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Blake Larson (second from left) finished fourth in the state and was named to the All Tournament Team. PHOTOS COURTESY SDPB

Blake Larson (second from left) finished fourth in the state and was named to the All Tournament Team. PHOTOS COURTESY SDPB

Larson Secures Fourth in Class B State Boys’ Tournament, Spartans Finish 8th in South Dakota

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
For the first time in nine years, Wessington Springs sent a qualifying boys golf team to state. The team, made up of Blake Larson, Brock Krueger, JD Thompson and Luke Larson, battled it out with 23 other teams from across the state and were able to secure 8th place with a score of 514.
The state-bound Spartans gathered for a quick photo before heading to Sioux Falls last Wednesday. Shown left to right, back row are: Brock Krueger, Sam Poncelow, Karter Mebius, Jack Neely. Front row, left to right: Hayes Havlik, Holden Havlik, Ella Kolousek, Abby Kolousek, Ashlyn Weber, Logan Mohling, Alyssa Grohs, Ryder Michalek, Avery Orth. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

The state-bound Spartans gathered for a quick photo before heading to Sioux Falls last Wednesday. Shown left to right, back row are: Brock Krueger, Sam Poncelow, Karter Mebius, Jack Neely. Front row, left to right: Hayes Havlik, Holden Havlik, Ella Kolousek, Abby Kolousek, Ashlyn Weber, Logan Mohling, Alyssa Grohs, Ryder Michalek, Avery Orth. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Spartans Shine at State Track and Field

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
BY HEAD TRACK & FIELD COACH BECKY KRUEGER On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the Spartans headed to Sioux Falls to prepare for the State Track & Field Meet to be held at the Howard Wood Stadium. In the second year of the threeday state meet, we had kids qualify for events all three days.

Remaining Owls Baseball Games for the Season

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Thursday, June 1st: WS vs. 4-Corners @ WS (David Jost Field) - 8pm Sunday, June 4th: WS @ Chamberlain @ Chamberlain (Greig Field) - 7pm Thursday, June 8th: WS vs Kimball/White Lake @ WS (David Jost Field) - 8pm Sunday, June 11th: WS vs.
The golf tournament season is officially underway with the Annual Pair of Jacks Memorial Tournament drawing 26 teams to the course Sunday, May 29. The tournament was held in memory of Jack Ferguson and Jack Krueger and hosted by the Ferguson and Krueger families. The families said the tournament was held in celebration of two Wessington Springs men and their love for community, family, friends and golf.

The golf tournament season is officially underway with the Annual Pair of Jacks Memorial Tournament drawing 26 teams to the course Sunday, May 29. The tournament was held in memory of Jack Ferguson and Jack Krueger and hosted by the Ferguson and Krueger families. The families said the tournament was held in celebration of two Wessington Springs men and their love for community, family, friends and golf.

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Pair of Jacks Memorial Golf Tournament raises funds for Spartan golf program

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The Annual Pair of Jacks Memorial Golf Tournament kicked off the golf tourney season at the Springs Country Club in Wessington Springs on Sunday, May 28.
COURTESY PHOTO Shown left to right at the regional meet held May 23 in Dell Rapids are: Assistant Golf Coach Brian Amick, Brock Krueger, Blake Larson, JD Thompson, Luke Larson and Head Golf Coach for the Spartans Regina Teveldal. The team above qualified for competition at the state tournament scheduled for June 5-6 in Watertown.

COURTESY PHOTO Shown left to right at the regional meet held May 23 in Dell Rapids are: Assistant Golf Coach Brian Amick, Brock Krueger, Blake Larson, JD Thompson, Luke Larson and Head Golf Coach for the Spartans Regina Teveldal. The team above qualified for competition at the state tournament scheduled for June 5-6 in Watertown.

Spartan Golfers to Tee Off at State Tournament June 5-6

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
After an exciting 2nd place team win at regions held May 23 in Dell Rapids, Blake Larson, Brock Krueger and JD Thompson all individually qualified to play at the State Golf Meet on June 5 and 6 in Watertown.
PHOTOS COURTESY RODNEY HAAS/605SPORTS Kirstie Munsen’s toss of 64’ 2” was a personal best for her.

PHOTOS COURTESY RODNEY HAAS/605SPORTS Kirstie Munsen’s toss of 64’ 2” was a personal best for her.

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Despite Competition From Mother Nature, Spartans Square Up with Right Mindset, Qualifying for State Track & Field

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Spartans traveled to Lake Andes to participate in the Region 5B Track & Field meet. The smoke coming down from the Canadian wildfires didn’t lift as we traveled south thus making conditions a little bit tougher on some athletes.

STATE QUALIFIERS FOR WSHS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Girls • Shot put - Avery Orth • 400m dash - Logan Mohling • 2-Mile relay - Alyssa Grohs, Ashlyn Weber, Abby Kolousek, Logan Mohling (Alternate - Ella Kolousek) Boys • Triple jump - Brock Krueger • High jump - Ryder Michalek and Brock Krueger • 400m dash - Karter Mebius • 300m hurdles – Jack...
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Full summer of golf tournaments ahead at Springs Country Club

News Staff
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Springs Country Club Board of Directors recently finalized the 2023 tournament schedule at the golf course located in Wessington Springs. Tournament information and registration for all tournaments can be made by calling the country club at 605-539-1944.
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