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Sheldon Schmieg (5) of Webster Area looks to score a break-away layup during the Bearcats 62-65 loss to Ipswich Tigers Dec. 20 in Webster. Schmieg aided the Bearcats effort making two of his three attempts from beyond the arc. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Bearcat boys take double digit victory in away game against Britton-Hecla

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, December 26, 2025

Webster Area boys basketball rebounded from season opening losses with a 58-47 win over Britton- Hecla Braves Dec. 19 in Britton.“We came out and executed better than the first two games in terms of our offense. We shared the ball very well with a season high of 11 assists.

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

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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

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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.Head coach Matthew Lenards said the Bearcats had strong defense and good rebounding but struggled on the offensive end of the...

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

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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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Tiger boys open basketball season with victories

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, December 19, 2025

Groton Area Tigers opened their varsity boys basketball season at home Dec. 12 against Hamlin Chargers and despite being down 29-32 after two quarters, rallied to a 55-50 win.Tigers made 13 of their 22 shots from inside the arc, seven of their 19 three-point attempts and were led in scoring by Gage...

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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.Groton Area girls 110Liza...

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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.Langford was a combined 10 for 28 on two point attempts, three for 16...

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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.105Abbi Mays placed...

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

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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.

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