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West Central Falls to Watertown on the Road

January 29, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan boys basketball team traveled to Watertown to play the Arrows on Thursday, January 28th. Watertown pulled away late in the fourth quarter for a 61-53 win.

The Arrows grabbed the lead in the first quarter and led 14-9 at the break. West Central closed the gap in the second quarter to 25-24 by halftime. The Trojans looked to be making a run in the third quarter as they took a 35-31 lead with 3:45 to play in the quarter. Watertown finished the quarter on a 9-4 run to lead 40-39. The Arrows continued to build on the lead, but the Trojans pulled within three at 53-50 with 3:30 to play. Watertown closed out the game on an 8-3 run for the 61-53 win.

Derek Eidsness had a team-high 20 points. Zane Crawford finished with 11 points. Jacob Krempges had eight points, and Hunter Hagerty had seven points.

The Trojans (6-5) will play Clark-Willow Lake in the Dak-12/NEC Clash in Madison at 11:45 on Saturday, January 30th.

West Central Splits in Duals at Dell Rapids

January 27, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan wrestling team split their two dual matches in Dell Rapids on Tuesday, January 26th.

The Trojans defeated Dell Rapids in a close match, 42-39. Madison then defeated West Central in another close dual, 38-34

Chandler Carda, Chet Carda, and Justin Zirpel all had two wins on the night.

West Central is 10-8 in duals and will be in Brookings on Saturday, January 30th for their next tournament.

Individual Results

West Central 42, Dell Rapids 39

	Weight	Summary	DR	WC
	106	Chandler Carda (West Central) over Connor Hanson (Dell Rapids) (Fall 1:25)	0	6
	113	Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) over Jude Jarding (West Central) (Fall 3:34)	6	0
	120	John Mortrude (Dell Rapids) over Rayce Whiting (West Central) (Fall 1:32)	6	0
	126	Chaz Carda (West Central) over Unknown (For.)	0	6
	132	Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Jesse Jost (West Central) (Fall 2:25)	6	0
	138	Keaton Vessels (West Central) over Unknown (For.)	0	6
	145	Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) over Robby Edberg (West Central) (Fall 1:49)	6	0
	152	Chet Carda (West Central) over Unknown (For.)	0	6
	160	Justin Zirpel (West Central) over Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) (Fall 4:29)	0	6
	170	Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) (Dec 7-3)	3	0
	182	Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) (Fall 0:09)	6	0
	195	Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) over Abram Maras (West Central) (Fall 1:05)	6	0
	220	Logan Brunick (West Central) over Unknown (For.)	0	6
	285	Gavin Pischke (West Central) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) (Fall 1:32)	0	6
		Extra: Dalton Mulder (West Central) over Aiden Geraets (Dell Rapids) (TF 18-3 5:46)	0	0
		Extra: Hayden Whiting (West Central) over Austin Gross (Dell Rapids) (Fall 1:39)	0	0
		Extra: Aiden Geraets (Dell Rapids) over Cody Opitz (West Central) (Fall 1:26)	0	0
Team Score:			39	42

Madison 38, West Central 34

	Weight	Summary	MD	WC
	106	Chandler Carda (West Central) over Caleb Hodges (Madison) (Dec 7-4)	0	3
	113	Jude Jarding (West Central) over Carson Wolf (Madison) (Dec 6-1)	0	3
	120	Truman Stoller (Madison) over Rayce Whiting (West Central) (Fall 1:47)	6	0
	126	Isaac Henry (Madison) over Unknown (Inj. [time])	6	0
	132	Jesse Jost (West Central) over Blake Johnson (Madison) (MD 13-2)	0	4
	138	Sam Olson (Madison) over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) (TF 16-1 3:00)	5	0
	145	Robby Edberg (West Central) over Tyler Whitlock (Madison) (Fall 1:14)	0	6
	152	Chet Carda (West Central) over Jess Englert (Madison) (Fall 5:19)	0	6
	160	Justin Zirpel (West Central) over Sutton Bern (Madison) (Fall 3:11)	0	6
	170	Riley Kearin (Madison) over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) (Dec 6-4)	3	0
	182	Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) over Lucas Johnson (Madison) (Fall 2:38)	0	6
	195	Braxton Bjorklund (Madison) over Abram Maras (West Central) (Fall 1:01)	6	0
	220	Alex Swedlund (Madison) over Logan Brunick (West Central) (Fall 4:33)	6	0
	285	Tyler Reck (Madison) over Gavin Pischke (West Central) (Fall 1:56)	6	0
		Extra: Hayden Whiting (West Central) over Henry Meyer (Madison) (Dec 11-6)	0	0
		Extra: Levi Anderson (West Central) over Chase Stuerwald (Madison) (Dec 8-7)	0	0
		Extra: Caleb Jerlow (Madison) over Chaz Carda (West Central) (Fall 2:18)	0	0
		Extra: Bryce Ridings (West Central) over Brody Dossett (Madison) (Fall 2:27)	0	0
		Extra: Cain Grocott (West Central) over Hunter Hanson (Madison) (Fall 1:39)	0	0
		Extra: Logan Reck (Madison) over Dylan Sherard (West Central) (Fall 1:25)	0	0
		Extra: Dalton Mulder (West Central) over Trent Olson (Madison) (Fall 0:22)	0	0
		Extra: Kadyn Sauers (West Central) over Jordan Pederson (Madison) (Fall 0:17)	0	0
		Extra: Seth Arntzen (Madison) over Riley Swanson (West Central) (Fall 0:39)	0	0
		Extra: Xander Espinoza (West Central) over Tayt Gran (Madison) (Fall 0:21)	0	0
Team Score:			38	34

West Central Boys Defeat Garretson

January 26, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan boys basketball team hosted the Garretson Blue Dragons in a make-up game on Monday, January 25th. West Central got the 66-59 win for their third straight victory.

After a close first quarter, the Trojans pulled away in the middle stages of the game. West Central had a 12-11 lead heading into the second quarter, and then outscored Garretson 23-16 for a 35-27 halftime lead.

West Central put the game away in the third quarter. The Trojan defense held Garretson to just seven third-quarter points while scoring 25 to lead 50-34 heading into the fourth quarter. The Blue Dragons scored 25 points of their own in the fourth quarter, but it was too late for Garretson as West Central held on to the lead for the win.

Derrick Eich led the team in scoring with 18 points. Zane Crawford finished with 12 points and six rebounds. Hunter Hagerty added eight points and three steals. Wilson Droge had five rebounds and three steals. Kasan Abedi led the team in assists with five.

West Central (6-3) will travel to Vermillion to play the undefeated Tanagers on Tuesday, January 26th.

Chargers Win Tough Battle Against Trojan Girls

January 26, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The game between #2 West Central and #4 Sioux Falls Christian in Region 3 and Class A girls basketball was everything as expected. The game was back and forth all night long and came down to a last-second shot. The Chargers got the last second shot to fall, and Sioux Falls Christian ended the winning streak of West Central with a 60-57 win on Monday, January 25th in Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Christian had the upper hand in the first quarter and built a 16-10 lead at the break. The Trojans then took momentum in the second quarter and put up 21 points as they took the lead 31-30 at halftime.

West Central was able to built upon that lead in the third quarter and was leading 48-43 heading into the fourth. The lead grew to seven points at 50-43 with 7:00 to go. The Chargers cut the lead to two points at 50-48, but West Central responded with a 5-1 run push the lead to 55-49 with 4:12 remaining. West Central lead 57-54 with 3:05 to play and was held scoreless the rest of the game. Maddie DeJong of Sioux Falls Christian made the game winning three-pointer with :02 to go for the win.

Cassidy Siemonsma finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Rylee Haldeman had 12 points and seven rebounds. Addy Kramer added 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists.

The Trojans (10-2) will travel to Vermillion on Tuesday, January 26th.

Trojans Host Dak-12 Wrestling Tourney, Finish 6th

January 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan wrestling team played host for the Dak-12 Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd.

The Trojans finished sixth as a team with 86.0 points. Canton won the team title with 265.5 points. Tea Area was second with 156.0 points, and Dell Rapids was third with 149.0 points.

Chandler Carda, Robby Edberg, Justin Zirpel, and Allison Foote all had second place finishes. Connor Siemonsma and Gabe Gebhardt both had a fourth place finish.

West Central will travel to Dell Rapids on Tuesday, January 26th for dauls against Dell Rapids and Madison.

Individual Results

106 – Chandler Carda finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 received a bye () (Bye)
Semifinal – Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 won by decision over Caleb Hodges (Madison) 12-7 (Dec 9-6)
1st Place Match – Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) 22-0 won by decision over Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 (Dec 5-2)

113 – Jude Jarding finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Michael Roob (Vermillion) 19-6 won by decision over Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 (Dec 5-3)
Cons. Round 2 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 won by fall over Bennett Lukken (Dakota Valley) 3-16 (Fall 0:28)
Cons. Semi – Teague Granum (Canton) 19-4 won by decision over Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 (Dec 10-4)

120 – Rayce Whiting finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Ayson Rice (Canton) 20-0 won by fall over Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 (Fall 2:34)
Cons. Round 2 – Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Keaton Gale (Elk Point-Jefferson) 13-15 won by decision over Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 (Dec 4-0)

126 – Connor Siemonsma finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

Champ. Round 1 – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Isaac Henry (Madison) 20-5 won by decision over Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 (Dec 7-5)
Cons. Round 2 – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 won by fall over Hunter Lavin (Vermillion) 4-17 (Fall 0:52)
Cons. Semi – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 won by medical forfeit over Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 3-3 (M. For.)
3rd Place Match – Isaac Henry (Madison) 20-5 won by decision over Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 (Dec 8-2)

132 – Jesse Jost finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Connor Eimers (Tea Area) 23-4 won by fall over Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 (Fall 5:14)
Cons. Round 2 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 won by decision over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 (Dec 5-1)
Cons. Semi – Nick Roob (Vermillion) 17-4 won by fall over Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 (Fall 4:26)

138 – Kadyn Sauers finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 won by fall over Latrell Watson (Dakota Valley) 3-9 (Fall 5:13)
Quarterfinal – Sam Olson (Madison) 21-5 won by fall over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 (Fall 0:56)
Cons. Round 2 – Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Rollie French (Vermillion) 9-13 won by decision over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 (Dec 7-2)

145 – Robby Edberg finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 won by fall over Sam Haar (Lennox) 11-20 (Fall 1:06)
Semifinal – Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 won by decision over Lucas Hueser (Elk Point-Jefferson) 16-7 (Dec 9-2)
1st Place Match – Ashton Keller (Canton) 19-4 won by decision over Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 (Dec 2-1)

152 – Cain Grocott finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Skyler Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) 12-5 won by fall over Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 0:24)
Cons. Round 2 – Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 won by fall over Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 3:47)

160 – Justin Zirpel finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 won by fall over Sutton Bern (Madison) 8-12 (Fall 2:34)
Semifinal – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 won by decision over Ben Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) 24-3 (Dec 7-4)
1st Place Match – Jaden Dominisse (Canton) 22-2 won by major decision over Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 (MD 9-0)

170 – Wyatt Nielsen finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Jack Kratz (Vermillion) 15-4 won by tech fall over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 (TF-1.5 5:38 (18-3))
Cons. Round 2 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 won by decision over Riley Kearin (Madison) 9-11 (Dec 9-3)
Cons. Semi – Gavin Jacobs (Elk Point-Jefferson) 21-6 won by fall over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 (Fall 1:49)

182 – Gabe Gebhardt finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

Champ. Round 1 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Preston Eimers (Tea Area) 21-11 won by decision over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 (Dec 3-2)
Cons. Round 2 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 won by fall over Ethan Kerkhove (Vermillion) 0-13 (Fall 1:00)
Cons. Semi – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 won by fall over Noah McDermott (Elk Point-Jefferson) 9-13 (Fall 2:18)
3rd Place Match – Preston Eimers (Tea Area) 21-11 won by fall over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 (Fall 4:06)

195 – Abram Maras finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by fall over Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 (Fall 2:29)
Cons. Round 2 – Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Alex Swedlund (Madison) 7-11 won by fall over Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 (Fall 1:16)

220 – Logan Brunick finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Marshall Baldwin (Canton) 24-1 won by fall over Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 (Fall 0:19)
Cons. Round 2 – Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Roz Baylor (Vermillion) 4-8 won in sudden victory – 1 over Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 (SV-1 7-5)

285 – Gavin Pischke finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Cayden Reiniger (Tea Area) 22-11 won by fall over Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 (Fall 1:18)
Cons. Round 2 – Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Hayden Herlyn (Lennox) 8-19 won by fall over Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 (Fall 0:47)

B Girls – Allison Foote placed 2nd.

Round 1 – Brooke Otte (Lennox) 13-5 won by fall over Allison Foote (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 0:27)
Round 2 – Brooke Otte (Lennox) 13-5 won by fall over Allison Foote (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 3:40)

Trojan Boys Grind out Win in Lennox

January 22, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

It wasn’t the easiest of wins for the West Central Trojan boys basketball team, but they were able to get a 52-45 victory over the Lennox Orioles on Thursday, January 21st in Lennox.

The Trojans found themselves trailing early in the game. Lennox held a 14-10 at the end of the first quarter, and extended it to six points early in the second quarter. West Central was able to battle back from the deficit and take a 24-23 lead into halftime.

The Trojans continued to grind out the physical game and grow the lead in the third quarter. West Central led 39-32 heading into the final quarter. The Trojans kept about a seven point lead throughout the entire fourth quarter for the win.

Derek Eidsness had 12 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists to lead the Trojans. Jacob Krempges also had 11 points along with six rebounds, and four steals. Kasan Abedi and Hunter Hagerty both ended the night with eight points and four rebounds.

West Central (5-3) will host Garretson on Monday, January 25th.

Win Streak Continues for West Central Girls

January 22, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan girls basketball team on their sixth game in a row and tenth overall after a 58-29 win over the Lennox Orioles in Lennox on Thursday, January 21st.

The defenses for both teams made things difficult on the offensive side of the ball in the first quarter. The two teams combined for just 13 points as West Central led 9-4 at the quarter break. West Central got into the offensive groove in the second quarter putting up 16 points while holding Lennox to nine for a 25-13 lead at halftime.

The Trojans then opened up the game in the third quarter. Rylee Haldeman scored the first five points of the third quarter as the Trojans lead grew to 30-13 in the first minute of the second half. That lead continued to grow in the third quarter as West Central held Lennox to just four points in the quarter for a 48-17 lead heading into the final quarter. Lennox held a 12-10 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter.

West Central shot the ball well again. They finished shooting 48% (21-44) from the field, 38% (8-21) from three-point area, and 89% (8-9) from the free-throw line. The Trojans had 25 team rebounds and only turned the ball over seven times.

Four players finished in double figures. Cassidy Siemonsma had 13 points and four rebounds. Haldeman had 12 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Josslin Jarding had 11 points and six rebounds. Abby Kramer added 11 points and five rebounds.

West Central (10-1) will play Sioux Falls Christian in Sioux Falls in a big Class A and Region 3 girls match-up on Monday, January 25th.

West Central Hosts Triangular, Splits Duals

January 20, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojans wrestling team hosted a triangular on Tuesday, January 19th. The Trojans split their two dual matches on the night.

West Central defeated Tri-Valley 46-30, but fell to the Vermillion Tanagers 39-33.

Justin Zirpel, Robby Edberg, and Connor Siemonsma all won both of their matches on the night.

The Trojans are 10-6 in duals this year. West Central is this year’s host for the Dak-12 Conference Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd.

Individual Results

West Central 46, Tri-Valley 30

	Weight	Summary	WC	TV
	106	Chandler Carda (West Central) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	113	Jude Jarding (West Central) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	120	Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) over Rayce Whiting (West Central) (Dec 9-2)	0	3
	126	Connor Siemonsma (West Central) over Lawson Loiseau (Tri-Valley) (Fall 0:42)	6	0
	132	Jesse Jost (West Central) over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) (MD 12-4)	4	0
	138	Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) (Fall 2:43)	0	6
	145	Robby Edberg (West Central) over Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) (Fall 1:48)	6	0
	152	Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) over Chet Carda (West Central) (SV-1 4-2)	0	3
	160	Justin Zirpel (West Central) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	170	Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
	182	Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) (Fall 1:27)	0	6
	195	Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) over Abraham Maras (West Central) (Fall 0:47)	0	6
	220	Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) over Logan Brunick (West Central) (Fall 0:12)	0	6
	285	Gavin Pischke (West Central) over Unknown (For.)	6	0
Team Score:			46	30

Vermillion 39, West Central 33

	Weight	Summary	WC	VER
	106	Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) over Chandler Carda (West Central) (Fall 1:39)	0	6
	113	Michael roob (Vermillion) over Jude Jarding (West Central) (MD 8-0)	0	4
	120	Connor Peterson (Vermillion) over Rayce Whiting (West Central) (Dec 7-1)	0	3
	126	Connor Siemonsma (West Central) over Hunter Lavin (Vermillion) (Fall 1:20)	6	0
	132	Nick Roob (Vermillion) over Jesse Jost (West Central) (MD 12-3)	0	4
	138	Rollie French (Vermillion) over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) (Fall 1:52)	0	6
	145	Robby Edberg (West Central) over Felix Perez (Vermillion) (Fall 0:28)	6	0
	152	Chet Carda (West Central) over Caleb Emerson (Vermillion) (Fall 1:29)	6	0
	160	Justin Zirpel (West Central) over Tyson Hage (Vermillion) (Dec 9-4)	3	0
	170	Jack Kratz (Vermillion) over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) (MD 11-1)	0	4
	182	Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) over Ethan Kerkhove (Vermillion) (Fall 1:20)	6	0
	195	Abraham Maras (West Central) over connor mattson (Vermillion) (Fall 2:52)	6	0
	220	Roz Baylor (Vermillion) over Logan Brunick (West Central) (Fall 4:53)	0	6
	285	Zach Brady (Vermillion) over Gavin Pischke (West Central) (Fall 1:35)	0	6
Team Score:			33	39

Trojan Girls Cruise to Win over Dell Rapids

January 19, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Playing on back-to-back nights, the West Central Trojans had no trouble with the Dell Rapids Quarriers in a 55-19 victory in Dell Rapids on Tuesday, January 19th. The win was the fifth straight for the Trojans.

West Central scored the first 19 points of the game and led 21-1 after the first quarter. They continued to roll in the second quarter and led 34-3 at halftime. The Trojans then outscored the Quarriers 21-16 in the final two quarters.

The Trojans forced 22 turnovers and had 16 steals. They also out rebounded Dell Rapids 43-21 in the game. The Trojans finished the game shooting 36% (20-56) from the field, 35% (6-17) from three-point area, and 60% (9-15) from the free-throw line.

Addy Kramer had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Cassidy Siemonsma finished with 13 points and eight rebounds. Josslin Jarding had eight points, and Rylee Haldeman had seven points, five assists, four steals, and four rebounds.

The Trojans (9-1) will be in Lennox on Thursday, January 21st.

West Central Boys Get Region Road Win

January 19, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan boys basketball team got a victory over Region 3A foe, Baltic Bulldogs, on the road on Monday, January 19th. The Trojans took the win comfortably by a score of 62-40.

Baltic never really challenged the Trojans in the game. West Central had a 13-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and continued to grow it throughout the game. The Trojans led 25-10 at halftime, and then 42-21 at the end of the third quarter.

West Central took advantage of the offensive struggles of Baltic. The Bulldogs shot just 35% from the field and committed 24 turnovers. The Trojans were 51% (26-51) from the field, 32% (6-19) from three-point area, but just 4-12 from the free-throw line.

Zane Crawford had 12 points and four rebounds. Derek Eidsness had 11 points, four assists, three steals, and three rebounds. Jaxon Skinner had nine points and three rebounds. Kasan Abedi also had nine points and two rebounds. Hunter Hagerty finished with eight points and three rebounds. Derek Eich added six points.

West Central (4-3) will travel to Lennox on Thursday, January 21st.

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