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Sports Reporter for Sioux Falls Live, covering Augustana hockey and #sdpreps across the metro | #LetsGoPeay
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · May 16
Augustana is one of only five Division I college hockey programs that had zero losses to the transfer portal this offseason. Coach Garrett Raboin says culture, not control, is the reason why.

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Singer: When loyalty in college athletics is rare, Augustana hockey makes it the standard
The Vikings are one of only five Division I college hockey programs that had zero losses to the transfer portal this offseason. Their coach says culture, not control, is the reason why.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 18h
"The only thing we could do is come with a great energy to start the third."

Augustana hockey storms back in third to finish off @ccha.bsky.social sweep of Northern Michigan 👇
Augustana hockey storms back in third to finish off sweep of Northern Michigan
Josh Kotai made 41 saves, and three third-period goals powered the Vikings past Northern Michigan for a CCHA sweep.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 1d
"Part of me got sick and tired of hearing from people, including from different part of the state, of who they played and who we played. Well, we only played them, and it went well for us."

#NSIC football: Balanced effort leads No. 5 Augustana past Northern State ⤵️
NSIC football: Balanced effort leads No. 5 Augustana past Northern State
The Vikings silenced skeptics with a dominant all-around performance, controlling all three phases to remain perfect on the season.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 1d
"He's a young man a long way from home, but he's having an impact, which is great."

Bulgakov, Meerman lead Augustana hockey past Northern Michigan, 2-1 👇
Bulgakov, Meerman lead Augustana hockey past Northern Michigan, 2-1
Bulgakov’s two-point outing and Meerman's game-winner lifted the Vikings to a series-opening win over the Wildcats on Friday night at Midco Arena.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 2d
#sdpreps 11AA playoffs: Governors dominate Tea Area behind Jerren Deal’s big night ⤵️
11AA playoffs: Governors dominate Tea Area behind Jerren Deal’s big night
Pierre T.F. Riggs racked up 495 total yards and pulled away in the second half for a 41-7 quarterfinal win.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 2d
#sdpreps 11AAA playoffs: Brandon Valley rolls past Roosevelt to reach semifinals ⬇️
11AAA playoffs: Brandon Valley rolls past Roosevelt to reach semifinals
Levi Veskrna scored three touchdowns, and top-seeded Brandon Valley toppled Roosevelt on Thursday in the Class 11AAA quarterfinals.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 2d
"It was just a gritty, gritty win. I'm just really proud of this program, how it's grown and our coaching staff and the players."

#sdpreps 11AAA playoffs: Harrisburg stifles O’Gorman to advance to semifinals 👇
11AAA playoffs: Harrisburg stifles O’Gorman to advance to semifinals
After a three-game skid to close the regular season, Harrisburg responded with a statement victory to reach the semifinal stage.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 3d
This week's Yooper Scoop takes Augustana hockey fans behind enemy lines.

Here's @techhockeyguide.com's breakdown of this weekend's series in Sioux Falls, courtesy of Evan Gerry, in what we're dubbing "The @joelkaskinen.bsky.social Cup" 👇
Wildcats swept by Spartans, open conference play vs Augustana
After a rocky 0-8 start for Northern Michigan, Evan Gerry reviews some of the positives from the previous weekend as the Wildcats open up CCHA play against Augustana
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 3d
Jared and I soar to Ohio for episode 3⃣8⃣ of The Reporter's Corner.

Joining us this week is Bowling Green forward Jaden Grant, who discusses his career and his early learnings of this year's Falcons squad.

Give it a listen ⬇️
The Reporter's Corner podcast: Jaden Grant, Bowling Green
On the 38th episode, Bowling Green forward Jaden Grant hops on the podcast to talk about his career and the Falcons' performance following a road sweep in league play.
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CCHA @ccha.bsky.social · 3d
The Reporter's Corner gang, @trentsinger.bsky.social & Jared Rubado, talks to Bowling Green's Jaden Grant ahead of some home CCHA action!

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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 3d
"Going up to Bemidji, it obviously wasn't the weekend we wanted, but maybe it's the weekend we needed."

AU hockey notebook: After hard @ccha.bsky.social lesson, Vikings look to regroup vs. Northern Michigan 👇
AU hockey notebook: After hard CCHA lesson, Vikings look to regroup vs. Northern Michigan
Following a humbling weekend at Bemidji State, Augustana looks to reset at home against a battle-tested Wildcats squad.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 3d
#sdpreps 11A playoffs: Chargers open postseason with target on their backs ⤵️
11A playoffs: Chargers open postseason with target on their backs
Sioux Falls Christian begins its postseason run as the favorite, but several contenders could be poised to make noise.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 4d
#sdpreps 11AAA playoffs: Can anyone match Lincoln and Brandon Valley’s staying power? 👇
11AAA playoffs: Can anyone match Lincoln and Brandon Valley’s staying power?
The road to the DakotaDome runs through the Pariots and Lynx, but momentum and depth could redefine this year’s 11AAA race.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 6d
#sdpreps Power 5 Poll for Oct. 27: Brandon Valley, Lincoln finish tied atop 11AAA in final poll ⬇️
South Dakota Power 5 Poll for Oct. 27: Brandon Valley, Lincoln finish tied atop 11AAA in final poll
Yankton and Sioux Falls Christian end the regular season as unanimous No. 1 picks, while 11AAA ends in a dead heat at the top.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 7d
"I felt like if I could hold serve, I had a chance, and today I was fortunate enough to not give an opening."

Patrick Kypson claims MarketBeat Open championship in marathon final ⬇️
Patrick Kypson claims MarketBeat Open championship in marathon final
Kypson earned his third ATP Challenger title of the season, outlasting Johannus Monday in a three-set thriller Sunday at Huether Family Match Pointe.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 7d
Augustana hockey comes up empty on power play in 3-2 loss to Bemidji State ⬇️
Augustana hockey comes up empty on power play in 3-2 loss to Bemidji State
The Vikings' late push came up short Saturday night as the Beavers completed the series sweep.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 8d
#NSIC football: Cougars surge in second half to knock off Minot State on the road ⤵️
NSIC football: Cougars surge in second half to knock off Minot State on the road
Bubba Tann's 161 yards on the ground and Tate Schafer's two touchdown passes lifted Cougars to their second straight victory Saturday in North Dakota.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 8d
#NSIC football: No. 5 Augustana stays perfect with 57-29 rout of Southwest Minnesota State 👇
NSIC football: No. 5 Augustana stays perfect with 57-29 rout of Southwest Minnesota State
The Vikings erupted for 57 points — their most since 2016 — behind Cody Oswald’s three scores and a balanced offensive attack.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 8d
Oliver Peer’s OT goal lifts Bemidji State past Augustana in low-scoring thriller 👇
Oliver Peer’s OT goal lifts Bemidji State past Augustana in low-scoring thriller
Despite 32 saves from Josh Kotai, the Vikings fell 1-0 in overtime to the Beavers, who snapped a four-game skid.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 9d
"We didn't tackle very well, but somehow we found a way."

11AAA #sdpreps football: Brody Schafer accounts for six TDs as Lincoln tops Harrisburg in wild shootout 👇
11AAA football: Brody Schafer accounts for six TDs as Lincoln tops Harrisburg in wild shootout
Despite allowing 602 yards, Lincoln got a late red-zone stop defensively and leaned on its dominant offense to seal Thursday's victory.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 10d
"There's a calm that we've seen in the first couple days of practice that I think that I've appreciated because we still have to work."

AU hockey notebook: Vikings aim to build on statement sweep as @ccha.bsky.social play begins 👇
AU hockey notebook: Vikings aim to build on statement sweep as CCHA play begins
Following a confidence-boosting sweep of nationally ranked Arizona State, Augustana opens conference play this weekend at Bemidji State.
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CCHA @ccha.bsky.social · 11d
The Reporter's Corner welcomes Minnesota State's Alex Tracy to the program! @trentsinger.bsky.social and Jared Rubado dig deep into the career of the Mavericks goalie.

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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 11d
An all-time episode for Jared Rubado and I.

On episode 3⃣7⃣, we welcom Minnesota State goalie Alex Tracy into The Reporter's Corner to discuss his career as well as his time in Mankato.

This is an hour-and-a-half conversation you won't want to miss ⤵️
The Reporter's Corner podcast: Alex Tracy, Minnesota State
On the 37th episode, Minnesota State goaltender Alex Tracy joins the show for a conversation about his time in Mankato and his journey to the college ranks.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 11d
It's officially crunch time.

Week 9 brings two top-five 11AAA showdowns, an 11A contender chasing perfection and the start of the 9-man playoffs.

Who will make a statement before the postseason?

My weekly #sdpreps column 👇
Singer: Brandon Valley, Lincoln still the hunted as 11AAA contenders jostle for position in Week 9
The unbeaten Lynx and high-scoring Patriots headline a pivotal Week 9 slate that will shape the 11AAA playoff picture.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 13d
Talkin' Dawgs.

Jared and I got the chance to catch up with Ferris State's Gavin Best, who was CCHA Forward of the Week following the Bulldogs' upset win over No. 1 Western Michigan.

Tune into Episode 3⃣6⃣ of The Reporter's Corner ⬇️
The Reporter's Corner podcast: Gavin Best, Ferris State
On the 36th episode, Ferris State forward Gavin Best opens up about the Bulldogs' energy shift under Brett Riley after a signature win over No. 1 Western Michigan.
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Trent Singer @trentsinger.bsky.social · 13d
#sdpreps Power 5 Poll for Oct. 20: Dell Rapids St. Mary assumes No. 1 spot in Class 9B 👇
South Dakota Power 5 Poll for Oct. 20: Dell Rapids St. Mary assumes No. 1 spot in Class 9B
The Cardinals unseat Avon for the 9B lead, marking the lone change atop the Power 5 rankings entering postseason play.
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