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State Track and Field Qualifiers Announced Following Last Chance Meet

State Track and Field Qualifiers Announced Following Last Chance Meet

State Track and Field Qualifiers Announced Following Last Chance Meet

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
On Thursday, May 13, 2024, the Spartans traveled to Armour to participate in the Last Chance Meet for region 5B. Due to track and field moving to a top 24 system for qualifying for the three-day state meet, the region meet no longer holds value like it used to.
PHOTO COURTESY COACH BECKY KRUEGER. Ryder Michalek competed in two field events He landed 19’ 8.5” in the long jump in his first three attempts this year and in high jump he cleared 5’ 10” for 3rd place.

PHOTO COURTESY COACH BECKY KRUEGER. Ryder Michalek competed in two field events He landed 19’ 8.5” in the long jump in his first three attempts this year and in high jump he cleared 5’ 10” for 3rd place.

Spartans On the Move With Busy Schedule

Track And Field Head Coach Becky Krueger
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
We had a busy and successful week of track & field meets this past week. We started on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Huron for the 281 Conference meet. Once again, the weather was not in our favor, but with the end of the season nearing a close, we need to make the most of every meet.
Shown during junior high track and field action at home last week is Madilyn Gaikowski .

Shown during junior high track and field action at home last week is Madilyn Gaikowski .

Spartans Shine at 281 Conference Track and Field Meet

Track And Field Head Coach Becky Krueger
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Spartan Stadium was the host site of the rescheduled JH 281 conference track & field meet. This meet was for 7th and 8th graders. Throwing shot put for the girls was Baleigh Sails and Tenley Olinger. These two girls, along with Lily Roesler threw discus.
Personal Bests Reached at Meet of Legends

Personal Bests Reached at Meet of Legends

Personal Bests Reached at Meet of Legends

Track And Field Head Coach Becky Krueger
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
On Tuesday, April 20, 2024, the Spartans traveled south to Burke, to participate in the Meet of Legends. What seemed to be the right choice in terms of weather, as we saw dark clouds and rainbows to the north of us, turned on us as the front moved in once we arrived at Burke.
Spartans Compete in 99th Annual Howard Wood Relays

Spartans Compete in 99th Annual Howard Wood Relays

Spartans Compete in 99th Annual Howard Wood Relays

News Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
On Friday morning, some members of the Spartans Track & Field team traveled to Sioux Falls to participate in the 99th Annual Howard Wood Dakota Relays. Alyssa Grohs, Ella Kolousek, Abby Kolousek, and Kenzie Kolousek were in heat 2, starting out of lane 7 for the girls Class B 4x800 relay.
The junior high team is shown, back row, left to right: JR Hine, Hudson Weber, Hunter Heezen, Nolan Schaller, Ryder Roduner, Cole Wenzel, Jaspur Gran, Will Jackson and Coach Pat Law. Front row, left to right: Rylan Fagerhaug, Chase Dunsmore, Paxton Walz, Ezra Anson and Jalene Reiner.

The junior high team is shown, back row, left to right: JR Hine, Hudson Weber, Hunter Heezen, Nolan Schaller, Ryder Roduner, Cole Wenzel, Jaspur Gran, Will Jackson and Coach Pat Law. Front row, left to right: Rylan Fagerhaug, Chase Dunsmore, Paxton Walz, Ezra Anson and Jalene Reiner.

JV and Junior High Golf Teams Host Meet at Springs Country Club

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The next generation of Spartans golf hosted a junior high / junior varsity meet last week drawing 23 teams comprised of students across the region. Originally scheduled to host an additional meet Tuesday, April 30, wet conditions and rain showers moved the next home meet to Friday, May 3.
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Last week, the Spartans hosted a varsity invitational on Thursday, where they claimed the boys’ title. Shown left to right are: Heyns Bothma, JD Thompson, Luke Larson, Blake Miller, Blake Larson, Brock Krueger, Taylor Braun, Kaitlyn Braun and Coach Regina Teveldal.

KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Last week, the Spartans hosted a varsity invitational on Thursday, where they claimed the boys’ title. Shown left to right are: Heyns Bothma, JD Thompson, Luke Larson, Blake Miller, Blake Larson, Brock Krueger, Taylor Braun, Kaitlyn Braun and Coach Regina Teveldal.

Varsity Golfers On Par For Successful Season

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Last Thursday on their home course in Wessington Springs, the Spartans claimed victory in a seven-team golf meet with a total score of 215. Following with 239, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton secured second place, while Ethan took third with 240.
Wessington Springs Elementary School student Mesa Rasmussen recently competed at the Mega Gymnastics state meet in Rapid City. Rasmussen earned first place on the vault and 7th place on bars. Her team of four gymnasts placed 9th out of 18 teams. Overall, Rasmussen was 10th for her silver division in 10 year olds. PHOTO COURTESY PAM RASMUSSEN

Wessington Springs Elementary School student Mesa Rasmussen recently competed at the Mega Gymnastics state meet in Rapid City. Rasmussen earned first place on the vault and 7th place on bars. Her team of four gymnasts placed 9th out of 18 teams. Overall, Rasmussen was 10th for her silver division in 10 year olds. PHOTO COURTESY PAM RASMUSSEN

Local Gymnast Medals at State

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Wessington Springs Elementary School student Mesa Rasmussen recently competed at the Mega Gymnastics state meet in Rapid City. Rasmussen earned first place on the vault and 7th place on bars. Her team of four gymnasts placed 9th out of 18 teams.
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