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Tripp Gaikowski (32) of Waubay/Summit evades a defender during the Mustangs 63-35 win against Florence/ Henry Falcons Dec. 15 in Summit. Gaikowski aided the Mustangs with two points in the victory. Reporter & Farmer | Robert Dulitz

Tripp Gaikowski (32) of Waubay/Summit evades a defender during the Mustangs 63-35 win against Florence/ Henry Falcons Dec. 15 in Summit. Gaikowski aided the Mustangs with two points in the victory. Reporter & Farmer | Robert Dulitz

Mustang boys rebound from loss with two wins at home

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, December 19, 2025
Waubay/Summit Mustang boys basketball began their season at home Dec. 12 against Castlewood Warriors with a 28-55 loss.As a team Mustangs made eight two-point shots, two attempts from three and six of their 17 free throws.
Seth Lesnar of Webster Area takes the ball up the court during the Bearcats 42-64 loss to Warner Monarchs Dec. 13 in Webster. Lesnar finished with a team high 16 points and also grabbed five rebounds. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Seth Lesnar of Webster Area takes the ball up the court during the Bearcats 42-64 loss to Warner Monarchs Dec. 13 in Webster. Lesnar finished with a team high 16 points and also grabbed five rebounds. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Bearcat boys basketball season begins with losses

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, December 19, 2025
Webster Area Bearcat boys varsity basketball team took the court for the first time this season at home against Warner Dec. 13 but couldn’t top the Monarchs and lost 4264.
Gage Baumgarn of Webster Area gets his opponent in a hold during the Ken Ruml Tournament in Howard Dec. 13. Baumgarn finished fourth in the 165 weight class with a record of 3-2. Reporter & Farmer | Brianna Jorgenson, Captured Creations Photography

Gage Baumgarn of Webster Area gets his opponent in a hold during the Ken Ruml Tournament in Howard Dec. 13. Baumgarn finished fourth in the 165 weight class with a record of 3-2. Reporter & Farmer | Brianna Jorgenson, Captured Creations Photography

Bearcat boy wrestlers podium to aid team’s seventh place finish

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, December 19, 2025
Webster Area varsity boys wrestlers made the trip to Howard Dec. 13 for the Ken Ruml Invitational tournament and placed seventh of 12 teams with 81.5 points.“It has been a good start to both boys, and the girls seasons so far.
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Groton Area girls fall in opener

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, December 19, 2025
Groton Area girls basketball started their season Dec. 12 at home against Hamlin Chargers and despite only being down 15-22 at halftime couldn’t keep up with Hamlin falling 21-46.Tigers shot six of 30 on two-point field goals, 1-12 on threes and converted on six of their 12 free throws.
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Tiger wrestlers win in Baltic

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, December 19, 2025
Groton Area boys and girls wrestlers each competed at tournaments In Baltic with the boys attending the Baltic Boys Invitational Dec. 13 and placing first with 180 points and the girls attending the Baltic Girls Invitational Dec. 12 and placing 12th with 25.5 points.
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Langford Area boys defeated in Frederick

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, December 19, 2025
Langford Area Lions boys varsity basketball took on Leola/Frederick Titans Dec. 13 in Frederick for their first game of the season.With a 15-41 halftime score the Lions couldn’t keep up with the Titans and eventually fell 33-63.
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Webster Area girl wrestlers place in Baltic Tournament

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, December 19, 2025
Webster Area girls varsity wrestlers competed in the Baltic Girls Invitational Dec. 12 in Baltic and placed seventh of 20 teams with 60.5 points.“It is early in the year and we are happy to have a good start but we still have much more to work on,” head coach Wade Rausch said.
Peyton Rumpza (1) of Waubay/Summit puts up a shot during the Mustang’s 52-47 victory over Florence/Henry Falcons Dec. 15 in Summit. With the victory Waubay/ Summit moved to a record of 2-0 to start the season. Reporter & Farmer | Robert Dulitz

Peyton Rumpza (1) of Waubay/Summit puts up a shot during the Mustang’s 52-47 victory over Florence/Henry Falcons Dec. 15 in Summit. With the victory Waubay/ Summit moved to a record of 2-0 to start the season. Reporter & Farmer | Robert Dulitz

Waubay/Summit girls start basketball season off with two slamdunk wins at home

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, December 19, 2025
Wa u b ay / S u m m i t Mustangs girls varsity team squared off at home against Castlewood Warriors Dec. 12 and emerged with a narrow victory in overtime 52-50. Mustangs then hosted Florence/Henry Falcons Dec.
Chloe Mammenga (5) of Webster Area drives towards the basket during the Bearcats 47-61 loss to Warner Dec. 13 in Webster. Mammenga finished with 12 points to lead the team. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Chloe Mammenga (5) of Webster Area drives towards the basket during the Bearcats 47-61 loss to Warner Dec. 13 in Webster. Mammenga finished with 12 points to lead the team. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Bearcat girls start season with loss in Webster to Warner Monarchs team

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, December 19, 2025
Webster Area Bearcat girls took on Warner Dec. 13 in Webster for their season opener but couldn’t keep up with the high powered Monarchs and fell 47-61.“Twenty turnovers is not acceptable, (we) need to rebound and shoot the ball better.
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