Logan DeSmet also received the Challenge Coin from West Central SRO Dep. Neville Smith. Challenge Coins are given to those who inspire or do the challenging things to make a positive different within their community or department. (Photo/Submitted) Logan “Bulldog”...
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Mustang girls start season with exciting win
Mustang Lauren Grinde had 19 points and seven rebounds during their overtime season opener against the Blue Dragons on Tuesday, December 5. (Photo/Heidi Ellison) The Tri-Valley students celebrate during the nail-biter game on Tuesday when the Mustangs hosted the Blue...
West Central girls start season with big win
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojans opened their 2023-2024 girls basketball season with a big road win in Baltic on Tuesday, December 5. After an early 6-0 lead by Baltic, the Trojans defense shut down the Bulldogs for a 78-20 win.Meredith Larson...
Trojan gymnastics results from Madison
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan gymnastics team had a dual match in Madison against the Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 5. Madison won the event by a team score of 130.050 to 32.400.Sarah Johnson placed third All Around with 21.700 points. Johnson...
West Central boys and girls wrestling teams claim top spot at Rider Invitational
Trojan Gavin Pischke won the 285-pound division on Saturday, December 2, at the Rider Invitational which was held at Sioux Falls Jefferson. (Photos/Susan Hanley) Trojan Keaton Vessells placed second in the 157-pound class with a 2-1 record at the Rider Invitational on...
Tri-Valley wrestling wins three at Sioux Valley
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team won all three of their duals at the Sioux Valley Quadrangular on Tuesday, December 5 in Volga. The Mustangs got wins over Howard, Marion/Freeman, and Sioux Valley.Luke Nehlich had two pins on the...
Grinde shoots her way to Mount Marty University
Mustang Lauren Grinde had her team by her side when she signed with Mount Marty University to further her basketball career this fall as she pursues a career in nursing. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Mustang Lauren Grinde, with family by her side, signed her letter of intent...
Minnesota Crookston soccer has three named to Academic All-District Team
Jada VanOverbeke GREENWOOD, Ind. - The University of Minnesota Crookston soccer team had three student-athletes named to the 2023 Academic All-District® Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators. Brooklyn Fischbach (Jr., South St. Paul,...
Trojan wrestling looking to build on successful season last year
The Trojan wrestling team will be led to the mat by nine seniors which include Chandler Carda, Chet Carda, Gavin Pischke, Levi Anderson, Jesse Jost, Kadyn Sauers, Rayce Whiting, Gabe Gebhard, and Allison Foote. The Trojans had their first quadrangular at Sioux Falls...
Six state qualifiers return for Mustang wrestling team
Tri-Valley Wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team is looking forward to the upcoming season. They finished 10-8 in duals last year. The Mustangs also won the Jesse James Invite and finished second at the Tri-Valley tournament....
Three seniors will lead Mustang girls basketball team
The Tri-Valley girls basketball team will take the court under the leadership their three seniors Lauren Grinde, Hillary Hastings, and Julia Mauscyski. The Mustangs step onto the court for their first game when they host Garretson on Tuesday, December 5....
Tri-Valley boys basketball looking to use momentum of off season
The Tri-Valley Mustang boys basketball team will look to four senior leaders this year; Logan Ellison, Carter Sorenson, Trey Johnson, and Isaac Langloss. The Mustangs tip off their season at home against Parkston on Friday, December 8. (Photo/Submitted) Tri-Valley...
Trojans girls basketball ready to fill new roles this season
RIGHT: The Trojan girls basketball graduated four starters last season and will look to six seniors this year for leadership; Jazelle Jarding, Alexa Borns, Addison Meadors, Molly Anderson, Clara Nelson, and Emilee Stofferahn. The Trojans hit the road for their first...
Expectations high for West Central Trojan boys basketball team
The West Central Trojan boys basketball team will have five seniors this year which includes Brodie Herr, Crew Heier, Trevin Price, Jake Kuhl, and Paden Schulte. The Trojans take center court for their game at home against Dell Rapids on Friday, December 8....
Young Trojan gymnastics team ready for new season
RIGHT: The Trojans gymnastics team will be led by junior Hailey Waterbury this year and joined by eight graders Ella Brooks and Sarah Johnson. They hit the mats for their first meet on Saturday, December 2, in Vermillion. Results were not available at the time of...
Hoff batting her way to BHSU
(LEFT) Trojan senior Caitlyn Hoff (middle) is pictured with her West Central softball coaches Larry Masterson (left) and Heather Harden. Hoff has signed with Black Hills State Unviersity to continue her softball career next fall. (RIGHT) With her family by her side,...
11A Runner-Up finish for West Central football
Trojan Jesse Jost advanced the ball for West Central in their final game of the season when they faced off against the Dell Rapids Quarriers in the championship game. Jost ended the game with seven carries for 47 yards and added three tackles. (Photo/Sara Stadem)
West Central boys golf awards held
Marylou Nagel | Writer The West Central Boys Golf awards and dinner was held Tuesday, October 24, in the West Central High School commons.The Boys Golf program, along with the Booster Club, provided Pizza Ranch and dessert for the players and families.Coach Jacob...
Trojan football team headed back to State Championship game
Trojan Chet Carda advanced the ball during their semifinals game. Carda added a 41-yard touchdown run during the third quarter. (Photo/Susan Hanley) Trojan Jude Jarding had a 75-yard touchdown run during their semifinals game against the Lennox Orioles. West Central...
Tri-Valley falls to Elk Point-Jefferson in 11B Quarterfinals
Pictured are the Mustang Seniors and Coach Snethen after their quarterfinal game on Thursday. The Mustangs came up short against the Huskies with a score of 14-7. (Photo/Heidi Ellison) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustangs traveled to Elk...