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Jackson and Jayden Eggleston “The Twins” won the 2026 state championship title in Mario Kart. They are shown with Esports coach Haley Asimakopoulos.

Eggleston Twins Win State Esports Title in Mario Kart

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Jackson and Jayden Eggleston, known as “The Twins,” captured the state championship in Mario Kart on Feb. 14, defeating Brookings High School’s team “JHAM” to claim the title.

Ethan Rearick powers through pull-ups at the city park during an outdoor workout session as the Warhawks fine-tune their conditioning.

Warhawks Put in the Work, Eyes Set on State

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

On an unseasonably warm February afternoon, the Wessington Springs-Woonsocket-Wolsey/ Wessington Warhawks weren’t inside on the wrestling mat last week, they took their training regimen outdoors.From the Wessington Springs School gym to the city park, the Warhawks turned sunshine into opportunity.

BOWLING NEWS

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Town & Country League 2/11/2026American Bank & Trust 55½, Springs Inn 53, Traveler’s Motel 48 ½, Fancy Stitching 45, 2 Legit to Split 40, Dummy 10. Team High Series: Springs Inn 2208. Individual High Handicap Series: Deb Toler 588. Scratch: Deb Toler 480. High Handicap Game: Jill Sheldon 227.

Masynn Mebius launches a half-court shot at the buzzer to end the first quarter, giving the Spartans the lead in a back-and-forth battle with Hitchcock-Tulare. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Spartan Girls Storm Back, Seal OT Thriller Over Hitchcock-Tulare

Head Girls Basketball Coach Jason Kolousek

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Last Thursday, the Spartan girls played their last home regular season game and were able to come away with an exciting overtime victory over Hitchcock-Tulare.The first quarter went back and forth.

Spartans Knock Off No. 2 Viborg-Hurley for Fifth Straight Win

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Class B No. 8 Wessington Springs extended its winning streak to five games Saturday with a 55-47 victory over No. 2 Viborg-Hurley at the DWU/ Culver’s Classic.Senior forward Colby Flowers (pictured) recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Spartans Defeat ILP, Come Up Short at Armour

Head Girls Basketball Coach Jason Kolousek

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Wessington Springs Spartans girls basketball team earned a 281 Conference win Tuesday at home, defeating Iroquois/Lake Preston 4931. The Spartans jumped out to an 11-4 lead after the first quarter.

Spartans Roll Past Tripp-Delmont/Armour

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Wessington Springs picked up where it left off against Tripp-Delmont/ Armour, turning in another dominant performance Thursday, Feb. 5, with a 71-34 win over the Nighthawks.

Lady Warbirds Split Pair of Games

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Wolsey-Wessington varsity girls basketball team earned a home win Tuesday, Feb. 3, defeating Kimball/White Lake 58-44. Shae Uttecht led the Lady Warbirds with 17 points, followed closely by Taylor Eichstadt with 16.On Saturday, Feb.

Warhawk wrestler Ethan Rearick

Warhawks Sharpen Skills Ahead of Region Tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Following wrestling action in Wolsey last Thursday, Wessington Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey-Wessington wrestlers turned in a strong showing at the Redfield Invitational on Saturday, led by Jacksen Carter, who improved to 34-0 on the season with a technical fall victory in the 138-pound championship...

Wolsey-Wessington senior Clay Kahre during basketball action at the Huron Arena last month. Kahre recently broke the school record for most 3-pointers in a game, hitting 10 against SBA on Jan. 27, 2026. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Kahre Drains 10 Threes, Breaks School Record in Win Over SBA

News Staff

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

History was made last Tuesday night in Wolsey. During basketball action on Jan. 27, Wolsey-Wessington senior Clay Kahre knocked down 10 three-pointers to break the school record in a dominant 63-31 win over SBA.

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