Sports

Central Electric Cooperative recently presented a $1,200 Operation Round-Up grant to J&B 4-H Shooting Sports. The grant funds helped the club purchase safety equipment, including materials for new backstops.

Central Electric Cooperative recently presented a $1,200 Operation Round-Up grant to J&B 4-H Shooting Sports. The grant funds helped the club purchase safety equipment, including materials for new backstops.

Operation Round-Up® grant awarded to J&B 4-H Shooting Sports

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Central Electric Cooperative recently presented a $1,200 Operation Round-Up grant to J&B 4-H Shooting Sports. The grant funds helped the club purchase safety equipment, including materials for new backstops.
Annual Mayor’s Classic Draws a Crowd

Annual Mayor’s Classic Draws a Crowd

Annual Mayor’s Classic Draws a Crowd

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Sweltering heat and 30 mph winds didn’t deter over 35 teams from enjoying an 18-hole two-person scramble last Friday, the Mayor’s Classic.
TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Annual Walk & Run for Wellness Kicks off Saturday Foothills Days Fun

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
This year’s Annual Walk & Run for Wellness hosted by Weskota Foundation will kickoff a fun Saturday on August 6 at the Wessington Springs Fire Hall. Registration for the 5k opens at 7 a.m. with the run beginning at 7:30 a.m. A Kids Fun Run (adult supervision required) starts at 8:30 a.m.
The Wessington Springs Owls, back row, left to right: Joe Butterfield, Landon Cleveland, Trevor Kennobie, Sawyer Senska, Parker DeJean, Austin Olson, Gerritt Brandenburg, Tyler Fastnacht. Front row: Tony Hoarty, Terrek Butterfield, Dalton Mogck, Drew Olinger, Curtis Collins, Isaac Kolousek, Coy Fastnacht. Not pictured: Clayton Dornbusch. PHOTO COURTESY SPRINGS OWLS

The Wessington Springs Owls, back row, left to right: Joe Butterfield, Landon Cleveland, Trevor Kennobie, Sawyer Senska, Parker DeJean, Austin Olson, Gerritt Brandenburg, Tyler Fastnacht. Front row: Tony Hoarty, Terrek Butterfield, Dalton Mogck, Drew Olinger, Curtis Collins, Isaac Kolousek, Coy Fastnacht. Not pictured: Clayton Dornbusch. PHOTO COURTESY SPRINGS OWLS

Taking flight: Wessington Springs Owls Advance to State Tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
In an exciting and perhaps unexpected turn of events during district play last week in Chamberlain, the then 1-13 Wessington Springs Owls emerged victorious with a District 3B 17-11 win over Colome, advancing the Owls to the Class B state amateur baseball tournament.
Little League baseball players, coaches celebrate successful summer season

Little League baseball players, coaches celebrate successful summer season

Little League baseball players, coaches celebrate successful summer season

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Meet the Rookies Back row: Coach Curtis Collins, Colt Messmer, Miles Tanke, Keaton Hasty, Holden Schelske, Jevon Kolousek, Dante Colqui, Assistant Coach Blake Larson. Front row: Ethan Heumiller, Kaddilac Coleman, Caleb Culver, Lincoln Mikkelson, Crew Wenzel, Easton Collins.
Blake Larson on the mound during tournament play over the weekend in Clark.

Blake Larson on the mound during tournament play over the weekend in Clark.

POST 14 FINISHES 1-2 ON THE ROAD IN CLARK ROTARY LEGION TOURNAMENT

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Springs Post 14 Legion Baseball traveled north last week to take part in the Clark Rotary Legion Tournament. After defeating Clark on Thursday 11-0 right off the bat, a rain delay prevented the boys from playing their second game of the day and eventually postponed all Thursday play until Saturday.
TOP: Wessington Springs Post 14 gave home fans a win last Friday at David Jost Memorial Field. Shown in the dugout left to right are: Landon Cleveland, Austin Schimke Dylan Schimke, Clay Olinger, Tyler Fastnacht, Kade Olinger, Mason Schelske and Cale Mohling.

TOP: Wessington Springs Post 14 gave home fans a win last Friday at David Jost Memorial Field. Shown in the dugout left to right are: Landon Cleveland, Austin Schimke Dylan Schimke, Clay Olinger, Tyler Fastnacht, Kade Olinger, Mason Schelske and Cale Mohling.

Home Legion Baseball Victory Sets Stage for Independence Weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Wessington Springs Post 14, 7 • Menno/Scotland Post 152, 0 Nothing like a home Legion baseball win to kick off Independence weekend. Wessington Springs Post 14 earned a shutout win over Menno/Scotland Post 152 on Friday, July 1.
In the 1D Placings, Ella Fagerhaug swept both first (16.240) and second place (16.466).

In the 1D Placings, Ella Fagerhaug swept both first (16.240) and second place (16.466).

RED, WHITE, BLUE and Barrels

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
A light breeze and well-worked ground created favorable conditions for the barrel racing event held the morning of July 4 at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds in Wessington Springs.
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