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SHOWN BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Assistant Coach Austin Tvedt, Ryder Jensen, Wyatt Koester, Cooper Timm, Larz Tvedt, Conner Mees, Ty Boomsma, Head Coach Austin Kemnitz, Assistant Coach Cody Kleinsasser. FRONT: Sawyer Nelson, Breydyn Skipper, Jessie Mckown, Jett Kleinsasser, Clay Kahre, Caleb Richmond. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

SHOWN BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Assistant Coach Austin Tvedt, Ryder Jensen, Wyatt Koester, Cooper Timm, Larz Tvedt, Conner Mees, Ty Boomsma, Head Coach Austin Kemnitz, Assistant Coach Cody Kleinsasser. FRONT: Sawyer Nelson, Breydyn Skipper, Jessie Mckown, Jett Kleinsasser, Clay Kahre, Caleb Richmond. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

Warbirds Pick Up Key Wins Over Winter Break

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds put together a productive winter break stretch, earning a key win over Bennett County before closing the holiday schedule with a victory against Faulkton Area.The Warbirds opened play on December 30 with a strong 65 – 53 victory over Bennett County.
SHOWN FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Parker Couch, Ben Carter, Lorin Schaller, Liam Mees. CENTER: Chase Dunsmore, Corey Roberts, Camille Rearick, Jacksen Carter, Ethan Rearick. BACK ROW: Coach Keegan Haider, Tanner Johnsen, Rio Zaher, Jaspur Gran, Carson Finn, Hayes Christensen and Head Coach Adam Haake. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

SHOWN FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Parker Couch, Ben Carter, Lorin Schaller, Liam Mees. CENTER: Chase Dunsmore, Corey Roberts, Camille Rearick, Jacksen Carter, Ethan Rearick. BACK ROW: Coach Keegan Haider, Tanner Johnsen, Rio Zaher, Jaspur Gran, Carson Finn, Hayes Christensen and Head Coach Adam Haake. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

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Warhawks Crown Two Champions at McCook Central/Montrose Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Wessington Springs/ Woonsocket/Wolsey-Wessington turned in a strong showing Saturday, Jan. 3, at the McCook Central/Montrose Invitational in boys high school wrestling action.The Warhawks crowned a pair of individual champions, led by Ethan Rearick at 144 pounds.
Wessington Springs’ Colby Flowers hangs on the rim as his dunk drops through the net during the Spartans’ 70–38 win over Highmore-Harrold on Saturday, Jan. 3. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs’ Colby Flowers hangs on the rim as his dunk drops through the net during the Spartans’ 70–38 win over Highmore-Harrold on Saturday, Jan. 3. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Spartans Roll Past Highmore to Close Winter Break

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Wessington Springs Spartans picked up a decisive 70 – 38 win over Highmore-Harrold on Saturday, Jan. 3, closing out winter break play with a strong all-around performance.Wessington Springs was led by Colby Flowers, with a game-high 28 points on an efficient 13-of-15 shooting from the field.
Scan the QR code to purchase advance tickets for the donkey basketball tournament set for Jan. 9 in Wessington. Advance tickets are $10, with tickets available for $15 at the door.

Scan the QR code to purchase advance tickets for the donkey basketball tournament set for Jan. 9 in Wessington. Advance tickets are $10, with tickets available for $15 at the door.

Donkey Basketball Set for Jan. 9 in Wessington

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Friendly competition and a little four-legged flair will take center court when a donkey basketball tournament trots into Wessington on Friday, Jan. 9, bringing together teams from four neighboring communities for a night of family-friendly entertainment.
BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Town & Country League - No news this week National League 12/23/2025L&M Construction 202, Pin Ticklers 189, Auto Body Clinic 175 ½, American Bank & Trust 167 ½, Springs Inn 138, Sandbaggers 102 ½, Dummy 81 ½, Wax Wizards 81. Team High Series: American Bank & Trust 2498.
Caleb Richmond puts up shots as Wolsey-Wessington battled through a busy December stretch.

Caleb Richmond puts up shots as Wolsey-Wessington battled through a busy December stretch.

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Strong December Showing for Wolsey-Wessington Boys

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Wolsey-Wessington boys basketball team put together a productive stretch of games in December, earning two wins before closing the run with a road loss.The Warbirds opened the week by holding off a late rally from Iroquois-Lake Preston to earn a 52-50 win on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Raya Toupal dribbles around a defender.

Raya Toupal dribbles around a defender.

December Action Sets Stage for Big Bo Classic

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Wolsey-Wessington split recent action with a 51-39 loss to Wessington Springs on Dec. 11 before earning a 55-34 win over Sully Buttes on Dec. 22, and will be back on their home floor for the Big Bo Classic on Dec. 30. 
Colby Flowers goes up for a driving layup during Wessington Springs’ 64-58 win over Howard on Saturday, Dec. 20. Flowers led the Spartans with 20 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field while adding two assists and two blocks

Colby Flowers goes up for a driving layup during Wessington Springs’ 64-58 win over Howard on Saturday, Dec. 20. Flowers led the Spartans with 20 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field while adding two assists and two blocks

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Spartans Finish Strong to Hold Off Howard

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Wessington Springs boys basketball team used balanced scoring and timely defense to secure a 64-58 win over Howard on Saturday, Dec. 20.The Spartans placed four players in double figures and leaned on strong shooting efficiency to fend off the Tigers down the stretch.
Shown left to right, back row are: Devin Mentele, Tayden Huisman, Parker Karsky, Jevon Kolousek, Trevor Huisman, Coach Jenna Mikkelson. Front row: Lawson Fagerhaug, Holden Schelske, Caleb Culver, Crew Wenzel, Lincoln Mikkelson. (PHOTO COURTESY JEN KOLOUSEK)

Shown left to right, back row are: Devin Mentele, Tayden Huisman, Parker Karsky, Jevon Kolousek, Trevor Huisman, Coach Jenna Mikkelson. Front row: Lawson Fagerhaug, Holden Schelske, Caleb Culver, Crew Wenzel, Lincoln Mikkelson. (PHOTO COURTESY JEN KOLOUSEK)

Building the Future

Wshs Journalism Student Wesley Molnar
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Spartan Youth Grow Through FundamentalsEarlier this month, Wessington Springs hosted a 5th and 6th grade basketball tournament as fundraisers for all the teams in the program. During this tournament, the boys’ team got their first win of the year.
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