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Webster Area AAU wrestlers compete at district meet

Webster Area AAU wrestlers compete at district meet

Webster Area AAU wrestlers compete at district meet

Pat Sass
Friday, March 13, 2026
WebsterAreawrestlers took to the mat March 7 at the District 7 AAU meet in Sisseton. Twenty-four of 25 wrestlers placed in the top eight in their age and weight categories to move on to the Region meet in Britton. Those who place in the top three advance to the state AAU meet in Sioux Falls.
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Tiger girls eliminated with SoDak 16 loss

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, March 13, 2026
Groton Area girls varsity basketball team traveled to Madison March 5 for their SoDak 16 matchup against Sioux Falls Christian but had their playoff run brought to an end with a 25-55 loss. Quarter scores for the game were 5-15, 10-24, 1650 and 25-55.
Evan Aker (2) of Waubay/Summit drives past Winston Clark (21) of Leola/Frederick Titans during the Mustangs 56-66 loss March 6 in Frederick. Aker scored four points as Waubay/Summit ended their season with a record of 15-7. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Evan Aker (2) of Waubay/Summit drives past Winston Clark (21) of Leola/Frederick Titans during the Mustangs 56-66 loss March 6 in Frederick. Aker scored four points as Waubay/Summit ended their season with a record of 15-7. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Mustang boys stumble in Frederick to miss SoDak 16

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, March 13, 2026
Following a convincing first playoff win over Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots Waubay/Summit boys basketball team advanced to take on Leola/ Frederick Titans March 6 and despite holding a five point lead at halftime fell 56-66. Quarter scores for the game were 23-15, 31-26, 38-40 and 56-66.
Addison Heinje of Waubay/Summit drives into Braylee Brodewyk of Corsica-Stickney during the Mustang’s 32-38 SoDak 16 loss to the Jaguars March 5 in Huron. Heinje totaled 13 points and 11 rebounds in the defeat. See more SoDak 16 photos on page 9. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Addison Heinje of Waubay/Summit drives into Braylee Brodewyk of Corsica-Stickney during the Mustang’s 32-38 SoDak 16 loss to the Jaguars March 5 in Huron. Heinje totaled 13 points and 11 rebounds in the defeat. See more SoDak 16 photos on page 9. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Mustang girls fall in SoDak 16 with heartbreaking loss

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Tulare Patriots to advance to the SoDak 16, Waubay/Summit Mustangs traveled to Huron March 5 and took the floor against Corsica-Stickney Jaguars. With a win meaning a trip to the state tournament and a loss meaning an end to their season, Mustangs fell in a heartbreaker 32-38.
Seth Lesnar of Webster Area floats a shot over Redfield Pheasant defenders during the Bearcats 85-64 Region 1A playoff victory March 3 in Webster. The win was the Bearcats first regional playoff victory in 22 years spanning back to 2004. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Seth Lesnar of Webster Area floats a shot over Redfield Pheasant defenders during the Bearcats 85-64 Region 1A playoff victory March 3 in Webster. The win was the Bearcats first regional playoff victory in 22 years spanning back to 2004. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Webster Area boys win first region playoff game since 2004

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, March 7, 2026
With a second seed in the Region 1 tournament on the line Webster Area boys varsity basketball team took on Florence/ Henry Falcons for the Bearcats final game of the regular season Feb. 27 in Webster. Bearcats emerged with a 66-57 victory to secure a home playoff game.
Tripp Gaikowski of Waubay/Summit Mustangs drives towards the hoop through defenders during their 51-36 victory over Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots in the Region 1B quarterfinals March 3 in Waubay. Gaikowski totaled six points in the win and the Mustangs advanced to take on Leola/Frederick Titans March 6 which was not completed in time for results to be published. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Tripp Gaikowski of Waubay/Summit Mustangs drives towards the hoop through defenders during their 51-36 victory over Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots in the Region 1B quarterfinals March 3 in Waubay. Gaikowski totaled six points in the win and the Mustangs advanced to take on Leola/Frederick Titans March 6 which was not completed in time for results to be published. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Mustang boys advance in regions with strong win

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, March 7, 2026
With a three game win streak at their back Waubay/Summit boys varsity basketball team opened the Region 1B playoffs in front of a packed home crowd against Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots March 3 in Waubay and advanced to the next round with a 5136 win.
Haeden Jorgenson of Webster Area Bearcats dumps Shane Sehr of Canton during their quarterfinal match at SDHSAA Boys State Championships Feb. 26-28 in Sioux Falls. Jorgenson won the match by fall in 0:59 and went

Haeden Jorgenson of Webster Area Bearcats dumps Shane Sehr of Canton during their quarterfinal match at SDHSAA Boys State Championships Feb. 26-28 in Sioux Falls. Jorgenson won the match by fall in 0:59 and went

Jorgenson claims second place at state

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Webster Area Bearcat boys wrestlers attended SDHSAA Boys State Championships Feb. 26-28 in Sioux Falls and placed 41st of 77 teams with 26 points. Haeden Jorgenson was the team’s only placer by claiming second for a fourth straight year.
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Tiger boys claim region’s top seed, earn first round bye

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, March 7, 2026
With a six game win streak heading into their final game of the regular season Groton Area boys varsity basketball team hosted Aberdeen Christian Feb. 27 in Groton and managed a 55-45 win over the highly ranked Knights. Quarter scores for the game were 17-8, 28-21, 41-30 and 55-45.
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