Custer County Chronicle

Wildcat boy wrestlers grab third at state

Published by admin on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 11:19am

The Custer High School boys wrestling team has shattered school records for the second year in a row by earning third place as a team in the Class B State Tournament, one-upping last year’s fourth place finish. The team also came home with two champions in the tournament—Tray Weiss and Parker Noem. Six other wrestlers also placed.
The girls team also had several wrestlers in the tournament with one place-winner, Jessica Hite. The team placed 19th out of 62 teams.

Wildcats burned by Comets in region play

Published by admin on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 11:17am

Poor three-point shooting and costly turnovers at key moments were trouble for the Custer High School girls basketball team Feb. 20 at Hart Ranch, as the Wildcats lost 51-41 to Rapid City Christian in the first round of Region 8A play.
“The real difference in the game was three-pointers,” head coach Tayton Vincent said, pointing out Custer went 2-19 from deep while the comets connected on seven of 23 attempts. Custer made more two-point baskets, and made more free throws.

Fifteen Wildcats qualify for state wrestling meet

Published by admin on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 3:27pm

The Custer High School wrestling team had an impressive showing at the Region 4B wrestling tournament in Stanley County last weekend. The team came in second place out of  16 teams with a total of 239.5 points. Philip took the top spot with 265 points. Bennett County was the third-place team with 142 points.

’Cats win a pair, fall to Hot Springs in final regular season games

Published by admin on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 3:26pm

Coming off a game in Hot Springs where its head coach questioned its effort and desire, it could be argued the Custer High School boys basketball team needed to make a statement.
It did just that.
The Wildcats had no such effort issues Monday evening at the Armory, as they defended, rebounded and scored with aggression in a 68-46 manhandling of Hill City.
“I thought we did a really good job on the defense end,” Custer head coach Paul Kelley said.

Girls pummel ’Diggers, fall in rematch with Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 3:25pm

On Feb. 13 the Rangers of Hill City visited the Armory, spoiling Custer’s Senior Night and Parent Night with a 64-49 win.
Custer head coach Tayton Vincent said the biggest difference between the Wildcats’ victory over the Rangers earlier in the season and this game was the dribble penetration of the Ranger guards, which broke down the defense and created easy looks for the Hill City offense.
Second-chance points also hurt the Wildcats, as they were outrebounded by 11.

Third quarter woes cost ’Cats

Published by admin on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:40am

In a handful of games against tough opponents this season, the Custer High School basketball team has fallen into a familiar, less-than-favorable pattern.
Start strong, build a lead.
The opposition comes back to tie or take the lead by halftime.
Start the third quarter sluggish on offense, defense—or both—as the opposition takes control of the game.

Wildcat wrestling fourth in nail-biter state duals

Published by admin on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:39am

Having ranked in the top eight teams for duals during the season, the Custer High School Wildcat wrestlers made the trek to Watertown to compete in the State B dual championships last Saturday. After three very close matchups with Winner, Philip Area and Bon Homme-Avon, the team wrestled their way to fourth place in the tournament.
“We just had to step up as a team, and everyone had to do their part, and they did. You can’t ask for much more than that,” said head coach Jared Webster.

Girls fall to Spearfish, eye regions

Published by admin on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:38am

The Custer High School girls basketball team fell behind early and was held at bay in a 58-39 loss to the visiting Spearfish Spartans last Thursday at the Armory.
A slow start to the game saw Spearfish ahead 14-7 with around two minutes gone in the second quarter, which was extended by a 7-0 Spartan run aided by two free throws by Avery Kirk and a three-pointer by Kate Scharf, who hit five triples in the game.

Girls fall to Broncs, ease past Bison, Patriots

Published by admin on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 10:33am

It was a busy and productive week for the Custer High School girls basketball team last week, as the Wildcats started off the week last Tuesday with a convincing win over the Douglas Patriots before another relatively easy win over the visiting Hot Springs Bison last Thursday. That game was followed by a trip to Belle Fourche Saturday, where the Wildcats fell to the Broncs 54-34.

Boys get wins over Broncs and Patriots, edged by Bison

Published by admin on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 10:29am

Two nights after an exhausting and emotional game against regional rival Hot Springs, the Custer High School basketball team rebounded from that tough defeat to get back in the win column, defeating the Belle Fourche Broncs 62-38 last Saturday afternoon in Belle Fourche.
“We jumped on them early. It was nice to get lots of kids minutes,” Custer head coach Paul Kelley said. “It was a nice way to finish the week.”