Darrin Mebius, WSHS Class of 1994 alumni, was inducted into the Dakota Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame earlier this month. He was previously inducted into the WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 2022. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

The Woonsocket/ Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central Blackhawks defeated Aberdeen-Roncalli last Thursday 14-13 to advance to second round in the postseason. PHOTO COURTESY J. VON EYE IMAGES

Call for WSHS Hall of Fame Nominations

Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) student Ryder Michalek is hosting a youth basketball camp next month as part of his senior experience project.

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.

(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 CARMEN WEBER) WSHS senior Ashlyn Weber reached a special milestone at Saturday’s volleyball tournament in Lake Andes: 1,000 career digs. Look to next week’s print and e-edition for more about her achievement and what it means to her.