Trent Singer
@trentsinger.bsky.social
Sports Reporter for Sioux Falls Live, covering Augustana hockey and #sdpreps across the metro | #LetsGoPeay
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Singer: When loyalty in college athletics is rare, Augustana hockey makes it the standard
The Vikings are one of only five Division I college hockey programs that had zero losses to the transfer portal this offseason. Their coach says culture, not control, is the reason why.
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Augustana is one of only five Division I college hockey programs that had zero losses to the transfer portal this offseason. Coach Garrett Raboin says culture, not control, is the reason why.
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Late surge lifts Augustana hockey to 2-1 win, series split at Lake Superior State ⬇️
Late surge lifts Augustana to 2-1 win, series split at Lake Superior State
Freshman Jacob Jastrzebski scored the game-winner inside the final minute as the Vikings rallied in the third period to salvage a road split against the Lakers.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Late surge lifts Augustana hockey to 2-1 win, series split at Lake Superior State ⬇️
"He's grown a lot as a player, unfortunately through sitting out, but he's grown a lot week to week just in his knowledge and understanding of the game and his maturity."
Snow, swagger and a star QB: Chase Mason reignites the Jackrabbits ⤵️
Snow, swagger and a star QB: Chase Mason reignites the Jackrabbits ⤵️
Snow, swagger and a star QB: Chase Mason reignites the Jackrabbits
After six weeks sidelined by injury, Mason returned Saturday to guide SDSU to a 41-3 playoff rout of New Hampshire, restoring belief in a once-wobbling team.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:50 AM
"He's grown a lot as a player, unfortunately through sitting out, but he's grown a lot week to week just in his knowledge and understanding of the game and his maturity."
Snow, swagger and a star QB: Chase Mason reignites the Jackrabbits ⤵️
Snow, swagger and a star QB: Chase Mason reignites the Jackrabbits ⤵️
Who are the best #sdpreps football players in the metro? The 2nd annual Sioux Falls Live 25 has you covered 👇
2025 Sioux Falls Live 25
The 2025 edition of the top 25 high school football players from the metro area as chosen by the Sioux Falls Live sports team.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Who are the best #sdpreps football players in the metro? The 2nd annual Sioux Falls Live 25 has you covered 👇
"The speed game's got to continue to build, but we've got to hang on to those elements of defending hard and being responsible away from it that we've liked up until this point."
AU hockey notebook: Vikings look to convert rest into results at Lake Superior State 👇
AU hockey notebook: Vikings look to convert rest into results at Lake Superior State 👇
AU hockey notebook: Vikings look to convert rest into results at Lake Superior State
Refreshed from a week of rest, Augustana aims for sharper special teams and steadier road play as it opens a key CCHA series at LSSU.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"The speed game's got to continue to build, but we've got to hang on to those elements of defending hard and being responsible away from it that we've liked up until this point."
AU hockey notebook: Vikings look to convert rest into results at Lake Superior State 👇
AU hockey notebook: Vikings look to convert rest into results at Lake Superior State 👇
"We're just firing on all cylinders right now. It's just so fun to play with this group right now."
Summit League volleyball: Jackrabbits dominate at the net, roll into Summit League final 👇
Summit League volleyball: Jackrabbits dominate at the net, roll into Summit League final 👇
Summit League volleyball: Jackrabbits dominate at the net, roll into Summit League final
SDSU’s dominant net play and fast starts fueled a decisive 3-0 win, setting up a championship clash with upset-minded St. Thomas.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
"We're just firing on all cylinders right now. It's just so fun to play with this group right now."
Summit League volleyball: Jackrabbits dominate at the net, roll into Summit League final 👇
Summit League volleyball: Jackrabbits dominate at the net, roll into Summit League final 👇
"Credit to South Dakota. I thought they came in with a really, really solid game plan, and our team was able to stay resilient and come through."
Summit League volleyball: Tommies roar back to topple Coyotes, advance to conference final ⤵️
Summit League volleyball: Tommies roar back to topple Coyotes, advance to conference final ⤵️
Summit League volleyball: Tommies roar back to topple Coyotes, advance to conference final
Freshman Anya Schmidt led the way with 19 kills, and the Tommies erased a 2-1 deficit to upset South Dakota and earn a spot in Tuesday’s title match.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"Credit to South Dakota. I thought they came in with a really, really solid game plan, and our team was able to stay resilient and come through."
Summit League volleyball: Tommies roar back to topple Coyotes, advance to conference final ⤵️
Summit League volleyball: Tommies roar back to topple Coyotes, advance to conference final ⤵️
@jonbois.bsky.social do you have the new OT rules? I forgot
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
@jonbois.bsky.social do you have the new OT rules? I forgot
"In game 11, we felt like we just kind of saw our team starting to bud out of the ground. We can't go back in."
Augustana hockey notebook: Raboin sees maturity as Vikings enter recalibration week 👇
Augustana hockey notebook: Raboin sees maturity as Vikings enter recalibration week 👇
AU hockey notebook: Raboin sees maturity as Vikings enter recalibration week
Behind Josh Kotai's steadiness and Leo Bulgakov's emergence, Augustana enters its off week committed to sustaining gains from a poised weekend effort.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"In game 11, we felt like we just kind of saw our team starting to bud out of the ground. We can't go back in."
Augustana hockey notebook: Raboin sees maturity as Vikings enter recalibration week 👇
Augustana hockey notebook: Raboin sees maturity as Vikings enter recalibration week 👇
Augustana hockey grabs shootout victory after 4-4 battle with St. Thomas ⬇️
Augustana hockey grabs shootout victory after 4-4 battle with St. Thomas
The Vikings struck early and withstood the Tommies’ rally before Tyler Hennen's shootout goal secured an extra league point Saturday night at Midco Arena.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Augustana hockey grabs shootout victory after 4-4 battle with St. Thomas ⬇️
Physical, fundamental, multiple.
Brandon Valley's identity delivers an 11AAA title 👇
Brandon Valley's identity delivers an 11AAA title 👇
Physical, fundamental, multiple: Brandon Valley’s identity delivers 11AAA title
Senior Levi Veskrna’s 260 yards and three touchdowns powered the Lynx past Sioux Falls Lincoln 34-27, delivering the program's first state championship since 2020.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Physical, fundamental, multiple.
Brandon Valley's identity delivers an 11AAA title 👇
Brandon Valley's identity delivers an 11AAA title 👇
"We got down 17-0 and were like, 'This is not how we're going to end it. We’re going to win this thing.'"
Sioux Falls Christian rallies from 17 down to win first 11A state championship 👇
Sioux Falls Christian rallies from 17 down to win first 11A state championship 👇
Sioux Falls Christian rallies from 17 down to win first 11A state championship
Canyon and Jude Prins connected for the decisive 45-yard score as the Chargers stormed back to secure the program’s first 11A crown.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
"We got down 17-0 and were like, 'This is not how we're going to end it. We’re going to win this thing.'"
Sioux Falls Christian rallies from 17 down to win first 11A state championship 👇
Sioux Falls Christian rallies from 17 down to win first 11A state championship 👇
"We're still in pursuit of just a better brand of hockey."
Augustana hockey notebook: Vikings seek stronger starts, consistency vs. Tommies ⤵️
Augustana hockey notebook: Vikings seek stronger starts, consistency vs. Tommies ⤵️
AU hockey notebook: Vikings seek stronger starts, consistency vs. Tommies
After a split at Ferris State, AU looks to tighten the details, riding its red-hot penalty kill into a Saturday night home tilt versus St. Thomas.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"We're still in pursuit of just a better brand of hockey."
Augustana hockey notebook: Vikings seek stronger starts, consistency vs. Tommies ⤵️
Augustana hockey notebook: Vikings seek stronger starts, consistency vs. Tommies ⤵️
The 4⃣0⃣th episode of The Reporter's Corner is here!
This week, Jared and I chat with Michigan Tech forward Teydon Trembecky, who is coming off an October stint in which he was named @ccha.bsky.social Rookie of the Month.
Take a listen! ⬇️
This week, Jared and I chat with Michigan Tech forward Teydon Trembecky, who is coming off an October stint in which he was named @ccha.bsky.social Rookie of the Month.
Take a listen! ⬇️
The Reporter's Corner podcast: Teydon Trembecky, Michigan Tech
On the 40th episode, Michigan Tech forward Teydon Trembecky joins the show to talk about his journey from the CHL, his first impressions with Michigan Tech and much more.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The 4⃣0⃣th episode of The Reporter's Corner is here!
This week, Jared and I chat with Michigan Tech forward Teydon Trembecky, who is coming off an October stint in which he was named @ccha.bsky.social Rookie of the Month.
Take a listen! ⬇️
This week, Jared and I chat with Michigan Tech forward Teydon Trembecky, who is coming off an October stint in which he was named @ccha.bsky.social Rookie of the Month.
Take a listen! ⬇️
Augustana hockey goalie Josh Kotai selected to represent U.S. Collegiate Selects at Spengler Cup 👇
Augustana goalie Josh Kotai selected to represent U.S. Collegiate Selects at Spengler Cup
The Vikings' star netminder is one of 25 college players chosen to compete in the international tournament in Davos, Switzerland.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Augustana hockey goalie Josh Kotai selected to represent U.S. Collegiate Selects at Spengler Cup 👇
🏆 Strength vs strength in 11AAA
🏆 A rematch with meaning in 11A
🏆 11AA powers clash
🏆 A first-time winner crowned in 11B
Pretty much everything you need to know ahead of the #sdpreps 11-man football finals at the DakotaDome is right here 👇
🏆 A rematch with meaning in 11A
🏆 11AA powers clash
🏆 A first-time winner crowned in 11B
Pretty much everything you need to know ahead of the #sdpreps 11-man football finals at the DakotaDome is right here 👇
Eight teams, four trophies: South Dakota’s 11-man football season reaches its peak
Familiar foes and new challengers take aim at history as the DakotaDome hosts the state's biggest weekend in prep football.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🏆 Strength vs strength in 11AAA
🏆 A rematch with meaning in 11A
🏆 11AA powers clash
🏆 A first-time winner crowned in 11B
Pretty much everything you need to know ahead of the #sdpreps 11-man football finals at the DakotaDome is right here 👇
🏆 A rematch with meaning in 11A
🏆 11AA powers clash
🏆 A first-time winner crowned in 11B
Pretty much everything you need to know ahead of the #sdpreps 11-man football finals at the DakotaDome is right here 👇
Hunter Bischoff’s third-period goal propels Augustana hockey to 4-2 win at Ferris State ⬇️
Hunter Bischoff’s third-period goal propels Augustana hockey to 4-2 win at Ferris State
The Vikings capitalized late and withstood a late push from the Bulldogs, with goalie Josh Kotai stopping 28 shots in the victory.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Hunter Bischoff’s third-period goal propels Augustana hockey to 4-2 win at Ferris State ⬇️
"We may have went 1-0 today, but this isn't the end goal. This is just a step that we're taking right now."
#sdpreps 11AAA semifinals: Brandon Valley returns to title stage after dominant win over Harrisburg 👇
#sdpreps 11AAA semifinals: Brandon Valley returns to title stage after dominant win over Harrisburg 👇
11AAA semifinals: Brandon Valley returns to title stage after dominant win over Harrisburg
Senior Levi Veskrna scored four times, and the Lynx controlled the tempo early and never wavered, earning their rematch with Lincoln for the 11AAA crown.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
"We may have went 1-0 today, but this isn't the end goal. This is just a step that we're taking right now."
#sdpreps 11AAA semifinals: Brandon Valley returns to title stage after dominant win over Harrisburg 👇
#sdpreps 11AAA semifinals: Brandon Valley returns to title stage after dominant win over Harrisburg 👇
Episode 3⃣9⃣ is here!
This week, Jared and I welcome St. Thomas defenseman Chase Cheslock on the @ccha.bsky.social Reporter's Corner for a chat about his hockey career and life with the Tommies.
Give it a listen! 👇
This week, Jared and I welcome St. Thomas defenseman Chase Cheslock on the @ccha.bsky.social Reporter's Corner for a chat about his hockey career and life with the Tommies.
Give it a listen! 👇
The Reporter's Corner podcast: Chase Cheslock, St. Thomas
On the 39th episode, St. Thomas defenseman Chase Cheslock joins the show to discuss his hockey career, draft journey and the rise of the Tommies' program.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Episode 3⃣9⃣ is here!
This week, Jared and I welcome St. Thomas defenseman Chase Cheslock on the @ccha.bsky.social Reporter's Corner for a chat about his hockey career and life with the Tommies.
Give it a listen! 👇
This week, Jared and I welcome St. Thomas defenseman Chase Cheslock on the @ccha.bsky.social Reporter's Corner for a chat about his hockey career and life with the Tommies.
Give it a listen! 👇
"Our guys have got to acclimate. They've got to get excited about it"
Augustana hockey notebook: Vikings look to sustain @ccha.bsky.social momentum as they hit the road to face FSU ⤵️
Augustana hockey notebook: Vikings look to sustain @ccha.bsky.social momentum as they hit the road to face FSU ⤵️
AU hockey notebook: Vikings look to sustain CCHA momentum as they hit the road to face Ferris State
With strong goaltending and signs of improvement in the details, Augustana is out to prove it can win away from home in a tight league race.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Our guys have got to acclimate. They've got to get excited about it"
Augustana hockey notebook: Vikings look to sustain @ccha.bsky.social momentum as they hit the road to face FSU ⤵️
Augustana hockey notebook: Vikings look to sustain @ccha.bsky.social momentum as they hit the road to face FSU ⤵️
Augustana's workhorse goalie Josh Kotai recognized as @ccha.bsky.social's best for October ⤵️
Augustana’s workhorse goalie Josh Kotai recognized as CCHA’s best for October
The junior led all CCHA goaltenders in save percentage during October, posting a .937 mark with a 1.86 goals-against average in seven starts.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Augustana's workhorse goalie Josh Kotai recognized as @ccha.bsky.social's best for October ⤵️
"It's just about continuing to kind of work towards playing winning basketball and bringing energy every single day."
Heat culture runs deep as Dan Bisaccio guides Sioux Falls Skyforce into 2025-26 season 👇
Heat culture runs deep as Dan Bisaccio guides Sioux Falls Skyforce into 2025-26 season 👇
Heat culture runs deep as Dan Bisaccio guides Sioux Falls Skyforce into 2025-26 season
With deep Miami Heat roots, Bisaccio and the Skyforce aim to blend player development with a renewed focus on winning basketball.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
"It's just about continuing to kind of work towards playing winning basketball and bringing energy every single day."
Heat culture runs deep as Dan Bisaccio guides Sioux Falls Skyforce into 2025-26 season 👇
Heat culture runs deep as Dan Bisaccio guides Sioux Falls Skyforce into 2025-26 season 👇
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Northern Michigan scored two (2) goals last weekend in Sioux Falls on 5.8 expected goals.
Outstanding weekend for Kotai, rewarded correctly by the CCHA.
Outstanding weekend for Kotai, rewarded correctly by the CCHA.
After dominant weekend, Augustana goalie Josh Kotai collects first CCHA weekly award of 2025 👇
After dominant weekend, Augustana goalie Josh Kotai collects first CCHA weekly award of 2025
The junior goaltender's 65 combined saves helped the Vikings extend their penalty-kill streak and improve to 5-3 on the season.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Northern Michigan scored two (2) goals last weekend in Sioux Falls on 5.8 expected goals.
Outstanding weekend for Kotai, rewarded correctly by the CCHA.
Outstanding weekend for Kotai, rewarded correctly by the CCHA.
After dominant weekend, Augustana goalie Josh Kotai collects first CCHA weekly award of 2025 👇
After dominant weekend, Augustana goalie Josh Kotai collects first CCHA weekly award of 2025
The junior goaltender's 65 combined saves helped the Vikings extend their penalty-kill streak and improve to 5-3 on the season.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
After dominant weekend, Augustana goalie Josh Kotai collects first CCHA weekly award of 2025 👇
"The only thing we could do is come with a great energy to start the third."
Augustana hockey storms back in third to finish off @ccha.bsky.social sweep of Northern Michigan 👇
Augustana hockey storms back in third to finish off @ccha.bsky.social sweep of Northern Michigan 👇
Augustana hockey storms back in third to finish off sweep of Northern Michigan
Josh Kotai made 41 saves, and three third-period goals powered the Vikings past Northern Michigan for a CCHA sweep.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
"The only thing we could do is come with a great energy to start the third."
Augustana hockey storms back in third to finish off @ccha.bsky.social sweep of Northern Michigan 👇
Augustana hockey storms back in third to finish off @ccha.bsky.social sweep of Northern Michigan 👇
"Part of me got sick and tired of hearing from people, including from different part of the state, of who they played and who we played. Well, we only played them, and it went well for us."
#NSIC football: Balanced effort leads No. 5 Augustana past Northern State ⤵️
#NSIC football: Balanced effort leads No. 5 Augustana past Northern State ⤵️
NSIC football: Balanced effort leads No. 5 Augustana past Northern State
The Vikings silenced skeptics with a dominant all-around performance, controlling all three phases to remain perfect on the season.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"Part of me got sick and tired of hearing from people, including from different part of the state, of who they played and who we played. Well, we only played them, and it went well for us."
#NSIC football: Balanced effort leads No. 5 Augustana past Northern State ⤵️
#NSIC football: Balanced effort leads No. 5 Augustana past Northern State ⤵️