Rapid City Sports Commission

09/23/2026

Its homecoming week. Support the Hardrocker Athletics this Saturday!

09/23/2026

Give it a try!

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09/21/2026

Weekly High School Program Spotlight – Central High School Cross Country - Coach Marshall Kambestad

A bit about you as a coach:
I grew up in Rapid City. I have been coaching at Central since 2020. I got into coaching because I had amazing coaches myself in high school with Forry Flaagan and Doc Michel. They gave me the gift of believing in myself. My dad was once the Central Cross Country coach so I'm fortunate to follow in his foot-steps.

Athletes to watch this season:
On the boys side, Eric Errea will be our senior leader. He ran the 2nd fastest 3200 in Cobbler history last spring with a 9:22. On the girls side, we have Adalynn Fischer, Izzy Fischer, Hadley Temple, and Macy Copeland, who all placed themselves on the top 10 list in school history last spring at Central in Track. Sheridan Madden will also look to join forces with that group.

What's different from last year's team:
We lost some awesome senior leaders from last year. People that we certainly miss not only from a performance standpoint but also from having them around our program. This summer we have had some kids really step up and hopefully that translates to a good team performance.

Team outlook for the upcoming season:
I feel that this will be one of our best teams at Central in many years, on both sides. However, what makes it tough is that there are a lot of good teams in the state. SF Lincoln and Washington should be top 20 teams in the country for the boys as well as Harrisburg and Stevens on the girls. We will just focus on what we do and see what will happen at the state meet. I think every coach will say that at minimum their goal is to get on the podium, but we are just looking to put together good habits to help us have a shot.

Who do you see as the top team headed into the season:
SF Lincoln & SF Washington in the boys. Harrisburg & Stevens in the girls.

What is your coaching emphasis this year:
We have a lot of kids who have developed over the years and it's something that we take pride in. On our girls' team, most of them started running once they got to high school which is rare at the AA level. We are fortunate to have some brave kids who are willing to put themselves out there. Running is a tough sport where you are very vulnerable. You are ranked and have a time by your name. That can be very intimidating. We try emphasizing that the end results do not make your self-worth. Many times, runners can tie their value to a time. We try to get ahead of that as much as possible and make sure they understand they're on a journey and a time does not define them as a person. It is a blessing to witness our runners' journeys in and out of the sport. I wish more people knew the path that many of these kids take to get on the starting line. They are brave and incredible people.

Last season's record or finish:
9th in the boys and 13th in the girls in AA.

Any seniors moving on to play at the next level:
Nothing official yet but later this winter we will have some of our seniors who will sign to run at the NCAA Division I and II level.

How can the community watch or follow your team?
We have a website, www.cobblerxc.com, as well as Instagram

Marshall Kambestad, Cross Country Coach, Central High School

09/18/2026

Club for Boys Athletic Program is currently looking for additional flag football referees to help make our upcoming youth leagues possible. As awesome job!

09/14/2026

We need volunteers for this event this Friday at the Bocce Complex!

Volunteer Link:

The 2026 Special Olympics South Dakota Fall Classic is coming to Rapid City! Athletes from across the state will compete in bocce and softball, and we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event unforgettable.Whether you're helping umpire a game or keeping score, your time and ene...

09/13/2026

Special Olympics South Dakota Fall Classic - Volunteers Needed

September 18-20 in Rapid City, with bocce at Memorial Park and softball at Star of the West. We need help running bocce shifts, softball scorekeeping and scoreboard operating, base umpires, skills event volunteers, and food service. Most shifts run 3.5 to 4 hours.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4Abychs

The 2026 Special Olympics South Dakota Fall Classic is coming to Rapid City! Athletes from across the state will compete in bocce and softball, and we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event unforgettable.Whether you're helping umpire a game or keeping score, your time and ene...

09/11/2026

Weekly High School Program Spotlight - St. Thomas More / Rapid City Christian Boys Soccer

Coach Tomas Metzler

A bit about you as a coach:
Coached at Ignite Soccer Club since 2021. Started coaching at STM in 2025.

Athletes to watch this season:
Luca Scherr. Brayden Stalley. Jer Williams. Mason McIntosh. Kellan Knapp.

What's different from last year's team:
We're now co-oping with Rapid City Christian. We're a younger and smaller team but with a much more technical understanding of the game.

Team outlook for the upcoming season:
Very competitive in SDHSAA Class A.

Who do you see as the top team headed into the season:
James Valley Christian

What is your coaching emphasis this year:
Smart decision making on and off the ball.

Last season's record or finish:
3-9-1

Any seniors moving on to play at the next level:
Potentially Jer Williams

How can the community watch or follow your team?
Rapid City Catholic School System Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUrUxxyu_-X-PqLXEM0B8Ow

Tomas Metzler, Boys Soccer Coach, St. Thomas More / Rapid City Christian

09/11/2026

Special Olympics South Dakota Fall Classic - Volunteers Needed
September 18-20 in Rapid City, with bocce at Memorial Park and softball at Star of the West. We need help running bocce shifts, softball scorekeeping and scoreboard operating, base umpires, skills event volunteers, and food service. Most shifts run 3.5 to 4 hours.
Sign up here:

The 2026 Special Olympics South Dakota Fall Classic is coming to Rapid City! Athletes from across the state will compete in bocce and softball, and we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event unforgettable.Whether you're helping umpire a game or keeping score, your time and ene...

09/09/2026

🏈 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🏈

Help us support SDSM&T Football and be part of the game-day action! 🙌

We are looking for volunteers to help make upcoming Hardrocker football games a success. It’s a fun way to get involved, support local athletics and show visiting teams and fans what Rapid City is all about!

⛏️ Grab a friend, pick a game and join us!

👉 Sign up to volunteer here:
https://bit.ly/4r2kMjL

Let’s show up for the Hardrockers! 🏈💙

09/08/2026

If there is an athlete to nominate for consideration please let us know. The Rapid City Sports Association will vote but please nominate! https://bit.ly/4upYU1P