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Holden Havlik runs the football out of bounds, evading a tackle but landing ankle deep in a puddle. Soggy field conditions made moving the football a task for both the Blackhawks and Rapid City Christian.

Holden Havlik runs the football out of bounds, evading a tackle but landing ankle deep in a puddle. Soggy field conditions made moving the football a task for both the Blackhawks and Rapid City Christian.

Blackhawks finish regular season 7-1, postseason push set for Thursday

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
A fourth quarter, oneyard touchdown by Rapid City Christian broke a scoreless game last Friday in Wessington Springs, moving the Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central Blackhawks to 7-1 on the regular season.
With 42-20 win over Lead- Deadwood, Blackhawks move to 7-0 on the season

With 42-20 win over Lead- Deadwood, Blackhawks move to 7-0 on the season

With 42-20 win over Lead-Deadwood, Blackhawks move to 7-0 on the season

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The Woonsocket/ Wessington Springs/ Sanborn Central Blackhawks exploded to 7-0 on the season with a 42-20 victory over the Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers in Deadwood last Friday, October 6. Holden Havlik had an impressive 188 yards and five touchdowns while also running for 34 yards on two runs.
Winners of the 2nd Annual Fishing Tourney are shown above, left to right: 1st Place - Kobie Schley and Robbie Schley; 2nd Place - Jordy Peterson and Joey Mitchell; 3rd Place - Chris Chyristianson and Randy Oligmueller. The Legion wishes to thank all tournament sponsors: Feistner Gravel, Wayne Feistner, Extreme Pheasants, Jerauld County Title, Amkota, True Dakotan and Wilbur-Ellis.

Winners of the 2nd Annual Fishing Tourney are shown above, left to right: 1st Place - Kobie Schley and Robbie Schley; 2nd Place - Jordy Peterson and Joey Mitchell; 3rd Place - Chris Chyristianson and Randy Oligmueller. The Legion wishes to thank all tournament sponsors: Feistner Gravel, Wayne Feistner, Extreme Pheasants, Jerauld County Title, Amkota, True Dakotan and Wilbur-Ellis.

Winners Announced for American Legion Second Annual Fishing Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The 2023 South Dakota State 4-H Finals Rodeo took place in Fort Pierre Aug. 18-20. Eleven local contestants represented Jerauld/Buffalo 4-H. Among them were Ella Fagerhaug, Raylee Fagerhaug, Rylan Fagerhaug, Wyatt Fagerhaug, Hannah Heezen, Hastin Heezen, Kate Havlik, Londyn Mikkelson (pictured above), Sarah Poncelow, Selah Havlik and Jayla Schley. The youth competed in several different events over the three-day event.

The 2023 South Dakota State 4-H Finals Rodeo took place in Fort Pierre Aug. 18-20. Eleven local contestants represented Jerauld/Buffalo 4-H. Among them were Ella Fagerhaug, Raylee Fagerhaug, Rylan Fagerhaug, Wyatt Fagerhaug, Hannah Heezen, Hastin Heezen, Kate Havlik, Londyn Mikkelson (pictured above), Sarah Poncelow, Selah Havlik and Jayla Schley. The youth competed in several different events over the three-day event.

Rodeo Recap: 2023 SD State 4-H Finals Rodeo

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Avery Orth (center) had 21 kills and 16 blocks in addition to earning an impressive milestone: 1,000 digs. On the heels of reaching 1,000 kills last month, Head Coach Lynn Damm touts this achievement as a testament to her hard work.

Avery Orth (center) had 21 kills and 16 blocks in addition to earning an impressive milestone: 1,000 digs. On the heels of reaching 1,000 kills last month, Head Coach Lynn Damm touts this achievement as a testament to her hard work.

ORTH ACHIEVES 1,000 DIGS MILESTONE DURING HOME VICTORY OVER HUSKIES

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Last Thursday, the Wessington Springs Lady Spartans held on for a five-set victory over the Bridgewater/Emery Huskies with scores of 25-16, 23-25, 25-17, 12-25, and 15-10. 

Spartans Finish Seventh in Rustler Invite

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
On Monday, September 25, 2023, the Spartans traveled to Miller to participate in the Rustler Invite on their golf course, north of Miller, despite the rain that fell, the course held up and running conditions were favorable. Of the 27 schools, eight had a complete team for the girls’ varsity race.
Blake Larson is shown hitting out of a bunker on No. 10 at the Prairie Winds Golf Club in Watertown on June 6, 2023 during the second round of the Class B State Boys’ Golf Tournament. Larson is hosting a youth golf camp at Springs Country Club in Wessington Springs this Saturday, September 30. PHOTO COURTESY Roger Merriam / Watertown Public Opinion

Blake Larson is shown hitting out of a bunker on No. 10 at the Prairie Winds Golf Club in Watertown on June 6, 2023 during the second round of the Class B State Boys’ Golf Tournament. Larson is hosting a youth golf camp at Springs Country Club in Wessington Springs this Saturday, September 30. PHOTO COURTESY Roger Merriam / Watertown Public Opinion

WSHS senior to host youth golf camp Saturday at Springs Country Club

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Area third through sixth graders will have a unique golf opportunity on Saturday, September 30 thanks to Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) senior Blake Larson. As part of his senior project, Larson is hosting a Youth Golf Camp at Springs Country Club in Wessington Springs.
The cross country Spartans in Chamberlain with the “Dignity” sculpture.

The cross country Spartans in Chamberlain with the “Dignity” sculpture.

BLACKHAWKS MOVE TO 4-0 ON THE SEASON WITH VICTORY IN MILLER

News Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Woonsocket/ Wessington Springs/ Sanborn Central Blackhawks overcame the Miller/Highmore-Harrold Rustlers 41-0 Friday at Bob Schroeder Field in Miller. The win catapults the Blackhawks to 4-0. Holden Havlik had 204 yards passing with four touchdowns and an interception.
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