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The boys’ two-mile relay team of Max Mebius, Sutten Jensen, Ezra Anson and Nolan Schaller placed fifth in 9:24.44 at the Greenway Relays. (PHOTO COURTESY BECKY BELL-KRUEGER)

The boys’ two-mile relay team of Max Mebius, Sutten Jensen, Ezra Anson and Nolan Schaller placed fifth in 9:24.44 at the Greenway Relays. (PHOTO COURTESY BECKY BELL-KRUEGER)

Spartans Stack Strong Finishes Across Busy Week on the Track

Head Track And Field Coach Becky Bell-krueger
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Spartans track and field team traveled to Corsica for the Jaguar Invitational.In girls’ field events, Anna Arhart placed second in shot put with a throw of 33’5”, while Josie Arhart threw 22’ 6¾” and Kaycee Scheel 17’3”.
American Bank & Trust Claims Town & Country League Title

American Bank & Trust Claims Town & Country League Title

American Bank & Trust Claims Town & Country League Title

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The American Bank & Trust team secured the Town & Country League championship for the season. Winning both the first and second halves of the season to clinch the title outright, there was no need for a roll-off to determine a champion.
Will Grohs (7.82) was among the six runners in the 60m dash competing at the DWU Indoor Meet in MItchell, SD on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (PHOTO BY BECKY BELLKRUEGER)

Will Grohs (7.82) was among the six runners in the 60m dash competing at the DWU Indoor Meet in MItchell, SD on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (PHOTO BY BECKY BELLKRUEGER)

Spartans Open Season Strong at DWU Indoor Meet

Spartans Head Track And Field Coach Becky Bell
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Spartans traveled to Mitchell to participate in the DWU Indoor Meet.On the girls’ side, Kenzie Kolousek, Kendall Kolousek, Masynn Mebius and Ella Kolousek ran the 2-mile relay in 12:00.04. Aunnika Heumiller ran the 60m hurdles in 12.38.
McCrae Nickels stands atop the podium after earning a first-place finish at the AAU state wrestling tournament held at the Sioux Falls Arena March 20-21, 2026. (COURTESY PHOTO)

McCrae Nickels stands atop the podium after earning a first-place finish at the AAU state wrestling tournament held at the Sioux Falls Arena March 20-21, 2026. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Area Youth Wrestlers Shine at State Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Area youth wrestlers turned in a strong showing at the AAU state tournament held at the Sioux Falls Arena, with all six Pony Hills qualifiers earning podium finishes.
Members of the Soak and Suds team: Front, Josh Luckett of Wessington Springs; Back (from left) Jeff Ashley of Kimball, Wayne Willman of Gann Valley, Shane Namanny of Kimball. The team placed second at the 2026 South Dakota State Valley 8-Ball Tournament in Brookings.

Members of the Soak and Suds team: Front, Josh Luckett of Wessington Springs; Back (from left) Jeff Ashley of Kimball, Wayne Willman of Gann Valley, Shane Namanny of Kimball. The team placed second at the 2026 South Dakota State Valley 8-Ball Tournament in Brookings.

Area Team Takes Second at State Pool Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A local team earned a second-place finish at the 2026 South Dakota State Valley 8-Ball Tournament, held March 11–15 at the Dakota Bank Center in Brookings.
Pictured (from left) are Pony Hills wrestlers Brecken Jensen (second), Mary Tanke (fourth), Kix Coleman (sixth), Kaddilac Coleman (sixth) and Hayes Cashman (eighth), along with Wolsey-Wessington wrestler Callen Carter (fifth).

Pictured (from left) are Pony Hills wrestlers Brecken Jensen (second), Mary Tanke (fourth), Kix Coleman (sixth), Kaddilac Coleman (sixth) and Hayes Cashman (eighth), along with Wolsey-Wessington wrestler Callen Carter (fifth).

Podium Finishes Highlight Strong Showing at State

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Area wrestlers earned multiple podium finishes at the state tournament held at the Sioux Falls Arena.  (COURTESY PHOTOS)
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