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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)

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

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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.
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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)

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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

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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.
SHOWN FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Parker Couch, Ben Carter, Lorin Schaller, Liam Mees. CENTER: Chase Dunsmore, Corey Roberts, Camille Rearick, Jacksen Carter, Ethan Rearick. BACK ROW: Coach Keegan Haider, Tanner Johnsen, Rio Zaher, Jaspur Gran, Carson Finn, Hayes Christensen and Head Coach Adam Haake. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

SHOWN FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Parker Couch, Ben Carter, Lorin Schaller, Liam Mees. CENTER: Chase Dunsmore, Corey Roberts, Camille Rearick, Jacksen Carter, Ethan Rearick. BACK ROW: Coach Keegan Haider, Tanner Johnsen, Rio Zaher, Jaspur Gran, Carson Finn, Hayes Christensen and Head Coach Adam Haake. (PHOTO COURTESY LANDSTROM PHOTOGRAPHY)

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Warhawks Crown Two Champions at McCook Central/Montrose Invite

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Wessington Springs/ Woonsocket/Wolsey-Wessington turned in a strong showing Saturday, Jan. 3, at the McCook Central/Montrose Invitational in boys high school wrestling action.The Warhawks crowned a pair of individual champions, led by Ethan Rearick at 144 pounds.
Wessington Springs’ Colby Flowers hangs on the rim as his dunk drops through the net during the Spartans’ 70–38 win over Highmore-Harrold on Saturday, Jan. 3. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs’ Colby Flowers hangs on the rim as his dunk drops through the net during the Spartans’ 70–38 win over Highmore-Harrold on Saturday, Jan. 3. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Spartans Roll Past Highmore to Close Winter Break

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Wessington Springs Spartans picked up a decisive 70 – 38 win over Highmore-Harrold on Saturday, Jan. 3, closing out winter break play with a strong all-around performance.Wessington Springs was led by Colby Flowers, with a game-high 28 points on an efficient 13-of-15 shooting from the field.
Scan the QR code to purchase advance tickets for the donkey basketball tournament set for Jan. 9 in Wessington. Advance tickets are $10, with tickets available for $15 at the door.

Scan the QR code to purchase advance tickets for the donkey basketball tournament set for Jan. 9 in Wessington. Advance tickets are $10, with tickets available for $15 at the door.

Donkey Basketball Set for Jan. 9 in Wessington

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Friendly competition and a little four-legged flair will take center court when a donkey basketball tournament trots into Wessington on Friday, Jan. 9, bringing together teams from four neighboring communities for a night of family-friendly entertainment.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Town & Country League - No news this week National League 12/23/2025L&M Construction 202, Pin Ticklers 189, Auto Body Clinic 175 ½, American Bank & Trust 167 ½, Springs Inn 138, Sandbaggers 102 ½, Dummy 81 ½, Wax Wizards 81. Team High Series: American Bank & Trust 2498.
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