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Spartan boys basketball head coach Joey Mitchell directs his team from the sideline during recent action. Mitchell said the Spartans are continuing to build chemistry and focus as they prepare for Friday’s regular-season finale against rival Sanborn Central/Woonsocket. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

Spartan boys basketball head coach Joey Mitchell directs his team from the sideline during recent action. Mitchell said the Spartans are continuing to build chemistry and focus as they prepare for Friday’s regular-season finale against rival Sanborn Central/Woonsocket. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

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Mitchell Sees Growth as Spartans Prepare for Rivalry Rematch

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Wessington Springs Spartans are beginning to find their stride at the right time.Head coach Joey Mitchell said the Spartans’ chemistry has steadily improved after a midseason stretch that saw the team adjusting to key lineup changes.
Four WS-W-WW Warhawks earned spots at the State Wrestling Tournament after strong performances at last week’s regional meet in Winner. From left are Wessington Springs High School sophomore Jaspur Gran, Wolsey-Wessington High School senior Ethan Rearick, Wolsey-Wessington High School junior Jacksen Carter and Wessington Springs High School sophomore Carson Finn.

Four WS-W-WW Warhawks earned spots at the State Wrestling Tournament after strong performances at last week’s regional meet in Winner. From left are Wessington Springs High School sophomore Jaspur Gran, Wolsey-Wessington High School senior Ethan Rearick, Wolsey-Wessington High School junior Jacksen Carter and Wessington Springs High School sophomore Carson Finn.

Four WS-W-WW Warhawks Advance to State Wrestling Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Four WS-W-WW Warhawks earned spots at the State Wrestling Tournament after strong performances at last week’s regional meet in Winner.
Jackson and Jayden Eggleston “The Twins” won the 2026 state championship title in Mario Kart. They are shown with Esports coach Haley Asimakopoulos.

Jackson and Jayden Eggleston “The Twins” won the 2026 state championship title in Mario Kart. They are shown with Esports coach Haley Asimakopoulos.

Eggleston Twins Win State Esports Title in Mario Kart

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jackson and Jayden Eggleston, known as “The Twins,” captured the state championship in Mario Kart on Feb. 14, defeating Brookings High School’s team “JHAM” to claim the title.
Ethan Rearick powers through pull-ups at the city park during an outdoor workout session as the Warhawks fine-tune their conditioning.

Ethan Rearick powers through pull-ups at the city park during an outdoor workout session as the Warhawks fine-tune their conditioning.

Warhawks Put in the Work, Eyes Set on State

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
On an unseasonably warm February afternoon, the Wessington Springs-Woonsocket-Wolsey/ Wessington Warhawks weren’t inside on the wrestling mat last week, they took their training regimen outdoors.From the Wessington Springs School gym to the city park, the Warhawks turned sunshine into opportunity.
BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Town & Country League 2/11/2026American Bank & Trust 55½, Springs Inn 53, Traveler’s Motel 48 ½, Fancy Stitching 45, 2 Legit to Split 40, Dummy 10. Team High Series: Springs Inn 2208. Individual High Handicap Series: Deb Toler 588. Scratch: Deb Toler 480. High Handicap Game: Jill Sheldon 227.
Masynn Mebius launches a half-court shot at the buzzer to end the first quarter, giving the Spartans the lead in a back-and-forth battle with Hitchcock-Tulare. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Masynn Mebius launches a half-court shot at the buzzer to end the first quarter, giving the Spartans the lead in a back-and-forth battle with Hitchcock-Tulare. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Spartan Girls Storm Back, Seal OT Thriller Over Hitchcock-Tulare

Head Girls Basketball Coach Jason Kolousek
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Last Thursday, the Spartan girls played their last home regular season game and were able to come away with an exciting overtime victory over Hitchcock-Tulare.The first quarter went back and forth.
Spartans Knock Off No. 2 Viborg-Hurley for Fifth Straight Win

Spartans Knock Off No. 2 Viborg-Hurley for Fifth Straight Win

Spartans Knock Off No. 2 Viborg-Hurley for Fifth Straight Win

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Class B No. 8 Wessington Springs extended its winning streak to five games Saturday with a 55-47 victory over No. 2 Viborg-Hurley at the DWU/ Culver’s Classic.Senior forward Colby Flowers (pictured) recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds.
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