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Bucks Roll Past Lead-Deadwood in Rainy Road Win

Bucks Roll Past Lead-Deadwood in Rainy Road Win

Bucks Roll Past Lead-Deadwood in Rainy Road Win

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the Woonsocket-Wessington Springs-Sanborn Central Bucks made the Labor Day weekend road trip to the Black Hills worthwhile, earning a decisive win over the Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers in soggy conditions.
The Springs Country Club hosted the final Youth-Adult Golf Tournament of the season on Sunday, August 24, drawing 26 teams for an afternoon of camaraderie and competition. Played in an alternate-shot format, the event capped a trio of youth-adult tournaments held this summer in Wessington Springs. Beyond the scorecards, the tournament highlighted the unique mentoring opportunities the game of golf provides—giving young players the chance to learn etiquette, patience, and course strategy from their adult par

The Springs Country Club hosted the final Youth-Adult Golf Tournament of the season on Sunday, August 24, drawing 26 teams for an afternoon of camaraderie and competition. Played in an alternate-shot format, the event capped a trio of youth-adult tournaments held this summer in Wessington Springs. Beyond the scorecards, the tournament highlighted the unique mentoring opportunities the game of golf provides—giving young players the chance to learn etiquette, patience, and course strategy from their adult par

Generations Tee Off Together in Alternate-Shot Season Finale

The Springs Country Club hosted the final Youth-Adult Golf Tournament of the season on Sunday, August 24, drawing 26 teams for an afternoon of camaraderie and competition. Played in an alternate-shot format, the event capped a trio of youth-adult tournaments held this summer in Wessington Springs.
Lady Spartans Take Third at Hanson Early Bird Tournament

Lady Spartans Take Third at Hanson Early Bird Tournament

Lady Spartans Take Third at Hanson Early Bird Tournament

The Wessington Springs Lady Spartans opened their 2025 volleyball season with a strong showing at the Hanson Early Bird Tournament, held August 26 and 28, bringing home third place after two days of competitive play.
Quinten Christensen (69) has emerged as a captain and leader for South Dakota State since the arrival of Coach Dan Jackson (left, behind Christensen) this season.  Matt Zimmer/Sioux Falls Live

Quinten Christensen (69) has emerged as a captain and leader for South Dakota State since the arrival of Coach Dan Jackson (left, behind Christensen) this season. Matt Zimmer/Sioux Falls Live

The Cowboy Jack: Quinten Christensen’s journey from the family farm to leading South Dakota State football

Republished in the True Dakotan with permission from the author.BROOKINGS — Quinten Christensen might be the only Jackrabbit football player ever to miss a practice to sell cows.
All 34 teams competing in the annual “Fire in the Hole” Golf Tournament posed for a group photo in front of a Wessington Springs Fire Department truck at Springs Country Club on Saturday, Aug. 23. Proceeds from the tournament will help fund the community’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration as well as a memorial honoring fallen firefighter Michial Brodkorb.

All 34 teams competing in the annual “Fire in the Hole” Golf Tournament posed for a group photo in front of a Wessington Springs Fire Department truck at Springs Country Club on Saturday, Aug. 23. Proceeds from the tournament will help fund the community’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration as well as a memorial honoring fallen firefighter Michial Brodkorb.

‘Fire in the Hole’ Tournament Draws 34 Teams to Springs Country Club

The Wessington Springs Fire Department hosted its annual “Fire in the Hole” Golf Tournament at Springs Country Club on Saturday, Aug. 23. Perfect weather and pristine course conditions welcomed 34 teams to a day of competition and community support.
Wesley Molnar (2) was a steady target with five catches for 59 yards.

Wesley Molnar (2) was a steady target with five catches for 59 yards.

WWSSC Bucks Start Strong with 13-12 Win

The Woonsocket-Wessington Springs-Sanborn Central Bucks opened their season with a win Friday night, defeating the Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan Seahawks 13-12 in front of a home crowd.
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Hayes Havlik added three catches for 76 yards, including a touchdown during Friday night’s 13-12 Bucks victory over Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan. Havlik suffered a catastrophic ankle and lower leg injury during the game and later underwent surgery.

KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Hayes Havlik added three catches for 76 yards, including a touchdown during Friday night’s 13-12 Bucks victory over Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan. Havlik suffered a catastrophic ankle and lower leg injury during the game and later underwent surgery.

Bucks Edge Seahawks in Season Opener

The Woonsocket-Wessington Springs-Sanborn Central Bucks opened their season with a win Friday night, defeating the Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan Seahawks 13-12 in front of a home crowd.
PHOTO COURTESY MELANIE SCHELSKE Back row: Coach Joe Butterfield, Trevor Kenobbie, Mason Schelske, Camden Jost, Parker DeJean, Drew Olinger, Dalton Mogck. Front row: Blake Larson, Lucas VanEnglenburg, Terek Butterfield, Trey Weber, Cade Mohling, Clay Olinger.

PHOTO COURTESY MELANIE SCHELSKE Back row: Coach Joe Butterfield, Trevor Kenobbie, Mason Schelske, Camden Jost, Parker DeJean, Drew Olinger, Dalton Mogck. Front row: Blake Larson, Lucas VanEnglenburg, Terek Butterfield, Trey Weber, Cade Mohling, Clay Olinger.

Owls Top Colome to Clinch Final District 3B Spot, Head to State Tournament

With their season on the line and one last shot to punch their ticket to state, the Wessington Springs Owls delivered when it mattered most.
 

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