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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.

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
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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.
After Exciting Season, WS Owls Fall to Larchwood at State

After Exciting Season, WS Owls Fall to Larchwood at State

After Exciting Season, WS Owls Fall to Larchwood at State

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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.
A group of goflers are pictured on Hole 2 at Springs Country Club during the western-themed ladies tournament, the Tumbleweed Open.

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

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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.
Annual Weskota Foundation Walk & Run is this Saturday, August 5

Annual Weskota Foundation Walk & Run is this Saturday, August 5

Annual Weskota Foundation Walk & Run is this Saturday, August 5

News Staff
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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.
WS Owls Soar Toward State Tourney

WS Owls Soar Toward State Tourney

WS Owls Soar Toward State Tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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.
Raylee Fagerhaug, shown above during breakaway action last Saturday.

Raylee Fagerhaug, shown above during breakaway action last Saturday.

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Two Local Youth Qualify for National High School Finals Rodeo

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN As two local high school student contestants in the Foothills Rodeo wrapped up competition in their hometown, they now have their sights set on a larger stage, having qualified earlier in the year for the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) slated for July 16-22 in...
Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

News Staff
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Just about every evening of the week during the month of June, those that venture outdoors are sure to hear the cheers of fans rooting for the home team in Wessington Springs.

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Remaining Owls Baseball Games for the Season

News Staff
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Thursday, June 22nd: WS vs. Chamberlain @ WS (David Jost Field) - 8pm Sunday, June 25th: WS @ Kimball/White Lake (White Lake) - 7pm Thursday, June 29th: WS @ Plankinton (Plankinton) - 8pm Thursday, July 6th: WS vs.
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