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Spartans Cross-Country were off and running on, Tuesday, August 29, 2023, as they traveled to Salem to participate in the McCook/Montrose Invite.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Friday Night Lights: Blackhawks Beat Out Trappers 59-13
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By the end of the first quarter in Friday’s game vs. the Scotland/ Menno Trappers in Wessington Springs, the Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central Blackhawks had powered up a 26-0 lead by the end of the first quarter.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Lady Spartans launch into season “aiming high and working together toward their vision”
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With a group of 23 student athletes making up the Lady Spartan Varsity, JV and “C” teams, the True Dakotan caught up with the girls and coaches at practice last week to share what’s in store for the volleyball program.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Drawing a Crowd for a Cause
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After realizing how cherished a handmade keepsake box was to not only their daughter Remington, but the whole family, Rodney and Erin Yost (pictured holding the box at center right) felt the need to share this comforting memorial with other families through their grief of losing an infant.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Ryder Michalek (11) evades a tackle in a show of athleticism during Friday’s Blackhawks game vs. the Mt. Vernon / Plankinton Titans. The Blackhawks came out on top in the 2023 season’s first game with a 36-8 victory.
BLACKHAWKS SOAR IN SEASON OPENER
Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Exploding into the season with an impressive 36-8 win over the Mt. Vernon / Plankinton Titans (MVP), the Blackhawks solidly entered the first week of 11B football at home in Wessington Springs at Spartan Stadium.
“We had a good summer and we hit three different camps.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
After Exciting Season, WS Owls Fall to Larchwood at State
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Heavy rains Saturday delayed the Wessington Springs Owls match up against the Larchwood Diamonds for just under an hour Saturday. As state baseball tournament action was finally underway for the Owls, the Iowa team scored six times in the first inning.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
A group of goflers are pictured on Hole 2 at Springs Country Club during the western-themed ladies tournament, the Tumbleweed Open.
Tumbleweed Open Draws 58 Golfers to Springs Country Club
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There were 58 total golfers at the Tumbleweed Open held at the Springs Country Club on July 31, 2023. Two mini tournaments were included in the westernthemed event: 14 teams in the 18-hole “Saddles” tournament and 15 teams in the 9-hole “Spurs” tournament.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Annual Weskota Foundation Walk & Run is this Saturday, August 5
News Staff
The Annual Weskota Foundation Walk & Run for Wellness is set to take place August 5 at the Wessington Springs Fire Hall. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the run starts at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 and includes a t-shirt.
Following the 5K, the kids fun run for ages 3-10 starts at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
WS Owls Soar Toward State Tourney
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The Wessington Springs Owls amateur baseball team is headed to the state tournament Saturday, August 5. They will take on the Larchwood Iowa Diamonds in Mitchell at Cadwell Park at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Orville Harmdierks Chosen for 2023 Induction Class for South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame
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Five former standouts have been chosen as the 2023 induction class for the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023