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Wolsey-Wessington Lady Warbirds were the top seed and runner-up in Saturday’s 281 Conference Volleyball Tournament in Wessington Springs. Pictured during volleyball action is junior Lily Hoverson. (PHOTO / CRAIG WOLLMAN)

Wolsey-Wessington Lady Warbirds were the top seed and runner-up in Saturday’s 281 Conference Volleyball Tournament in Wessington Springs. Pictured during volleyball action is junior Lily Hoverson. (PHOTO / CRAIG WOLLMAN)

281 Conference Volleyball Tournament Results

News Staff
Monday, October 6, 2025
Championship — No. 2 Hitchcock/Tulare def. No. 1 Wolsey/Wessington 25-19, 22-25, 25-213rd Place — No. 3 Sanborn Central/Woonsocket def. No. 5 Highmore/Harrold 25-20, 25-235th Place — No. 6 Iroquois/Lake Preston def. No. 4 Wessington Springs 25-23, 25-207th Place — No. 8 James Valley Christian def.
Lady Spartans Cap Busy Homecoming Week with Hard-Fought Invitational Play

Lady Spartans Cap Busy Homecoming Week with Hard-Fought Invitational Play

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Lady Spartans Cap Busy Homecoming Week with Hard-Fought Invitational Play

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
It was a packed homecoming week of action for the Lady Spartans volleyball team and their fans, capped by a home invitational in both the main gymnasium and the recreation center.The week began with a setback on Monday, Sept. 22, as Wessington Springs fell 3-0 to Tripp-Delmont/ Armour (TDA).
Lady Warbirds Sweep James Valley Christian

Lady Warbirds Sweep James Valley Christian

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Lady Warbirds Sweep James Valley Christian

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Wolsey-Wessington Lady Warbirds extended their winning streak Thursday night with a commanding 3-0 sweep of James Valley Christian, dominating each set in front of a home-court crowd.Wolsey-Wessington never let the Vikings find their rhythm, cruising to set wins of 25-9, 25-12 and 25-10.
Luke Larson (9)

Luke Larson (9)

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Bucks Top No. 2 Wagner, Climb to No. 3 in Class 11B Rankings

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Woonsocket-Wessington Springs-Sanborn Central (WWSSC) proved it belongs among the state’s 11B top with a gritty 13-6 win over previously second-ranked Wagner Friday night.The victory not only kept the Bucks perfect on the season but also launched them to No.
The Wessington Springs Cross Country Team is shown left to right: Alexis Roesler, Aunnika Heumiller, Masynn Mebius, Ella Kolousek, Coach Becky Krueger and Ethan Heumiller. (PHOTO COURTESY MARK’S PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES)

The Wessington Springs Cross Country Team is shown left to right: Alexis Roesler, Aunnika Heumiller, Masynn Mebius, Ella Kolousek, Coach Becky Krueger and Ethan Heumiller. (PHOTO COURTESY MARK’S PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES)

Spartan Cross Country Leaders Keep Eyes on State

Wesley Molnar, Wshs Journalism Student
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Junior runners Alexis Roesler and Ella Kolousek, along with senior Masynn Mebius, are leading a determined Wessington Springs crosscountry team that blends experience with new talent. Their goal: personal bests and a strong finish at the state meet in Huron.
Nathan Gaikowski had six carries and 39 yards during Friday’s 20-6 victory over Winner. PHOTO COURTESY J. VONEYE IMAGES

Nathan Gaikowski had six carries and 39 yards during Friday’s 20-6 victory over Winner. PHOTO COURTESY J. VONEYE IMAGES

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Bucks Stun Winner with Statement Victory

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Woonsocket-Wessington Springs-Sanborn Central Bucks made a statement Friday night, earning a decisive 20-6 victory over Winner in front of a fired-up home crowd.Head Coach Michael Schmitz didn’t hold back his excitement.“My first thought when I think about our game with Winner is WOW!
Lady Spartan Logan Mohling. The Lady Spartans swept Crow Creek last Thursday during volleyball action in front of a home crowd.

Lady Spartan Logan Mohling. The Lady Spartans swept Crow Creek last Thursday during volleyball action in front of a home crowd.

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Balanced Attack Leads Spartans to Sweep of Crow Creek

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Lady Spartans rolled past Crow Creek in straight sets Thursday, winning 25-7, 25-13, 25-10 to improve to 7-4 on the season.Jewel McGeough led with three kills, while Addyson Orth added two. Logan Mohling tallied 12 points, four aces and nine assists to pace Wessington Springs.
Lady Warbirds Extend Winning Streak With Strong Week on the Court

Lady Warbirds Extend Winning Streak With Strong Week on the Court

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Lady Warbirds Extend Winning Streak With Strong Week on the Court

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Wolsey-Wessington volleyball team continues to build momentum, going unbeaten at the Warbird Invitational before knocking off Aberdeen Christian last week to extend its winning streak to seven matches.Warbird Invitational Sweep The Lady Warbirds dominated their home tournament on Sept.
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