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U.S. Olympians Chris Nilsen and DeAnna Price speak to Wessington Springs K-12 students on Dec. 4 about nutrition, resilience and the Build Your Base program, which promotes beef as a nutrient-dense fuel for health and athletic performance. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

U.S. Olympians Chris Nilsen and DeAnna Price speak to Wessington Springs K-12 students on Dec. 4 about nutrition, resilience and the Build Your Base program, which promotes beef as a nutrient-dense fuel for health and athletic performance. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Olympians Bring Powerful Message on Nutrition, Resilience and the Power of Beef to Wessington Springs Students

Kristi Hine True Dakotan
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dec. 4 was a day students in the Wessington Springs School District won’t soon forget, as two world-class athletes spent the morning sharing stories of perseverance, nutrition and personal growth.U.S. Olympic pole vaulter Chris Nilsen, an American indoor record holder, and U.S.
BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
No women’s league this week National League 11/25/2025L&M Construction 132 ½, Pin Ticklers 122, Auto Body Clinic 115 ½, American Bank & Trust 110, Springs Inn 107, Sandbaggers 74 ½, Wax Wizards 61, Dummy 39 ½. Team High Series: American Bank & Trust 2437.
Deadline Nears for 2026 WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Deadline Nears for 2026 WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Deadline Nears for 2026 WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The fifth annual Wessington Springs High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction will be held this winter at Wessington Springs Elementary School in February 2026.Community members are encouraged to submit nominations for this year’s inductees.
Bowling News

Bowling News

BOWLING NEWS

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Town & Country League 11/12/2025Traveler’s Motel 85 ½, Springs Inn 74, American Bank & Trust 71 ½, Fancy Stitching 60 ½, 2 Legit to Split 54, Dummy 32 ½. Team High Series: Springs Inn 2374. Individual High Handicap Series: Carla Niemeyer 633. Scratch: Carla Niemeyer 522.
Wessington Springs Spartans volleyball players battle hard in their matchup last week against the Warriors, taking the first set before falling in four. The night marked the end of the season for the Spartans, who graduate six seniors and look ahead to next year with a strong returning core. Pictured is Jewel McGeough.

Wessington Springs Spartans volleyball players battle hard in their matchup last week against the Warriors, taking the first set before falling in four. The night marked the end of the season for the Spartans, who graduate six seniors and look ahead to next year with a strong returning core. Pictured is Jewel McGeough.

Lady Spartans Fall Short but Build Momentum for Next Year

Wesley Molnar, Wshs Journalism Student
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
This past week the Spartans postseason kicked off at home against the James Valley Christian Vikings. They swept the Vikings 3-0 and then faced off against the 2nd seeded Castlewood Warriors on the road.The Spartans came out on fire and took the first set 25-21.
The Lady Warbirds celebrate after sweeping De Smet in straight sets during Round 3 of Region 3B play on Nov. 6 in Wolsey. The win advanced Wolsey-Wessington to the SoDak 16 and one step closer to a berth in the state tournament.

The Lady Warbirds celebrate after sweeping De Smet in straight sets during Round 3 of Region 3B play on Nov. 6 in Wolsey. The win advanced Wolsey-Wessington to the SoDak 16 and one step closer to a berth in the state tournament.

Warbirds End Strong Season in SoDak 16 Battle

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds closed out an impressive season after falling to No. 7 Harding County in the SoDak 16, 3–1, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Timber Lake. Set scores were 25-22, 17-25, 25-22, 25-21.
Remie Roduner gets under the ball during home volleyball action Monday night, November 3, 2025.

Remie Roduner gets under the ball during home volleyball action Monday night, November 3, 2025.

Lady Spartans Ride Momentum into Battle with Castlewood Warriors

Wesley Molnar, Wshs Journalism Student
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Lady Spartans ended the regular season with a 13-16 record and entered postseason play against the 6-14 James Valley Christian Vikings. The Spartans and Vikings met twice during the regular season, with Wessington Springs sweeping both matches, winning 2-0 and 3-1 respectively.
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