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Ten different Spartans scored in Thursday’s 53-18 victory vs Sunshine Bible, led by Kenzie Kolousek with 9 points. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Ten different Spartans scored in Thursday’s 53-18 victory vs Sunshine Bible, led by Kenzie Kolousek with 9 points. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs Girls Finish Week 2-1

Head Girls Basketball Coach Jason Kolousek
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Wessington Springs Spartans girls basketball team went 2-1 this past week.On Tuesday, January 6 the Spartans traveled to Faulkton to take on the 5-1 Faulkton Trojans. The game started as a defensive struggle. However the Spartans were able to hold a 9-4 after one quarter of play.

Warbirds Defeat James Valley, 54-41

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds boys basketball team earned a 54-41 victory over James Valley on Jan. 8.The Warbirds received balanced scoring throughout the lineup, led by Caleb Richmond with 19 points. Clay Kahler added 12 points, while Sawyer Nelson finished with 11 points.

Wolsey-Wessington Shows Balance in Round Ball Classic Loss

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds boys basketball team put together a balanced scoring effort in a 58-44 loss to Flandreau on Jan. 10 at the Round Ball Classic.Caleb Richmond led Wolsey-Wessington with 16 points, Larz Tvedt added 13 points, , while Clay Kahre finished with nine points.
Luke Larson finished with five points during Thursday’s 64-27 victory over Sunshine Bible.

Luke Larson finished with five points during Thursday’s 64-27 victory over Sunshine Bible.

Spartans Cruise Past Sunshine Bible, 64-27

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Wessington Springs Spartans boys basketball team earned a decisive 64-27 victory over Sunshine Bible Academy, using balanced scoring and defensive pressure to pull away.Colby Flowers led all scorers with 20 points, shooting an efficient 10-of-12 from the field, while adding three steals.
WS-W-WW wrestler Hayes Christensen is pictured during a dual with Faulkton held in Wolsey on Friday, January 9, 2026. More photos from the contest can be found in this print and e-edition on PAGE TEN (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

WS-W-WW wrestler Hayes Christensen is pictured during a dual with Faulkton held in Wolsey on Friday, January 9, 2026. More photos from the contest can be found in this print and e-edition on PAGE TEN (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

WS-W-WW On The Mat In Home Dual Action

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Wessington Springs’ Kerstynn Heim competes during home action against Highmore-Harrold on Jan. 3. Heim finished with seven points and 10 rebounds, while Mebius added six points in the Spartans’ holiday break contest. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs’ Kerstynn Heim competes during home action against Highmore-Harrold on Jan. 3. Heim finished with seven points and 10 rebounds, while Mebius added six points in the Spartans’ holiday break contest. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Holiday Break Brings Tough Tests for Spartan Girls

Spartans Girls Basketball Head Coach Jason
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Wessington Springs Spartan girls suffered two tough losses over the Holiday Break.On Monday, December 29 the Spartan girls basketball team took on Colman-Egan in the Huron Arena at the Huron Classic. Both teams came into the game with 4-0 records.
BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
No Town & Country League National League 12/30/2025L&M Construction 223, Pin Ticklers 200, Auto Body Clinic 186 ½, American Bank & Trust 181 ½, Springs Inn 142, Sandbaggers 102 ½, Wax Wizards 95, Dummy 81½. Team High Series: L & M Construction 2330. Individual High Handicap Series: Jay Fischer 665.
SHOWN BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Assistant Coaches Colton Ketelhut and Michael Eichstadt, Eastlyn Burton, Ana Carmona, Preslie Jensen, Tyla Boomsma, Juliana Lind, Kaydence Sievers, Assistant Coach Lindy Uttecht, Head Coach Josh McGillvrey. CENTER: Shae Uttecht, Payton Peterson, Maria Nelson, Kendal Uttecht, Taylor Eichstadt. FRONT: Raya Toupal, Kenley Miedema, Lily Toupal. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

SHOWN BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Assistant Coaches Colton Ketelhut and Michael Eichstadt, Eastlyn Burton, Ana Carmona, Preslie Jensen, Tyla Boomsma, Juliana Lind, Kaydence Sievers, Assistant Coach Lindy Uttecht, Head Coach Josh McGillvrey. CENTER: Shae Uttecht, Payton Peterson, Maria Nelson, Kendal Uttecht, Taylor Eichstadt. FRONT: Raya Toupal, Kenley Miedema, Lily Toupal. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

Balanced Scoring Fuels Lady Warbirds Through Winter Break

Riley Roduner True Dakotan
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Wolsey-Wessington Lady Warbirds opened a strong stretch of winter break play with an impressive 55 –34 win over Sully Buttes on December 22, 2025. The team was led offensively by Kendal Uttecht and Shae Uttecht, who each poured in 14 points to pace the Lady Warbirds.
SHOWN BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Assistant Coach Austin Tvedt, Ryder Jensen, Wyatt Koester, Cooper Timm, Larz Tvedt, Conner Mees, Ty Boomsma, Head Coach Austin Kemnitz, Assistant Coach Cody Kleinsasser. FRONT: Sawyer Nelson, Breydyn Skipper, Jessie Mckown, Jett Kleinsasser, Clay Kahre, Caleb Richmond. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

SHOWN BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Assistant Coach Austin Tvedt, Ryder Jensen, Wyatt Koester, Cooper Timm, Larz Tvedt, Conner Mees, Ty Boomsma, Head Coach Austin Kemnitz, Assistant Coach Cody Kleinsasser. FRONT: Sawyer Nelson, Breydyn Skipper, Jessie Mckown, Jett Kleinsasser, Clay Kahre, Caleb Richmond. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

Warbirds Pick Up Key Wins Over Winter Break

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds put together a productive winter break stretch, earning a key win over Bennett County before closing the holiday schedule with a victory against Faulkton Area.The Warbirds opened play on December 30 with a strong 65 – 53 victory over Bennett County.
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