Custer County Chronicle

Poor weather hampers Newcastle meet

Published by admin on Wed, 04/01/2026 - 2:40pm

One week removed from competing in nearly 90-degree weather in Chadron, Neb., the Custer High School track team traveled to Newcastle, Wyo., for the Laura Chord Memorial Track Meet last Thursday.
They were greeted by more typical Wyoming/South Dakota track weather.
Athletes endured rain, sleet, snow and increasingly decreasing temperatures throughout the day—a day that was made longer by the fact the meet had junior high events throughout, as well.

Track team looks to replace lost stars

Published by admin on Wed, 04/01/2026 - 2:38pm

Powered by one of the greatest sprinters and one of the greatest pole vaulters in state history, the Custer High School girls track team worked its way to a second place finish at last year’s Class A State Track Meet.
The boys used depth in the field events, including the state’s all-time record holder in the triple jump, to power its way to a fourth-lace finish.

Stiefel tops 13 feet at Chadron meet

Published by admin on Wed, 03/25/2026 - 8:38am

Well, that’s a heck of a way to start a season.
Freshman Tenlee Stiefel started the Custer High School track season with a bang last Saturday at the Chadron State (Neb.) College High School Outdoor Track and Field Meet when she topped 13 feet in the pole vault, a height that won the meet by two feet.
Stiefel also broke the school record, becoming the first female pole vaulter in school history to top 13 feet. Her older sister Ciana, a three-time state champion who is now a freshman on the University of South Dakota track team, was the former record holder at 12-9.

Shooting woes again cost Wildcats

Published by admin on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 11:04am

What was for the most part a season-long issue reared its ugly head again for the Custer High School boys basketball team last Tuesday evening in Lead.
The Wildcats once again struggled with shooting—particulary from behind the arc—as the homestanding Golddiggers used a 40-20 advantage in the second half to pull away for a 69-51 win the first round of Region 8A play.
The loss ended Custer’s season at 5-16.

Riley Scott takes third at state tournament

Published by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 2:55pm

Custer’s very own senior wrestler Riley Scott took third place at the South Dakota High School Activities Association Boys State Wrestling Championship in Sioux Falls Feb. 26-28.
“I’m very proud of Riley. It’s kind of sad to see the last year, but he went out with a bang,” said head coach Jared Webster.
Scott competed in the 144-pound weight class and scored 17.5 team points.

Bell, Hite place at state tournament

Published by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 2:55pm

Savannah Bell and Jessica Hite of the Custer Jr./Sr. High School girls wrestling team members took the podium at the South Dakota High School Activities Association Girls State Wrestling Championship in Sioux Falls Feb. 26-28.
Coach Clayton Sander said the competition level has increased every year as the sport grows and girls get more experience on the mat.
Competing in the 115-pound weight class, Bell placed second and scored 19.5 team points.

Broncs buck ’Cats out of postseason

Published by admin on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 2:54pm

On Feb. 7 the Custer High School girls basketball team traveled to Belle Fourche, playing the Broncs to nearly a statistical draw in every aspect except shooting percentage. The result was a lopsided loss, 52-26.
What a difference a week makes.
The Wildcats faced off with the Broncs once more Feb. 24—this time on the ’Cats’ home floor at the Armory—and again played the Broncs to a statistical deadlock while still coming up just short, losing 48-42 in the first round of Region 8A play.
The loss ended the Wildcats’ season.

Wildcats boys tackle second place at region meet

Published by admin on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 2:56pm

Nine Custer Jr./Sr. High school boys wrestling team members qualified for state at the South Dakota High School Activities Association Region 4B Tournament at Hill City High School Feb. 21.
Overall, the Wildcats placed second as a team with 192 points, which was an unexpected victory according to head coach Jared Webster. 
“The boys had a good week. I always wish we could get more in, but overall, I’m very pleased,” said Webster. “About every match was a good match.”
Cole Scott placed second in the 106 weight class and scored 22 team points.

Four Wildcat girls heading to state wrestling tournament

Published by admin on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 2:53pm

Two Custer Jr./Sr. High school girls wrestling team members qualified for state at the South Dakota High School Activities Association Region 4B Tournament at Rapid City Central High School Feb. 21.
Overall, the Wildcats placed seventh as a team with 75.5 points.
“The weekend was kind of up and down. The competition in our region is tough,” said coach Clayton Sander. “The region tournament is probably one of the very top-level tournaments in this area.” 
Keira Thorp placed fifth in the 105 weight class and scored 13 team points.

Girls wrap up regular season with losses to Lead, Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 2:51pm

With only a minute remaining in its game last Friday in Lead, the Custer High School girls basketball team trailed the Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers by nine.
Only 58 seconds later, it almost pulled out a win.
After trailing most of the game the Wildcats went into frantic mode in the final minute, trapping and pressuring the Golddiggers into turnover after turnover, turning a 55-46 deficit into a 57-56 loss as time expired.