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Trojan boys wrestling team takes top spot at Rider Invite

BRINGING HOME THE TEAM TITLE The West Central Trojan boys wrestling team participated in the 2025 Rider Invitational in Sioux Falls on Saturday, December 6, bringing home the team title with 241 points. (Photo/Submitted) Matthew Larson | Big Sioux Media The West...

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Mustang boys wrestling places second in Dell Rapids

MUSTANGS COMPETE AT TOP OF THE ROCK The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestlers competed at the Top of the Rock Tournament in Dell Rapids on Saturday, December 5. The Mustang boys finished second as a team with 146.5 points. (Photos/Submitted) Tri-Valley Wrestling Matthew Larson...

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West Central girls basketball cruises to season opening win

Matthew Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan girls basketball team cruised to an 81-29 season-opening win in Baltic on Tuesday, December 9. The Trojans used a strong pressure defense and strong shooting to lead them to the win. The Bulldogs were within...

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Ready to Cheer on the Team!

The West Central cheerleaders are ready to jump into their season, leading the crowd for the Trojans. Pictured (left to right) are Lily Larson, Makayla Bernal, Amelia Unzelman (co-captain), Jaelyn Schlumbohm (co-captain), Teera Waltner and Charlee Schrader....

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Trojan wrestling returns plenty of experience in 2025-2026

WEST CENTRAL WRESTLING RETURNS WITH EXPERIENCE The West Central wrestling team will start their 2025-2026 season with experience. The girls team will look to sophomore Kyleigh Schuller and junior Hailey Fortney as returning place winners at state. The boys team will...

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Trojan Boys Basketball Ready for Their Season

The West Central Trojan boys basketball team is ready for their 2025-2026 season. (Photo/Submitted) Boys’ Basketball Dec. 12 Dell Rapids Home 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 Vermillion Home 8:00 p.m. Dec. 19 Groton Home 8:00 p.m. Dec. 20 Vermillion Holiday Classic @ USD 2:00 p.m....

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West Central Girls Basketball Prepares for Season

The West Central Trojan girls basketball team is ready to jump-start their season, looking to the leadership of seniors Ayla Kramer, Emma Voeltz and Abbi Thornton. (Photo/Submitted) Girls’ Basketball Dec. 9 Baltic Away 7:00 p.m. Dec. 16 Vermillion Home 5:30 p.m. Dec....

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Defense is the cornerstone for Mustang girls basketball

LOOKING FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEASON After a year of setting records, the Tri-Valley Mustang girls basketball team will look to have another successful season. They will look to the leadership of seniors Danika Fluth, Mattie Huwe, Jaidyn McMillen, Elisabeth Miller...

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Ready to Lead the Crowd

The Tri-Valley cheerleaders are gearing up for the 2025–2026 season, ready to lead the Mustang crowd once again. Pictured (left to right) are Hadlee Foster, Bailey Peterson, Erika Caspers, Alexa Groenewold, Sophie Burrgraff and Isabella Mack. (Photo/Submitted)

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Full lineup returns for Mustang wrestling team

MUSTANG WRESTLING READY TO HIT THE MATS The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team is ready to hit the mats with their whole returning lineup from last season. The team returns 10 state qualifiers and six state place finishers. The Mustangs will look to seniors Landyn...

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Athletes named to Dak-12 Conference

Volleyball athletes were announced for the 2025 Volleyball All-Conference Selections. The following athletes were announced as All-Conference from the West Central Trojans: Second Team Ella Harden (Fr.) Third Team Cambree Ideker (Jr.) Madox Ingalls (Jr.) The following...

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Athletes named to Dak-12 Conference

Football athletes were announced for the 2025 Football All-Conference Selections. The following athletes were announced as All-Conference from the Tri-Valley Mustangs football team: Landyn Reiser (Jr.) Brody Dybvig (Sr.) Brady Jewett (Jr.) Ty Oyen (Sr.) Myles...

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West Central football falls in semifinals

PLAYOFF TIME The West Central Trojan football team works together during their semifinal game against the #1 Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. The Trojans came up short against the Chargers, ending their season with a 7-4 overall record. (Photo/Robin Eich) TAKING ON THE...

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Trojans lean on offensive line, wear down Madison

TOUCHDOWN! Trojans Gunnar Alfson (left) and Hayden Whiting celebrate after a touchdown during their first round playoffs when the Trojans faced off against the Madison Bulldogs. The Trojans took the win with a score of 29-20. (Photo/Carter Dooner) TOUCHDOWN! Trojan...

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Tri-Valley falls to Madison in postseason

ALL CHEERS! The Tri-Valley Mustang volleyball team celebrates after adding to their scoreboard during their last regular-season volleyball match against the West Central Trojans. The Mustangs played the Madison Bulldogs on Tuesday, November 4, in the first postseason...

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Mustang football season ends in Lennox

Carter Dooner | Sports Writer cdooner@ncppub.com The Tri-Valley Mustangs football team hit the road to face the Lennox Orioles in the Class 11A quarterfinals. The two teams faced off early in the season, with Lennox cruising to a 41-0 victory on October 17. The...

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West Central volleyball wins first playoff game

GOING FOR THE KILL Trojan Maddyx Ingalls looks to add a point for the West Central volleyball team during the first round of playoffs when the Trojans hosted the Flandreau Fliers. (Photo/Susan Hanley) Carter Dooner | Sports Writer cdooner@ncppub.com The West Central...

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Mustang volleyball ends season on skid

BIG SLAM Tri-Valley Mustang Peyton Vogt spikes a ball past the hands of two Dell Rapids defenders in the first set of their match against the Quarriers on Friday, October 24, at Tri-Valley High School. (Photo/Carter Dooner) WITH POWER Tri-Valley Mustang Emry Jones...

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