Veteran leadership fuels Wessington Springs’ climb in Class B, eyes postseason run ahead

WESSINGTON SPRINGS, S.D. — On winter nights in Wessington Springs, the gym used to be quiet. Nearly a decade ago, the bleachers weren’t always full, and expectations were far different. Wins were hard to come by, and the boys basketball program searched for an identity. Today, the scene is entirely different. The stands are full, the energy is there, and a senior group that grew up together has transformed the Spartans into one of Class B’s most consistent programs. Now ranked No. 5 in Class B and sitting at 14-4 with a five-game winning streak, Wessington Springs is no longer chasing relevance — it’s chasing something much bigger. The Spartans have been ranked inside the...