James Cimburek
@jcimburek.bsky.social
Sports Editor, Yankton Press & Dakotan, a locally-owned newspaper in South Dakota. I share our work at the paper, as well as other stuff I find interesting or important. My views are my own.
Happy Dakota Days for all who celebrate
October 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Happy Dakota Days for all who celebrate
It was once again my pleasure to be in attendance as Yankton High School inducted members into its Fine Arts (4) and Athletic (3) Halls of Fame.
Some amazing women and men were honored for their accomplishments today.
Some amazing women and men were honored for their accomplishments today.
September 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
It was once again my pleasure to be in attendance as Yankton High School inducted members into its Fine Arts (4) and Athletic (3) Halls of Fame.
Some amazing women and men were honored for their accomplishments today.
Some amazing women and men were honored for their accomplishments today.
You may happen to hear a "somewhat" familiar voice on Radio Margaritaville at noon CT ...
My voice may not be familiar because I don't do a lot of radio these days. But, after some heavy editing by J.D. Spradlin (Thanks, BTW), I will host this week's "Fruitcakes on the Radio" segment.
My voice may not be familiar because I don't do a lot of radio these days. But, after some heavy editing by J.D. Spradlin (Thanks, BTW), I will host this week's "Fruitcakes on the Radio" segment.
September 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
You may happen to hear a "somewhat" familiar voice on Radio Margaritaville at noon CT ...
My voice may not be familiar because I don't do a lot of radio these days. But, after some heavy editing by J.D. Spradlin (Thanks, BTW), I will host this week's "Fruitcakes on the Radio" segment.
My voice may not be familiar because I don't do a lot of radio these days. But, after some heavy editing by J.D. Spradlin (Thanks, BTW), I will host this week's "Fruitcakes on the Radio" segment.
Mount Marty volleyball sweeps Hastings tonight: 25-20, 25-20, 25-14.
It ends an 11-match GPAC losing streak for MMU. It was also the Lancers' first home sweep since Nov. 1, 2022, against Doane.
Lancers, 7-6 and 1-3, faces York and Haskell Indian Nations in York on Saturday.
It ends an 11-match GPAC losing streak for MMU. It was also the Lancers' first home sweep since Nov. 1, 2022, against Doane.
Lancers, 7-6 and 1-3, faces York and Haskell Indian Nations in York on Saturday.
September 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Mount Marty volleyball sweeps Hastings tonight: 25-20, 25-20, 25-14.
It ends an 11-match GPAC losing streak for MMU. It was also the Lancers' first home sweep since Nov. 1, 2022, against Doane.
Lancers, 7-6 and 1-3, faces York and Haskell Indian Nations in York on Saturday.
It ends an 11-match GPAC losing streak for MMU. It was also the Lancers' first home sweep since Nov. 1, 2022, against Doane.
Lancers, 7-6 and 1-3, faces York and Haskell Indian Nations in York on Saturday.
Due to expected warm weather conditions tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 21), the Yankton at Pierre soccer doubleheader has been pushed back 1 hour.
5 pm - Varsity boys, JV girls
7 pm - Varsity girls, JV boys
5 pm - Varsity boys, JV girls
7 pm - Varsity girls, JV boys
August 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Due to expected warm weather conditions tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 21), the Yankton at Pierre soccer doubleheader has been pushed back 1 hour.
5 pm - Varsity boys, JV girls
7 pm - Varsity girls, JV boys
5 pm - Varsity boys, JV girls
7 pm - Varsity girls, JV boys
It is championship Saturday in Watertown.
Yankton will be the guest on the scoreboard, hoping to beat Harrisburg to force a winner-take-all final.
Yankton will be the guest on the scoreboard, hoping to beat Harrisburg to force a winner-take-all final.
August 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It is championship Saturday in Watertown.
Yankton will be the guest on the scoreboard, hoping to beat Harrisburg to force a winner-take-all final.
Yankton will be the guest on the scoreboard, hoping to beat Harrisburg to force a winner-take-all final.
When you take enough photos, you're bound to get one of these...
The batter is Tabor's Riley Rothschadl.
The batter is Tabor's Riley Rothschadl.
July 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
When you take enough photos, you're bound to get one of these...
The batter is Tabor's Riley Rothschadl.
The batter is Tabor's Riley Rothschadl.
Final (6 innings)
Yankton 12
Sturgis 0
Yankton scored 5 in the top of the sixth and closed the door.
Yankton 12
Sturgis 0
Yankton scored 5 in the top of the sixth and closed the door.
July 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Final (6 innings)
Yankton 12
Sturgis 0
Yankton scored 5 in the top of the sixth and closed the door.
Yankton 12
Sturgis 0
Yankton scored 5 in the top of the sixth and closed the door.
Lineups for Yankton and Sturgis for Game 2 of their Legion playoff series. Sturgis will serve as the home team.
July 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Lineups for Yankton and Sturgis for Game 2 of their Legion playoff series. Sturgis will serve as the home team.
The Yankton Baseball Association has adjusted Wednesday's Legion schedule due to expected poor weather conditions later in the day.
The Junior Legion will host Sioux Falls East at 1 p.m.
Legion will host Sturgis at 4:30 p.m.
Each is Game 1 of a best-of-3.
The Junior Legion will host Sioux Falls East at 1 p.m.
Legion will host Sturgis at 4:30 p.m.
Each is Game 1 of a best-of-3.
July 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Yankton Baseball Association has adjusted Wednesday's Legion schedule due to expected poor weather conditions later in the day.
The Junior Legion will host Sioux Falls East at 1 p.m.
Legion will host Sturgis at 4:30 p.m.
Each is Game 1 of a best-of-3.
The Junior Legion will host Sioux Falls East at 1 p.m.
Legion will host Sturgis at 4:30 p.m.
Each is Game 1 of a best-of-3.
A unique amateur baseball moment tonight as Wynot started an all-Wieseler lineup against the Parkston Rays.
July 16, 2025 at 4:57 AM
A unique amateur baseball moment tonight as Wynot started an all-Wieseler lineup against the Parkston Rays.
So is this chalk, dust or all of the above?
July 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
So is this chalk, dust or all of the above?
This happened the last time I was at a Menno Mad Frogs home game, one year and one day ago.
Back there tonight.
Back there tonight.
July 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This happened the last time I was at a Menno Mad Frogs home game, one year and one day ago.
Back there tonight.
Back there tonight.
Only fireworks many in the region will see tonight is the weather. (Yankton still on at this point, but Menno is definitely ppd. to Saturday)
So here are a couple photos from last night in Crofton. I was a little too close to where they were shooting for my setup.
So here are a couple photos from last night in Crofton. I was a little too close to where they were shooting for my setup.
July 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Only fireworks many in the region will see tonight is the weather. (Yankton still on at this point, but Menno is definitely ppd. to Saturday)
So here are a couple photos from last night in Crofton. I was a little too close to where they were shooting for my setup.
So here are a couple photos from last night in Crofton. I was a little too close to where they were shooting for my setup.
Mount Marty women's basketball will face Nebraska in an exhibition on Oct. 24 in Lincoln.
MMU posted the announcement on social media. The game is also listed on Nebraska's 2025-26 schedule.
MMU posted the announcement on social media. The game is also listed on Nebraska's 2025-26 schedule.
June 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Mount Marty women's basketball will face Nebraska in an exhibition on Oct. 24 in Lincoln.
MMU posted the announcement on social media. The game is also listed on Nebraska's 2025-26 schedule.
MMU posted the announcement on social media. The game is also listed on Nebraska's 2025-26 schedule.
A beautiful night at the ballpark.
June 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A beautiful night at the ballpark.
Remembering part of why my knees are sore, beside being in my 50s and 100+ pounds overweight:
Changing levels to try to get "cool" shots.
This from state track three weeks ago.
Changing levels to try to get "cool" shots.
This from state track three weeks ago.
June 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Remembering part of why my knees are sore, beside being in my 50s and 100+ pounds overweight:
Changing levels to try to get "cool" shots.
This from state track three weeks ago.
Changing levels to try to get "cool" shots.
This from state track three weeks ago.
So getting the "dusty glove" photo in softball isn't unusual, but I usually get it on a catcher's play. Not a pop-up to third.
June 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
So getting the "dusty glove" photo in softball isn't unusual, but I usually get it on a catcher's play. Not a pop-up to third.
Dakota Valley, Beresford and Elk Point-Jefferson will be at home for the Class A SoDak16 on Tuesday.
May 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Dakota Valley, Beresford and Elk Point-Jefferson will be at home for the Class A SoDak16 on Tuesday.
Gayville-Volin, Alcester-Hudson and Bon Homme will be at home in the Class B SoDak16 on Tuesday.
May 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Gayville-Volin, Alcester-Hudson and Bon Homme will be at home in the Class B SoDak16 on Tuesday.
The AA SoDak16 is out. Yankton will travel to Jefferson on Tuesday. Time and site TBA.
May 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The AA SoDak16 is out. Yankton will travel to Jefferson on Tuesday. Time and site TBA.
When the bat just doesn't stay where it's supposed to...
(Hint, look top right)
He redeemed himself on his next swing with a base hit.
(Hint, look top right)
He redeemed himself on his next swing with a base hit.
May 22, 2025 at 3:59 AM
When the bat just doesn't stay where it's supposed to...
(Hint, look top right)
He redeemed himself on his next swing with a base hit.
(Hint, look top right)
He redeemed himself on his next swing with a base hit.
Lineups for today's game between Mount Marty and Morningside. Lancers are the home team for the contest.
May 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Lineups for today's game between Mount Marty and Morningside. Lancers are the home team for the contest.
The leadup to Riverboat Days has begun with the announcement of the 2025 Captain and Belle:
Barry and Judi O'Connell
Barry and Judi O'Connell
April 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The leadup to Riverboat Days has begun with the announcement of the 2025 Captain and Belle:
Barry and Judi O'Connell
Barry and Judi O'Connell