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Tiger boys rebound after tough loss

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 16, 2026
Groton Area boys clashed with Clark/Willow Lake Jan. 8 in a varsity boys basketball matchup in Clark but were defeated by the highly ranked Cyclones 39-56.
Jack Shoemaker (42) of Webster Area runs up court after recording a steal in the Bearcats 36-68 loss Jan. 10 in Webster to the undefeated Clark/Willow Lake Cyclones. The loss broke a three-game win streak for the Bearcats and moved them to a record of 4-5 on the season. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Jack Shoemaker (42) of Webster Area runs up court after recording a steal in the Bearcats 36-68 loss Jan. 10 in Webster to the undefeated Clark/Willow Lake Cyclones. The loss broke a three-game win streak for the Bearcats and moved them to a record of 4-5 on the season. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Bearcat boys win third game in a row before loss in basketball

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 16, 2026
Webster Area boys varsity basketball team traveled to Deuel Jan. 8 and took their third consecutive win in a 52-44 victory over the Cardinals.Bearcats then hosted Clark/Willow Lake Jan. 10 at Webster Armory but couldn’t match the undefeated Cyclones in a 36-68 loss.Quarter scores and statistics for...
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Tiger wrestlers place in multiple tournaments

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 16, 2026
Groton Area Tiger wrestlers competed in two tournaments Jan. 10 with the boys team competing in the Jesse James Invitational in Garretson and placing second with 211.5 points and the girls team wrestling in the Miller/ Highmore/Harrold Girls Tournament in Miller and placing 11th with 22 team points...
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Lions get pounced in basketball

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 16, 2026
Langford Area Lions took to the hardwood Jan. 9 in Langford for a varsity boys basketball game against Herreid/ Selby Area Wolverines but couldn’t escape with the win falling 47-58.
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Tiger girls lose back-to-back games but recover

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 16, 2026
Groton Area traveled to Clark Jan. 8 to square off with the highly ranked Clark/Willow Lake Cyclones in a girls varsity basketball game but saw their four-game win streak brought to a halt in a close 34-38 loss.The tough stretch continued when they faced off against Lennox Orioles Jan. 10 in Lennox...
Addison Heinje (3) of Waubay/Summit Mustangs looks to score during the Mustangs 62-40 victory over Webster Area Bearcats Jan. 12 in Webster. Heinje finished with a 22 point, 12 rebound double-double in the win. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Addison Heinje (3) of Waubay/Summit Mustangs looks to score during the Mustangs 62-40 victory over Webster Area Bearcats Jan. 12 in Webster. Heinje finished with a 22 point, 12 rebound double-double in the win. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Mustang girls extend basketball win streak to four

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 16, 2026
Riding a two game win streak Waubay/Summit Mustangs traveled to Aberdeen Jan. 10 for a girls varsity basketball matchup with Aberdeen Christian Knights and emerged with a 58-25 victory. Quarter scores for the game were not reported.“The girls did a good job of sharing the ball and playing with pace.
Caley Boik (12) of Waubay/Summit finds a lane during the Mustang’s 57-28 victory over Leola/Frederick Titans Jan. 3 in Waubay. Boik finished with six points in the win. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Caley Boik (12) of Waubay/Summit finds a lane during the Mustang’s 57-28 victory over Leola/Frederick Titans Jan. 3 in Waubay. Boik finished with six points in the win. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Mustang girls win second straight game by large margin

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 9, 2026
Waubay/Summit Mustang girls varsity basketball team took on Leola/ Frederick Jan. 3 in Waubay and trampled the Titans 57-28 for their second straight victory.“Lots of girls contributed, which has been a theme so far for this team.
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Bearcat boys take back-to-back basketball wins

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 9, 2026
Webster Area boys varsity basketball team traveled to Aberdeen Jan. 2 to compete against Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers and took a 55-52 win. Quarter scores for the game were not provided.“We had a very good defensive plan heading into the game.
Webster Area sophomore Georgia Vergeldt set a girls school record by hitting six three-pointers during the team’s 62-39 victory over Britton-Hecla Braves Jan. 19 in Britton. Vergeldt (10) pictured Dec. 29 warms up before a Bearcat girls varsity basketball game at Webster Armory. Her statistics from the record setting game include going six of six from three and two of two on two-pointers for a combined 22 points. Reporter & Farmer | file photo, Leyton Beardslee

Webster Area sophomore Georgia Vergeldt set a girls school record by hitting six three-pointers during the team’s 62-39 victory over Britton-Hecla Braves Jan. 19 in Britton. Vergeldt (10) pictured Dec. 29 warms up before a Bearcat girls varsity basketball game at Webster Armory. Her statistics from the record setting game include going six of six from three and two of two on two-pointers for a combined 22 points. Reporter & Farmer | file photo, Leyton Beardslee

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Webster Area sophomore sets school single-game girls three-point record

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 9, 2026
During a Dec. 21 game against Britton-Hecla Braves, Webster Area sophomore Georgia Vergeldt took command of the Bearcat’s offense, sinking a school record six three-pointers in the 62-39 victory.
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