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West Central Girls Soccer Remains Unbeaten

August 31, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan girls soccer team remained unbeaten after two home matches on Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th.

West Central opened the season with three straight wins. They earned victories over Watertown, Tea Area and Vermillion. The Trojans then earned a draw against Brandon Valley on August 25th.

The Trojans hosted Belle Fourche on Friday, August 28th. West Central’s offense could not be stopped as they earned an 11-0 victory. West Central continued to roll on Saturday, August 29th when they hosted St Thomas More. The Trojans picked up another victory, this time by a score of 7-0.

West Central (5-0-1) travels to Dakota Valley on Tuesday, September 1st.

West Central Cross Country Season Starts in Beresford

August 31, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan girls and boys cross country teams got their season underway on Friday, August 28th. The Trojans traveled to Beresford for the Beresford Cross Country Invitational.

The girls team finished seventh overall with a total of 162 points. Sioux Falls Lincoln was first with 10 points, followed by Sioux Falls Christian with 38 points and Beresford with 72 points.

Drew Caffrey – 18:27.19
Elizabeth Johnson – 19:15.82
Sayda Rolfson – 19:38.90
Paige Pilker – 19:39.84
Kaylyn Kunz – 20:00.01
Abbie Cain – 20:06.63
Eli Otheim – 20:51.81

The boys team finished 12th with a total of 217 points. Sioux Falls Christian won the team title with 16 points. Sioux Falls Lincoln was second with 21 points, and Vermillion placed third with 67 points.

Justin Schumacher – 15:26.11
Jonathon Roth – 15:49.41
Ben Strunk – 15:55.16
Jacob Peterson – 17:06.70
Blake Stark – 17:13.92
Maison Schuldt – 18:03.64
Josh Wagner – 18:19.15
Jacob Bubba Kono – 18:41.11
Hayes Cain – 20:30.74
Austin Brookfield – 20:44.07

West Central will be at the Canton Invitational on Tuesday, September 8th for their next meet.

Trojans Earn First Volleyball Win of 2020 Season

August 31, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojans recorded their first win of the 2020 volleyball season in their second home match. West Central hosted the Dell Rapids Quarriers on Thursday, August 27th and won in straight sets by scores of 25-20, 25-23, and 25-13.

The Trojans took control of the first set and held it most of the way. Dell Rapids did make a couple of runs, but to no avail as West Central took the first set. The Quarriers did lead most of the second set, but the Trojans made a late run to take a two-point victory in the second set. That late run proved to be the momentum the Trojans needed in the third set as they got out to a big lead early and never trailed as the won the set and the match.

Head coach Kelsi Buckmiller said, “It was great to see the girls come together and bring everything they’ve been working so hard for out on the court!”

Cassidy Siemonsma finished the night with 10 kills. Rachel Bucher and McKenna Sichmeller both had seven kills each. Sichmeller also had three ace serves and four blocks. Taylor Kunzweiler ended with nine digs. Brooke Opitz had a team-high 15 set assists.

West Central (1-1) will travel to Tea on Tuesday, September 1st.

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