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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.

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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).

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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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Remaining Owls Baseball Games for the Season

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Thurs., July 7: Owls vs South Central @ Gregory 8 p.m. Sun., July 10: Owls vs Plankinton Gold Sox @ Plankinton 7 p.m. Thurs., July 14: Owls vs 4 Corners @ home 8 p.m. Tues., July 19: Owls vs Chamberlain @ home 8 p.m.
Last week, the Springs Legion team took on Alexandria last Thursday at David Jost Field. Despite losing 15-2, fans were treated to an exciting first few innings with Mason Schelske on the mound.

Last week, the Springs Legion team took on Alexandria last Thursday at David Jost Field. Despite losing 15-2, fans were treated to an exciting first few innings with Mason Schelske on the mound.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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.
Springs Country Club to Host Two Golf Tournaments This Week

Springs Country Club to Host Two Golf Tournaments This Week

Springs Country Club to Host Two Golf Tournaments This Week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Springs Country Club in Wessington Springs is hosting two tournaments this weekend, offering fun golf opportunities for the ladies and the dads. On Friday, June 17, the Springs Women’s Tournament features an 18-hole Masters two-woman scramble that tees off at 2 p.m.
Spartan Golfers Advance to State

Spartan Golfers Advance to State

Spartan Golfers Advance to State

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Just days before heading to the South Dakota State B Boys and Girls Golf Tournaments in Rapid City on June 6-7, Head Golf Coach Regina Teveldal and state-qualifying golfers received a check for the Spartan golf program from the pair of Jacks Memorial Golf Tournament.
Cade Mohling on the mound during recent Legion Baseball action at Salem.

Cade Mohling on the mound during recent Legion Baseball action at Salem.

2022 Springs Legion Baseball Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
June 11 @ Madison 2 P.M. June 14 @ MVP 7 P.M. June 18 @ Gregory 5 P.M. June 23 @ Home (Alexandria) 7 P.M. June 24 DH @ Home (Faulkton) 6 P.M. July 1 @ Home (Scotland) 7 P.M. July 7-9 @ Clark Tournament July 7 @ 10 A.M. vs. Clark July 7 @ 8 P.M. vs.
The golf tournament season is officially underway with the Annual Pair of Jacks Memorial Tournament drawing 20 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 20 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
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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 29.
PHOTO BY J. VON EYE IMAGES FOR THE TRUE DAKOTAN The boys 3200m relay ran a season PR crossing the finish line in 8:42.47 to capture the 8th place medal. Members of the 8th place squad were (left to right) Sam Poncelow, AJ Neely, Mason Schelske and Porter Walz.

PHOTO BY J. VON EYE IMAGES FOR THE TRUE DAKOTAN The boys 3200m relay ran a season PR crossing the finish line in 8:42.47 to capture the 8th place medal. Members of the 8th place squad were (left to right) Sam Poncelow, AJ Neely, Mason Schelske and Porter Walz.

Spartans finish season strong at state

Head Track And Field Coach Becky Krueger
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, the WSHS Spartans left for Sioux Falls to participate in the State Track and Field Meet, with the new three-day schedule. The first to compete for the Spartans was the Class B girls 3200m relay at 12:30 p.m.
VFW baseball players Wesley Molnar, Blake Miller, Brock Krueger and Brett Miller helped serve the crowd at a recent VFW teener baseball benefit. DELIA ATKINSON / TRUE DAKOTAN

VFW baseball players Wesley Molnar, Blake Miller, Brock Krueger and Brett Miller helped serve the crowd at a recent VFW teener baseball benefit. DELIA ATKINSON / TRUE DAKOTAN

Play Ball! VFW Benefit Makes Summer Baseball Possible

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
A large crowd attended the annual VFW benefit and raffle held earlier this month at the 4-H building in Wessington Springs.
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