Sports Lounge: Jacks Illustrated hosts, Avery Koenen Rapid City Post 22 baseball, Canaries veteran Mike Hart

Every week, "South Dakota Sports Lounge" displays some of the most captivating and entertaining conversations from daily sports talk shows in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Fargo.   Here are this week's segments:   Happy Hour with John Gaskins (Sioux Falls): The hosts of the budding Jackrabbit Illustrated podcasts dive into the rivalry void left by North Dakota State's exit to the FBS and how much bigger (if at all) the annual battle with in-state rival South Dakota will become while there is no Dakota Marker at stake.    Plus, the fan/alumni hosts explain the impact NIL and the transfer portal have on their enjoyment and investment in major sports like football and men's basketball, where some of the best SDSU players leave for big bucks at higher-profile schools. Plus, what are their predictions for Chase Mason and the '26 Jacks, who are picked to win the MVFC and contend for a national title?   Hot Mic with Dom Izzo (Fargo): NDSU basketball star Avery Koenen, the Summit League Player of the Year, discusses her engagement to Bison quarterback Trey Drake. They first became aware of each other during a Hot Mic appearance. They also had a former SDSU basketball player (Ellie Colbeck) as the engagement photographer.   The Nate Brown Show (Rapid City): Post 22 head coach Rich Downs discusses the state championship American Legion season and playing in the upcoming regional tournament in Mandan, ND.   Zach Borg feature on Sioux Falls Canaries veteran Mike Hart, who has been with the Birds for almost a decade and carved a reputation as a Pete Rose-style player and leader for a team that has become a consistent winner. Why did he decide to come back in 2026 after contemplating retirement last season?