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West Central Takes Doubleheader over Titans

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The West Central Trojan girls and boys basketball teams won a doubleheader against the Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans at home on Tuesday, December 14th.  The girls team won 51-42, and the boys team won 72-58.

West Central 51, Mt Vernon/Plankinton 42 – Girls

The Trojan girls built a 35-16 lead late in the third quarter only to see the Titans nearly make a complete comeback.  Mt Vernon/Plankinton held a 6-5 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Trojan defense locked down the Titans in the second quarter.  West Central outscored the Titans 18-4 in the second quarter for a 23-10 halftime lead.

That lead grew to 35-16 with 2:06 to play in the third quarter.  Mt Vernon/Plankinton then ended the third quarter on a 10-0 run to cut the lead to 35-26.  The Titans then scored the first three points of the fourth quarter, and the Trojan lead was only 35-29 with 6:40 to go in the game.  The offense found their groove at that point and scored 16 points the rest of the game to hang on for a 51-42 win.

West Central shot 31% (16-51) from the field and 33% (9-27) from three-point area.  The Trojans were also 63% (10-16) from the free throw line.  Mt Vernon/Plankinton finished the game shooting 39% (16-41) from the field, 29% (5-17) from three-point area, and 45% (5-11) from three free-throw line.

Rylee Haldeman had 18 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Tabor Teel added 11 points, five rebounds, and two assists.  Addy Kramer finished with nine points and four rebounds.  Josslin Jarding had seven points and six rebounds, and Cambell Fischer had five points and six rebounds.

The Trojans (2-0) will play in Winner on Friday, December 17th.

West Central 72, Mt Vernon-Plankinton 58 – Boys

The Trojans and Titans had a very physical boys game, but the Trojans were able to pull away in the second half.  West Central led 17-16 at the end of the first quarter, however, the Titans had the lead at halftime.  Mt Vernon/Plankinton took advantage of 16 trips to the free-throw line in the second quarter to take a 30-28 lead at the half.

West Central’s defense stepped up the intensity in the third quarter.  The Trojans forced 12 turnovers alone in the third quarter as West Central regained the lead.  The Trojans led 49-43 heading into the final quarter.  West Central continued to slowly pull away in the fourth quarter for the 72-58 win.

The Trojans shot 38% (22-58) from the field, 50% (13-26) from three-point area, and 79% (15-19) from the free-throw line.  The Titans were 51% (19-37) from the field, but 36% (5-14) from three-point area and 60% (15-25) from the free-throw line.  The Titans also turned the ball over 25 times in the game.

Grafton Stroup had 26 points and four rebounds.  Dillon Jackson finished with 13 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Jacob Krempges added 10 points, three rebounds, and three steals.

West Central (2-0) will travel to Winner on Friday, December 17th.

Trojan Boys Make Statement to Start Season

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The West Central Trojan boys basketball team had to wait an extra day to start their 2021-2022 season, and the Trojans made a statement with an 85-74 win over #1 Sioux Falls Christian on Saturday, December 11th.

The Chargers got off to the quick start in the game.  Sioux Falls Christian led 10-2 with 3:50 to go in the opening quarter, but the Trojans caught fire at that point.  West Central closed out the quarter on a 19-9 run for a 21-19 lead.  The Trojans then started the second quarter on a 10-0 run.  That lead grew to 20 points by halftime, 51-31.

Sioux Falls Christian made a run in the second half.  The Chargers outscored West Central 23-15 in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 66-54 heading into the final quarter.  The Chargers got the lead down to single digits at 66-58 with 7:26 to play, but West Central was able to maintain a 10-to-12 point lead the rest of the game for the 85-74 win.

West Central shot 55% (27-49) from the field, 40% (12-30) from three-point area, and 70% (19-27) from the free-throw line.  The Trojans also had 29 team rebounds and 16 team assists while only turning the ball over seven times.  The Chargers finished the game 43% (27-63) from the field, 24% (7-29) from three-point area, and 65% (13-20) from the free-throw line.

Five players finished in double figures for the Trojans.  Grafton Stroup had 25 points and three rebounds.  Jack Linneman had 13 points and three rebounds.  Mubarak Ibrahim also had 13 points.  Braden Dierickx had 12 points two rebounds, and three assists.  Dillon Jackson finished with 10 points and six rebounds.

West Central (1-0) will host the Mt Vernon/Plankinton Trojans on Tuesday, December 14th.

West Central Wrestlers Travel to Rapid City for Invite

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The West Central Trojan wrestling team made the trip west to Rapid City for the two-day Rapid City Invitational held at Summit Arena at the Monument Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th.  Forty teams took part in the tournament.  The Trojans finished 21st in the tournament with a total of 47.0 points.

Three wrestlers finished in the top eight of their respective weight class.  Alexa Bryant (132G) finished fourth going 3-2 with three pins.  Karson Vessells (106) had a fifth place finish going 5-2 with three pins.  Chet Carda (170) placed eighth finishing 3-3 with three pins.

Levi Anderson (113-pound, 0-2), Chandler Carda (126-pound, 2-2), Jude Jarding (132-pound, 1-2), Keaton Vessells (138-pound, 1-2), Jesse Jost (145-pound, 0-2), Cain Grocott (160-pound, 0-2), and Gabe Gebhard (195-pound, 2-2) all took part in the tournament as well.

The Trojans will host Tri-Valley in a dual on Thursday, December 16th.

West Central Girls Open Season with Win

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The West Central Trojan girls basketball team held Baltic scoreless in the second quarter on their way to a 57-31 season opening win over the Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 7th.

The two teams were tied 7-7 late in the first quarter before the Trojans ended the quarter on a 7-0 run to lead 14-7 at the first quarter break.  West Central then outscored Baltic 17-0 in the second quarter for a 31-7 halftime lead.  The Trojans led 45-18 at the end of the third quarter.

Ten different players for West Central scored in the game.  Two players finished in double figures led by Rylee Haldeman with 15 points and Addy Kramer with 14 points.  Molli Thornton had seven points, and Grace Harden finished with six points.

West Central (1-0) will have their first home game of the season on Tuesday, December 14th when they host the Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans.

West Central Gymnastics Team Competes in First Two Competitions of Season

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The West Central Trojan gymnastics team took part in the first two competitions of the 2021-2022 season recently. 

The first competition was the Winter Wonderland event held in Vermillion on Saturday, December 4th.  The Trojans finished sixth with a total of 108.10 points.  The following are the individual scores in Vermillion:

BarsBeamFloorVault
Kenasyn Johnson5.65.87.657.65
Maya Van Hyfte4.757.38.17.7
Jenna Schoenemann4.67.257.758.2
Olivia Hofer3.956.66.557.15
Lilly Kuhlman1.354.65
Tracy Cholopray6.57.36.95
Angelica Tindall7.357.15

West Central then had a dual against Madison in Madison on Tuesday, December 7th.  The Bulldogs won by a score of 127.4 – 103.7.  The following are the individual scores:

BarsBeamFloorVaultOverall
Maya Van Hyfte5.75.958.07.226.850
Kenasyn Johnson5.16.757.07.726.550
Jenna Schoenemann4.455.757.858.226.250
Olivia Hofer2.555.07.57.722.750
Lilly Kuhlman2.0
Tracy Cholopray5.754.97.75
Angelica Tindall4.96.857.45
Sophie Cuka3.05.3

The Trojans will be in Wagner for the Wagner Gymnastics Tournament on Saturday, December 11th.

 Brookings Tops West Central Wrestling

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The West Central Trojans fell to the Brookings Bobcats in a dual in Brookings on Monday, December 6th.  Brookings defeated the Trojans 38-24.  The Trojans had a 24-6 lead after the 145-pound match, but Brookings went on a run of 32 straight points as a team for the win.

West Central will be in Rapid City on Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th for the Rapid Invite at Summit Arena at The Monument.

Brookings 38, West Central 24
Weight
Summary
BRK 
WC 
106
Karson Vessells (WC) over Tate Helmbolt (BRK) (Dec 1-0)
0
3
113
Levi Anderson (WC) over Unknown (For.)
0
6
120
Rayce Whiting (WC) over Ahmed Sarah (BRK) (Fall 0:32)
0
6
126
Nolan Miles (BRK) over Chandler Carda (WC) (SV-1 9-7)
3
0
132
Jude Jarding (WC) over Luke DeRynck (BRK) (Dec 11-5)
0
3
138
Gabriel Stern (BRK) over Keaton Vessels (WC) (Dec 7-2)
3
0
145
Connor Siemonsma (WC) over Mason Mathis (BRK) (Fall 0:53)
0
6
152
Joey Fitzpatrick (BRK) over Jesse Jost (WC) (Dec 4-0)
3
0
160
Tyson Brandt (BRK) over Justin Zirpel (WC) (Dec 4-3)
3
0
170
Jaxon Bowes (BRK) over Cain Grocott (WC) (TF 17-2 4:00)
5
0
182
Israel Caldron (BRK) over Wyatt Nielsen (WC) (Dec 7-3)
3
0
195
Caleb Loehr (BRK) over Gabe Gebhard (WC) (Fall 1:56)
6
0
220
Luke Rasmussen (BRK) over Abram Maras (WC) (Fall 0:36)
6
0
285
James Olson (BRK) over Gavin Pischke (WC) (Fall 1:03)
6
0
Team Score:
38
24

West Central Boys Bowling Remains Undefeated

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The West Central boys high school bowling team remained undefeated after a win against Brandon on Friday, December 3rd.  West Central won all three games against Brandon at Sport Bowl in Sioux Falls.  The Trojans won the first game 1188-1016.  They took the second game 1140-935, and then won the third game 1170-881.

Daniel Pinn had a 729 three-game series (277, 227, 225).  Blaine Wieczorek finished with a 611 series (192, 199, 220).  Caiden Jones had a 574 (186, 205, 183).  Gage Nelson finished with 538 (197, 155, 186).  Derek Renken had a 526 (181, 151, 194), and Zack Handberg had a 520 series (155, 203, 162).

The girls won their first match of the season against Brandon winning all three games.  West Central won the three games by scores of 824-731, 849-620, and 886-721.

Riley Howard had a three-game series of 546 (165, 193, 188).  Madisyn Jones had a 447 (142, 176, 129).  Rylee Cawley finished with a 434 series (148, 140, 146).  Samantha Mallinger had a 420 (125, 122, 173).  Hailey Mallinger finished with 364 (128, 120, 116), and Emma Husman had a 348 (116, 98, 134).

The West Central boys have a record of 5-0.  The girls team has a record of 1-2.  West Central will play Canton at Town and Country Lanes in Canton on Friday, December 10th.

West Central Wrestling Wins Rider Invitational

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The West Central Trojan wrestling team won the Rider Invitational on Saturday, December 4th in Sioux Falls.  The Trojans finished with 226.0 points.  Sioux Falls Lincoln was second with 199.0 points, and Beresford/Alcester-Hudson was third with 149.0 points.

All but two wrestlers placed in the tournament for the Trojans.  Rayce Whiting (3-0, 120-pound), Chandler Carda (3-0, 126-pound), Justin Zirpel (3-0, 160-pound), and Alexa Bryant (3-0, 132G) all won their respective weight classes.

Levi Anderson (2-1, 113-pound), Wyatt Nielsen (2-1, 182-pound), and Gabe Gebhard (2-1, 195-pound) had second place finishes.

Karson Vessells (4-1, 106-pound), Keaton Vessells (3-1, 138-pound), Jesse Jost (3-1, 145-pound), and Hailey Fortney (3-1, 154G) placed 3rd.

Jude Jarding (2-2, 132-pound) and Chet Carda (2-2, 170-pound) had fourth place finishes.  Abram Maras (1-2, 220-pound) placed fifth.  Kadyn Sauers (0-3, 152-pound) placed sixth.  Cody Opitz (0-2, 195-pound) and Gavin Pischke (0-2, 285-pound) also wrestled in the tournament.

The Trojans will be in Brookings on Monday, December 6th.

Young Trojan Wrestling Team Wins First Dual of Season

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The West Central Trojan wrestling team started the 2021-2022 season with a big win over Sioux Falls Roosevelt on Tuesday, November 30th.  The Trojans won the dual by a score of 75-3.

This year’s Trojan team does not have a senior.  Juniors Abram Maras, Justin Zirpel, Dwight Kuhlman, and Connor Siemonsma along with sophomores Levi Anderson, Chandler Carda, Chet Carda, Gabe Gebhard, Jude Jarding, Jesse Jost, Gavin Pischke, and Rayce Whiting will provide the experience on the team.  They will be joined by freshman Keaton Vessells and seventh-grader Karson Vessells.

West Central will be back in action on Saturday, December 4th at the Rider Invite at Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School.

West Central 75, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 3

 
WT.   
Summary
WC  
SFR
 
106
Karson Vessells (WC) over Graham Wilde (SFR) (Dec 8-3)
3
0
 
113
Levi Anderson (WC) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
 
120
Rayce Whiting (WC) over Devan Martinez (SFR) (Fall 1:04)
6
0
 
126
Chandler Carda (WC) over Zack Brumnond (SFR) (Fall 0:18)
6
0
 
132
Jude Jarding (WC) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
 
138
Keaton Vessels (WC) over Braylon Kinzer (SFR) (Fall 0:40)
6
0
 
145
Jesse Jost (WC) over Evan Sager (SFR) (Fall 1:01)
6
0
 
152
Kaden Duffy (SFR) over Kadyn Sauers (WC) (Dec 12-6)
0
3
 
160
Justin Zirpel (WC) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
 
170
Chet Carda (WC) over Kolin Schroeder (SFR) (Inj. [time])
6
0
 
182
Wyatt Nielsen (WC) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
 
195
Gabe Gebhard (WC) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
 
220
Abram Maras (WC) over Jackson Grasma (SFR) (Fall 0:57)
6
0
 
285
Gavin Pischke (WC) over Logan Moore (SFR) (Fall 1:38)
6
0
Team Score:
75
3

High Expectations for West Central Girls

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“We have high expectations for this team,” says head coach Joe Caffrey.  The West Central Trojan girls basketball team is looking to get back to the state tournament after falling short last year.  Last season’s team finished 18-3 but lost to Tri-Valley in the Region 3A tournament.

“We had a great season last year with several big wins, but we did fall short of goals,” said Caffrey.

This year’s team will have a lot of experience returning six seniors and gaining another.  This year’s seniors are Rylee Haldeman, Addy Kramer, Josslin Jarding, Peyton Meadows, Keighlor Nolz, Grace Harden, and transfer student Tabor Teel.  The Trojans will also have juniors Cambell Fischer, Molli Thornton, and Tessa VanOverbeke along with sophomore Jazelle Jarding.

West Central will start the season on the road at Baltic on Tuesday, December 7th.  The first home game will be Tuesday, December 14th against Mt Vernon/Plankinton.

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