It was an inauspicious start (from afar). In a rarity, powerhouse R-P boys basketball sat winless after three games. But they weren’t full strength (no Noah Carlson). All three losses were to strong foes. There was maybe a state football hang-over. R-P’s win-streak now stands at five. It is going to take someone scoring more than 33 points to down the Trojans. Over the five … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Knight Girls Swing Sword of Revenge
Kingsland (7-3) and Rushford-Peterson (5-2) girls basketball have been semi-aligned as of late. Each team’s senior classes played a lot as sophomores, producing a tentative rivalry. But it’s been all Trojans. Dating back to 2012, they’ve won six straight. A Brianna Koop buzzer-beater propelled R-P past Kingsland in last year’s 1A East final. Revenge is such a good motivator. In … [Read more...]
Falcons and Gophers Get Nippy
On a frigid January night, basketball games between Fillmore Central and Chatfield each had one school narrowly beating, poetically nipping, the other. The Falcon boys were hot early, making seven straight and 10 of 12 field goals for a 34-24 halftime lead. With 5:48 left, Bennett Gathje hit a three to give the visiting Gophers their first lead (44-42) since very early (12-9). … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Lanesboro’s boys (3-0, 4-2) went 2-1 on the week. The Schwichtenbergs (Cole, Carson) and Collin Scott accounted for 175 points over the three games. All three are averaging around 17 PPG. Carson has 13 three’s over his last three games. Cole is averaging 22.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists over a four-game double-double streak. He sits at 995 career points. Kingsland’s … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball (1/3 – 1/7)
FC 47, W-K 68 (FC: R. Means 10 pts, 6 assists; D. Sauer 10 pts, 5 rebs) Chatfield 56, Cotter 59 (Chat: A. Hompe 19 pts (9-14 FTs), 7 rebs, 5 assists; B. Ebnet 12 pts (3-6 three’s), 6 rebs) Lanesboro 68, Hope Lutheran 57 (L: Co. Schwichtenberg 26 pts, 11 rebs, 6 assists; Car. Schwichtenberg 23 pts (5-9 three’s); C. Scott 10 pts, 8 rebs, 5 assists, 4 stls, 3 blks; … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball (1/3 – 1/7)
W-K 33, FC 66 (FC: K. Bennett 19 pts (7-10 FGs), 7 rebs; K. Broadwater 13 pts, 6 assists, 11 stls; T. Barnes 10 pts) Cotter 53, Chatfield 48 (C: M. Bell 19 pts, 10 rebs; M. Pederson 12 pts; Makara Fahrenholtz 8 pts, 8 rebs) Lanesboro 38, Hope Lutheran 32 (L: Haley Polin 14 pts, 8 rebs; Emily Snyder 6 pts, 8 rebs, 5 stls) L-A 24, Kingsland 63 (K: Lauren … [Read more...]
Wrestling (1/6 & 1/7)
Chatfield 37, LARP 33 (S-Eagles forfeited four weights. Seth Goetzinger (106 > 13-4) won by MD, Cael Bartels (120 > 10-7), Nathan Goldsmith (138 > 8-1), & Jacob Stephas (152 > 5-1) by decision for Chatfield. Gable Speltz (113), Josh Doerr (126), Xavier Riser (132), Justin Mueller (160), and McCoy Tekautz (170) won by pin, Logan Schindeldecker (285) by 4-0 D for LARP) … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council appointments set
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 9. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Jessy Betts was absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Mayor Struzyk welcomed newly elected council member Mike Hadland to the council. Deb Zimmer swore Struzyk and Hadland … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper ~ 1/16/2017
Question: What items should I have in my vehicle during this extreme cold weather? What is the proper procedure if I become stranded and/or go off the road? Answer: With the recent below zero temperatures, being prepared with an emergency kit and plan can save your life. We recommend the following items be in your vehicle, especially in the winter: • Bag of abrasive … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports ~ 1/16/17
Chatfield Police Department Nicholas Taylor Reynolds, 24, Byron, Minn.; 10/7/2016, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Alexander Abraham Anderson, 40, Prairie Du Chien, Wis.; 12/19/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Hayley Jeanette Blade, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 10/14/2016, Inattentive Driving/Fail … [Read more...]