this Saturday, October 17. Both teams are coming off impressive wins in the Montana State University-Billings Yellow Jacket Invitational last Saturday, October 10.

It’s safe to say that expectations are high for the Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team this upcoming season.  With all five starters returning from a team that finished with a BHSU record 30 wins and made it to the National Semi-Finals, there is good reason why.  Any liklehood of sneaking up on their opponents are gone, replaced by a huge target on their back. 

The Lady Yellow Jackets return 4 starters, two 1st team all-conference players, and an All-American for the 2009-2010 season.  They also return some other very talented players from last year’s basketball team that went 26-8.  BHSU made it to the Elite 8 of the NAIA National Tournament and lost to the eventual national champions, Morningside College. 

You don’t have to look very far to see the impact of 9-man football players on the Black Hills State University roster especially if you’re an opposing offensive player. Three starters on the Yellow Jacket defense come from 9-man schools.  Camp Crook linebacker Forest Sainsbury, New Underwood defensive back Clayton Schleusner and Newell nose tackle Sterling Boylan have all had an impact on the Yellow Jacket defense so far this season.

This past Saturday the Yellow Jackets were at Lyle Hare Stadium as they took on Dickinson State University.  Both teams came into the contest 3-0 in DAC Play.  On an extremely cold afternoon the Yellow Jackets and the Blue Hawks both struggled offensively in a defensive battle.

The Black Hills State Lady Yellow Jacket Volleyball team turned up the tempo toward the end of the first half of their DAC conference season. The Yellow Jackets notched three impressive wins over conference opponents Mayville State, Dakota State, and rival S.D. School of Mines.
 

It was a cold day for the teams competing in Saturday’s Yellow Jacket Invitational held at Riverfront Park in Billings, MT. Despite the icy conditions and a temperature near 20 degrees, both the Black Hills State University men and women's teams turned up the heat to capture team titles. The annual meet hosted by Montana State University-Billings had eight teams competing.  
 

This past weekend the Yellow Jackets traveled to Valley City, North Dakota to take on DAC Conference opponent Valley City State University.  The Yellow Jackets took an early lead into halftime 7-0.  In the second the half BHSU again got off to a fast start increasing their lead to 23-7 entering the fourth quarter.  The Vikings put together a good fourth quarter to close the gap to 23-21.  On the two point conversion senior linebacker Nic Prather from Marysville, California tackled the Valley City State quarterback for a loss which sealed the game for the Yellow Jackets. 

The Yellow Jackets defeated Valley City State University this past weekend to improve to 4-1 on the season.  The Yellow Jackets haven't lost since the first game against NCAA II Southwest Minnesota State University.

This past Saturday the Yellow Jackets were in Madison, South Dakota to take on the Dakota State University Trojans.  The Trojans took the early advantage scoring on a blocked punt near the end zone.  After the score by Dakota State the game turned in favor of the Yellow Jackets as they went on to score 44 straight points to take the Missouri River Shootout trophy for the fourth consecutive year.
 

The Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball team hit the road for their first two away conference matches. The Yellow Jackets battled undefeated Jamestown College and another tough side from Valley City State. The Yellow Jackets were not able to pull out a victory against the Jimmies, but did defeat the Vikings of Valley City to move their conference record to 3-1.

Senior setter Mandy Brumfield was named DAC Player of the Week for her efforts this past weekend.  BHSU defeated Dickinson State University 3-1 and Minot State University 3-0 to improve to 12-8 on the season.

Black Hills State University and the Yellow Jacket Foundation hosted the Second Annual Yellow Jacket 5K/10K Run on Sunday, Sept. 20 to cap off Swarm Week festivities.  The event raised nearly $1,000 for scholarships to Black Hills State student-athletes.

Victoria Lounsbery has recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2010.  Victoria is currently a senior at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The 5’7” setter has been a standout athlete in volleyball and track & field during her time in high school. 

The Yellow Jackets took the field this past Saturday afternoon in front of a sold out crowd for Swarm Days.  The day kicked off with the legendary Swarm Day parade which started at 10 AM.  Following the parade was the tailgate party in the Young Center parking lot which was headlined by Kory and the Fireflies.  The Yellow Jackets took the field at 1 PM and never looked back burning the Comets 50-12. 

This weekend, the Black Hills State Yellow Jacket volleyball team played their first two DAC games of the season. Friday night the Yellow Jackets picked up an impressive win against Dickinson State in front of a large home crowd. The Lady Jackets then capped off the Swarm Day festivities with another victory over Minot, pushing them to a 2-0 conference record.

The Second Annual Yellow Jacket 5K-10K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 8:30am in Spearfish, S.D.

After two weeks traveling on the road the Yellow Jackets return home for Swarm Days and the DAC season opener this Saturday against Mayville State University.  BHSU is coming off a 21-7 victory last weekend in Alva, Oklahoma against Northwestern Oklahoma State University.  “After two weeks on the road our team is ready to play in front of a home crowd and it being Swarm Days is just an added bonus,” said Head Coach Jay Long.

Last weekend the Yellow Jackets had a pair of standout performances at the South Dakota School of Mines Invitational.  Sophomore Jed Morgan from Loveland, Colorado won the men’s race with a time of 26:25 which was 17 seconds faster than the runner-up finisher. 

Black Hills State Yellow Jacket volleyball partook in the Quality Inn Classic in Hastings, N.E. this past weekend. Two of the Yellow Jackets four games were against NAIA Top 25 teams as Black Hills State fell in three of their four matches moving them to 10-8 overall.

The BHSU football program traveled to Alva, Oklahoma this past weekend to take on NAIA powerhouse Northwestern Oklahoma State University.  The field conditions were wet due to the rain that started early in the morning Saturday and didn’t stop until halftime.  The Yellow Jackets went on to defeat the Rangers 21-7.

Following a four kilometer road race on September 4 against Wartburg College and BHSU Alumni the men’s and women’s cross country teams officially opened the 2009 season by sweeping the South Dakota Mines Cross Country Invitational in Rapid City on Saturday.

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The Yellow Jackets will depart Thursday morning at 11:30 AM for Alva, Oklahoma to take on Northwestern Oklahoma State University who is fresh off their victory over NCAA II Colorado State University at Pueblo 32-28.  This will be the second meeting between the Raiders and the Yellow Jackets.  In 2008, the Raiders defeated BHSU 10-7 at Lyle Hare Stadium in a very close game throughout. 

Coming into the game this past weekend Southwest Minnesota State University was coming off a 6-4 season the previous year including a loss to BHSU early in the 2008 season.  This past Saturday Southwest avenged the loss in 2008 as they defeated Black Hills State University 55-10. 

Saturday, the Black Hills State Yellow Jacket volleyball team faced off against Rocky Mountain and Montana Western in the second and final day of the DWU/Mount Marty tournament. The Yellow Jackets continued their groove from Friday as they defeated the Battlin’ Bears and the Bulldogs to push their winning streak to five.

Friday, the Lady Yellow Jackets met up with both Mount Marty and Briar Cliff in the first day of the DWU/Mount Marty Tournament. With the momentum from Wednesday night’s win still fresh in the huddle, the Yellow Jackets stepped onto the floor and posted two more much needed victories.

The Black Hills State University cross country teams open the 2009 season today, September 4, with a 4k road race against Wartburg College from Waverly, IA. The race will be the opener for both teams with strong cross country traditions.

The Black Hills State University Lady Yellow Jackets squared of against NCAA Division II opponent Chadron State College at 7 PM tonight. This match was the first home contest for Coach Jhett Albers’ team. The Lady Yellow Jackets put on a show for the large crowd that filled the Donald E. Young Center gymnasium as they rolled past the Eagles in three sets.

Kickoff is set for 6 PM CST as the Yellow Jackets will take on the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs.  This will be the season opener for the Yellow Jackets and the first season for Head Coach Jay Long.

The Yellow Jackets will depart this Friday at 7 AM for Marshall, Minnesota to take on NCAA II Southwest Minnesota State University on Saturday.  This is the second meeting between the two teams as last season the Yellow Jackets defeated the Mustangs in an exciting finish.  This game will also mark the season opener for first year Head Coach Jay Long and his Yellow Jackets.

Yesterday the Lady Yellow Jackets battled two nationally ranked teams in (#11) Bellevue and (#16) Dordt. Coming off of Fridays big wins, the Yellow Jackets faced two tough matches against formidable opponents.

Friday the Black Hills State volleyball team played NAIA #4 ranked Azusa Pacific and Dana College in the Red Raider Classic. Friday’s matches were a big test for the Lady Yellow Jackets as they looked to measure up against two well coached teams. The Jackets were able to rise to the occasion and push their record to 4-3.

This past Saturday afternoon the BHSU Yellow Jackets took the field for their first scrimmage.  The first team defense went against the first team offense for 30 plays followed by the second teams competing against each other for 30 plays as well.  “Our goal was to see our young guys compete for the first time this season.  We made a few mental mistakes here and there but overall they’re beginning to understand the system,” said Head Coach Jay Long.

Over 50 3rd-6th graders attended Midget Mania this past Saturday on the BHSU campus which was followed by a barbecue in Lyle Hare Stadium.  At the barbecue the Yellow Jacket program hosted an autograph session where the campers were able to meet their favorite Yellow Jackets.  BHSU Head Coach Jay Long was pleased with the turnout.

The Lady Yellow Jackets finished up the Carroll College/UGF Classic in Great Falls, Montana yesterday. First, the Jackets squared off against Co-host University of Great Falls on their home court. Both teams were equally matched throughout, as the match went all the way to five sets.

Yesterday the Yellow Jackets played two talented Montana teams in the first day of the Carroll College/UGF Classic. Black Hills State was able to start the day off right by recording their first win of the season against Montana Tech.

Last night the Lady Jackets battled a talented Carroll College team in their 2009 season opener in Helena, Montana. The Lady Jackets had troubles passing the ball against the unorthodox Saint offense in the first two sets, which led to inconsistency in offensive execution.

The Black Hills Sate University men’s and women’s cross country coach Scott Walkinshaw (12th Year) released the final schedule for the upcoming 2009 season on Friday with the teams first meet, the Alumni Open, on Friday, September 4. “I think it is a very good schedule,” Walkinshaw said. “This year we have taken a different approach with the major meets we will be attending.

The Black Hills State University Women’s Golf Team is entering their 5th year of competition in the Dakota Athletic Conference.  The Jackets are once again being led this year by former BHSU golfer Jaime Bentley, and assistant coach Ray Ginsbach.  The BHSU women’s golf team is coming off its most successful season in which they won their first ever Dakota Athletic Conference Title, and their first appearance in the NAIA National Tournament.  The team is looking forward to continuing the success they had last year, and to defend their conference title.

The BHSU men’s basketball team has much to be excited about for the 2009-10 season and has scheduled some quality opponents to get themselves prepared for their Dakota Athletic Conference Schedule (DAC).  The exhibition games are highlighted once again with very tough NCAA Division I and II opponents starting November 2nd with a game at Big 12 Iowa State University. 

The Yellow Jackets are coming off their 2008 DAC Championship and NAIA National Tournament Appearance where they finished 26-8 and ranked 13th in the NAIA.  BHSU will start the 2009 season only losing one player from that 2008 roster due to graduation but gained three new freshmen that should all make an immediate impact. 

Black Hills State Yellow Jacket Football will begin preparation for their fall season on August 12th with 17 returning players with starting experience.  The Yellow Jackets will begin fall camp with a two-day orientation with 43 newcomers to the program.  On August 13th 45 veterans will report to camp with practices beginning that afternoon.  First year Head Coach Jay Long and his staff are looking to build upon past years of success and compete for a Dakota Athletic Conference Championship. 

Kyley Barela, a 2009 graduate of Cheyenne Central High School in Cheyenne, WY will complete the Yellow Jacket Roster for the 2009-2010 season. Kyley is a second baseman and outfielder. She plans on pursuing a Psychology degree at BHSU. Her parents are Charles and Cynthia Barela.

Meagan Bell, a senior from Belgrade High School in Belgrade, MT will join the Lady Yellow Jacket Softball team for the 2009-2010 season. Meagan will be the Yellow Jackets first Montana player. Click below for more information.

Black Hills State University finished the 2008-09 year in 11th place for the NAIA Learfield Sports Directors' Cup.  These standings include schools from all over the nation.  Click below for more details and a link to the 2008-09 Directors' Cup standings.
 

Senior A.J. Rolfson was recently honored by the Dakota Athletic Conference for her achievements on the golf course this past season.  She was named All-Conference and DAC Most Valuable Player. 

Jhett Albers was recently named Dakota Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year.  Albers accepted the athletic director position in January of 2006, he also teaches for the physical education department, and is the head volleyball coach for the Yellow Jackets.

The Yellow Jackets were led this past weekend with a strong showing by senior Trent Waage from Aberdeen, South Dakota by winning the marathon with a time of 2:28:27.00.  Junior thrower Jason Boeding from Caputa, South Dakota placed fifth in the hammer throw with a toss of 178-00. 

The BHSU women had a strong showing this past weekend in Edwardsville, Illinois by placing 5th overall in the Nation.  The Yellow Jackets had two first place finishers and nine others placing in the top ten of their event. 

Douglas High School standout thrower, Chandlor Mikkonen, has signed a letter of intent with the Black Hills State University Track & Field program.  Click below for more details. 

Senior Aubrey Baxter was awarded Women’s Most Valuable Senior and Women’s Field Athlete of the Meet by the Dakota Athletic Conference.  Baxter won three events this past Friday at the DAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Madison, South Dakota. Click above for more details.

The women track & field team won the Dakota Athletic Conference meet yesterday in Madison, South Dakota with a score of 232 points.  The meet came down to the last event where the Yellow Jackets were able to pull away.  The men finished in second place at the meet.  Click above for a complete list of all events and results.

Breanna Janovy, has recently signed a letter of intent to play college basketball for Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009.  Breanna is currently a senior at Sturgis High School.  During her four years in high school she has participated in basketball, volleyball and track. 

This Friday the 2009 Outdoor Track & Field Championships can be seen live on B2 Networks through pay per view. The Yellow Jackets are looking to have another strong performance as they look to advance on to Nationals.  Click above for the pay per view link.

Junior pitcher Karissa Norte from Aurora, Colorado was honored this past week by the Dakota Athletic Conference by being named DAC Softball Player of the Week.  In four games, Karissa batted .538 going 7-13 including two doubles, a home run, three runs scored, and five RBI's.  Freshman outfielder Maria Herber from Kadoka, South Dakota was also honored by being named All-Conference.  Herber was honored for her effort at the plate and in the outfield. Maria batted .429 for the season where she led the Yellow Jackets. Click above for more details.

Hayden Bales has recently signed a National Letter of Intent at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009 to compete in track & field.  Hayden is currently a senior at Cody High School in Cody, Wyoming. Click above to view article.

The Yellow Jackets closed out the Dakota Athletic Conference in first place this past week which gave them the automatic bid to the National Tournament in Rapid City, South Dakota.  The National Tournament will take place at Meadowbrook Municipal Golf Course in Rapid City May 12th-15th.  The Yellow Jackets will compete against 28 other teams in the NAIA.  Click above for more information on the tournament.
 

Cameron Anderson has recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009.  Cameron is currently a senior at Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyoming.  He has been a part of one of the most successful basketball programs ever in Wyoming history. 

Before this past weekend, the Yellow Jackets entered a two week conference road trip where they faced Jamestown College, Minot State University, and Dakota State University.  BHSU went 3-4 on the two week trip that included wins over Jamestown College and Dakota State. 

Craig Von Allman has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009 as a freshman.  Click below for more information.

Jenessa Rantapaa, a senior at Lead-Deadwood High School has signed a letter of intent to play golf at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009.  Rantapaa has been a member of the Lead-Deadwood golf team since the beginning of her seventh grade year. 

It is time again for the 3rd Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament put on by Black Hills State University Basketball.  This years tournament will be on Sunday, May 3rd with registration beginning at 9AM and games will start at 10AM.  All games will be played in the Donald E. Young Center. Click above for a 2009 3 on 3 Brochure.  Rules and game information will be posted later this month.  All applications must be turned in by Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

The Yellow Jacket Women’s Golf Team is ready to get back on the golf course and build on their most successful fall season in program history.  The Jackets finished the fall season with two tournament victories and one second place finish, and are eager to build on that success heading into the spring season.

DAC Commissioner LaVern Jessen announced this weekend that their will be four games on November 8th in the Fargodome.  The Yellow Jackets will play a conference game in Fargo and pairings are based on DAC standings which won’t likely be determined until the prior week’s games are finished.  The # 7 and 8 teams in the conference will play against each other as will the # 5 and 6 teams. The top four teams will compete in a 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3 format.

The BHSU track & field teams will now compete this weekend in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in the Lance Butler Invitational. They were scheduled to compete in Greeley, Colorado.  Please visit the 2009 outdoor track & field schedule for all meets, locations, and results.

The Yellow Jackets started their season traveling to Cocoa Beach, Florida where they played ten games during spring break to open their non-conference action.  The Yellow Jackets came out of the trip 6-4 playing against NCAA Division II & III teams.

The Yellow Jacket Men’s Basketball program concluded their season this past Monday night losing to the eventual National Champion Oklahoma Wesleyan University 85-72.  The Yellow Jackets led at halftime 46-45 but it wasn’t enough as the Yellow Jackets finished 30-5 on the season. BHSU broke many records during their remarkable run to the final four of the NAIA National Tournament.  Click below to view records that were broke this season.

The Yellow Jackets finished their remarkable season this past week advancing to the elite eight round of the NAIA National Tournament for the second straight year.  Sophomore Katelynn Lamb was named Honorable Mention All American for her efforts in the National Tournament and throughout the season.  Lamb averaged 14 points a game during the 2008-09 season and helped her team to a 26-7 record.  Click below to read more.

Sophomore Luke Enos added more to his outstanding list of accomplishments for the 2008-09 season by being named 2nd Team All American this past week in helping the Yellow Jackets advance to the school’s first ever final four appearance in the National Tournament. Click below to read more.

Johnson City, Tenn. – Black Hills State senior Aubrey Baxter took home two national titles and led the Yellow Jackets to a number of outstanding performances at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Johnson City, Tenn. Baxter was named as the meet’s most outstanding female performer. Click below for more details.

The 2009 NAIA National Championship Brackets have been released for the women's and men's tournaments.  The women will take on Southern Oregon University Wednesday, March 11th at 9:15 PM CST in Sioux City, Iowa.  All games will be played at the Tyson Event Center.  The men will take California State University East Bay Thursday, March 12th at 10:15 AM CST in Branson, Missouri.  All games will be played at Keeter Gymnasium on the College of the Ozarks campus. Please click below to view both the men's and women's full brackets.

Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State men’s and women’s basketball teams are both preparing for the NAIA National Championships. The men’s basketball team received an automatic berth to the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament in Point Lookout, Mo. after winning the Dakota Athletic Conference tournament title on Sunday, March 1 with a 93-77 victory over Minot State. The women’s basketball team is awaiting word on an at-large bid to the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa. Both tournaments will take place on March 11-17.    Read more...

Sophomore Cain Atkinson, sophomore Luke Enos, and sophomore Will John Johnson were all named 1st Team All-DAC on Monday.  On top of being named 1st Team All-DAC Luke Enos was named Dakota Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player.  Head Coach Paul Sather was named DAC Coach of the Year.  Click below to view DAC end of the year honors.

The Yellow Jackets entered the game this past Sunday having won 11 games in a row.  BHSU got to the championship game after defeating Dakota State University and South Dakota School of Mines earlier in the week.  Minot State University defeated Mayville State University and Dickinson State University.  The Yellow Jackets entered the game ranked #5 in the NAIA and with a record of 26-4.

Junior Brittany Fuhrman from Mobridge, South Dakota was selected First Team All-DAC yesterday.  Fuhrman has already broken the school record for three-point field goals made at BHSU earlier in the season and can now add this to her resume for an outstanding career.  Sophomore Katelynn Lamb from Onida, South Dakota was also selected to the First Team All-DAC after having an outstanding second year in a BHSU uniform.  Sophomore Janna Schriber from Gillette, Wyoming was named DAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year for setting the tone in the Yellow Jackets pressure defense. Click below to view the DAC Conference women's basketball end of the year honors.

The Yellow Jackets traveled this past weekend to Dickinson State University for a battle between the top two teams in the Dakota Athletic Conference.  BHSU came into the DAC Championship game after defeating Dakota State University and Jamestown College earlier in the week.  Dickinson State defeated Mayville State and Valley City State.

SPEARFISH…It’s Dakota Athletic Conference Championship (DAC) weekend at Black Hills State University as the men’s and women’s basketball teams compete in championship games and the track and field teams are honored at a send-off for the national tournament meet.

The Yellow Jackets hosted Jamestown College in the DAC Semifinals last night looking to erase a loss a week ago in Jamestown.  Entering the game the Yellow Jackets were 23-6 and ranked #10 in the NAIA. 
 

The Yellow Jackets entered the game Wednesday night 25-4 and ranked #5 in the NAIA as they looked to advance to the DAC Conference finals.  South Dakota School of Mines came into the game after defeating Valley City State University in the quarterfinals this past Sunday. 

This Wednesday night the Yellow Jackets men’s and women’s basketball programs will continue Dakota Athletic Conference tournament play in hosting a pair of semifinal games.  The women will tip off the action at 5:30pm in the Donald E. Young Center as they host Jamestown College. 

Black Hills State University football program announced the signing of 33 student-athletes as of Wednesday, February 19, 2009 as first year head coach Jay Long and his staff unveiled their first recruiting class for the Yellow Jackets. The class features 18 offensive players and 15 defensive players.

The Yellow Jackets entered this week tied for first place of the Dakota Athletic Conference with Dickinson State University.  Entering the week the Yellow Jackets were ranked #5 in the NAIA. 
 

The Yellow Jackets wrapped up their regular season play this week with wins over Jamestown College and Valley City State University.  BHSU already won the Dakota Athletic Conference entering the week but knew that they needed to keep their momentum heading into the conference tournament.  Entering the game the Yellow Jackets were ranked #5 in the NAIA.

This Sunday the Yellow Jackets will begin the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament with a pair of home games.  The women will kick off the afternoon at 2pm followed by the men at 4pm in the Donald E. Young Center.  Please check the schedule this Friday following the last two regular season games for opponents. 
 

The Yellow Jackets came into the game Wednesday night sitting in a three way tie for first place of the Dakota Athletic Conference and ranked 6th in the NAIA. 

In front of a packed house in the Donald E. Young Center the Yellow Jackets defeated rival South Dakota School of Mines Wednesday night 71-53.  Entering the game the Yellow Jackets were ranked 6th in the NAIA and on top of the Dakota Athletic Conference.

The Yellow Jacket men's and women's basketball teams will host rival South Dakota School of Mines tonight in the Donald E. Young Center.  Game times will begin at 5:30 pm with the women followed at 7:30 pm by the men. 

Sophomore forward Luke Enos earned Dakota Athletic Conference Player of the Week for his efforts this past week against Minot State University and Dickinson State University.  Enos scored 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Friday against Minot State and scored 22 points and seven rebounds Saturday against Dickinson State.  BHSU won both games giving them a two game lead in the conference.  With the wins the Yellow Jackets improve to 21-4(10-1 DAC) on the season.

Vermillion, SD--The Black Hills State University Track and Field teams came through with some big performances at the Bill Hillenbrand Invitational hosted by the University of South Dakota. Leading the way was Aubrey Baxter (SR, Redfield, SD) who recorded wins in both the shot put and the weight throw.

BHSU picked up a couple of key victories over the weekend to give them a two game advantage in first place of the Dakota Athletic Conference.  Entering the weekend the Yellow Jackets knew that the only way to separate themselves from Minot State University and Dickinson State University was to win both games. 

The Yellow Jackets entered the weekend needing to pick up two key victories to help them move into a tie for first place.  On Friday, Minot State came into the Donald E. Young Center looking for some revenge from the previous game.  In the first half, the Yellow Jackets got off to a sluggish first ten minutes until they caught fire taking the lead into halftime 30-23.  In the second half freshman Piggy Pili led the way connecting on three shots behind the arc. 

Junior offensive lineman Josh Breske from Pierre, South Dakota, sophomore running back Tanner Ehrlich from Ft. Collins, Colorado, and junior defensive lineman Wacey Coleman from Rozet, Wyoming were recently named Honorable Mention All-Americans by Victory Sports.  Click above to view Victory Sports All-Americans.

Sophomore Clay Pottorff had a great weekend in helping the Yellow Jackets defeat Dakota State University and Mayville State University.  Click above to read more.

Freshman Piggy Pili helped the Yellow Jackets go 2-0 on the weekend.  She scored 36 points including 7-8 from the three point line as they defeated Dakota State University and Mayville State University.  Click above to read more!

Luke Enos recorded his second Player of the Week honor for his efforts this past weekend against Valley City State University and Jamestown College.  Enos scored a career high 30 points to go along with nine rebounds on Friday against Valley City State and he capped off the weekend by scoring 20 points Saturday against Jamestown College.  Luke was 19-27 from the field for the weekend.  Click above to view DAC Players of the Week.
 

The Yellow Jacket softball team is gearing up for a strong showing in the Dakota Athletic Conference for the 2009 spring season. After finishing third in the conference last May, Coach Gurney and the Jackets are ready to continue to move up the ranks in the conference.

The Yellow Jackets wrapped up their first half of conference play this past weekend against Valley City State University and Jamestown College.  After dropping a tough game Friday night to Valley City State the Yellow Jackets bounced back picking up a key win over #4 ranked Jamestown College. 

The Yellow Jackets finished the first half of conference play this past weekend as they took on Valley City State University and Jamestown College. Entering the weekend the Yellow Jackets were 15-4 and ranked #11 in the NAIA.

Brittani Cassados has recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009.  Brittani is currently a senior at Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming.

The Yellow Jackets traveled to Chadron, Nebraska Saturday for their last non-conference matchup before returning back to conference play.  The Yellow Jackets were fresh off their victory over rival South Dakota School of Mines on Thursday night.  Entering the game Saturday BHSU was 15-3 on the season.
 

Kylee Lamb a senior at Sully Buttes High School as signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009.  “Kylee is one of the top athletes in the state of South Dakota and we are very excited to have her join our program,” said Head Coach Jhett Albers. 

The 9th ranked Yellow Jackets entered the game Thursday looking to improve in conference to 4-1 and 15-4 overall. They knew going in that this would be an extremely tough game.  “It doesn’t matter what the records are whenever you get these two teams together it will always be a tough physical game,” said Head Coach Mark Nore.

The Yellow Jackets knew going into the game Thursday night that it was going to be a war. Both South Dakota School of Mines and Black Hills State University are off to great starts.  The Hardrockers were 13-5, and the Yellow Jackets were 14-3 entering the game.

The Yellow Jackets finished an awesome season going 26-8 and earning their first trip ever to the NAIA National Tournament.  “It was a tremendous honor and achievement for our program to get an opportunity to play in the National Tournament.  This experience proved we could play with the best teams in the nation.  We were able to close our season feeling confident and proud of our accomplishments,” said Head Coach Jhett Albers.

RAPID CITY — At the beginning of last season, Black Hills State head coach Paul Sather was shuffling the lineup game to game. Then, late in the season, he decided to go with an all-freshmen starting five. Click above to view the rest of the article.  Article by Rapid City Journal.

RAPID CITY — Mike Hultz knew Jason Henry and Paul Sather before they began roaming the Dakota Athletic Conference sidelines as head coaches at South Dakota School of Mines and Black Hills State, respectively. Hultz has watched the two turn their programs into contenders this season in the DAC as they battle for the conference crown and he is not surprised. Click above to view article.  Article by Rapid City Journal.

The men’s and women’s basketball programs are getting ready to make the 45 minute trip down I90 to take on rival South Dakota Mines this week. 

The Yellow Jackets traveled to Dickinson State and Minot State this past weekend. BHSU entered the weekend 13-3 and ranked 10th in the NAIA. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets traveled to Dickinson State & Minot State this past weekend. Going into the weekend the Yellow Jackets were 13-2 and ranked 8th in the NAIA. Click above for more details.

The Black Hills State University track and field teams will be hosting the Stadium Sports Grill High School Indoor Invitational on Saturday, January 2...    Read more...

Luke Enos was awarded DAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his performance last week in four games. He averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds helping the Yellow Jackets go 3-1 on the week.  They recorded wins over Shorter College (GA), Johnson & Wales (CO), and Montana State University – Northern. Click above to view DAC Players of the Week.
 

The Yellow Jackets traveled to Havre, Montana this past weekend to play in the Montana State University Northern Classic. Coming into the weekend the Yellow Jackets were 12-1 on the season and ranked 7th in the NAIA. Click above for more details.

Black Hills State University improved to 12-1 on the season after defeating Shorter College and Johnson & Wales University in the Perkins Classic. Entering the Perkins Classic the Yellow Jackets were 10-1 and ranked 7th in the NAIA. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets traveled this past Sunday fresh off the holiday break to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to play two games in the Sioux Falls Classic. Entering the classic the Yellow Jackets were 11-3 and ranked 9th in the NAIA. Click above for more details.

In the final fall sport releasing of the the Learfield Sports Director's Cup, Black Hills State University is currently in 9th place. The Learfield Sports Director's Cup is a summary of all fall sports and how they finished. Click above to view standings.

The 2008 Perkins Classic will tip off December 27th starting with five high school games followed on December 29th & 30th with the Yellow Jackets taking the floor. Click above for a complete Perkins Classic schedule.

Jay Long, offensive coordinator, will take over as head coach of the Black Hills State University football team.

The Yellow Jackets hosted Presentation College this past weekend.  Entering the game Saturday night the Yellow Jackets were 9-3 and ranked #9 in the NAIA. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets finished up play for the holiday break this past weekend as they took on Presentation College and Grace University.  The Yellow Jackets entered the weekend 8-1 and ranked #7 in the NAIA. Click above for more details.
 

Amy O’Neill has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball beginning in the fall of 2009 at Black Hills State University.  O’Neill is currently a senior at Bennett County High School in Martin, South Dakota. Click above for more details.

Freemont, NE-Senior Trent Waage, Aberdeen, SD and junior Wendy O’Lexey, Rock Springs, WY won their respective divisions of the Warrior Half Marathon hosted by Midland Lutheran College this past Saturday. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets came into the weekend 7-3 and ranked #13 in the NAIA entering Dakota Athletic Conference play.  Both nights BHSU got off to a strong start building big halftime leads over Mayville State and Dakota State. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets had a great weekend opening up Dakota Athletic Conference play with a couple of victories over Mayville State University and Dakota State University.  Entering the weekend the Yellow Jackets were ranked #11 in the NAIA. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets opened up pool play this past Tuesday in Sioux City, IA against #1 Fresno Pacific University in the NAIA National Championships.  “We knew going in that they would be similar to the NAU teams we have played in the past.  They have height, power, and experience,” said Head Coach Jhett Albers.  Click above for more details.

The NAIA rankings came out on Monday and the Yellow Jackets moved into the #11 & #13 spots. Click above to view rankings.

The Yellow Jackets traveled this past weekend to Dickinson, ND to take on Rocky Mountain College and Montana State University-Northern. Entering the weekend the Yellow Jackets were 6-2 on the season. Click above for more information.

The Yellow Jackets picked up a pair of wins this past weekend at the US Bank Thanksgiving Classic in Rapid City, South Dakota. Click above for more details.

SPEARFISH, SD…John Scott, head football coach at Black Hills State University, has announced his resignation. Since joining the Yellow Jacket football program six years ago, Scott has amassed an impressive 37-24 record. Scott has accepted a position with Universal Athletics as a school and team representative for western South Dakota. Click above for more details.

The Black Hills State University’s men’s and women’s cross country teams placed eighth and fifteenth respectively at the 2008 NAIA Cross Country National Championships. Click above for more details.

Black Hills State University traveled this past Wednesday to Billings, Montana for a pair of games in the Rocky Mountain Classic. The Yellow Jackets played Rocky Mountain College on Thursday night and Carroll College on Friday afternoon. They were 5-1 going into the Classic. Click above for more details.

Madison, SD-Led by individual winners JR, Wendy O’Lexey, Rock Springs, WY and SR, Cody Bordewyk, Livermore, CO, the NAIA nationally ranked Black Hills State University cross country teams swept the Dakota Athletic Conference individual and team crowns and qualified both teams for the NAIA National Championships. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets will take on William Penn University this Saturday night in the Opening Round of the NAIA Playoffs.  If you are unable to atte...    Read more...

The Yellow Jacket Men’s Basketball Team left this past Monday to Billings, Montana for a rematch against Rocky Mountain College. Both teams met this past Friday night in Spearfish, SD at the Donald E. Young Center when Rocky Mountain won 88-76 behind a strong performance from senior guard Chase Sukut.  The Yellow Jackets entered the game Tuesday 3-1 on the season. Click above for more details.

The volleyball team is getting set to host the Opening Round of the NAIA Playoffs this Saturday night at 7 PM in the Donald E. Young Center. They will...    Read more...

The Dakota Athletic Conference just posted their end of the season awards for volleyball this week.  Black Hills State University had five honors in those awards.  Junior Kristin Engle, junior Mandy Brumfield, and sophomore Maggie O’Neill were named 1st Team All-DAC.  Kristin Engle also received Most Valuable Player for the DAC Conference.  Head Coach Jhett Albers was named DAC Co-Coach of the Year for his second straight year.  Click above to view end of the year DAC awards.

The Yellow Jackets entered the weekend 3-1 as they traveled to South Dakota School of Mines to play Doane College on Friday night.  Doane College came into the game ranked #25 in the country in NAIA Division II.  Saturday they took on Rocky Mountain College out of the Frontier Conference at home in the Donald E. Young Center. Click above for more details.

This past weekend the Yellow Jackets took on Rocky Mountain College and Montana Tech. Both teams are in the Frontier Conference. Coming into the weekend the Yellow Jackets were 2-0 coming off their pair of wins on the road the previous weekend against Dakota Wesleyan University and Mount Marty College. Click above for more details.

BHSU traveled this past Friday to Jamestown College with one thing on their mind revenge.  The Yellow Jackets lost the last time the two teams met in Jamestown.  “We knew going in that Jamestown was a very difficult place to play.  We were hoping to play consistent throughout the match and come out on top,” said Head Coach Jhett Albers.  The Yellow Jackets at the beginning of the season set a goal to win the DAC Championship and move on to the NAIA Tournament.  They accomplished this goal this past Saturday night as they are now DAC Champions. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets placed seven players on the First Team All-DAC and five players on Second Team All-DAC. The Yellow Jackets finished their season this past Sunday with a 24-23 loss to South Dakota Mines. BHSU was 6-4 on the season. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets women's basketball team will take on Rocky Mountain College this Saturday at 1 pm in the Donald E. Young Center.  The game wil...    Read more...

The Yellow Jackets finally got on the road due to weather this past Saturday as they traveled to Dakota Wesleyan University and Mount Marty College.  Entering the weekend the Yellow Jackets were 2-0. Click above for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jackets took on South Dakota Mines to kickoff their post season play this past Saturday. Junior Kristin Engle set the tone early with strong play at the net. She ended with 12 kills on the evening. The Yellow Jackets defeated the Hardrockers in three games to move on to the semifinals. Click above for more details.

Going into the game Sunday the Yellow Jackets knew they would be facing a determined South Dakota School of Mines team.  In the first meeting earlier in the season the Yellow Jackets defeated the Hardrockers in Spearfish 33-13. Click above for more details.

After waiting around all day Thursday and Friday due to weather the Men’s basketball team finally left on Saturday for Dakota Wesleyan University and Mount Marty College.  Coming into the weekend the Yellow Jackets had played two exhibition games against Division II Northern State University and Division I University of Northern Colorado. Click above for more details.

Due to weather the men's and women's basketball games are now rescheduled for Sunday afternoon and Monday night. Click above for more details.

Due to weather conditions and road closings, the 2008 Dakota Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships have been rescheduled for Sunday, November 9. Click above for more details.

Due to weather the football game scheduled tomorrow at South Dakota Mines has now been moved to Sunday at 1 PM in Rapid City, South Dakota.  This...    Read more...

This Saturday the Black Hills State cross country teams will compete at the 2008 Dakota Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships. The meet returns to the Madison Country Club in Madison, SD, the site of the inaugural event in 2000 in which both Yellow Jacket teams won DAC titles. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets last Saturday took on the #18 ranked Jamestown College Jimmies on their home field.  The Yellow Jackets came out strong and played like a team that had everything on the line.  “Our kids didn’t have much riding on this game but more importantly we played the game because it was a football Saturday,” said Head Coach John Scott. Click above for more details.

This past weekend the Lady Yellow Jackets hosted Dakota State University and Mayville State University. Coming into the weekend the Lady Yellow Jackets were 18-6 and tied for first place in the Dakota Athletic Conference. Click above for more details.

Yellow Jacket Men’s Basketball traveled to Greeley, Colorado last weekend to take on University of Northern Colorado a member of the Big Sky Conference. Click above for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jacket Women’s Basketball team opened this past weekend with a trip 45 minutes down the road to Rapid City, South Dakota to play in the South Dakota School of Mines Classic. A year ago the Lady Yellow Jacket reached the Elite Eight of the NAIA National Tournament and set a record for wins on the season with 28. Click above for more details.

The ‘Running Yellow Jacket”men’s and women’s cross country teams, coming off runner-up finishes at the Mt. Marty Invitational last Saturday, remain ranked nationally. Click above for more details and to view national rankings.

The Black Hills State University cross country teams ran to runner-up finishes in the fourteen team field at the Mt. Marty Invitational on Saturday, October 25. The meet was hosted by the University of South Dakota and ran on the Don Baker course on the USD campus. Click above for more details.

The Yellow Jackets are Coming off a two game losing streak that eliminated them from conference championship contention. The Yellow Jackets look to rebound this weekend against a nationally ranked Jamestown College team. Click above for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jackets traveled last weekend to Valley City State University and Jamestown College for two tough conference games. Going into the weekend the Lady Jackets were 17-5 overall and 9-0 in the Dakota Athletic Conference. Click above for more details.

This past Saturday the Yellow Jackets traveled to Aberdeen, South Dakota to take on Northern State University, an NCAA Division II school that finished 29-4 last year and ranked  5th in the country at the end of the season. Click above for more details.

This Saturday the Yellow Jackets will kickoff their final home conference game against Minot State University. The Yellow Jackets will enter the game 5-2 (3-1 DAC) looking to rebound from last weeks loss on the road at Dickinson State. The Beavers enter the game 4-3 (3-1 DAC) tied with the Yellow Jackets for second place in the conference. “Every week becomes a must win game. Two conference losses will not get it done. We have to play with urgency but not panic” said Head Coach John Scott.

The Yellow Jackets will open their season against NCAA Divison II Northern State University in an exhibition game this Saturday. You can see the game live through Northern Sun TV. Game time is at 7:00 PM CST.

Former Black Hills State University cross country/track and field athlete Lisa Bomengen (Reynolds) competed in the Portland Marathon held on Sunday, October 5. Lisa had an outstanding race covering the 26.2 mile distance in 3:29.41 (3h:29m:30s). Her time placed her 20th in her division that had 608 finishers. Out of 4022 female finishers Lisa placed 92nd. Click above for more details.

The College of Business and Technology, the BHSU Cross Country and Track Teams, and the BHSU American Marketing Association (student organization) are pleased to host Dick Beardsley--marathon champion, motivational speaker, and holder of the 5th fastest marathon time in American history. Click here for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jackets entered Saturday afternoon looking to stay perfect in the Dakota Athletic Conference. After a sluggish first game the Lady Jackets bounced back to win the next three games taking the match 3-1 and improving to 8-0 in conference play. Click here for more details.

The Yellow Jackets made the trip up HWY 85 this past Saturday looking to build on their four game winning streak. Dickinson State also had a streak going winning their last three conference games.  From kickoff the Blue Hawks took the momentum early building a 16 point lead going into halftime. The Yellow Jackets would hold Dickinson to 16 points for the rest of the game but could only account for one late score to make the final 16-6 in favor of the Blue Hawks. Click here for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jackets entered the game last night 15-5 (7-0 DAC) and in first place.  Minot State came in 9-10 (4-3 DAC). Click here for more details.

The Yellow Jackets will make their trip four hours up HWY 85 this Saturday to Dickinson, ND.  Dickinson State3-3 (3-0 DAC) is coming off three conference wins in a row after losing their first three games.  The Yellow Jackets 5-1 (3-0 DAC) enter the game winning their last four contests. Click here for more details on Saturday's game.

Coming into Saturday’s game the Yellow Jackets knew they were not only going to deal with Valley City State but also the winter weather conditions as well.  BHSU entered the game 4-1 (2-0 DAC) looking to continue their momentum at home. Click here for more details.

Despite difficult racing conditions the men’s and women’s cross country teams put together solid team races in defeating six other teams and winning the Yellow Jacket Invitational in Billings on Saturday. Click here for more details.

Sophomore Maggie O'Neill was recently named Dakota Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for her efforts last week against rival South Dakota School of Mines.  The Lady Yellow Jackets defeated the Lady Hardrockers 3-0 to improve to 15-5 on the season. Click here to view DAC Players of the Week.

The Black Hills State University cross country teams travel this weekend to compete Saturday against foes from the Dakota Athletic Conference, Frontier Conference, Division II Montana State Billings and two community colleges. Click here for more details.

Valley City State enters the game this Saturday at Lyle Hare Stadium as a very explosive offensive team leading the Dakota Athletic Conference in average yards per play. Click here for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jackets traveled 45 minutes down the road to rival South Dakota Mines with an overall record of 14-5.  BHSU jumped out early pulling away in games one and two taking an early two game lead on the Hardrockers. Click here for more details.

Arvada-Clearmont High School senior Morgan Mines has signed a national letter of intent to play women’s basketball at Black Hill State University beginning in the 2009-2010 season. Click here for more details.

Last weekend the Lady Yellow Jackets went on their longest trip of the year to Mayville, North Dakota and Madison, South Dakota.  The Yellow Jackets defeated Mayville last Friday night 3-2 and Dakota State on Saturday 3-0. Click here for more details.

The Yellow Jackets Men’s Basketball team started last season with a lot of new faces to the program.  As the season went on those new faces started inserting themselves into the starting lineup.  At the end of the season the Yellow Jackets were starting five freshmen and finishing with a 16-14 record, which was good for fourth place in the Dakota Athletic Conference.  The Yellow Jackets now return those five starters along with others to improve in 2008-2009. Click here for more details.

The Yellow Jackets entered this past Saturday’s game with one thing on their mind to stay focused and continue their momentum from the previous weekend in Mayville, North Dakota. Click here for more details.

The BHSU Lady Yellow Jacket women’s golf team wrapped up their fall season at the NAIA National Preview tournament in Rapid City, SD.  After a half season of play the Jackets are having their most successful season in the short history of the program. Click here for more details.

“We got our first conference game under out belt last weekend and we got off to a good start.  The challenge now is to continue the momentum and win at home” said Head Coach John Scott. Click here for more details.

Black Hills State’s men and women’s cross country teams traveled to St. Paul, MN this past weekend to compete in the 23rd annual Griak Invitational hosted by the University of Minnesota. Click here for more information.

The Yellow Jackets left last Friday for their longest trip of the season Mayville, North Dakota.  “We knew going into this game how big it is to get that first conference win.  Last year we lost to Minot State in the first conference game and it was hard to bounce back from” said Head Coach John Scott. Click here for more details.

BHSU entered the game on Saturday fresh off their win the night before over Jamestown College.  Valley City State University came into the match losing to South Dakota Mines the night before.  “This is a big game for us so we can continue the momentum in the Dakota Athletic Conference” said Head Coach Jhett Albers. Click here for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jackets got off to a rocky start against Jamestown College Friday night but were able to bounce back to win the match 3-1. Click here for more details.

The 2008 Dakota Athletic Conference opener will kick off this Saturday in Mayville, North Dakota as the Yellow Jackets will take on the Mayville State University Comets. Click here for more details.

Coming into Saturday’s game the Yellow Jackets were looking to get back on track from the previous weekend. There was a lot of excitement buzzing around Lyle Hare Stadium with the pregame festivities and Swarm Days leading off to kickoff at 1:00PM.  Click here for more details.

Black Hills State is hosting their 1st Annual Yellow Jacket Youth Basketball Tournament on January 3rd and 4th of 2009. Click here for more details.

The Dakota Athletic Conference named two Yellow Jacket runners as the male and female cross country runners of the week. Click here for more details.

The men’s and women’s cross country teams opened the 2008 season at home with two impressive wins. Click here for more information.

The Yellow Jackets are getting set this week to take on South Dakota School of Mines in the last non-conference game.  South Dakota School of Mines is coming into Lyle Hare Stadium this week fresh off a 2-0 start winning big over Haskell Indian Nations and Trinity Bible. Click here for more details.

Tanner Adler has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009 as a freshman. Click here for more information.

This past Saturday the Yellow Jackets came into the game fresh off their victory against Southwest Minnesota State University the week before. In the first quarter the Yellow Jackets came out with the energy dominating offensively and defensively. Click here for more details.

“We continued to improve at the University of Sioux Falls Tournament two weeks ago and it was a great opportunity for our younger players to gain experience.  We finished the tournament sweeping the last two matches in three games” said Head Coach Jhett Albers. Click here for more details.

The Yellow Jackets are looking to duplicate this weekend what they accomplished last weekend against another key opponent. “With are effort and focus last week we were able to sustain a game intensity for the entire 60 minutes which will be key this week against Northwestern Oklahoma State University” said Head Coach John Scott. Click here for more details.

The top ten nationally ranked Black Hills State University Cross Country teams open their season this Saturday, September 13 by hosting the Yellow Jacket Invitational. Click here for more details.

Going into the game the jackets wanted to be competitive and have a solid performance over the course of sixty minutes. “The sixty minutes of effort put us in the position to win the game in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. Our intensity really stood out and allowed us to play at the level we needed to play at against a real quality team” said Head Coach John Scott. Click here for more details.

Please check out the Yellow Jackets take on Northwestern Oklahoma State University this Saturday on pay per view from Lyle Hare Stadium. Kickoff is at 1:00PM MST. Click here for more details.

Lacey Haughian a senior at Black Hills State University last year has just signed a contract to play professional basketball in Sweden.  Lacey left this week to continue her career.  Click here for article and more details.

The Yellow Jackets left last Thursday for the Red Raider Classic in Orange City, Iowa where they faced two preseason ranked opponents in Northwestern College and Dordt College.

Kickoff will be at 4:00PM CST and you can see it live through the Northern Sun Conference website. Click here for the link.

The Yellow Jackets will depart this Friday for Marshall, Minnesota where they will take on Southwest Minnesota State University, a Division II opponent that competes in the Northern Sun Conference, on Saturday.

Black Hills State University finished in the top twenty for the 2007-08 U.S. Sports Academy Director’s Cup standings. Click here for more details.

This past Saturday morning the Yellow Jacket football program hosted their First Annual Midget Mania Football Camp. Coach Scott and his staff had a great turnout as 75 participants went through workouts with the Yellow Jacket players and staff.  Click here for more details.

Going into the 2008 football season the Yellow Jackets are finding out that there is a continuation of many things from a year ago that gave them another Dakota Athletic Conference Championship and many things that are new to the program. Click here for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jackets are getting ready to open their 2008 season against Doane College, Northwestern College, Concordia, and Dordt College at the Red Raider Classic in Orange City, Iowa. Click here form more details.

Black Hills State University Women’s Golf is entering its 4th year of competition in the Dakota Athletic Conference. The Jackets are being led this year by former BHSU golfer Jaime Bentley, and assistant Coach Ray Ginsbach.

Since his arrival in 1998, Coach Scott Walkinshaw has transformed BHSU cross country into one of the premiere NAIA cross country programs in the nation. Click here for more information.

You can now watch and listen to Live Broadcasts of Games on Pay Per View. Starting this fall for the 2008-2009 season you can purchase football, volleyball, and men's/women's basketball games. Please click here for information on costs and how to purchase events. 

The Yellow Jackets started practice this past week ranked 18th in the NAIA Top 25 Preseason Poll. Click here for more details and links to rankings.

Coach Jeff Larson has accepted the position as an assistant coach at Black Hills State University affective immediately for the 2008 season. He joins the staff as special teams coordinator and linebackers coach.

Travis Covey has been hired as the new assistant track and field coach at Black Hills State University replacing Trent Mack who is now coaching at Dakota State. Click here for more details.

Aleishia Giesey has recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2008. Click here for more details.

Aubrey Baxter finished her season this past week at the Olypic Trials participating in the shot put. Click here for more details.

The 35th edition of the Wyoming Shrine Bowl All-Star football game featured six incoming Yellow Jacket recruits. The game was played on Saturday June 14th in Casper Wyoming before a packed stadium.

Senior Rob Johnson who will be attending Black Hills State University in the fall of 2008 has recently been named Mr. Basketball for the State of Wyoming. Rob as a senior averaged 21 points and 16 rebounds and helped guide Tongue River High School to a State Final Four appearance. Click here to view article.

Black Hills State University shares the Commissioner's Cup which is given to the institution with the best overall conference record for the year. Points are also given for winning a conference championship. Click here to view.

Aubrey Baxter (Redfield, SD) has qualified for this year’s Olympic Trials in the shot put with a throw of 54-00.50. Aubrey is a junior and the second current NAIA athlete to qualify and the first Black Hills State athlete to reach this milestone. Aubrey will be leaving for Eugene, OR on Saturday, June 28th and will compete on Thursday, July 3 at 9:20 pm. Junior Aubrey Baxter is on her way to the Olympic Trials. Click here for more details and article.

Ryan Gatch, linebackers coach and special teams coordinator this past season, announced to Athletic Director Jhett Albers and Head Coach John Scott that he had accepted a coaching position at Northern State University effective July 1st. Click here for more details.

After a wet spring and a day postponement the sun came through to help the Jackets conclude their 2008 spring. The scrimmage Sunday was followed by a barbecue at Salem Park where the football staff announced their winter weight training and conditioning awards.

Former Black Hills State University cross country/track and field athlete Nikki McDaniel (Underwood) competed in this year’s 112th running of the Boston Marathon on Patriots Day, Monday, April 21st. Click here for more details.

The Black Hills State University track and field teams had a successful outdoor national championship meet finishing with four individual national titles, three new school records, one national record and nine All-American honors.

Sophomore Eric Flores and Junior Shannon Hellman are National Champions today in the shot put and 100m high hurdles. Click here for more information.

Junior Aubrey Baxter from Redfield, South Dakota won the National Championship in the hammer with a throw of 198'9" and in the shot with a throw of 51'3/4". Her throw in the hammer  broke the old record of Vivian Chukwueneka from Azusa Pacific which was set in 2006. Click here to view current results from St. Louis.

Thirteen Black Hills State University track and field athletes will be competing in the NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championship this weekend in St. Louis. Coming off a convincing conference championship (third consecutive) the women are sending seven athletes in seven different events. Click here for more information.

Thirteen Black Hills State University track and field athletes competed in eight events at the Concordia Twilight on Friday, May 9 while five athletes competed in three events in Dickinson on Sunday.

Yellow Jackets Head Coach John Scott and his staff recently announced the captains for the 2008 season. Click here for more information on the four captains.

Aaron Sutton has recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball starting in the fall of 2008 for Black Hills State University. Aaron will provide immediate depth at the point guard position. Click here for more details.

The Black Hills State University track and field teams had an outstanding conference meet in Jamestown on Sunday. The Yellow Jacket women won twelve events to capture their third consecutive conference outdoor championship scoring 279 points while the men won six events in finishing runner-up for the third consecutive year with 162 points. Click here for more details.

Junior Anne Langdell placed 18th at last weekends Region III Golf Tournament in Sioux Falls. Sophomore Katie Campbell tied for 35th. Click here to view scores and standings.

Head Coach Amy Gurney was recently named Dakota Athletic Conference Softball Coach of the Year. In only her second season at BHSU she guided the Lady Yellow Jackets to a third place finish in the conference and were one game away from the championship game in the DAC Tournament. Click here for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jackets Closed out their season with a third place finish in the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament.

The Lady Yellow Jackets will go into this weekend as the third seed in the DAC Tournament. They finished with an overall record of 12-19 and are looking to carry some momentum into the tournament. Click here for a tournament schedule this weekend in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Coming into spring ball the football staff really wanted to build on a running game that led the Dakota Athletic Conference a year ago. They also wanted to expand their passing game behind freshman quarterback Drew Hodgs who was very successful in his first season as a Yellow Jacket.

The spring football scrimmage will be moved back a day due to weather. The scrimmage is now set for Sunday, April 27th at 12:00pm. Click here for more details.

The DAC Outdoor Championships began Sunday, April 20 with the start of the multi events. For Black Hills State University freshmen Lisa Koch (Elkton, SD), Kristi Bowers (Broadus, MT), and Shane Long (Yoder, WY) along with Shannon Hellman (Box Elder) competed for the Yellow Jackets in the event hosted by Dickinson State.

Senior Anne Langdell wrapped up her college golf career this past weekend as she finished in 2nd place and was named All Conference in the DAC. Click here to view the 2008 DAC Women's Golf Awards.

The Black Hills State track and field teams had four individuals win events at the Ram Open on Saturday, April 19. Click here for more details.

The Annual Black Hills State University Athletic Awards and Senior Recognition Night will be held on May 4th, 2008 in the Jacket Legacy Room located in the Student Union on campus. Click here for more details.

Black Hills State Yellow Jacket Football will begin spring drills on Tuesday April 8th after a productive off-season and momentum from last season’s second consecutive Dakota Athletic Conference Championship and NAIA postseason appearance. Click here for more details.

The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed with partial squads on Sunday, April 13 at the Marauder Open hosted by the University of Mary. Click here for more details.

Over the past two weeks the Lady Yellow Jackets have went 4-4 in conference play. All eight games have been played at Minot State University.

This years tournament will be held on Saturday, July 5th at the Spearfish Country Club. Click here to sign up and for more details.

Stand out basketball player Kristi Ryan has signed a letter of Intent to play collegiate basketball for the Black Hills State University Lady Yellow Jackets Basketball team.

Spearfish, SD – Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Football has announced signing of thirteen athletes to Letter of Intents for the 2008 season. These thirteen combined with the previous signings brings the recruiting class to thirty-nine. Click here for more information.

The Lady Yellow Jackets are 5-8 to start the 2008 season behind a solid offense. The young Yellow Jackets are currently starting one senior.

Senior Kim Flaman and Junior Kelli Graham were recently named Dakota Athletic Conference Player of the Week for their efforts these past two weeks. Click here for players of the week and more details.

Jenna Bolstad has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate basketball for Black Hills State University. Jenna is a 5’10 transfer student athlete from Miles City CC.

Senior Lindsey Buthe was recenlty named Academic All American. Click here to view honors.

Senior Lacey Haughian was named 1st Team All American in NAIA Division II Women's Basketball for her efforts in 2007-2008. Click here for more information and to view honors.

Coach Nore guided his Lady Yellow Jackets in the 2007-2008 season to a 28-6 record and a trip to the round of eight in the National Tournament. Click here to view honors.

Senior Lacey Haughian was recently named 1st Team All Dakota Athletic Conference. Click here for more information and to view  the Dakota Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Awards.

The Black Hills State women's basketball team fell in the NAIA quarterfinals to Northwestern by a score of 91-69 Saturday night in Sioux City, Iowa.    Read more...

The Women's basketball game against Northwestern College today can be heard live on KDSJ 980. It can also be viewed live at the Stadium Sports Grill.  Tip off will be at 8:00pm CT. Click here for radio link.

The Lady Yellow Jackets won Thursday night against Rio Grande 63-61. Click here for more details.

Black Hills State women's basketball team will take on Rio Grande (Ohio) at 5:45 CT in Sioux City, Iowa for the first round of the NAIA National Tournament. That game will be on the radio at KDSJ 980. Click here for link.

The Lady Yellow Jackets look to build on their 2007 season which was the first as a program at Black Hills State University. Click here for game times and opponents coming up this week.

Rob Johnson recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball starting in the fall of 2008 for Black Hills State University. Click here for more information.

Freshman Cain Atkinson was recently named Newcomer of the Year for the Dakota Athletic Conference. This is the first time that a true freshman has ever won the award since the Dakota Athletic Conference was put together. Click here for more details and DAC end of the year awards.

The Lady Yellow Jackets will take off today to depart for Sioux City, Iowa for the National Tournament. Opening ceremonies kicks the tournament off on Tuesday, March 11th with a banquet. Click here for more information and to view the tournament bracket.

Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State athletic department announced plans today to host multiple events celebrating the Yellow Jackets recent athletic success. Click here to find out more...    Read more...

Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University women’s basketball team (26-5) will face the University of Rio Grande (23-7) in the first round of the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament. Game time is set for 5:45 p.m CT on Thursday, March 13, 2008 in Sioux City, Iowa.    Read more...

Johnson City, Tenn. – The Black Hills State track and field teams put the finishing touches on their preparations for the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Wednesday.    Read more...

Spearfish, S.D. - Black Hills State will have a recognition party on Monday, March 10, 2008 at the Donald E. Young Center. The gathering will begin at 12 noon.    Read more...

The Black Hills State women’s basketball team is making plans for the NAIA National Basketball Tournament. Click here for information on how fans can obtain tickets and reserve accommodations.

Women's basketball takes care of Mayville State 75-65 to take the DAC Title. Click here for more information.

The women's basketball DAC Final will be played today at 3:00pm in the Donald E. Young Center. Lady Yellow Jackets will take on Mayville State. The teams split during the regular season.

Last Wednesday the Yellow Jackets traveled to Jamestown College for the semifinals of the DAC Tournament. Click here for more details.

The Yellow Jackets entered the game on Sunday afternoon knowing if you win you move on lose and go home.

Men's basketball gets set to take on Jamestown College Wednesday night. Tip off at 7:00pm CT. Click here to listen.

The Lady Yellow Jackets opened up the post-season with a convincing victory over Dickinson State University 86-64.

The Dakota Athletic Conference held the 2008 Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish, S.D. on February 22-23.  The Black Hills State women's team and the Dickinson State men's team claimed the team titles.  Click here for results.

Due to the women and men's playoff games being played at the same time. The men's game can be heard on KMAV Radio out of Mayville, North Dakota. Click here for instructions and to listen to the game.

Men's basketball entered the game Wednesday having won three out of their last four games.

The Lady Yellow Jackets entered the game on Wednesday night knowing with a victory they could be DAC Champions.

The Lady Yellow Jackets will be home this Sunday as the #2 seed in the DAC Conference Tournament as they host Dickinson State University. Game time will be at 3:00pm in the Donald E. Young Center. The men will be traveling to Mayville State University as the #5 seed. Game time will be at 4:00pm CT on Sunday afternoon.

Spearfish, SD – Two-time defending Dakota Athletic Conference Football Champion Black Hills State has signed nineteen recruits thus far for the 2008 fall campaign.

Both the men's and women's basketball programs get set to take on rival South Dakota School of Mines this Wednesday, February 20th. The women are currently tied for first place in the DAC Conference and the men are in 5th. Tip-off is at 5:30 at the Donald E. Young Center.

The Lady Yellow Jackets will enter this week tied with Dakota State University for the top spot in the DAC Conference. Last Friday the Yellow Jackets took on the Lady Vikings from Valley City State where they got off to a fast start behind hot shooting and strong inside play.

The men's basketball program went into this past weekend coming off two wins at home the previous weekend. Standing in their way was the top two teams in the DAC Conference.

The Lady Yellow Jackets entered this past weekend with revenge on their mind from three weeks ago.

Going into this past weekend the men's basketball knew how important both games were. On Friday the Yellow Jackets took on Mayville State University. Click here for more details.

Freshman Cain Atkinson from Evanston, Wyoming was named Monday as the Dakota Athletic Conference Player of the Week for his efforts this past weekend. Click here to view the DAC Players of the Week.

The Lady Yellow Jackets traveled to Minot and Dickinson this past weekend. On Friday Minot raced out to an early lead and were able to maintain it throughout the first half taking in a halftime lead of 26-35.

The Yellow Jackets traveled last weekend to Minot, North Dakota and Dickinson, North Dakota.  On Friday the Yellow Jackets faced Minot State who they just got done playing the week before.

This Saturday night the men's and women's basketball teams will take on Dakota State University at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Black Hills State will be honoring the American Cancer Society in having a Coaches vs. Cancer night.

Black Hill State University men's and women's basketball will host rival South Dakota School of Mines on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 in the Donald ...    Read more...

The Lady Yellow Jackets were perfect last weekend taking both games against Dickinson State University and Minot State University.

The Yellow Jackets picked up two key victories last weekend against Dickinson State University and Minot State University.

Sophomore Wacey Coleman and senior Tanner Tetrault were honored this week by being named to the Victory Sports All-American Team. Click here for more details and article.

The Lady Yellow Jackets made the worst trip of the year last weekend as they traveled to Madison, South Dakota and Mayville, North Dakota.

Last weekend the Yellow Jackets traveled to Madison, South Dakota and Mayville, North Dakota for two more league contests.

This past weekend the Lady Yellow Jackets hosted a pair of DAC opponents in the Donald E. Young Center.

The Yellow Jackets continued league play this past weekend hosting Jamestown College and Valley City State University from North Dakota.

Going into the weekend the Yellow Jackets knew they would get two stiff tests.  The first night the Yellow Jackets faced off against Dordt College who had been receiving votes in the top 25. Click here for more details and articles.

The women's basketball team traveled last weekend coming right off the christmas break to Mitchell, South Dakota as they played in the Dakota Wesleyan Classic. Click here for more details and articles.

Black Hills State University Men's Basketball program will tip off the Perkins Classic with three high school games tonight. Click here to view the entire Perkins Classic schedule.

The Yellow Jackets hosted Division II University of Mary last Thursday night in the Donald E. Young Center. University of Mary came out on fire shooting over 50% in the first half and 61% for the game.

Savannah Dederick has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate basketball for Black Hills State University. She is a 6’0 senior forward from ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, CO.

The Yellow Jacket men’s basketball program recently received a commitment from Parker Emerson, a transfer from Portland University. Click here for more details.

The Yellow Jackets got off to an early qualifying start for the 2008 indoor season as five athletes set qualifying marks for the NAIA Championships to be held in early March in Johnson City, TN. Click here for more details.

The Lady Yellow Jackets took on Frontier Conference opponent Rocky Mountain College in the Donald E. Young Center last Friday night. Click here for more details and article.

The Yellow Jackets got off to a slow start in the first half but were able to catch fire the last 10 minutes to take the lead into halftime at 53-44. Click Here for more details and articles.

Last Saturday the Yellow Jackets took on Division II Chadron State College for a non-conference matchup. Click here for more details of both games and articles.

Last Saturday night the lady Yellow Jackets took the floor against Division II Chadron State College. Click here for more details against Chadron and South Dakota Mines plus articles.

Black Hills State will be hosting their first indoor track meet of the season on December 4th, 2007. Click here for meet schedule and more details.

Both the men and women will be in action this Saturday night at the Donald E. Young Center as they get set to take on Division II Chadron State College. The women's game will start the night off at 5:30pm with the men's game immediately following. Click here for more details.

The Stadium Sports Grill of Spearfish has stepped forward to take over sponsorship of the high school indoor track and field meet hosted by the Black Hills State University track and field teams. Click here for more details.

The Yellow Jackets women's basketball team was in Sioux Falls last weekend for the Sioux Fall Classic. Friday night they played Sioux Falls College and Saturday they faced #5 Northwestern College. Click here for more details and articles.

The Yellow Jackets Men's Basketball team was in Rapid City this past weekend to face Dana College on Friday night and Johnson & Wales University on Saturday afternoon. Click here for more details and articles.

Sophomore Kristin Engle was recently selected to the All-Region III Volleyball Team for her efforts in the 2007 season. Click here to view the All-Region III Volleyball Team.

Black Hills State women's basketball team traveled last weekend to Fremont, Nebraska as they took on two stiff opponents in Midland Lutheran College and MidAmerica Nazerine. They then returned home to face Southwest Minnesota State University on Monday night in the Donald E. Young Center. Click here for more details.

The Running Yellow Jackets left Spearfish, SD on Thursday, and headed to Kenosha, Wisconsin with a major purpose. One goal the Yellow Jackets always have entering the National Championships is to finish higher than they were rated entering the meet.

The Black Hills State University football team traveled last weekend to face #2 Carroll College in Helena, Montana in the first round of the NAIA Playoffs. The Yellow Jackets were hanging tough at halftime only trailing 0-13. A few costly turnovers in the second half helped Carroll gain a 0-34 advantage to close the game. Click here for article.

Last Thursday the Yellow Jackets traveled to Omaha, Nebraska to face Midland Lutheran College and Grace University in the Grace Classic. Friday night the Yellow Jackets got off to a fast start taking in a halftime lead of 16 points 41-25.

Black Hills State University will take off this Thursday on their way to Helena, Montana to face #2 Carroll College for the second time this season.

Going into this season Coach Albers had said that he would be disappointed if they weren’t better than last season. The Yellow Jackets started with a bang going 13-0 to start the 2007 season. Click here for more details.

Last Saturday at the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament the Yellow Jackets wrapped up their season with a 22-5 record which was Coach Alber's best record since taking over eight years ago.

Men's basketball traveled last weekend to Sioux City, Iowa to take on the #25 Morningside College and Northern State University. Click here for more details.

The women's basketball team traveled last weekend to Rapid City to play in the South Dakota School of Mines Classic. Click here for more details and articles.

The Yellow Jackets football team found out Sunday that they would be playing #2 Carroll College in the first round of the NAIA Football Playoffs this Saturday. Click here to view articles.

The Yellow Jackets football team wrapped up their regular season last Saturday with a 52-0 win at Valley City State University.

Sophomore setter Mandy Brumfield from Dickinson, North Dakota was named Dakota Athletic Conference Setter of the Week for her efforts over this past weekend. Mandy totaled 93 assists 22 digs and three service aces in two matches. Click here to view DAC Players of the Week.

The Yellow Jackets entered the game last Friday night against #6 Dickinson State, who was undefeated in the Dakota Athletic Conference, knowing how important the game was.

Allen Wood (Maple Valley, WA) not only led his team to the win at the Region III Championships, but was also the individual champion in the men’s division.

The Yellow Jacket men's basketball team played their second game of the season Saturday night against Mount Marty College. The Yellow Jackets were able to jump on the Lancers at the end of the first half to increase their lead to 11 points going in to the locker room. Click here for more details and articles of the weekend.

Saturday night the women's basketball team opened their season against #17 Mount Marty College. The Lady Yellow Jackets got off to a great start taking a double figure lead into halftime. Click here for more details covering this past weekend.

Joe Beehler was named Dakota Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts at Valley City State University over this past weekend. Joe had 139 total yards and two touchdowns in the 52-0 win on Saturday. With the win the Yellow Jackets moved up in the rankings to #21 and are in a three way tie for the DAC Conference tile. Click here to view DAC Players of the Week and rankings.

The Yellow Jackets will leave this Friday to Valley City, North Dakota to face a team that has won three of their last four games.

This weekend men's and women's basketball will be at home to take on Mount Marty College on Saturday and Dakota Wesleyan University on Sunday. Game ti...    Read more...

The Yellow Jackets knew going into last weekends games that the DAC standings could be changed in one loss.

The Yellow Jackets men's basketball team traveled last weekend to Montana Tech for their first game of the 2007-2008 season. The Jackets got up on the Orediggers in the first half and never looked back as they took the game 84-76. The Yellow Jackets were led by freshman Cain Atkinson with 21 points. Sam Kim added 16 points and 6 assists. Click here to view article.

Junior defensive back Tony Dill was not only DAC Player of the Week but was recently honored as National Player of the Week and Victory Sports Player of the Week as well.  Click here to view articles.

Junior defensive back Tony Dill was named DAC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts against Mayville State University last weekend. Tony grabbed four interceptions in the win. Freshman Kraig Tafoya was named Special Teams Player of the Week for punting three times and pinning the Comets inside the 20-yard line all three times. With the Yellow Jackets win they have now moved to #24 in the NAIA. Click here to see DAC Players of the Week and rankings.

The Yellow Jackets entered the game on Saturday afternoon having won their last four conference games. The Yellow Jackets were able to shut down Mayville’s offense causing turnovers and turning them into points on the offensive end.

Coming off an impressive win last weekend against Jamestown College the Yellow Jackets are looking to build on their momentum.

Wacey Coleman and Joe Beehler were named DAC Players of the Week for their efforts on the road last week against Jamestown College. Click here to view DAC Players of the Week.

Going into the game the Yellow Jackets knew that if they wanted to move up in the regional rankings they had to take care of business against the NAU Mavericks.

It was all Green and Gold as the Yellow Jackets dominated the fields at the Dakota Athletic Conference Championships held in Dickinson, ND.

The Yellow Jackets are now ranked #25 in the recent polls. Click here to view the recent rankings.

The women's golf team placed 4th in the tournament at Minot State University. Click here to view results and current standings. The golf team will resume play in the spring of 2008 check the schedule online for dates.

The Yellow Jacket football team left last Friday morning for Jamestown College who was sitting on top of the Dakota Athletic Conference at 7-0.

The Yellow Jackets will leave this Friday morning for Jamestown, North Dakota for their showdown on Saturday with #8 Jamestown College who is currently 7-0.

On October 23rd, 2007 the #9 Lady Yellow Jackets Volleyball Team (17-2) will take on #1 National American University (17-6) at the Donald E. Young Center.

Going into the game last week in Rapid City against South Dakota School of Mines the Yellow Jackets new they had to come away with a victory to stay in the top half of the conference.

Senior Mindi Mayer was named DAC Volleyball Player of the Week for her efforts last week agains rival South Dakota School of Mines. She recorded 12 kills, two digs, and three assisted blocks. Mindi is from Mitchell, South Dakota. Click here to view DAC Volleyball Players of the Week.

This was must win game for the Yellow Jackets as both teams entered the game on Saturday 2-1 in the DAC Conference. Whoever won this game was still going to be in content to fight for the conference title.

Tanner Ehrlich was named DAC Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts on Saturday against Dakota State Univrersity. Tanner rushed 21 times for 155 yards and one touchdown. Click here to view DAC Players of the Week.

The Yellow Jacket Women's cross country team managed to edge out Concordia Nebraska in a close finish in team scoring at the Mt. Marty Invitation in Yankton, SD over the weekend.

The Yellow Jackets and Trojans both enter this game 2-1 in the Dakota Athletic Conference. This is an extremely important game for both teams as the standings play out.

Forrest Sainsbury was named Dakota Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts this past weekend against South Dakota School of Mines. He recorded 11 total tackles including some for lost yardage along with one sack. Click here to view the DAC Players of the Week.

The Yellow Jackets entered the game on Saturday ready to build on last weeks win at Dickinson State University. The Jackets really dictated the tempo from the kickoff.

The Yellow Jackets entered the game tonight 15-2 going against 9th ranked Columbia College. The Yellow Jackets got off to a two game lead behind strong net play.

The lady Yellow Jackets return three starters from last years ball team that went 17-13 along with some quality returnees and new faces.

With a core group of upperclassmen returning and a very young and talented group of freshmen joining the program, the outlook for the Yellow Jacket basketball program is very promising.

The Yellow Jackets enter this weekend against rival South Dakota School of Mines fresh off their impressive victory against Dickinson State last weekend 23-3.

The Yellow Jacket’s men’s cross country team, competing in the Division II race, had their highest team finish ever at the Roy Griak Invitational, held at the University of Minnesota, this past weekend.

This past weekend the Yellow Jackets traveled to Minot State University and Dickinson State University for two DAC Conference games.

On Saturday, the Yellow Jackets took the lead early and never looked back as they went on to beat Dickinson State University 23-3.

The Lady Yellow Jacket softball team is eager to have a strong showing now that they have year of play under their belts going into the 2008 season.

The Yellow Jackets Football Team will leave Saturday morning for Dickinson State University.

The Yellow Jackets Volleyball team traveled this past weekend to play Jamestown College and Dakota State University.

Minot State University got off to an emotional start on Saturday afternoon with their first home game and it being homecoming.

Friday the Yellow Jackets will travel to Minot, North Dakota to play in their first conference game of the season. Minot State University is under the direction of a brand new coaching staff this season.

Head Coach Scott Walkinshaw knew going into the race that the Yellow Jackets had their work cut out for them as they toed the line against the top rated Division II squads from Adams State, and the Division I Rams from Colorado State.

This past weekend the women's golf team traveled to Jamestown, North Dakota for the Jamestown Invitational Golf Tournament. The Yellow Jackets finished 2nd behind Dickinson State University. They were led by Anne Langdell with a score of 89. They Yellow Jackets will be action again this weekend as they travel to Minot, North Dakota for the Minot State University Invitational. Click Here to view the results from the Jamestown College Invitational.

This past Saturday was a big weekend for the Yellow Jacket football team as they entered the game 0-2. Valley City State University visited Spearfish on Saturday who the Yellow Jackets will play two times this year.

The Yellow Jackets stayed perfect by beating Valley City State University 3-1. “We played more consistent tonight than we had all year” said Coach Albers.

The Yellow Jackets entered the game tonight 11-0 hosting Mayville State University. Going into the game the Yellow Jackets were hoping to be more consistent throughout the whole match.

Zac Alcorn a former standout tight end for the Yellow Jackets has signed on to play for the San Francisco 49'ers. Click here to view the full article.

Kerry Washburn (Cheyenne, WY) and Allen Wood (Maple Valley, WA) were selected as the Subway runners of the week for winning the South Dakota Tech Invitational on September 8.

The Black Hills State Yellow Jacket cross-country teams will head to Ft. Collins, Colorado this weekend to compete at the Colorado Classic hosted by CSU.

The Yellow Jackets will be back in action this Saturday afternoon for their last preseason test against Valley City State University.

This Past weekend the Yellow Jackets traveled to Dickinson, North Dakota for the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament.

For his efforts in the game against University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wacey Coleman was named DAC Defensive Player of the Week. Click here to view DAC Players of the Week.

An inspired defense led by many upper classman played a great game not allowing any points after the first quarter.

The Yellow Jackets opened the cross country season on a high note with their first competition in Rapid City at the South Dakota School of Mines Invitational.

Keely Krolikowski signed a letter of intent to play collegiate basketball for Black Hills State University in the 2008-2009 season.

The Yellow Jackets got off to a slow start tonight against Dakota Wesleyan University but finished strong as they won the match 3-0.

In the opening game of the 2007 season the Yellow Jackets traveled to Helena, Montana to take on #4 ranked Carroll College.

The Yellow Jackets entered the game tonight against rival South Dakota School of Mines 9-0. South Dakota School of Mines was also 9-0 setting the pace for a classic showdown of two DAC Conference teams.

BHSU Women’s Golf will enter their 3rd year in competition. The team will look to continue its improvement during the 2007-2008 season. Head Coach Sarah Johnson will once again guide the jackets.

The Dakota Athletic Conference recently released the 2007 preseason polls and team previews. The Yellow Jackets are rated #1 in the DAC as they get set to start the season. Please click here to view the DAC polls and team previews.

Black Hills State University head coach Scott Walkinshaw has released the names of twenty two recruits who plan to compete in cross country and/or track and field while attending BHSU in 2007-08;

The Yellow Jackets volleyball team opened a week ago with a scrimmage at the Donald E. Young Center against South Dakota School of Mines, Sheridan College, and Miles City College. The following day they traveled to Dickinson, North Dakota to scrimmage South Dakota School of Mines, Dickinson University, Minot State University, and Northern State University.

The Yellow Jackets took the field on Saturday afternoon for their last tune up scrimmage before they travel to Helena, Montana to play Carroll College. “We wanted to start out really basic on offense to minimize mistakes. The execution was good and we had no penalties,” according to Coach Scott.

Preseason rankings were released this past week and Black Hills State men’s and women’s teams are both ranked #1 in Regional competition.

On August 18, the football team took the field for their first Jacket vs. Jacket scrimmage. This was a great opportunity for the players to get their first taste of live action. During the scrimmage we were able to see the 1st string offense vs. the 1st string defense. “We made good progress and the mistakes we made are correctable,” according to Coach Scott.

Four members of the Yellow Jacket cross-country team participated in the 12th annual Race for the Cure, held in Cheyenne, Wyoming this past weekend. The event, which included over 2,000 participants, volunteers, and spectators, is a 5k run/walk through the streets of Cheyenne and is held annually to increase awareness and fight against breast cancer.

BHSU Football is ranked 10th in the 2007 NAIA Preseason Rankings that came out on August 13th. Click here to view the 2007 rankings. The Yellow Jackets will open their season at Carroll College on September 1st.

On Saturday, August 11th, the Yellow Jacket Football Program welcomed 36 newcomers into the program by arriving on campus to start the 2007 training camp. Of the 36 arriving, 35 of them are freshman.

The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets return to the 2007 Cross Country season once again with strong hope for a successful season. The running Yellow Jackets will look to balance most of their weight on the returning members from the 2006 teams.

Coach Albers will start the 2007 season fresh off their 20 win season a year ago. The team lost two seniors but gained three new freshmen that should make an immediate impact. The Yellow Jackets volleyball team will start practice on August 11th.

Black Hills State Yellow Jacket Football will begin preparation for their fall season on August 12th with forty new recruits going through a two-day orientation. Fifty returning veterans will report on the 14th with a great deal of optimism carrying over from last seasons Dakota Athletic Conference Championship, and a first ever NAIA Playoff birth.  Head Coach John Scott and his staff are entering their fifth season and are looking to build on a solid core of returning players on both sides of the ball.

Wisconsin newspaper recently published an article on the outlook for former Black Hills State University star Zach Alcorn as the Green Bay Packers Training Camp begins. In the article there is a quote from the Green Bay Head Coach Mike McCarthy as he talks about Zach having the best hands on the team.

Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD –

Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Football announced their second signings of 20 football recruits which brings the incoming recruiting class to 40 prospects for the 2007 fall season. Included in the second signing of the year are nine athletes from South Dakota and four from Wyoming. Scott commented, “With the exception of a kid or two more this will wrap up our signings for the year. We expect to have ninety to ninety-five young men for fall camp. Overall we had a good year recruiting South Dakota where we signed fifteen kids from throughout the state”. The season kicks off on September 1st when the Yellow Jackets take the road to meet Carroll College at Helena, Montana.  First home game is September 8th where the Jackets will host Wisconsin Eau Claire.

Women's Results from the DSU Track and Field Meet

Women's Results from the Dakota State Invitational Track Meet    Read more...

Results from Dakota State University Invitational Track Meet.    Read more...

The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets just concluded spring football drills with a 60-play scrimmage Saturday at the Cliff Papik Practice Complex.    Read more...

Women's Golf results from the BHSU Invitational in Spearfish April 22-23.    Read more...

“The guy has the best hands on our team,” Packers Coach Mike McCarthy recently remarked.But who was McCarthy describing? If you guessed Pro Bowl WR Do...    Read more...

A schedule for the spring practices, meetings, and lifting schedules.    Read more...

Black Hills State Yellow Jacket Football will begin spring drills on Tuesday April 10th with a great deal of optimism carrying over from last seasons Dakota Athletic Conference Championship, a first ever NAIA Playoff birth, and an productive off-season in the weight room. Head Coach John Scott and his staff are entering their fifth season and are looking to build on a solid core of returning players on both sides of the ball. Scott commented, “We couldn’t be more pleased with our off-season workouts, the players intensity in their workouts continue to make us a stronger, more confident team. Our morning conditioning yielded some outstanding testing results as well; overall we are a much faster team".    Read more...

Results of the South Dakota Tech golf meet.  This was the first meet of the spring golf season.