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Spartans, Warbirds Send Strong Contingent to State Track Meet

Spartans, Warbirds Send Strong Contingent to State Track Meet

Spartans, Warbirds Send Strong Contingent to State Track Meet

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Athletes from Wessington Springs and Wolsey-Wessington will be well represented at the South Dakota Class B State Track and Field Championships this week, qualifying competitors in a wide range of individual and relay events at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls.
Spartan Golfers Punch Ticket to State

Spartan Golfers Punch Ticket to State

Spartan Golfers Punch Ticket to State

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Wessington Springs Spartans boys golf team captured first place at the Region Golf Tournament held Tuesday in Brookings, earning a trip to the South Dakota State Golf Tournament June 1-2 in Brookings.
Young Spartans Continue to Raise the Bar

Young Spartans Continue to Raise the Bar

Young Spartans Continue to Raise the Bar

Track Head Coach Becky Krueger
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
On Monday, May 11, 2026, the 7/8th graders traveled to Parkston to participate in their last JH meet of the season. These kids have worked hard all spring and their hard work and dedication to the sport had them ending the competition with some of their personal bests.
Kenzie Kolousek ran 58.81 in the 400m dash for 6th place on Day two of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays, also breaking a school record. (PHOTO COURTESY SDPB)

Kenzie Kolousek ran 58.81 in the 400m dash for 6th place on Day two of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays, also breaking a school record. (PHOTO COURTESY SDPB)

Spartans Turn in Solid Performances at Dakota Relays

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Spartans Turn in Solid Performances at Dakota Relays. Look for more from Coach Krueger in next week’s print and e-edition.
Larz Tvedt captured the 281 Tournament championship.

Larz Tvedt captured the 281 Tournament championship.

Warbird Golfers Turn in Big Week at 281 Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Wolsey-Wessington golfers delivered a strong showing at the 281 Tournament, with standout performances at both the junior high and varsity levels. The junior high team opened competition Wednesday, led by Pepper Moser (shown during golf action in Wessington Springs) who earned a second-place finish.
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.
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