Eight wrestling teams descended upon Janesville for the JWP/WEM Mike Fasnacht Memorial Tourney. Only one, #3 in Class AAA Shakopee (174), was better than second place Chatfield (163). JCC (153), Northfield (138), and Farmington (102) went 3-4-5. The Gophers placed eight guys top three. Jake Mandt won 145, his fifth title of the year. After 21-9 major in the semis, Jake … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Falcons Deck Cards
LeRoy-Ostrander boys basketball has been the surprise of the SEC. The Cardinals finished last in the West a year ago (1-14, 7-20). They began this year with a loss, but then nine straight wins. Entering a match-up with FC (3-8, 4-13), L-O sat in second place in the West (5-2, 13-5) behind Randolph (6-1, 13-4). But the SEC is the SEC. The TRC is the TRC. Aaron Mensink’s … [Read more...]
Trojans Match Season-High Streak
It was a 2-0 week for R-P boys basketball. Tom Vix’s group first handled FC. After an early feeling out period, R-P dissected the Falcons’ 1-3-1 zone, scoring on 12 of 14 possessions. They led 35-17 at half. FC had an early second half six-possession scoring streak, but R-P had three threes to reply. The Falcons kept it mostly in the teens, but R-P prevailed 60-48. Ben … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Lanesboro’s girls ended a 13-game losing skid by beating G-E 49-27. R-P’s girls ended an 8-game skid by beating L-O. Lauren Lawston had career-highs in points (26), rebounds (14), and steals (7). FC’s girls beat R-P, ending a 5-game skid, sweeping the season series. The Falcons (6-9, 8-13) also beat L-A to post a 2-1 week. M-C’s boys beat Lanesboro to sweep that series. … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball (1/29 – 2/5)
Houston 52, Coulee Christian 49 Houston 37, Randolph 53 (H: Connor Van Gundy 12 pts; James Hongerholt 11 pts) Kingsland 57, #9 in AA SC 84 (K: Wyatt Pruter 17 pts (6-10 FTs); Ian Meisner 13 pts, 9 rebs, 3 blks; Zach Bubany 13 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists, 3 stls. Knights: 7-6, 13-6) Chatfield 40, D-E 83 (C: Reid Johnson 11 pts. Eagles hit 11 of 15 threes to start … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball (1/29 – 2/5)
L-O 29, R-P 64 (RP: L. Lawston 26 pts, 14 rebs, 7 stls. All 13 Trojans to play, scored) G-E 27, Lanesboro 49 (L: Payton Benson 17 pts (5-14 threes); Lexie Johnson 12 pts, 7 stls; Emily Snyder 11 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists, 6 stls) #1 in A L/P 62, FC 33 (FC: Paige Donlinger 12 pts, 9 rebs. L/P: Kristi Fett 25 pts (11-16 FGs)) R-P 23, FC 57 (FC: Emma Breitsprecher 13 pts, 6 … [Read more...]
Wrestling (2/2- 2/3)
FCLMC 4, PEM 75 (Caden Anderson (120 > 14-4 MD) had FCLMC’s win. Wolves had seven forfeits); FCLMC 27, D-E 46 (Wolves won three forfeits, lost six. Eric Kunz (160) had a pin, Michael Barrett (220 > 5-0) a decision win. FCLMC: 0-4 vs TRC-East, 0-8 vs TRC-all, 2-14 overall) LARP 32, Caledonia/Houston 39 (Screaming Ealges led 23-0 and 29-9, but won just one bout the … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
February 5 — Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.57/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.60/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including … [Read more...]
Fountain looks to policy changes ahead of utility increases
Following up on discussion from an informational community meeting held January 10, the Fountain City Council considered two utility related changes at its Wednesday, February 7 meeting. The city is planning utility rate increases and changes to usage minimums for sewer and water. City Clerk Ronda Flattum suggested consideration for the handling of past due notices and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On January 31, Jason Paul Kahoun, 35, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. He is charged one felony; Drugs - 5th Degree - Sale - Marijuana Mixture Except Small Amount of Marijuana With No Remuneration. It carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On January 31, Laura Lynn Kahoun, 34, of Rushford, appeared … [Read more...]