


Three area youth placed at the South Dakota Middle School State Championships 2026, held recently in Pierre. This is the 10th annual tournament. Placing area youth included: Zara Himanga, 8th grade, 95 pounds, 3rd place; Everly Himanga, 6th grade, 100 pounds, 2nd place; and Jaxton Schurch, 6th Grade, 113 pounds, 7th place (photos/provided).