D-E Tri > Class A #12 Chatfield 27, PEM 40 (Gophers led 15-0 after 120 and 24-10 after 145, but won one match the rest of the way (including forfeiting 170 & 195). Lukas Carrier (113) and Cael Bartels (120) won by pin, Seth Goetzinger by forfeit, Carson Rowland (106 > 2-0), Cody Guenther (132 > 10-4), and Grady Schott (182 > 13-8) by decision); #12 Chatfield … [Read more...]
Upcoming Varsity Sporting Events
(See TRC or SEC pages for specific start times) Mon Jan 20 (GBB) M-C at SG Tues Jan 21 (BBB) D-E at R-P (BBB) PEM at FC (BBB) Chatfield at Cotter (BBB) Lanesboro at Schaeffer Academy (BBB) SG at M-C (BBB) Houston at Alden- Conger (BBB) L-O at Kingsland (GBB) R-P at D-E (GBB) FC at PEM (GBB) Cotter at Chatfield (GBB) M-C at … [Read more...]
Boys Section 1A a New Race
For the last 15 years, Section 1A boys basketball has had a formula. That formula generally included a lot of R-P and a bit of Goodhue. The Trojans (9) and Wildcats (3) won all but three Section 1A titles. J.W.P., Faribault B.A., and Spring Grove made one-year state runs. Bethany Academy (twice), Southland, FC, BP, and Randolph had seasons, making section title games. Go … [Read more...]
Girls Section 1A: More Formulaic
While the boys races are deep and interesting, the girls 1A race looks like a five-team competition. It’s possible, even likely, that none of last year’s section final four teams, return. Goodhue won’t, as they are 1AA. L/P (3-10) is down. GM (6-5) and Hayfield (5-7) are in the mix, but haven’t won a key section game. The section’s top squad is #5 Blooming Prairie (9-1). … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Class A Lean and Mean Chatfield wrestling went 3-1 at the Farmington Duals to improve to 7-1 on the year. Kail Schott at 126 (three pins, MD), Seth Goetzinger at 145/152 (two pins, two decisions), and Tate Karver at 138 (pin, forfeit, two decisions) each went 4-0. Becca Rostad had a career-high 23 points, as Houston’s girls (4-0, 7-3) beat Hayfield 52-37 to retake the girl’s … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball (12/30 – 1/3)
Lanesboro 66, Cotter 59 (L: J. Prestemon 23 pts (10-18 FGs), 9 rebs, 4 stls; J.T. Rein 15 pts (6-10 FGs), 6 rebs, 5 stls; S. Johnson 10 pts; Ryan Holmen 8 pts, 6 rebs. WSU Lewiston Auto Holiday Game) Chatfield 34, #12 in A Blooming Prairie 64 (C: R. Johnson 13 pts, 7 rebs. Blossoms are 6-0) #10 in AA Stewartville 88, Houston 68 (H: A. Van Gundy 23 pts (10-18 FGs), 4 … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball (1/2 & 1/3)
#5 in A BP 57, Chatfield 30 (C: Jaiden Zimmerman 7 pts, 4 rebs, 4 stls; Peyton Berg 6 pts, 10 rebs) Kingsland 70, Schaeffer Academy 52 (K: E. Buchholtz 24 pts (10-20 FGs), 7 asts, 4 stls; Sam Wernimont 14 pts (4-9 threes); A. Reiland 8 pts, 7 rebs, 10 asts, 6 stls, 2 blks. Knights (6-0, 7-5) stay perfect in SEC play) Klawock City (AK) 50, R-P 61 (Alayna Helgemoe … [Read more...]
Gophers/Bartels Take Second at Bi-State
They very well could’ve been first. But injuries hindered the cause. Nonetheless, Chatfield wrestling took on the massive, super-competitive La Crosse Bi-State Wrestling Invite and had a very solid day. Travis Bartels’ group (153.5) took second in the smallest Division 3 team grouping. Stratford (Wisconsin) took first (282.5) and La Crosse Aquinas third (132.5). Senior … [Read more...]
Falcon GBB the New County #1
If the county had rankings, like college basketball, FC’s girls basketball (due to their holiday showings) probably moved into the #1 spot. Versus Mabel-Canton the day after Christmas, Levi Olstad’s group shot 20 of 32 in the first half, building a 42-10 lead. They prevailed handily 67-30. Kandace Sikkink (13 pts, 5-9 FGs, 3-3 FTs) and Kelly Ristau (12 pts, 8 rebs) hit … [Read more...]
Eickhoff Steals/Scores Kingsland Over FC
It was a thrilling, albeit controversial ending to a compelling game. In the record books, Kingsland beat Fillmore Central in boys basketball. Replay probably would’ve led to an overtime. The game started with a memorable first half shooting display by FC. They hit 10 of 15 threes versus the Knight 2-3 zone! Zach Haugerud and Haidyn Gunderson were 9 of 14, scoring 32 of … [Read more...]