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Mike, Karter and Darrin Mebius at the SoDak 16. This year marks three times to the state tournament for the Spartans with a Mebius on the roster each appearance: Mike in 1967, Darrin in 1994 and now Karter in 2024.

Mike, Karter and Darrin Mebius at the SoDak 16. This year marks three times to the state tournament for the Spartans with a Mebius on the roster each appearance: Mike in 1967, Darrin in 1994 and now Karter in 2024.

Three Generations of State Appearances for the Mebius Family

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
While this is undoubtedly a thrilling season to be a Spartans fan as the boys basketball team makes its third-ever appearance at the state tournament, the Mebius family has another reason to celebrate.

Looking Back at the Spartans’ Road to State

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Spartans Head Into Regions as 281 Conference Champs, First in Conference With a definitive 67-49 victory at home over Sanborn Central/Woonsocket on Friday, February 23, the Spartans emerged at the very top of the 281 Conference. Ryder Michalek had 22 points and eight rebounds.

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Next Stop State: Coach Huether’s Roundup

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Coach Huether ran down the starting lineup with the True Dakotan, weighing in on season accomplishments and sharing insight, published below by player. Brock Krueger “He has had a wonderful season. Brock ended the year averaging 8.4 points per game, an impressive 60% from the 2 point range.

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BOWLING NEWS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Town & Country 3/6/2024: Sweet Grass 119, Hine Show Steers 118 ½, American Bank & Trust 116, Springs Inn 104 ½, Fancy Stitching 89 ½, Gutter Girls 82 ½. Team High Series: Springs Inn 2438. Individual High Handicap Series: Cindy Hine 672. Scratch: Meg Forrest 501.
Youth Wrestlers Find Success in Post Season

Youth Wrestlers Find Success in Post Season

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Youth Wrestlers Find Success in Post Season

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
A large group of 14 Pony Hills wrestlers made their way across the mat at regions last week with a dozen of the local student athletes advancing to state. Wrestlers will head to The Monument in Rapid City March 15-17 to compete at the state level.
Three WSHS Senior Girls Earn 281 All Conference Honors

Three WSHS Senior Girls Earn 281 All Conference Honors

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Three WSHS Senior Girls Earn 281 All Conference Honors

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The 2024 281 All-Conference Girls Basketball Selections were announced this week with three Spartans earning honors. Avery Orth (top photo) was named to the first team and Alyssa Grohs (above left) and Carissa Scheel were named to the second team. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTOS
Coach Kenny Huether celebrates with the Spartans after the win at the Corn Palace.

Coach Kenny Huether celebrates with the Spartans after the win at the Corn Palace.

Post-Season Journey Leads to “Night of the Spartans”

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Last Tuesday’s Region 5B quarterfinals saw the Spartans deliver a convincing win against Avon, 62-36, in front of a big home crowd. Ryder Michalek topped 1,000 points for his career during the contest and Parker Graff led the Spartans with 20 points.
Representing the third annual class of hall-of-famers, 2024 WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees were honored Friday, February 23 at the home double header basketball game. Shown left to right with WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Member Julie Kraft is one of this year’s inductees, Brenda Lee.

Representing the third annual class of hall-of-famers, 2024 WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees were honored Friday, February 23 at the home double header basketball game. Shown left to right with WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Member Julie Kraft is one of this year’s inductees, Brenda Lee.

WSHS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES HONORED

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Spartans fans from near and far packed the bleachers last month to welcome the newest inductees to the WSHS Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame committee member and longtime newspaper publisher, editor and sports writer Craig Wenzel served as the evening’s emcee.
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