Stevens alum named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year
RAPID CITY, S.D. — As the Rapid City Stevens girls’ basketball team prepares for their 13th consecutive state tournament appearance, Jayda McNabb (22’), finished an amazing Junior season at Air Force. Although her team fell short in their first ever Mountain West Championship, falling to Colorado State, Jayde left her mark.
Jayda led the league in offensive rebounding as well as steals per game, ranking her 10th in the nation in offensive rebounds and 7th in overall rebounding in the conference. McNabb led Air Force in steals and was named to the Mountain West All-Defensive team this season.
This week Jayda was also named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, becoming only the second ever player in school history to receive the honor.
Jayda was an integral part of the Stevens Raiders team that played in the SDHSAA championship game in 2022, falling to Sioux Falls O’Gorman. Jayda was also part of the 2018 State Champion Volleyball team as well as a state champion as part of the sprint medley team for the Raiders in 2021.
Rapid City top seed in SDAHA State Tournament
The South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association state tournament kicks off this week at the Scheels Iceplex in Sioux Falls, and the Rushmore Thunder are the heavy favorites to repeat as champions.
The Thunder kick off their title defense against Watertown Thursday at the state tournament. The Thunder go into the tournament without a loss on the season and have outscored their opponents by over 200 goals thus far in the season. The Thunder have put together a historic season thus far and would love to cap off another unblemished season. The #2 seed is Sioux Falls East but the Thunder swept their season series in the rivalry.
The Thunder have already secured their spot in the USA Hockey High School Nationals tournament in Plymouth, Minnesota March 18-22.
The Thunder are the defending National Champions so show your support by liking their Facebook page and watching their live streams from the Rushmore Hockey Association page.
SDSM&T Athletics seeking volunteers for spring events
The Hardrocker athletic department is hosting three spring events and are seeking volunteers to assist. If you are interested in assisting with these events, please reach out to Senior Associate AD Cassie Kosiba.
Friday, April 3
Grubby’s Easter Classic (Track meet with BH and Chadron)
Event Lead – requires official knowledge of event
General Volunteer – assist with tape measure, rakes, hurdles, etc
Shifts (approximate times)
9:30 to 11:30am and 11:30am to 3:30pm
Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14. Hardrocker Spring Invite at Red Rocks Club
Assist with shuttling golfers between two long walking stretches to keep up the pace of play. Need 4 volunteers per shift
Shifts (approximate times)
8:30am to 12:00pm, 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Friday, April 17. Bauer Open
Event Lead – requires official knowledge of event
General Volunteer – assist with tape measure, rakes, hurdles, etc
Shifts (approximate times)
9:30 to 11:30am and11:30am to 3:30pm
Upcoming Events
SDHSAA Girl’s AA Basketball Tournament – March 12-14 – Summit Arena
Toyota Hardwood Classic Basketball Tournament – March 14-15 – The Box, Park Bench Courts at Fairgrounds and The Monument
March Badness Boxing Event – March 14th – Rapid City Youth Bocking Gym
SDHSAA A Boys Basketball Tournament – March 19-21 – Summit Arena
SDHSAA AA Boys Basketball Tournament – March 19-21 – Monument Ice Arena
Scheels Classic Basketball Tournament – March 20-22 – Barnett Fieldhouse at The Monument, Park Bench Courts at the Fairgrounds
Community Notes
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The Rapid City Sports Association is seeking volunteers scanning tickets at Rush hockey game on April 3rd. Interested parties should email domico@rcsportscommission.com.
SEEKING ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS: The Rapid City Sports Association is seeking nominations for their male and female athletes of the month for March. Athletes would be considered for their participation outside of SDHSAA competition to help support athletes competing in club sports. For more information, please reach out to domico@rcsportscommission.com
