The Trojans outscored the Vermillion Tanagers in the final quarter, 11-8. However, West Central came up just short with the Tanagers taking the win with a score of 69-55. (Photo/Robin Eich) West Central Girls’ Basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central...
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Five Trojans place at Rapid City
West Central Wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan wrestling team continued their trip on the western side of the state by participating in the Rapid City Invitational on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14.The boys team had four...
Madison survives hot shooting from Gacke
Mustang Teagin Gacke had 19 points and four rebounds when the team traveled to Parkston to take on the Trojans. He added 26 points and five rebounds when Tri-Valley hosted the Madison Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 17. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Tri-Valley Boys’ Basketball...
Heier heats up late, hits game winner for Trojans in Vermillion
With the assist from Trojan Will Kuhl, Trojan Hayden Heier nailed a game-winning three-pointer as time expired to help with their win over the Vermillion Tanagers, 64-62. (Photo/Robin Eich) West Central Boys’ Basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Hayden Heier...
Tri-Valley girls take win over Madison
Mustang Mattie Huwe had 11 points when Tri-Valley was on the road to play the Parkston Trojans. She finished the game against the Madison Bulldogs with 13 points and two rebounds . (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Tri-Valley Girls’ Basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The...
Mustang wrestling finishes fourth at Howard
Tri-Valley Wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team took fourth place at the Ken Ruml Invitational in Howard on Saturday, December 14. The Mustangs finished with 124.0 points. Madison took the top stop followed by Parkston and...
West Central girls and boys wrestling teams both take top spot at Rider Invite
The West Central Trojan boys and girls wrestling teams took the team title when they competed at the Rider Invitational, which took place at Sioux Falls Roosevelt on Saturday, December 7. (Photo/Submitted) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Both the West Central Trojan...
Tri-Valley Mustangs sweep home Quadrangular
The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team opened their season at the “Top of the Rock” invite in Dell Rapids on Saturday, December 7. The girls team finished seventh overall, with the boys team taking home fourth. (Photo/Courtney Person) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The...
Giving extra joy during the holidays
The West Central Trojan boys soccer team spread some holiday bliss this Thanksgiving by delivering a meal to a family that could use some extra holiday joy.Head Coach Matthew Evans was contacted by another teacher at West Central about a family that might be able to...
Trojan girls basketball season starts with home win
The Tri-Valley Mustang girls basketball team had their season opener on Tuesday, December 10, when they traveled to Garretson to face off against the Blue Dragons. Results were not available at the time of publication. (Photos/Heidi Huwe) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media...
Mustang football celebrates with awards night
Mustangs Espn Althoff and Bracken Sharpe made the 11A Academic All-State team. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured is Coach Dan Snethen with the 2024 Captains: Riley Easton, Bracken Sharpe, Noah Eggert, and Colby McAreavey. (Photo/Submitted) Mustang Brody Dybvig made 11A...
Tri-Valley wrestling brings competitive, hard-working team with experience
The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team hit the mats this season with eight returning state qualifiers: Juniors Landyn Reiser, Brody Dybvig, and Luke Nehlich along with sophomores Cole Hendrixson, Treyson Richter, Jackson Williams, Connor Glasford, and Owen Bunde. The...
Trojan boys basketball set sights on improvement in 2024-2025
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan boys basketball team hopes to improve on a 12-10 record from a year ago this season. The Trojans are looking to get back to the state tournament for the first time since 2001.Head coach Jacob Sitting said, “This...
Coaches excited about West Central girls basketball season
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan girls basketball team is coming off an 11-11 season a year ago. The Trojans will look to seniors Mara Schultz and Rayna Goehring along with returning starter Kasey Jaton to help lead the team. Other players...
Good mix of experience and talent headline Trojan wrestling
The West Central Trojan girls basketball team will look to seniors Mara Schultz and Rayna Goehring along with returning starter Kasey Jaton as they head into their 2024-25 season. The Trojans will host the Baltic Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 10, to begin their...
Mustang girls basketball looks to continue from last year’s success
The Tri-Valley Mustang girls basketball team ended their season last year, reaching the SoDak 16. The Mustangs are ready to head into their 2024-25 season under the leadership of seniors Emery Pearson, Abigail Wagner, and Reagan Pearson. The Mustangs travel to...
Newness coming for Mustang boys basketball
The Tri-Valley Mustang boys basketball team is ready to jumpstart their season and will look to the leadership of seniors Teagin Gacke, Alex Wingen, Landon Hughes, and Aiden Bunde. The Mustangs travel to Parkston on Friday, December 13, for their season opener....
Season ends for Trojan volleyball team in Dell Rapids
West Central Trojans huddle up before their Region 3A match against the Dell Rapids Quarriers. The Quarriers took the win in straight sets by scores of 25-9, 25-9, and 25-5. (Photo/Susan Hanley) Trojan senior Dawson Garry goes for the kill during their match against...
Sioux Falls Christian ends West Central football season
Trojan Patrick Hammond advances the ball during their 11A semifinal game on Friday, November 8, against Sioux Falls Christian. (Photo/Susan Hanley) Trojan Carter Evans goes for the tackle during their game against the # 1 Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. (Photo/Susan...
Activities association seeks consistency in officiating
By Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — The South Dakota High School Activities Association tries to ensure that the rules of sporting events are interpreted with consistency across the state. That is sometimes easier said than done.At its meeting...