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Six Spartans Selected for All-Conference Honors

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

The following Spartan basketball players were selected to the 281 All-Conference Basketball teams: Girls• Kerstynn Heim, 2nd team (top left)• Kendall Kolousek, Honorable mention (top right)Boys• Parker Graff, 1st team (center left)• Colby Flowers, 1st team (center right)• Karter Mebius, 2nd team...

BOWLING LEAGUE NEWS

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Town & Country 3/26/2025American Bank & Trust 137½, Gutter Girls 137, Sweet Grass 132½, Fancy Stitching 128, Springs Inn 124, Dummy 34. Team High Series: American Bank & Trust 2393. Individual High Series: Patsy Sorben 658. Scratch: Patsy Sorben 532. High Handicap Game: Lila Hoffman 249.

A Historic Run: A Closer Look at the Spartans 2025 State B Journey

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A Historic Run: A Closer Look at the Spartans 2025 State B Journey

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Spartans Surge Past Wall with Dominant Second Half, Advance to Class B SemifinalsFollowing a close battle between Wessington Springs and Wall in the first half of Class B boys state basketball tournament action, the third quarter signaled a significant shift.

PHOTO COURTESY KAYCEE COLEMAN

Pony Hills Youth Wrestlers Are State-Bound

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

A group of Pony Hills wrestlers made their way across the mat at regions last weekend with seven of the local student athletes advancing to state. Wrestlers will head to The Monument in Rapid City March 28-30 to compete at the state level.

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With Grit and Heart, Spartans Make School History, Claim Fourth in State

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Proudly pictured at center with their “State Fourth Place” plaque on the court at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen, the Spartans took fans on an incredible ride this season.

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Bob Winter and Wayne Carney Chosen to Receive Wooden Legacy Coaching Award

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Longtime Yankton coach Bob Winter, originally of Wessington Springs, and Wayne Carney of Sioux Falls, have been chosen to receive the Wooden Legacy Coaching Award from the National High School Basketball Coaches Association.The award is in honor of John R.

Spartans State B Basketball Schedule

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Thursday, March 2010 a.m. - Fan bus departs and will return after the game. Call 605-539-9391 to sign up. 1:45 p.m. - Spartans vs. Wall at Barnett Center, Northern State University – Aberdeen. Dress up themes: Students, Camo. Adults, Live Like Lisa shirts.

Pictured back row, left to right are: Head Coach Joey Mitchell, Brett Miller, Haiden Boschee, Luke Larson, Karter Mebius, Sam Poncelow, Branden Flowers, Grady Gran, Gavin Brandenburg, Assistant Coach Cody Hasty, Parker Graff, Blake Miller. Front row: Keaton Hasty, Gannon Culver, Chaz Larson, Wesley Molnar, Colby Flowers, Ryder Michalek, Tregen Jensen, Richard Cardona, Ranick Fjerstad, Kohen Mebius.

Wessington Springs Punches Ticket to 2025 State B Tourney

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

With a convincing 75-49 SoDak 16 win over Timber Lake Tuesday, Wessington Springs secured their second-straight trip to the Class B state basketball tournament.During SoDak 16 action in Ft. Pierre, the Spartans displayed their depth to cruise past the Panthers.

Karter Mebius soars to the hoop during Region 2B semifinal action Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Dakota State University Fieldhouse in Madison, SD. The Spartans defeated the Warbirds 61-37, punching their ticket to SoDak 16. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

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SPARTANS SURGE INTO SODAK 16 AFTER CONVINCING REGIONAL WINS

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Ranked at No. 4 in the final Class B South Dakota Prep Media poll this season, the 20-2 Spartans successfully navigated post season to once again, play in the SoDak 16.

Pony Hills Youth Wrestlers Heading to Regions

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

A large group of 14 Pony Hills wrestlers made their way across the mat at districts last week with a dozen of the local student athletes advancing to regions. Wrestlers will head to Wagner this weekend to compete at the regional level.

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