Kingsland (9-seed, 15-8) trailed Houston (8-seed, 16-10) by 13 at intermission and by sixteen early in the second half but rallied for a comeback victory in a 1A Round of 16 play-off contest. The Hurricanes had a 14-5 first half spurt to help build a 36-23 halftime lead. They led 41-25 early in the second stanza. But the ‘Canes offense got stagnant, with just one field goal … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball: Knights Cap 21-win Regular Season
Kingsland boys’ basketball put a cap to an excellent season by posting a trio of wins. Versus Lanesboro (6-12, 7-17), the game featured 16 lead changes. The Knights led 38-34 at intermission. Down 57-52 in the second half, Kingsland had a 14-2 run to lead 66-59. The Burros closed to down 68-65 (0:22). Sam Snitker then hit two free throws to ice it. Kingsland prevailed 71-65. … [Read more...]
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In a Round of 16 1AA girls’ game, 3-seed Caledonia beat 14-seed La Crescent/Hokah 65-30 behind Aubrie Klug’s 26 points. The Warriors (19-8) next play 6-seed Lake City (14-13). In Round of 16 1A games, 3-seed R-P topped 14-seed Schaeffer 62-19 for the Trojans 20th win (20-7), as Nadia Happel scored 22 points. Six-seed GM beat 11-seed Lanesboro 45-30, as Lauren Queensland scored … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball
Three Rivers Conference Boys Basketball (2/13 - 2/16) Wabasha-Kellogg 53, Chatfield 57 (C: Ross Stoehr 19 pts (3-3 threes, 8-10 FGs), 4 asts; Carson Harstad 13 pts (4-8 threes); Masyn Kreter 9 pts (4-5 FGs); Callen Backer 9 pts, 7 rebs; Brayden Fretland 5 pts, 9 asts. Chatfield overcame a 28-23 halftime deficit to end a six-game losing streak. They began the second half by … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball: Hellickson’s Big Night Propels FC Over Kingsland
It is one thing to score your 1,000th career point in a game. It is another to do, then make a couple big plays to propel your team to victory. FC senior Luke Hellickson did just that as the Falcons (14-9) took on Kingsland (16-5) in a notable 1A battle. The Knights exerted their will early. Strong senior Courtland Drury-DeBoer had 16 first half points. The Knights were more … [Read more...]
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Spring Grove’s boys b-ball posted a 3-0 week with easy wins over Rochester STEM, GM, and Martin County West. Wade Grinde’s #12 Lions (16-2, 21-3) have surpassed 20 wins. Courtland Drury-DeBoer scored 22 points as Kingsland beat Hayfield. The Knights (14-4, 18-5) have won eight of ten. Mason Howard scored 21 in a Lanesboro win over Alden-Conger. Will Harvey scored 28 but the … [Read more...]
Wrestling (2/13 & 2/15)
Wabasha-Kellogg Triangular > FCLMC 33, W-K 39 (FCLMC led 33-27 heading to 215, but then lost by forfeit and Aidan Shones’ pin at 285 gave W-K the match. The Wolves also forfeited 133. FCLMC took forfeits at 107 (August Pfeffer) and 152 (William Lyke). Lane Sass (114), Connor Wingert (145), and Kane Larson (172) had pins. James Cullen (189) won a 12-7 decision); FCLMC 9, … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball
Three Rivers Conference Girls Basketball (2/8 & 2/9) PEM 59, Chatfield 56 (C: E. Goldsmith 22 pts (7-12 FTs), 11 rebs, 4 stls; Taylor Ask 16 pts (5-15 threes), 8 rebs. Ask hit all her threes in the first half. Chatfield led 30-26 at intermission. The Gophers (6-7, 12-11) missed a good look at a game-tying three. Chatfield hit 9 of 33 threes (27%), PEM 4 of 12 (33%). PEM … [Read more...]
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Spring Grove’s girls beat L/P and Southland to guarantee a share of the SEC title. The Lions (14-1, 20-5) lead Houston (12-2, 15-9). The teams meet in a season finale. Fillmore Central’s girls (6-6, 14-9) went 2-0 on the week including upsetting a short-handed Caledonia (11-2, 15-7) squad. Josie Foster had 25 in defeat. Kammry Broadwater scored 22 in FC’s other win over St. … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball: Larks Post Big Week, Knock Off #20 SG
Grand Meadow posted a three-win week. Ryan Queensland’s gals first beat Kingsland 54-44 to sweep that season series. GM never trailed, built a 31-22 halftime edge, and led by at least four the rest of the way. The Larks hit 8 of 32 threes (31%), Kingsland 4 of 32 (13%). Lexy Foster (19 pts, 4-9 threes, 11 rebs) and Lauren Queensland (13 pts, 5-6 FTs, 16 rebs, 5 asts) led the … [Read more...]