The South Dakota Sports Forum

A Thriller of a Good Time in Sacramento

2006-10-22T08:55:00.000-07:00

Former Rapid City Thrillers and current Sacramento Kings head coach Eric Musselman was arrested for DUI early Saturday.

Musselman was pulled over at 2:15 a.m. about 11/2 miles from the State Capitol after his car was seen making a right-hand turn from the left-hand lane and cutting off another vehicle, said California Highway Patrol spokesman Sgt. Evan Williams.

Another man and two women were in Musselman's Mercedes. They were released, Williams said.

The 41-year-old coach failed three sobriety tests and had a blood-alcohol level of 0.11, according to the arrest report. The legal limit is 0.08.

Driving a Mercedes 1 1/2 miles from the State Capital? He sure has come a long way from his time with the Thrillers. Ten years ago he would have been fine driving his pick up 1 1/2 miles from the South Dakota State Capital because there are only two lanes and five people driving that time of night. I guess the increased threat of DUI is the price you pay for the night life in Old-Sac. Eric, as a South Dakotan who has spent some time in downtown Sacramento, get a cab next time. Also, be sure to visit the Pyramid Alehouse when your boozing it up in the capital city.

South Dakota High School Football Round One Pairings

2006-10-21T09:43:00.000-07:00

The first round of the high school football playoffs begin on Tuesday. Here are the pairings.

11AA
Region 1
*Brookings (5-4) (46.444) at SF O’Gorman (9-0) (59.000)
Watertown (7-2) (50.889) at SF Roosevelt (8-1) (55.778)

Region 2
*SF Washington (5-4) (49.444) at Yankton (7-2) (51.889)
SF Lincoln (6-3) (50.000) at Brandon Valley (6-3) (51.333)

Region 3
*Douglas (3-5) (38.000) at Mitchell (3-6) (43.333)
Pierre (3-6) (41.667) at Aberdeen Central (2-7) (42.111)

Region 4
*Spearfish (1-8) (39.889) at RC Central (6-3) (51.000)
RC Stevens (2-7) (41.778) at Sturgis (2-7) (42.778)

11A
Region 1
*Sisseton (4-4) (45.500) at +Madison (6-2) (52.000)
Milbank (5-3) (48.000) at +Dell Rapids (6-2) (52.00)
+ Madison declared higher seed – criteria # 1

Region 2
*Harrisburg (4-4) (46.625) at West Central (8-0) (59.000)
Canton (5-3) (47.625) at Lennox (5-3) (48.375)

Region 3
*Vermillion (2-6) (43.000) at Winner (7-1) (53.375)
Todd County (5-3) (46.500) at Little Wound/Crazy Horse (6-2) (48.250)

Region 4
*Pine Ridge (4-4) (44.750) at Custer (6-2) (50.000)
Belle Fourche (3-5) (46.625) at Hot Springs (4-4) (46.875)

11B
Region 1
*Deuel (4-4) (46.750) at Aberdeen Roncalli (8-0) (57.750)
+Groton (6-2) (51.750) at +Britton-Hecla (6-2) (51.750)
+Britton-Hecla declared higher seed – criteria # 1

Region 2
*+Parkston (4-4) (46.500) at Flandreau (6-2) (52.500)
+Elk Point-Jefferson (5-3) (46.500) at Garretson (5-3) (48.750)
+ Elk Point-Jefferson declared higher seed – criteria # 4

Region 3
*Miller Area (4-4) (46.750) at Howard (7-1) (51.875)
Wagner (5-3) (49.625) at Bon Homme (6-2) (51.125)

Region 4
*Red Cloud (5-3) (48.250) at St. Thomas More (8-0) (58.875)
Bennett Co. (6-2) (52.000) at Stanley County (6-2) (54.125)

9 AA
Region 1
*Arlington (6-2) (49.000) at Eureka/Bowdle (8-0) (55.375)
Ipswich (5-3) (49.875) at Langford/Roslyn (7-1) (51.500)

Region 2
*Florence/Henry (6-2) (50.500) at Elkton (8-0) (55.750)
Clark (7-1) (53.000) at Tea Area (7-1) (54.125)

Region 3
*Deubrook (6-2) (49.750) at Parker (7-1) (54.875)
Irene/Wakonda (6-2) (50.500) at Marion/Hurley (6-2) (52.000)

Region 4
*Lyman (5-3) (49.125) at Gregory (7-1) (56.000)
Tripp-Delmont/Armour (5-3) (49.875) at Stickney/Mt. Vernon (7-1) (55.625)

9A
Region 1
*Estelline (4-4) (47.750) at Northwestern (6-2) (55.000)
Castlewood (5-3) (50.625) at Warner (5-3) (51.000)

Region 2
*Doland/Conde (4-4) (46.250) at Hanson (8-0) (59.625)
Scotland (4-4) (49.250) at Centerville (5-3) (49.500)

Region 3
*Sully Buttes (4-4) (46.625) at Gettysburg (7-1) (54.125)
Highmore/Harrold (5-3) (48.625) at Timber Lake/Isabel (5-3) (49.875)

Region 4
*Campbell County (4-4) (45.875) at Philip (7-1) (55.250)
Kadoka (5-3) (47.375) at Kimball (5-3) (50.250)

9B
Region 1
Sunshine Bible (3-5) (44.250) at Grant-Deuel (8-0) (59.625)
*Dupree (3-5) (44.750) at Waverly/South Shore (4-4) (48.625)

Region 2
*Montrose (3-5) (46.750) at Iroquois (8-0) (58.625)
DR St. Mary (6-2) (53.500) at Sanborn Central (6-2) (54.750)

Region 3
*Menno (5-3) (46.125) at Avon (8-0) (58.625)
Viborg (3-5) (46.375) at Colome (5-3) (50.750)

Region 4
*Selby Area (3-5) (47.000) at Harding County (8-0) (60.625)
Faith (5-3) (48.250) at Lower Brule (6-2) (51.625)

All Time Leaders

2006-10-15T15:47:00.000-07:00

Here are the all time home run leaders in South Dakota history. While Mark Ellis took over the top spot this past season we here at the South Dakota Sports Forum believe that eventually the record will belong to Jason Kubel.

Mark Ellis 39
Dave Collins 32
Carroll Hardy 17
Terry Francona 16
Jason Kubel 10
Kermit Wahl 3
Rube Fischer 2
Kelvin Torve 1
Del Paddock 1
Jim Scott 1

South Dakota Baseball Great Signs With St. Paul Saints

2006-10-05T17:25:00.000-07:00

Former Rapid City Post 22 great Ben Thomas is having a much better day than his former teamate Mark Ellis who broke his right index finger in game two of the American League Division Series. Thomas recently signed a contract to play ball next year for the St. Paul Saints of the Northern League. Thomas who still holds the Post 22 single-season record for slugging percentage at .846 played third base/first base for the St. Joseph Blacksnakes last season. He hit .279 with 28 doubles, five home runs and 51 RBIs in 92 games.

Thomas who starred on the Post 22 team which won the American Legion World Series played college baseball for the Witchita Shockers. He spent parts of three seasons in the Atlanta Braves organization before signing with the St. Joseph.

Playoffs Update: Ellis Out

2006-10-05T17:12:00.000-07:00

Jason Kubel did not play in game two of the American Leauge Division Series v. the A's. Mark Ellis of the A's went 2-4 with two singles. Unfortunately for South Dakota baseball fans, Ellis broke his right index finger in the ninth inning and will miss the rest of the playoffs. Ellis swung at a pitch from Twins closer Joe Nathan in the ninth inning that struck his right hand. He was replaced in the bottom of the ninth inning in the field by DeAngelo Jimenez. Ellis' injury leaves Jason Kubel as the lone South Dakotan remaining in the MLB playoffs.

High School Football Rankings 10/5/06

2006-10-05T17:10:00.000-07:00

Class 11AA
1. Sioux Falls O'Gorman (8) 6-0 40 1
2. Sioux Falls Roosevelt 5-1 32 2
3. Watertown 5-1 16 -
4. Rapid City Central 5-1 14 5
5. Brandon Valley 4-2 10 3
Also receiving votes: Yankton (4-2).

Class 11A
1. West Central (8) 5-0 40 1
2. Canton 5-1 30 3
3. Winner 4-1 20 4
4. Lennox 4-1 19 5
5. Custer 4-1 10 2

Class 11B
1. Aberdeen Roncalli (7) 6-0 39 1
2. St. Thomas More (1) 5-0 32 2
3. Howard 5-0 25 3
4. Bon Homme 4-1 14 4
5. Elk Point-Jefferson 4-1 6 -
Also receiving votes: Stanley County (401), Britton-Hecla (5-1).

Class 9AA
1. Stickney-Mount Vernon (7) 5-0 39 1
2. Arlington (1) 5-0 32 2
3. Clark 5-0 25 3
4. Elkton 5-0 12 4
5. Eureka-Bowdle 5-0 5 T5
Also receiving votes: Marion-Hurley (4-1), Gregory (4-1), Langford-Roslyn (4-1), Parker (4-1).

Class 9A
1. Hanson (8) 5-0 40 1
2. Northwestern 4-1 30 2
T3. Gettysburg 4-1 21 3
T3. Philip 4-1 21 4
5. Highmore-Harrold 4-1 4 -
Also receiving votes: Doland-Conde (3-2), Scotland (3-2), Warner (3-2), White River (3-2).

Class 9B
1. Avon (7) 5-0 39 1
2. Harding County (1) 6-0 30 2
3. Grant-Deuel 6-0 27 3
4. Iroquois 5-0 14 5
5. Dell Rapids St. Mary 4-1 7 -
Also receiving votes: Menno (4-1), Sanborn Central (3-2).

Playoffs

2006-10-03T17:10:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not there are a couple of ballplayers from South Dakota involved in the MLB playoffs. The South Dakota Sports Forum will continue to update their statistics throughout the playoffs.

Athletic's second baseman Mark Ellis from Rapid City went 0 for 3 with four men left on base. Belle Fouche native Jason Kubel did not play for the Minnesota Twins who were defeated by Ellis' A's 3-2.

This Week's Football Rankings

2006-10-01T11:43:00.000-07:00

Class 11AA
1. Sioux Falls O'Gorman (9) 5-0 45 1
2. Sioux Falls Roosevelt 4-1 36 2
3. Brandon Valley 4-1 25 4
4. Yankton 4-1 17 -
5. Rapid City Central 4-1 5 3
Also receiving votes: Watertown (4-1), Brookings (4-1), Sioux Falls Washington (3-2).

Class 11A
1. West Central (9) 4-0 45 1
2. Custer 4-0 31 3
3. Canton 4-1 26 2
4. Winner 3-1 18 4
5. Lennox 3-1 15 5

Class 11B
1. Aberdeen Roncalli (8) 5-0 44 1
2. St. Thomas More (1) 4-0 36 2
3. Howard 4-0 24 -
4. Bon Homme 4-1 11 -
5. Garretson 3-1 10 -
Also receiving votes: Elk Point-Jefferson (3-1), Parkston (3-1), Stanley County (3-1).

Class 9AA
1. Stickney-Mount Vernon (7) 4-0 43 1
2. Arlington (2) 4-0 37 2
3. Clark 4-0 27 3
4. Elkton 4-0 11 -
T5. Marion-Hurley 3-1 5 4
T5. Eureka-Bowdle 4-0 5 -
Also receiving votes: Gregory (4-1), Parker (3-1), Deubrook (3-1).

Class 9A
1. Hanson (9) 4-0 45 1
2. Northwestern 3-1 26 -
3. Gettysburg 3-1 24 5
4. Philip 3-1 23 2
5. Warner 3-1 8 3
Also receiving votes: Doland-Conde (3-1), Kimball (3-1).

Class 9B
1. Avon (7) 4-0 42 1
2. Harding County (1) 5-0 33 3
3. Grant-Deuel (1) 5-0 32 2
4. Menno 4-0 17 4
5. Iroquois 4-0 8 5
Also receiving votes: Dell Rapids St. Mary (3-1).

Greetings

2006-10-01T11:28:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the South Dakota Sports Forum. It is our goal to inform the rest of the United States about the great athletes from our fine state. We will feature information on high school, college, and professional athletes who have some connection to South Dakota.