The Tri-Valley Mustang girls’ softball team is ready to pitch their way into their inaugural season. The Mustangs will be led by senior Erika Beck. (Photo/Submitted) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustangs will be taking part in the inaugural South...
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Trojan softball has five from 2021 Club Championship in inaugural season
The West Central Trojan girls’ softball team prepare for their inaugural season with Caitlyn Hoff, Emillee Stofferahn, and Kaylee Olson leading the team in pitching. (Photo/Aric Manthey) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media In the first season of softball being a sanctioned...
West Central boys basketball dinner and awards held
West Central Trojan Boys Basketball Seniors pose with their number canvases given to them on Monday, March 27. Pictured (left to right) is Coach Jacob Sittig, Carter Schmeichel, Connor Eich, Deuce Sherard, Erik Seten, Owen Heath, Dylan Stromer, Coach Zane Jira, and...
Girls to get their own state wrestling tournament?
Trojan Allison Foote placed sixth in the girls’ division with a 2-3 record at the Class A State Wrestling Tournament which was held in Rapid City. (Photo/Susan Hanley) SDHSAA reviews options Sara Stadem | Editor As the girls’ wrestling program continues to grow, the...
Another strong meet at Dan Lennon
The Trojan boys’ 4x4 relay took second place at the USD Dan Lennon track meet in Vermillion. (Photo/Submitted) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan girls and boys track teams had another strong showing early in the 2023 season. West Central had...
Hanging up awards and whistle
Keith Matthiesen is pictured with his family (left to right); Cory Knudson, son-in-law; Jamie, daughter; Briar, grandson; Corbin, grandson; Lily, granddaughter; Kara, daughter; and Ryan Horn, son-in-law, on the night of receiving his 2022-2023 Girls Basketball Active...
Sioux Falls Christian ends season for West Central boys
The West Central Trojans faced off against the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers on Friday with the Chargers advancing to the SoDak 16. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Sioux Falls Christian Chargers used two big runs in the game to defeat the West...
West Central’s Winter Challenge benefits track teams’ pole vault pit goals
Marylou Nagel | Writer West Central’s first ever Winter Challenge has bolted past the finish line.The unique and fun challenge has ended just as track season begins.Participants signed up for the WC Winter Challenge back in October. The Challenge, which ran from...
West Central boys advance after Region 3A win
The Trojan boys’ baskeball senior dads showed off their ball boy talents at their last regular season home basketball game. Pictured is (left to right) Justin Eich, Mark Heath, Chad Sherard, Marty Seten, Wagner Stromer, and Brent Schmeichel. (Photo/Robin Eich) Matt...
Dell Rapids ends Mustang boys season
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustangs (6-14) had their 2022-2023 season come to an end in Dell Rapids in the opening round of the Region 3A tournament on Tuesday, February 28. The Mustangs fell to the Quarriers 64-31.Tri-Valley led for the first three...
Mustangs season ends in Region 3A
Mustang senior Avery Voeltz looks for her open teammate during their game on Saturday, February 25. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustangs girls (11-11) had their season come to an end in the Region 3A tournament on Saturday, February...
Garretson ends West Central run in Region 3A
Trojan Jazelle Jarding starts a Trojans drive into Bulldog territory during their first round in Region 3A play. The Trojans battled the Garretson Blue Dragons in the semifinals and came up short with a score of 44-43, Jarding adding 12 points, eight rebounds, and...
Hendrixson second, Nehlich fifth at State for Tri-Valley wrestling
Mustang Isaac Nehlich took home fifth place in the 285-pound class at the State Tournament. (Photo/Submitted) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Cole Hendrixson brought home second place, and Isaac Nehlich placed fifth for the Tri-Valley Mustangs at the 2023 South Dakota...
Seven individual place winners at State for Trojan wrestling
Trojan Allison Foote placed sixth in the girls division with a 2-3 record. (Photo/Susan Hanley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Seven West Central Trojan wrestlers placed at the 2023 South Dakota Class A State Wrestling Tournament held in Rapid City held Thursday,...
Seven wrestlers qualify for State for Tri-Valley
Mustang Jesus Mendoza competed at the Region 2B tournament in Salem, finishing the tournament with a record of 1-2. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustangs finished fourth as a team at the Region 2B tournament in Salem on Saturday,...
Eleven wrestlers qualify for State for Trojan wrestling team
Trojan Connor Siemonsma works to pin his Titan opponent during their Region 1A action. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan wrestling team finished second with 206.0 points at the Region 1A tournament in Madison on Saturday,...
Second half comeback falls short for Tri-Valley boys
Mustang Alex Wingen looks to score for the Mustangs when they travelled to Baltic on Monday, February 20. (Photo/Adie Stadem) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustangs (5-13) had a second half rally come up short against the Baltic Bulldogs on Monday,...
Huskies end West Central boys winning streak
Pictured are the West Central Trojan boys basketball seniors (left to right): Carter Schmeichel, Erik Seten, Dylan Stromer, Owen Heath, Connor Eich, and Deuce Sherard. The seniors had their last regular season home game on Monday, February 20, against Elk-Point...
Mustang girls advance in Region 3A tournament
Mustang Abigail Wagner looks for the rebound during their game on Tuesday when they hosted MCM during the first round of Region 3A action. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustangs (11-10) advanced to the next round of the Region 3A...
West Central girls advance in Region 3A with tenth straight win
Trojan Molli Thornton searches the court for a pass. The West Central Trojans defeated the Madison Bulldogs 64-30 at home on February 20 with Thornton adding nine points and two steals. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojans...