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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.

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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.
Lady Spartans Host Weekend Volleyball Action at 281 Tourney

Lady Spartans Host Weekend Volleyball Action at 281 Tourney

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Lady Spartans Host Weekend Volleyball Action at 281 Tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The 281 Conference volleyball tournament was held Saturday in Wessington Springs, with the Hitchcock-Tulare Lady Patriots, ranked fourth in Class “B” and undefeated taking first place.
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.
PHOTO COURTESY BECKY KRUEGER During last week’s Lakeside Invitational in Faulkton, WSHS student athlete Alexis Roesler positioned herself well in the field and ran determined to lead the third group of girls. She medaled in 12th place running 23:03.09.

PHOTO COURTESY BECKY KRUEGER During last week’s Lakeside Invitational in Faulkton, WSHS student athlete Alexis Roesler positioned herself well in the field and ran determined to lead the third group of girls. She medaled in 12th place running 23:03.09.

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Spartans Battle It Out During Last Stretch of XC Season

Head Cross Country Coach Becky Krueger
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Spartans traveled up to Faulkton, SD, to participate in the Lakeside Invitational held at the golf course on the west side of Faulkton. The course was in amazing shape and the weather was great for a fall day.
TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO The Blackhawks will host Miller/Highmore-Harrold in Wessington Springs Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m.

TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO The Blackhawks will host Miller/Highmore-Harrold in Wessington Springs Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m.

Blackhawks Win Over Wagner on the Road, 29-13

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Under the Friday night lights in Wagner last week, the no. 5-ranked Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central (WWSSC) Blackhawks pulled out a win on the road after a slow first half.
Girls Varsity brought home the first-ever team championship plaque in the MVP Cross Country Invitational last Wednesday. Shown left to right are members of the Spartans Cross Country team: Bailey Yost, Ella Kolousek, Alexis Roesler, Masynn Mebius, Sam Welsch and Ranick Fjerstad. PHOTO COURTESY BECKY KRUEGER

Girls Varsity brought home the first-ever team championship plaque in the MVP Cross Country Invitational last Wednesday. Shown left to right are members of the Spartans Cross Country team: Bailey Yost, Ella Kolousek, Alexis Roesler, Masynn Mebius, Sam Welsch and Ranick Fjerstad. PHOTO COURTESY BECKY KRUEGER

Spartans Tackle Fish Lake in Fine Fashion

Cross Country Head Coach Becky Krueger
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the Spartans traveled to Fish Lake golf course due to a scheduling conflict, as we were scheduled to go to Chamberlain on Thursday. The Spartans made the most of the heat and wind and ran up and down the hills of Fish Lake in fine fashion.
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