Jacob Simmons

These are the Top 10 Boys in South Dakota from the 2015 Track and Field season. Photo by Kernit Grimshaw.

Big performances from Jacob Simmons (Sturgis) and Connor Haaland (Stevens) in the 1600 meters and Ned Sudbeck (Lincoln) in the 800 Meters.

An incredible review of the 2015 SDHSAA State Track and Field Championships. Photos by Kernit Grimshaw.

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Sturgis athlete Jacob Simmons won the 800 and 1600 meter events at the 2014 South Dakota state track meet. By Rich WinterAs the start... (via panicbutton.sportsblog.com) Photo by Kernit Grimshaw

It's no surprise, that cracking the Top 5 most popular articles in 2014 was South Dakota's best sports photographer- Kernit Grimshaw- and his photo gallery from the 2014 Douglas Early Bird Meet.Kernit is based out of Mission, South Dakota and has been shooting South Dakota sports for quite some time.   Kernit generously shares his talent and time with his photography on his Facebook page and with South Dakota MileSplit.  I can speak for many sports fans across that state when I say, "THANK YOU!!!!" That being said, you should take a few minutes and visit Kernit's zenfolio site @ kernit.zenfolio.com to purchase a print or two. 

Based off of last seasons PR's, here are the returning distance boys of South Dakota (AA, A & B). Class AA dominates this list, as only one runner from another class (Miller's Cole Sargent) made the Top 10's. One note, Brookings' Justice Lamer moved out of state. He is listed on both the 1600 and 3200 lists.

Jacob Simmons (Sturgis) and Tori Glazier (Custer) led their respective teams to Black Hills Conference Championships.  Photo by Kernit Grimshaw

The Top 50 Class AA Boys in the land as of 9.30.14.  Photo: Nate Schroeder (SFL) by Brandon Miles, MileSplit US

Jacob Simmons (Sturgis) & Connor Haaland (Stevens) @ the 2014 Huron Invite.   

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The Monday Morning XC Recap.  Get all of the week's Cross Country action in one neat little spot.   Photo: Donald Aquallo by Kernit Grimshaw (kernit.zenfolio.com)   

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Sturgis junior Jacob Simmons wants to see his name among the best 1,600-meter runners in state history before he’s done. (via Rapid City Journal)

2014 South Dakota State Meet Special Features are written by South Dakota MileSplit Special Guest, Rich Winter.  You can follow Rich Winter's blog at http://panicbutton.sportsblog.com/. Photo via Kernit Grimshaw (kernit.zenfolio.com)

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The SDCCTFCA uses the combined "Top 25" of Class AA, A and B to determine Overall All-State.  Here are the boys Top 25 placers from the State Meet.  Photo by Kernit Grimshaw (kernit.zenfolio.com) 

100 of the best athletes in South Dakota.  Boom, right here, right now! (Photo credit to Kernit Grimshaw)

Sturgis runners Allison Green and Jacob Simmons won the girls and boys races, respectively, at the Rapid City Cross Country Meet at Robbinsdale Park on Thursday. (via Rapid City Journal)

STURGIS | Sturgis Scoopers cross country fans saw a little glimpse of the future Thursday at the Sturgis Invitational at Fort Meade and it would be awfully hard not to (via Rapid City Journal)