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• Congratulations Ranchers....well deserved

  This will be my last blog for sdsportsbuzz.  I am moving out of the LMC region and will no longer be able to cover this conference.  Thanks for the past 2 years, it has been a great time covering this competitive conference.  I would sure hope WRSD or Haligan would like to take over for me so the LMC still gets the press that they deserve. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RANCHER FOOTBA...   

• 9B Championship

  Congratulations to the Cowboys and Ranchers for reaching the 9B Championship game.  I guarantee you that a West River school will win at least 1 state title this year.  Both teams had impressive semi-finals games.  The Ranchers relied on their defense and Colome offense bullied Viborg/Hurley all night long.   This title game is going to be a great, great ball game. &n...   

• 9-Man Semi-Final Action

  One game away from the opportunity to play in Vermillion.  West River 9-man schools have had very impressive showings in the playoffs so far and I look for that to continue in the Semi-Finals. 9AA Gregory at Deubrook- The Gorillas are licking their chops after knocking off the #2 ranked 9AA B/E...   

• 9-Man Playoffs- Round 2

  Just like I predicted, only 2 LMC schools remain.  With that, I figured I will go out of my comfort zone and give full 9-man predcitions for West River (wouldn't be fun only being WRONG on 2 predictions). Six west river 9-man schools are still alive and in the chase for a trip to Vermillion.  I believe west river will give a very, very strong showing in the 2nd round and actual...   

• LMC Playoffs- Round 1

  Playoff time has arrived and I am personally wishing the LMC fans, players, coaches, etc. the best of luck in the upcoming playoffs.  I hope your teams are healthy and at full strength.  Two LMC teams have a chance to make deep, deep runs in the playoffs. 9AA #1 White River (7-1) vs. #4 Newell (4-4...   

• LMC Crown- Week 8

  Newell vs. Edgemont- Newell will have no trouble with the Mogules.  Newell 42 over Edgemont 6 Timber Lake vs. Leola/Frederick- Another tough game for the Panthers.  L/...   

• LMC Playoff Preview

  "Playoffs.....you are talking about Playoffs!"  The famous quote by former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Jim Mora.  A lot of LMC teams are fighting for their playoff lives while others are looking to secure homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. Team by Team Playoff Scenario-

• LMC Week 7

  Week 7 Predictions Lemmon/McIntosh (5-2) at Harding County (6-0)- Playing the Ranchers following a bye week is probably not an ideal situation for the Cowboys.  Lemmon will try and use their size and pound the ball at the Ranchers.  If they can grind out first downs and keep the Ranchers offense off the field, it could be a lot closer than expe...   

• LMC Week 6

  The LMC is taking shape and it is making us look a few weeks ahead to the big showdown once again between Harding County and Faith.  But until than, we do have a lot of action going on and LMC teams fighting for playoff seeding. McGlaughlin/Wakpala (0-6) at Lemmon/McIntosh- Just the game the Cowboys need to get back on the winning track.  They should have no pr...   

• LMC Week 5

  Week 5 has arrived!  Every game on the schedule this week has the possibility of going either way.  Big week in the LMC.  Dupree (1-4) at Newell (1-3)-  This should be a very close game.  Newell is getting healthier at the right time and Dupree is still fighting the number game.  It will come down to late in the 4th quarter and I see Newell ...   

• Mid-season 9-Man West River Rankings!

  I am trying to make up for lost time!  Mid-season has approached and we have learned a lot about west river teams.  Some scores appear rather puzzling while others show pure domination thus far.  Here is my mid-season 9-man rankings! #1 Harding County (5-0)- The Ranchers have rolled everyone in their path thus far.  Impressive wins have come every sin...   

• LMC Week 5 Predictions

  I have come out of hibernation LMC fans!  Sorry, for the past couple of weeks I have been on vacation (yes I had internet access, I just did not want to WORK).  I will try to make a strong comeback and hopefully I did not upset the very few followers that I had!   Bison at Rapid City Christian- I see the Cardinals getting back in the winning tr...   

• LMC Week 1 Predictions

  Completely spaced out predictions for the first week of the season.  My fault!  Harding County vs. Newell- HC should have no trouble with the Irrigators.  I see the Ranchers scoring early and often just like last week.   HC 48 over Newell 6

• 2012 LMC Football Preview plus 9-Man West River Rankings

  Football season is back, football season is back!  After watching 2 weeks of the NFL pre-season, I realized that it was time once again to get down to business and break down the LMC Conference.  This year as an added bonus I am going to give you the West River 9-Man football rankings (regardless of class) LMC Pre-Season Ranking...   

• LMC All-Conference and my season ending awards

  Here is the list for the LMC all-conference teams 1st Team Kolbi Selby-Faith Ckyler Floyd-HC Cooper Wall-Dupree Nate Widow-Dupree Cody Kraft-Timber Lake 2nd Team Daniel Chapman-Bison Kash Deal-Dupree

• Class B State Predictions

  With Districts ready to take place, here are my predictions on who will win Districts, Regionals and advance to the State Tournament. District 1- Rosholt- Should have no problem getting by WSS for the third time this season. District 2- Langford-- Don...   

• Best Team West River?

  The Faith Longhorns basketball club is for real!  They have everything a coach dreams of on the basketball floor.  I truly believe that they are the 2nd best basketball team in class B basketball (behind White River).  The gap between them and White River isn't that far off either.  Everyone has been talking about the depth and athleticism of the Tigers all season but Faith compares with t...   

• Can't miss basketball this Saturday!

  The Little Moreau Conference Tournament will be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  With the East Bracket playing the first two rounds in Laplant and the West Bracket playing the first two rounds in Faith (Championship round games on Saturday are ALL in Faith).  Thursday night may be a sleeper but I encourage any and or everyone to try to make it to the Night Session on Saturday...   

• 1 vs 2 in the LMC tonight

  Tonight in Faith will put two undefeated teams against one another. The Longhorns are having a lot of success already this season.  Fresh off a big win over Langford at the Hanson Classic, the Longhorns are ready for this big, big game. The Dupree Tigers have quietly put an undefeated season together.  Maybe its been quiet because of a lack of competition but these boys sure can...   

• LMC Power Rankings (1-17-11)

  The top 4 spots once again remain the same but there has now become a much larger gap between the first two teams and Harding County and Timber Lake.  Faith and Dupree look like the teams to beat with convincing wins over Harding County. 1. Faith (9-0) Faith remains on top.  They have two tough challenges ahead of them this week; Langford at the Hanson Classic and Dup...   

• LMC Power Rankings (1-2-12)

  We are a few weeks into our season and the LMC is ready to get rolling this week!  A big game this weekend putting HC vs Faith.  I will definetely try and make it to that game.  Every couple weeks (or weekly) I will try and put out a LMC Power Rankings list.  Depending on how teams are playing, they can move up or down every single week.  The top 4 teams stay at ...   

• LMC Basketball Season Preview

  I know I am a week or two late with the season preview (better late than never?).  With that being said, I am not going to be as active blogging during the winter months.  Ranching will keep me occupied but I will still try and make it to a majority of games.  The LMC is very top heavy.  The top 4 teams in the conference look to be very competitive while the bottom 5 should ...   

• Show Some Class!!

  Congratulations once again to the Wall Eagles.  You represented the west well.  The team never gave up and they kept giving it everything they had.  I would much rather be a part of your team than the "CLASS-LESS" Canistota Hawks.  Up 52-0 the Hawks are throwing the ball to try and set state records.  I am ashamed of the Hawks.  I am happy I am not part of their or...   

• The Dome Prediction

  Down to our last 9-man school in the state.  I was very impressed with the way the Eagles were able to come back and beat a tough Corsica-Stickney squad.  It's been way too long since Walls last trip to the dome.  Congratulations once again. 9A Canistota (11-0) vs...   

• Semi-Finals (9-Man)

  And then there was only 2 left.  Good thing the two teams left are very talented and both have a quality chance at making it to Vermillion.  Both of these games will be hard fought ones.  Let's go West River! 9A Corsica/Stickney (8-2) at Wall (10-0)

• 9-Man Playoffs- Round 2

  Their are only 4 west river 9-man schools left in the hunt for a state championship.  With this comes even tougher match-ups in round 2.  Good Luck West River! 9AA- White River (7-2) at Deubrook (7-2)- This should be an evenly matched f...   

• Playoffs- 9-Man West River 1st Round Predictions

  Looking forward to the playoffs, I will be predicting the outcome of all West River 9-man schools.  9AA Elkton-Lake Benton (3-5) at White River (6-2)- Long trip for E/LB, White River has tons of talent and they will be putting on a scoring spree toni...   

• LMC Week 8 Predictions or should I say HC vs Faith

  +The final week is finally upon us.  Quite a few of the teams are gearing up for a playoff run while others are looking towards to basketball/wrestling season.  In the final week one game definetely sticks out, FAITH vs. H.C.  The conference title is on the line and it should be a great game at Ab Pe...   

• LMC Week 7 Predictions

  After a quiet week 6 football weekend, we get back to all 7 teams in the conference on the playing field.  Too bad there will not be very many quality match-ups this week.  Faith keeps on winning and have themselves within striking distance of capturing their 1st conference title since.....I have no idea...If you have this information please let me know.  Timber Lake won in convicncing fashi...   

• LMC Week 6 Predictions

  Harding County goes down.  That is a statement we don't hear very often.  The season is far from over for them and they still have a good chance at the conference title.  Faith keeps winning, Lemmon keeps losing and everything else is taking shape in the LMC.  With their win over Newell, Dupree all but has secured a playoff birth and Bison still has an outside chance. Last week I wen...   

• LMC Week 5 Predictions

  We are on the down hill stretch and a lot of teams are picking up speed.  5 of the 7 teams have at least a .500 record on the season.  Playoffs spots are on the line and each team looks to win out to secure the best possible spot possible.  Last week I went 5-0 but this week the only game I feel like a lock is Faith vs. L/M, the other 3 games could go either way.

• Eagles vs Ranchers

  The Harding County Ranchers travel to Wall in my game of the week.  Regular season football games do not get any larger than this game!  Traditionally, these two schools put together 2 of the toughest west river 9-man teams year in and year out.  This year is no exception.  Both teams possess tons of speed.  Wall is currently ranked #3 in th...   

• 9-Man Playoff Preview

  I am going to move out of my comfort zone for one article and give you my predictions/preview of the 9-Man west river playoff preview by class.  Their should be quite a few 9-Man schools making the playoffs but I see only 3 or 4 teams making a serious run at a chance to play in Vermillion this season. 9AA: By far the weak...   

• LMC Week 4 Predictions

  With another week in the books the sun is heading down earlier and earlier every night.  Football season is going to continue to get colder and colder!  Any predictions on which week our first snow game will be?  Well, I went 4-0 last week and after looking through the crystal ball for this weeks previews, I see no reason why I can't be a perfect 5-0 (one game is of great concern to me, chec...   

• LMC Week 3 Predictions

  With another week in the books I once again failed to predict every game correctly (but do I get any credit for predicting a close battle for the game of the week, even if I predicted the final outcome wrong?).  We are getting close to the halfway point in our season and a lot has already been determined.  If everything plays out accordingly and their are no upsets I see the week 8 fi...   

• LMC Week 2 Predictions

  With the suprising win by Bison over Lemmon (the 1st but not last prediction I have got wrong this season), I have been really wondering if Bison has improved that much from last season or if Lemmon/McIntosh has really lost that much talent from a team that finished 7-2 a season ago.  HCHS looks like the real deal once again and Faith impressed me in a 20+ point victory over Dupree.  ...   

• LMC Week 1 Predictions

  With the first week, or should I say week 0 (why can't it be normal and be week 1?) in the books, we have learned quite a bit in the LMC Conference.  Bison looks much improved from last seasons team and may be in a few more games than I first anticipated.  Dupree faced a tough HCHS team but will look to rebound this week.  Timber Lake could have 1 of the top defenses in the conference.  Coa...   

• LMC Week 0 Predictions

  Every week I will be making predictions for the LMC.  Feel free to share your thoughts on these predictions.  Week 0 starts out with a bang!  6 out of the 7 teams in the conference will be facing one another.  Can't wait for Friday night! +Week 0 Predictions- 3-0+ Newell at Bison- This game coul...   

• LMC Season Preview

  Football season is back and I am ready for another exciting season in LMC football.  The Ranchers have dominated the better part of the past decade but I believe the competition is closing in fast on this powerhouse.  4 teams should make a push for the conference crown this season.  With this being said, here is my LMC pre-season preview (teams ranked from 1st to 7th)