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Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) student Holden Havlik is providing a football training opportunity for area youth at a football camp scheduled for Nov. 17 for both 12U and 14U student athletes.

Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) student Holden Havlik is providing a football training opportunity for area youth at a football camp scheduled for Nov. 17 for both 12U and 14U student athletes.

Register for football camp by Nov. 1

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) student Holden Havlik is providing a football training opportunity for area youth at a football camp scheduled for Nov. 17 for both 12U and 14U student athletes.
Holden Havlik led the Blackhawk offense with 237 yards and a score on 14 of 26 passing.

Holden Havlik led the Blackhawk offense with 237 yards and a score on 14 of 26 passing.

Blackhawks Finish 6-2 On Regular Season

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The 11B fifth-ranked Mount Vernon/Plankinton Titans came away with a narrow 22-20 victory over the fourth-ranked Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central Blackhawks Friday in Mount Vernon.“This was a very tough game,” said WWSSC Head Coach Michael Schmitz.
(PHOTO COURTESY BECKY KRUEGER) Three Wessington Springs High School student athletes finished in the top 20 at the Region 4B meet in Gettysburg, qualifying the trio to advance to state. Shown left to right are Sam Welsch, Ranick Fjerstad and Alexis Roesler. Read coach’s commentary inside this week’s print and e-edition on PAGE TWO

(PHOTO COURTESY BECKY KRUEGER) Three Wessington Springs High School student athletes finished in the top 20 at the Region 4B meet in Gettysburg, qualifying the trio to advance to state. Shown left to right are Sam Welsch, Ranick Fjerstad and Alexis Roesler. Read coach’s commentary inside this week’s print and e-edition on PAGE TWO

Spartans Finish Season Strong, Three Advance to Cross Country State Meet

Head Coach Becky Krueger
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the strong southerly winds helped push the Suburban up to Gettysburg for the region 4B cross-country meet. While the area around Highmore looked like the dirty thirties, with all the dust blowing off of the barren bean fields, it was clearer up near Gettysburg.

BOWLING NEWS

News Staff
Monday, October 21, 2024
Town & Country 10/16/2024Springs Inn 54, Fancy Stitching 49 ½, American Bank & Trust 48, Gutter Girls 45, Sweet Grass 41, Dummy 14 ½.Team High Series: Fancy Stitching 2287. Individual High Series: Greta Krohmer 637. Scratch: Candy Meier 513.High Handicap Game: Candy Meier 238.
In Parkston, Alexis Roesler captured the 12th place medal as she finished in 22:24.87. RODNEY HAAS / 605 SPORTS

In Parkston, Alexis Roesler captured the 12th place medal as she finished in 22:24.87. RODNEY HAAS / 605 SPORTS

Spartans Cross the Regular Season Finish Line, Set Sights on Regions

Head Cross Country Coach Becky Krueger
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
On Monday, October 7, 2024, we traveled to Howard to run at the Howard Invite on the golf course there in the northeast part of town. It was “run”-derful fall weather to run in. The girls were first to step to the starting line for the varsity race.
WSHS student Mariah Messmer took on Volley for a Cure as her senior project, raising over $5,000 for the Weskota Foundation’s local cancer fund.

WSHS student Mariah Messmer took on Volley for a Cure as her senior project, raising over $5,000 for the Weskota Foundation’s local cancer fund.

Senior Project Takes on Volley for a Cure, Raises Record Funds

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
A pink-clad crowd filled the gymnasium for the Lady Spartan volleyball action vs. Ethan last Tuesday night, held in conjunction with Volley for a Cure, a cancer awareness event that year after year, raises thousands for Weskota Foundation's Cancer Awareness Fund.
Wesley Molnar (2) and Payton Uecker.

Wesley Molnar (2) and Payton Uecker.

Blackhawks Shutout Chamberlain 32-0

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Moving to 6-1 on the season, No. 4 ranked Class 11B Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central celebrated at home with a 32-0 victory over Chamberlain on Friday in Wessington Springs.“Overall, I was very happy with how we played tonight.
The Blackhawks partnered with the South Dakota Army National Guard to honor members of the military during last Friday’s victory over the Rustlers, wearing camouflage jerseys provided by the National Guard. Colby Flowers makes an athletic attempt at a catch during football action.

The Blackhawks partnered with the South Dakota Army National Guard to honor members of the military during last Friday’s victory over the Rustlers, wearing camouflage jerseys provided by the National Guard. Colby Flowers makes an athletic attempt at a catch during football action.

Blackhawks Topple Rustlers at Home in Springs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The No. 4 ranked Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central Blackhawks notched a decisive win over the Miller/Highmore-Harrold Rustlers 62-20 Friday in Wessington Springs.“The WWSSC Blackhawks started out fast and never slowed down.
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