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Big Plays, Tight Finishes Mark 281 Conference Tournament

Big Plays, Tight Finishes Mark 281 Conference Tournament

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Big Plays, Tight Finishes Mark 281 Conference Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The 281 Conference Basketball Tournament concluded Thursday night at the Huron Arena, wrapping up a week of competitive play for area teams.Area teams advanced to Monday’s semifinal round, setting the stage for championship and thirdplace games later in the week.
Wolsey-Wessington eSports eye state tournament berths

Wolsey-Wessington eSports eye state tournament berths

Wolsey-Wessington eSports eye state tournament berths

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Wolsey-Wessington eSports competitors continue to post strong results as the regular season enters its final two weeks.Jayden Eggleston earned a 3-0 victory in Super Smash Bros. against Tea Area, improving his statewide ranking to 16th.
BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

BOWLING NEWS

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Town & Country League 1/14/2026American Bank & Trust 155 ½, Traveler’s Motel 153 ½, Springs Inn 139 ½, 2 Legit to Split 134, Fancy Stitching 116, Dummy 57 ½. Team High Series: Traveler’s Motel 2325. Individual High Handicap Series: Allie Diehl 663. Scratch: Carla Niemeyer 493.
Players from Wolsey-Wessington and Wessington Springs compete during 281 Conference Tournament. Clockwise from top left are: Shae Uttecht, Colby Flowers, Caleb Richmond and Kendall Kolousek. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Players from Wolsey-Wessington and Wessington Springs compete during 281 Conference Tournament. Clockwise from top left are: Shae Uttecht, Colby Flowers, Caleb Richmond and Kendall Kolousek. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

281 Conference Tournament Wraps Up at Huron Arena

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The 281 Conference Basketball Tournament concluded Thursday night at the Huron Arena, closing out a week of competitive playArea teams advanced to Monday’s semifinal round, setting the stage for championship and third-place matchups later in the week.

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BOWLING NEWS

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Town & Country League 1/7/2026 American Bank & Trust 143 ½, Traveler’s Motel 136, Springs Inn 131 ½, 2 Legit to Split 125, Fancy Stitching 103, Dummy 54. Team High Series: Traveler’s Motel 2282. Individual High Handicap Series: Patsy Sorben 611. Scratch: Deb Toler 481.
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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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