(B) Lake City 9, Caledonia 2 (Lake City built an 8-0 first half lead, as “very few substitutions and it being the season opener left us with a sluggish start to the game,” said Coach Jay Marschall. “We ironed out the issues and the team started working really well together, which resulted in us holding possession for most of the second half.” Will Hahn scored both Warriors … [Read more...]
Defense Limits Mountain Lake in Lion Football Opener
The Spring Grove defense limited Mountain Lake Area to only eight first downs in a 28-7 season-opening, Lion road win. Junior Bryce Berns, in his varsity quarterback debut, passed for 187 yards (1 TD) and rushed for 114 (2 TD, 1 PAT). Jacob Olerud, in his varsity running back debut, rushed for 94 yards (1 TD) and defended with a team-best 10 tackles. The Lion linemen dominated … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Returns to Gridiron after State Tournament Season
Spring Grove is the defending state runner-up in 9-Man football with a sparkling 13-1 record in 2022. There was not all that much expected after going only 3-5 the previous season, but all eyes will be on the Lions in 2023. However, before the first kickoff, injuries have already eliminated a pair of two-way starters, including an All-State … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Set and Ready To Go
The 2023-24 Mabel-Canton student/parent handbook and four other school policies have been approved. At the school’s regularly scheduled school board meeting on Thursday, August 24, Superintendent Gary Kuphal recommended that the handbook and the tobacco-free environment, bullying prohibition, overdose medication, and school meals policies be approved emphasizing that there were … [Read more...]
2023 Cross Country Preview
Last year saw area cross country programs put together a strong collective campaign. LARPH’s boys made state for the fourth consecutive season, going as Section 1A runner-up. Kingsland sent two individual boys representatives to state in section champ Garrison Hubka and Cole Kruegel. L/FC’s Isaac Snyder also made state on the guys side. On the girls side, Chatfield had a strong … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Netters Seek to Extend Recent Success
Spring Grove volleyball (12-2, 28-5) comes off the most successful season in school history - a record 28 wins and first-ever state ranking. It was the pinnacle of consistent success. Not counting the shortened COVID season of 2020, the wins over the most recent seasons have been 28, 20, 19, 26 and 22. Last autumn, the Lions won two regular-season tournaments and reached the … [Read more...]
2023 Volleyball Preview
The 2022 volleyball season was most denoted by always strong Mabel-Canton (14-0, 36-3) breaking a decades long drought and making state. Caledonia (10-0, 19-13) also had a great year, winning the TRC title and finishing as 1AA runner-up. Chatfield (9-1, 26-3), Spring Grove (12-2, 28-5), and Fillmore Central (8-2, 19-11) nipped on M-C and Cal’s heels in their respective … [Read more...]
Kingsland Schools to Begin Year with Full Teaching Staff
By Patrick Andrews The first agenda item on the August 21 Kingsland School Board meeting, following roll call and pledge of allegiance, was an acknowledgement of thanks to Essig Agency, who donated $100 to the Kingsland Backpack Program. This program provides weekend and non-school day meals to families in need. The board briefly discussed the school’s bus driver situation; … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public School District Kicks off New School Year
Caledonia School Board members met Monday, August 21 from 6-7:34 p.m. at Crooked Creek Community Center, also known as Freeburg Community Center in Caledonia, Minn. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, Daniel Small, and Spencer Yohe. In addition, Elementary Principal Sue Link, Middle/High School Principal Nathan … [Read more...]
Rusford-Peterson Board to Vote Monday on HVED
With a final copy of a joint powers agreement ready to be signed, the Rushford-Peterson School Board once again discussed the proposed HVED (Hiawatha Valley Education District) building purchase at their regular meeting August 21. Before beginning the discussion of the agreement, Superintendent Ben Bernard declared, “I really do believe this (the joint powers agreement … [Read more...]