Ben Burns
Sports Anchor/ Reporter
Rapid City, South Dakota
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Previously, Ben served as a news producer at CBS 58 in Milwaukee and WFRV in Green Bay.
Before moving to Rapid City, Ben had lived in Wisconsin his entire life.
As a child, Ben became an avid fan of the National Football League, specifically the Green Bay Packers. His other favorite teams include the Dallas Mavericks, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Marquette Golden Eagles.
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Next week, South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State will battle it out as part of the 136th Black Hills Brawl. However, this weekend was a different story for both teams. Ben Burns breaks down both games from O’Harra Stadium and Lyle Hare Stadium.
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The winless Douglas Patriots hosted the Sturgis Scoopers in their regular season finale. Plus, the Spearfish Spartans arrived in Belle Fourche Thursday with the hopes of clinching their third win of the season. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has those highlights and results in a special Thursday edition of the Friday Night Hike.
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Another edition of the Rapid City rivalry between Stevens and Central is in the books. Plus, the Wall Eagles impress on their home field after going undefeated in the regular season. Vic Quick and Ben Burns breaks it all down in this Thursday edition of the Friday Night Hike.
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The Rapid City Central volleyball team haven’t collected many wins this season, but their coach and players say they’ve taken many steps to get better after a dismal 2020 campaign. Ben Burns spoke with Head Coach Jayna Morrill and senior Matayah Yellow Mule on what’s been working for the Cobblers and what they can do to earn more wins.
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Although they weren’t playing on their regular field, the Black Hills State Yellowjackets were able to treat their fans to their first home victory in over two years. Ben Burns has the highlights from an exciting second half of action.
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With the high school volleyball season nearing its home stretch, Rapid City Stevens and Central hoped to collect some wins at home this Saturday. Ben Burns has the highlights and results from the hardwood.
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The Rapid City Stevens girls soccer team’s historic season has come to an end in heartbreaking fashion. Ben Burns breaks down the highlights from Saturday’s Class AA State Championship against Sioux Falls Roosevelt.
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The Rapid City Christian football team searched for their third win of the season in their homecoming matchup against Lakota Tech. Plus, Hill City was up to their necks in snow as they hosted Tripp Delmont/Armor/Andes Central/Dakota Christian. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has the highlights and results in this edition of Friday Night Hike.
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After Belle Fourche became buried in snow, the Broncs were forced to play on the road against the Douglas Patriots. Plus, the Wall Eagles put their undefeated record on the line against the New Underwood Tigers. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have the highlights and results in this edition of Friday Night Hike.
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The Rapid City Stevens girls tennis team dominated this season and captured their first AA State Title in 15 years. Ben Burns spoke to Head Coach Jason Olson and two of the Raiders top players on how it felt to finish the year on top.
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After winning eight straight games, the Rapid City Stevens boys soccer team finished the season just short of the State Championship Game. Meanwhile, South Dakota Mines is looking for improvement on the pitch after only earning one win so far this season. Ben Burns has the details.
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One month into their inaugural season, the Badlands Sabres have a 4-4 record. Meanwhile, the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers soccer team struggles in its loss to UC-Colorado Springs. Ben Burns has the details.
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After a concerning two straight losses, the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers have now won two consecutive games, resulting in their best start since 2016. Ben Burns has the highlights from Saturday’s win against Fort Lewis.
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On a rainy Saturday afternoon at Sioux Park, the Rapid City Stevens boys and girls soccer teams came to play, defeating their quarterfinal opponents to advance into the state semifinal round. Ben Burns has the highlights from both games.
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The Kadoka Cougars traveled to New Underwood this Friday to take on the Tigers. Plus, The South Dakota Mines Hardrockers had a tough matchup on the hardwood, facing the second-ranked Metropolitan State University Roadrunners in volleyball. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has the highlights and results in this edition of the Friday Night Hike.
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The Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers celebrated Homecoming while trying to make it four wins in a row on the turf. Plus, a battle in the Black Hills Conference as St. Thomas More hosts Belle Fourche under the lights. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has the highlights and results in this week’s Friday Night Hike.
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With the temperatures starting to cool down, Sunday morning was the perfect chance for runners to stretch their legs and compete in a half and full marathon. Ben Burns shares the top finishers in this year’s Run Crazy Horse in Hill City.
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After winning two consecutive games, the South Dakota Mines volleyball team fall back to earth with a loss to Regis. Plus, the results are in following day two of the Lakota Nation Invite. Ben Burns has the highlights and results.
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This year’s Prospector Bowl was all about defense as Lead-Deadwood shut out Rapid City Christian for their third win in a row. Ben Burns has the highlights from Saturday’s matchup.
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The winless Hill City Rangers were hoping to collect their first win of the season as part of homecoming week against Bennett County. Meanwhile, local teams hit the volleyball court for the first day of the Lakota Nation Invitational. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has highlights and results in this edition of Friday Night Hike.
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The winless Sturgis Scoopers faced off against Belle Fourche as part of their homecoming week. Meanwhile, Douglas had a tough test as they took on the top-ranked 11AA team in South Dakota. Vic Quick and Ben Burns have the highlights and results in this edition of the Friday Night Hike.
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Thompson has led the Hot Springs football team to a 5-1 record
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After leading the Sasquatch to a franchise-best season, Head Coach Jarrod Molnaa is coming back for the 2022 season. Plus, two of the Black Hills Yellowjackets’ top performers are being honored after Saturday’s comeback victory against Adams State. Ben Burns has the details.
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After the season began just over a month ago, local high school softball teams have wrapped up the regular season. Ben Burns has highlights and results from Monday night’s doubleheaders.
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St. Thomas More’s boy’s soccer team continued their impressive season on Saturday against Douglas/Rapid City Christian/New Underwood on the pitch. Ben Burns breaks down the highlights and results.
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The South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State football teams faced early deficit in their homecoming matchups. However, only one of these teams was able to make a heroic comeback. Ben Burns has the highlights and results.
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The Hot Springs Bison were on a mission to capture their fifth win of the season during homecoming week. Plus, The Rapid City Stevens girls tennis team battled Sioux Falls Washington as part of their East-West Invite. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has highlights and scores in this week’s edition of Friday Night Hike.
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Rapid City Stevens and Central played hosts in a doubleheader as part of the Rushmore Bowl. Plus, St. Thomas More and Douglas faced off in a Black Hills conference showdown. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has the highlights in this edition of Friday Night Hike.
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Pickleball may seem like a simple activity, but it’s actually the fastest-growing sport in the United States. So it’s no surprise that over 60 players came out this weekend to compete in a local pickleball tournament. Ben Burns spoke with one of the tournament’s directors to learn what makes pickleball such an addicting sport.
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The Badlands Sabres got off to a rocky start to their inaugural season, losing their first two games. Now, they have momentum on their side after winning two in a row. Ben Burns has the highlights from Saturday’s victory.
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The Hot Springs Bison weren’t deterred on the road as they shut out Rapid City Christian on the turf. Plus, two more local teams impressed in their respective sports as they added to their win column this Saturday. Ben Burns has the highlights.
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The Wall Eagles continue their domination in 9-Man football. Plus, the Rapid City Stevens Raiders look for their second win of the season against Sioux Falls Lincoln. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has highlights and results in this edition of Friday Night Hike.
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A Black Hills Conference rivalry in Sturgis as the Scoopers host the Spearfish Spartans. Plus, the Belle Fourche Broncs celebrate Homecoming week with a big win against Custer. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has the highlights and more results in this edition of Friday Night Hike.
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Spartans and Scoopers looking for first win of the season
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There’s a lot to like about the Rapid City Stevens softball team. They’ve already tallied 21 wins and they have a senior core that could be trouble for other teams once the state tournament comes around. Ben Burns spoke to the Raiders’ head coach about what makes her squad so special.
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The South Dakota School of Mines followed up last week’s home opening win with another impressive performance on the gridiron. Plus, St. Thomas More struggled to keep up with Winner and the Rapid City Stevens softball team continues to turn heads at the Parkview Complex. Ben Burns has highlights and results.
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Sports fans are excited to have another hockey team to cheer for as the Badlands Sabres make their debut in Rapid City. Ben Burns has the highlights from the Sabres second game of the season.
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Rapid City Stevens continues to impress on the softball diamond. Plus, two local volleyball teams look to pick up a pair of wins to cap off the week. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has those results in part two of Friday Night Hike.
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In week four of high school football, Rapid City Central took on Douglas at home while Stevens looked to make it two wins in a row. Vic Quick and Ben Burns has highlights and results on Friday Night Hike.
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Both the boys and girls teams for Rapid City Stevens had their way with the Rapid City Cobblers during Thursday night’s doubleheader at Sioux Park. Meanwhile, Rapid City Christian’s volleyball team is quietly putting together one of the best season’s in the state. Ben Burns has the highlights and results.
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Both of Rapid City Stevens’ soccer squads had impressive outings yesterday in their doubleheader against Sturgis. Ben Burns breaks down the highlights.
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After losing 12 straight games, the Rapid City Stevens Raiders came out on top Saturday over the Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Ben Burns has the highlights from this high-scoring game.
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More high school football action, plus news of a professional indoor football team coming to Rapid City. Vic Quick and Ben Burns breaks it all down on this edition of Friday Night Hike.
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Several local high school football teams take to the turf with hopes of getting their first win of the new season. Ben Burns and Vic Quick breaks down highlights in this edition of Friday Night Hike.
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Hansen has helped Wall football team get off to strong start
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The second annual Native American World Series was a success at Star of the West Softball Complex, with family being the main focus of the tournament. Ben Burns has the details on the event that featured ballplayers -- both native and non-native -- from across the country.