St. Thomas More athletes sweep High School Athlete of the year
Rapid City, South Dakota — During Monday’s 54th Annual Rapid City Sports Hall of Fame and Recognition Banquet two St. Thomas More Athletes took home the honor of High School Female and Male athlete of the year honors.
Each area high school selects a female and male athlete of the year, and they are all voted on by the Rapid City Sports Association during a blind vote during their April meeting. The winners are announced at the Hall of Fame banquet and this years winners were Amity Strand and Broeden Sales.
Amity Strand, a senior at St. Thomas More, is an exceptional multi-sport athlete, earning 17 varsity letters across tennis, golf, and basketball. On the tennis court, she reached the pinnacle as a State A Singles Champion while also earning multiple state runner-up finishes and helping lead her team to a State Championship. Her consistency and dominance earned her All-State recognition and solidified her as one of the top players in the state.
In golf, Strand was a key contributor to a State Team Championship, while also serving as a team captain. On the basketball court, she competed at a high level, gaining valuable experience on the AAU circuit, including competing at Nike EYBL Nationals in Chicago.
Beyond athletics, Amity excels in the classroom with a 4.05 GPA, Academic All-State honors in all three sports, and success in advanced coursework. A dedicated musician and leader, she embodies excellence in every arena. Her journey reflects faith, discipline, and a commitment to being the very best version of herself.
Broeden Sales, a senior at St. Thomas More High School, is a highly accomplished multi-sport student-athlete competing in football, basketball, baseball, and track while building a career defined by production, leadership, and championship success.
In football, he was a key contributor to the State 11B Championship team, earning 1st Team All-State honors at wide receiver, Academic All-State recognition, and multiple Black Hills All-Conference selections. He was named an Outstanding Back in the state championship game and set a state championship game record for receiving yards, highlighting a standout season at the highest level.
In basketball, he helped lead STM to a State Tournament Consolation Championship while earning All-Conference honors and Academic All-State recognition. In baseball with Post 22, he has continued to compete at a high level as part of a strong summer program, and in track and field he contributes as a varsity athlete when in season.
Broeden’s journey reflects consistency, competitiveness, and pride in representing his school, teammates, and community while competing with purpose in every arena he enters.
Rumble in the Hills Lacrosse tournament happening this weekend
Rapid City, South Dakota – This weekend, May 9-10, the Black Hills Surgical Sports Complex will be the home over 200 lacrosse players from the region.
The event will be kicking on with a PLL Players Tour Camp and games will start Saturday and conclude Sunday afternoon. The event is free for spectators and we invite everyone to see lacrosse in our community. Come out and support our Black Hills Lacrosse boys and girls teams and enjoy a great weekend of lacrosse right here at home. Bring your lawn chairs!
5th annual Pickle for Pops event set for June
Rapid City, SD — Pickle for Pops is BACK! Join us for the 5th Annual Terry Begeman Memorial Pickleball Tournament at the Canyon Lake Activity Center in Rapid City! Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Canyon Lake Activity Center.
Get ready for a fun, competitive day with round robin bracketed play, great prizes, and an awesome community atmosphere! Divisions include 2.5+, 3.0+, 3.5+, 4.0+ rating with a Round Robin Format, no partner required. The event is limited to 64 players
Entry Fee: $50, free performance t-shirt + free lunch for players
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each division
Scheels donated raffle prize entry for each paid registration
Tournament prizes awarded per bracket!
Sign-ups open May 1
Registration deadline: May 22
Secure your spot:
CanyonLakeCenter.com/Pickle-For-Pops
Whether you’re playing to win or just for fun, this is one tournament you don’t want to miss. Let’s rally for a great cause and make it another amazing year!
Upcoming Events
- Early Bird Softball Tournament – May 9-10 – Parkview Softball Complex
- Rumble in the Hills Lacrosse Tournament – May 9-10 – MFC Sports Complex
