I've got two hometowns: Sioux Falls, SD and Columbus, OH. After spending a couple years of my youth in Ohio, my family moved to Sioux Falls where I attended and graduated from Sioux Falls Christian. There, I played a little football and baseball (1B/3B/P). The next chapter of my life took me an hour southeast of Sioux Falls to Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA. At Dordt, I write sports for the school paper, edit the sports section, broadcast multiple sports (soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball and softball), work at the campus radio station (KDCR 88.5 FM), and I enjoyed a spell covering high school football and basketball at the N'West Iowa Review. When I'm not writing, I'm watching my Northeast Ohio and Buckeye brethren or playing intramural softball. I appreciate you reading and listening.
Christian Zylstra
Seeding the Summit League Basketball Mascots
With Selection Sunday less than a week away, I decided to put my own spin on March Madness, specifically with the Summit League and its member schools' mascots.
Western Illinois’ Emily Clemens Makes Summit League History
Summit League Player of the Year Emily Clemens made Summit League women's basketball history when she recorded the second-ever triple-double in tournament play.
South Dakota State: Best Performance of Summit League Day 2
South Dakota State men's basketball, along with star-forward Mike Daum, put together the best performance of Day Two from the Summit League tournament.
Summit League Tournament Before Sioux Falls
The Summit League made a smart decision when it moved its yearly league tournament to Sioux Falls.
#March2TheSummit Fan Gear Available
The Summit League tournament is giving fans the chance to purchase new school apparel, tying together the themes of March Madness and school spirit.
#March2TheSummit, one of the official hashtags behind the inspiration for the new shirts, offers fans the chance to March with their specific school...
Summit League Women’s Basketball Reaching New Heights
Summit League women's basketball is reaching new heights with record-setting results in the RPI rankings.
Summit League: Western Illinois WBB Leaves Strongest Impression on Day 1
From start to finish, no team competed and dominated the opposition like Western Illinois women's basketball did on Day One of the Summit League tournament.
South Dakota Doesn’t Foul When Up 3, Avoids OT Scare
It isn't pretty and it isn't fun, but fouling when up three points in the closing seconds is the right call to make. South Dakota didn't foul, and it nearly cost them a shot at the NCAA tournament.
Summit League Hosts Inaugural Fan Fest
The Summit League kicked off its inaugural Fan Fest Saturday with the start of its 2017 conference tournament.
No Students, No Problem: Pep Bands Bring the Noise
When you hear someone say "college pep band," a lot of thoughts and images come to mind. You picture the instruments, your school fight song, a halftime or marching performance and those school color polos or uniforms.