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Webster Area third grade teacher Jared Vergeldt looks to shoot while being defended by student Jack Shoemaker during the annual wheelchair basketball game between Webster Area staff and FFA club members Feb. 25 at Webster Area High School. Students would go on to win the game 20-14. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Webster Area third grade teacher Jared Vergeldt looks to shoot while being defended by student Jack Shoemaker during the annual wheelchair basketball game between Webster Area staff and FFA club members Feb. 25 at Webster Area High School. Students would go on to win the game 20-14. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Celebrating FFA week tradition

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Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Vergeldt breaks tie for school single-game girls three-point record

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, February 20, 2026
Going into the Bearcat girls’ Feb. 16 basketball game against Wilmot Wolves, the most amount of three-pointers made by a female player in Webster Area School history was a tie between sophomore Georgia Vergeldt who made six during a Dec. 19 game and former Bearcat Mariah Volesky who also made six...
Seth Lesnar of Webster Area tosses up a shot between two Leola/Frederick defenders during the Bearcats 75-64 victory over the Titans Feb. 14 at Webster Armory. Lesnar finished the game with eight points, five rebounds and two assists. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Seth Lesnar of Webster Area tosses up a shot between two Leola/Frederick defenders during the Bearcats 75-64 victory over the Titans Feb. 14 at Webster Armory. Lesnar finished the game with eight points, five rebounds and two assists. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Bearcats boys take electric basketball win over visiting Titans

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, February 20, 2026
Energy was high for Webster Area boys as they entered their varsity basketball matchup with Leola/ Frederick Titans Feb.14 in Webster. The back and forth battle ended with an exhilarating 75-64 victory for the Bearcats who pulled away in the final minutes.
Georgia Vergeldt (10) of Webster Area attempts a three-pointer during their 46-33 win against Leola/Frederick Titans Feb. 14 at Webster Armory. Vergeldt led the offense for the Bearcats with 14 points and four rebounds. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Georgia Vergeldt (10) of Webster Area attempts a three-pointer during their 46-33 win against Leola/Frederick Titans Feb. 14 at Webster Armory. Vergeldt led the offense for the Bearcats with 14 points and four rebounds. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Webster Area girls take consecutive basketball wins

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, February 20, 2026
Looking to rebound from recent losses Webster Area girls varsity basketball team hosted Leola/ Frederick Titans Feb. 14 in Webster and took a 46-33 victory. Quarter scores for the game were 10-7, 21-18, 33-23 and 46-33.“This was a big win for us and I thought we played great team basketball.
Tripp Gaikowski (32) of Waubay/Summit drives past a defender during the Mustang’s 66-49 win over Waverly-South Shore Coyotes Feb. 13 in Waubay. Gaikowski aided his team with four points in the victory. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Tripp Gaikowski (32) of Waubay/Summit drives past a defender during the Mustang’s 66-49 win over Waverly-South Shore Coyotes Feb. 13 in Waubay. Gaikowski aided his team with four points in the victory. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Mustang boys bounce back

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, February 20, 2026
Following a loss which ended their eight game win streak Waubay/Summit boys varsity basketball team hosted Waverly- South Shore Coyotes in Waubay Feb. 13 and emerged with a 66-49 win.
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BOWLING

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Friday, February 20, 2026
Won LostTuesday morningThe Shack 20 12Mike’s 17 15Perebooms 15 17H&R 1 Stop 12 20The Shack 20 12 Mike’s 17 15 Perebooms 15 17 H&R 1 Stop 12 20 High games, men: Mike Gerriets 159, Kevin Bohn 158, Dana Miller 146; women: Bethany Gregerson 135, Ann Gerriets 123, Deb Gregerson 122.
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