Marcus Traxler
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Writes/edits sports/news for the Mitchell Republic in Mitchell, South Dakota. Minnesota native.
Latest from me — All-America-level play from L.J. Phillips Jr. helped save Coyotes' season
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Traxler: All-America-level play from L.J. Phillips Jr. helped save Coyotes' season
“The intensity with which he competes with is different,” USD coach Travis Johansen said of the Coyotes' standout back.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Latest from me — All-America-level play from L.J. Phillips Jr. helped save Coyotes' season
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Three facts to know about every #sdpreps football semifinal scheduled for Friday night www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
South Dakota Gridiron Report: Three facts to know about each semifinal pairing
This week, we shed light on some of the major questions and storylines to follow in the South Dakota high school football playoffs.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Three facts to know about every #sdpreps football semifinal scheduled for Friday night www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
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Marcus Traxler and Landon Dierks of the Mitchell Republic recap the quarterfinals of high school football playoffs and preview the semifinals for all seven classes. What has caused the lack of upsets? Plus, volleyball region semifinals preview. #sdpreps
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The KORNer Booth Podcast - November 6, 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Marcus Traxler and Landon Dierks of the Mitchell Republic recap the quarterfinals of high school football playoffs and preview the semifinals for all seven classes. What has caused the lack of upsets? Plus, volleyball region semifinals preview. #sdpreps
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Column ahead of Saturday’s Jacks-Yotes game:
Nome of the QBs in this game have won it before. Can Aidan Bouman make it happen for USD or will one of the Jacks’ new passers have a crowning moment in a big spot?
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Nome of the QBs in this game have won it before. Can Aidan Bouman make it happen for USD or will one of the Jacks’ new passers have a crowning moment in a big spot?
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Traxler: QBs seeking first rivalry win hold the keys to SDSU-USD victory
Come Saturday night in Vermillion, there will be a quarterback celebrating his first win in the rivalry showdown between South Dakota and South Dakota State.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Column ahead of Saturday’s Jacks-Yotes game:
Nome of the QBs in this game have won it before. Can Aidan Bouman make it happen for USD or will one of the Jacks’ new passers have a crowning moment in a big spot?
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Nome of the QBs in this game have won it before. Can Aidan Bouman make it happen for USD or will one of the Jacks’ new passers have a crowning moment in a big spot?
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Traxler: First coaching win is a happy homecoming for Ryan Miller and family with Murray State www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/colle...
Traxler: First coaching win is a happy homecoming for Ryan Miller and family with Murray State
“My parents threw a basketball in our hand when I was an infant. So it's been a huge part of our life. And the places it's taken us has been phenomenal,” new Murray State coach Ryan Miller recalled.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Traxler: First coaching win is a happy homecoming for Ryan Miller and family with Murray State www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/colle...
Kernel volleyball win streak snapped at Aberdeen Central #sdpreps
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Kernel volleyball win streak snapped at Aberdeen Central
No. 5 Mitchell’s strong start to the high school volleyball season ran into a road block on Tuesday night.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Kernel volleyball win streak snapped at Aberdeen Central #sdpreps
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Defensive standout and Mitchell product Lizzie Tyler is leading the way for DWU volleyball. She's also rocketing her way to becoming the school's all-time digs leader. www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/colle...
Defensive standout Lizzie Tyler leading the way for DWU volleyball
Tyler leads the Great Plains Athletic Conference in digs and rocketing up the DWU record books, while checking all of the boxes for the Tigers on the hunt for another national tournament berth.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Defensive standout and Mitchell product Lizzie Tyler is leading the way for DWU volleyball. She's also rocketing her way to becoming the school's all-time digs leader. www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/colle...
Column from me: Watch these SD high school football playoff games in the first round #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Traxler: Watch these SD high school football playoff games in the first round
Sports writer Marcus Traxler puts together a viewer’s guide for the first round of the South Dakota football playoffs
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October 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Column from me: Watch these SD high school football playoff games in the first round #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Hobo Day final score from Brookings: South Dakota State 31, Northern Iowa 3. #fcsfootball
October 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Hobo Day final score from Brookings: South Dakota State 31, Northern Iowa 3. #fcsfootball
Is Cam Akers to Josh Oliver the most unlikely passing touchdown combination in Vikings history?
October 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Is Cam Akers to Josh Oliver the most unlikely passing touchdown combination in Vikings history?
Perfect Saturday for college football.
September 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Perfect Saturday for college football.
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We look back at week 4 of high school football. Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central defeats Winner. Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy picks up an impressive road win at Alcester-Hudson. A preview of week 5, plus a look at area volleyball. #sdpreps
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The KORNer Booth Podcast - September 25, 2025
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September 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We look back at week 4 of high school football. Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central defeats Winner. Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy picks up an impressive road win at Alcester-Hudson. A preview of week 5, plus a look at area volleyball. #sdpreps
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South Dakota Gridiron Report: 10 facts that tell the story of the high school football season so far #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
South Dakota Gridiron Report: 10 facts that tell the story of the high school football season so far
The South Dakota Gridiron Report takes at some of the notable statistics that stand out five weeks into the season.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
South Dakota Gridiron Report: 10 facts that tell the story of the high school football season so far #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Return of Friday night football remains important to Sanborn Central community www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Return of Friday night football remains important to Sanborn Central community
For the first time since 2022, the Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central football team will play a varsity game at Sanborn Central on Friday night.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Return of Friday night football remains important to Sanborn Central community www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Dakota Wesleyan football can't overcome offensive woes in home loss to No. 15 Northwestern www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/colle...
Dakota Wesleyan football can't overcome offensive woes in home loss to No. 15 Northwestern
“You want to play complementary football and have each side of the ball and special teams play off each other. ... We couldn't get anything going offensively,” DWU head coach Alex Kretzschmar said.
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September 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Dakota Wesleyan football can't overcome offensive woes in home loss to No. 15 Northwestern www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/colle...
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11AAA football: Fourth-quarter surge lifts No. 1 Lincoln over No. 3 Jefferson in #sdpreps shootout 👇
11AAA football: Fourth-quarter surge lifts No. 1 Lincoln over No. 3 Jefferson in shootout
Junior quarterback Brody Schafer threw for four touchdowns and ran for two more, lifting the top-ranked Patriots to a 57-36 win over the Cavaliers on homecoming night.
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September 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
11AAA football: Fourth-quarter surge lifts No. 1 Lincoln over No. 3 Jefferson in #sdpreps shootout 👇
Area high school football roundup for Sept. 19: Howard rushes to convincing win #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Area high school football roundup for Sept. 19: Howard rushes to convincing win over Canistota
Gregory wins handily; Avon, FMFA and Wagner improve to 5-0
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September 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Area high school football roundup for Sept. 19: Howard rushes to convincing win #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
USD running back Charles Pierre Jr. out for the remainder of the 2025 season
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USD running back Charles Pierre Jr. out for the remainder of the 2025 season
The junior running back posted on social media Thursday morning that he's out for the year
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September 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
USD running back Charles Pierre Jr. out for the remainder of the 2025 season
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South Dakota Gridiron Report: What are the best high school football rivalries in the last 20 years? #sdpreps
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South Dakota Gridiron Report: What are the best high school football rivalries in the last 20 years?
The South Dakota Gridiron Report takes a look at teams that have met the most with plenty on the line in the last two decades.
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September 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
South Dakota Gridiron Report: What are the best high school football rivalries in the last 20 years? #sdpreps
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Mitchell rolls out modern Cornelius logos to update Kernels' look #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Mitchell rolls out modern Cornelius logos to update Kernels' look
Eight years after first hinting at new imagery for Mitchell High School’s athletic teams and activities, the school has unveiled an updated Kernel logo alongside a brand-new school facility.
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August 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Mitchell rolls out modern Cornelius logos to update Kernels' look #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Ramping up the HS football season in audio form. #sdpreps
Marcus Traxler and Landon Dierks of the Mitchell Republic join me to preview 11B and 9 man football in South Dakota. Plus, a look back at the amateur baseball state tournament and first ever championship for the Parkston Devil Rays. #sdpreps
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Travis Kriens of KORN News Radio along with Marcus Traxler and Landon Dierks of the Mitchell Republic preview 11B and 9 man football in South Dakota. Plus, a look back at the amateur baseball state to...
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August 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Ramping up the HS football season in audio form. #sdpreps
Howard undergoes roster revamp for Class 9A title defense #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Howard undergoes roster revamp for Class 9A title defense
Tigers welcome new faces to lead program after graduating 18 players in past two seasons
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August 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Howard undergoes roster revamp for Class 9A title defense #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Winner football ready to carry championship culture into 2025 #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Winner football ready to carry winning culture into 2025
The Warriors returned to the top of Class 11B last season for their third state title in five seasons.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Winner football ready to carry championship culture into 2025 #sdpreps www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/prep/...
Transfer running back Julius Loughridge fitting in well in Jackrabbit backfield #fcsfootball www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/colle...
Transfer running back Julius Loughridge fitting in well in Jackrabbit backfield
First-year SDSU head coach Dan Jackson described Loughridge as a “do-it-all” tailback.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Transfer running back Julius Loughridge fitting in well in Jackrabbit backfield #fcsfootball www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/colle...