Non-Conference Girls Basketball (2/16) Grand Meadow 62, United South Central 71 (GM: N. Warmka 20 pts (9-17 FGs), 6 rebs, 4 asts; G. Foster 17 pts, 6 rebs; Mollie Voigt 11 pts (3-5 threes). USC led 40-26 at the half with GM getting as close as 67-61 late.) Girls Basketball - 1A and 1AA Round of 16 Playoffs (2/19) (1AA) 13-seed La Crescent (9-17) 42, 4-seed … [Read more...]
State Gymnastics (2/20 & 2/21)
Class A State Meet (Detroit Lakes (147.625) won the team competition over Mankato-East (144.20). Vivian Kittleson of Caledonia/SG/Hou competed on the balance beam scoring an 8.150, taking 42nd (of 47). Maggie Schander (9.700) of Detroit Lakes won the event. Schander (9.850) also won the vault, the uneven bars (9.550), and the individual all-around (38.825). Mankato-West’s … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Receives Donation from Preston Fire Department
At the February 24 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, the board approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 27 meeting. The monthly claims were also approved. Treasurer Sue Sikkink noted that scholarships were given out on February 16, and also that a donation was received from the Preston Fire Department, allowing each student at the elementary school to receive a … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball (2/23)
Boys Basketball: Trojans Top Burros in Battle of League Leaders, Run Streak to Nine It was the biggest game between Rushford-Peterson (9-2, 17-3) and Lanesboro (12-2, 18-3) in boys’ basketball in some time. Each entered leading their respective league East division races having strong seasons. The game was majorly determined by one major first half spurt. Trailing 11-10, R-P … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball (2/23)
Girls Basketball: Caledonia Takes Broom to TRC, Wins 20th Game The TRC-East girls’ basketball title was decided a while ago. A win over Cotter/Hope Lutheran on January 23 clinched a share and a win over R-P on February 2 earned an outright title for Caledonia, their fourth straight (one shared). Scott Sorenson’s group posted two wins the last week of the regular season to … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Grand Meadow’s boys (10-6 in the SEC, 14-9 overall) went 3-1 on the week, beating L-O 60-53, M-C 62-58, and Kingsland 69-30 while losing to Southland 90-48, all at home. Caledonia’s boys beat La Crescent/Hokah 72-60 and FC 92-61 with Grant King scoring 27 and 36 points. The Warriors (10-3, 14-9) and Cotter/HL (9-3, 17-7) trail R-P (10-2, 20-3) atop the TRC-East. Nick Taylor … [Read more...]
Gymnastics: Kittleson Advances to State, Warriors Fourth at Sections
Caledonia/Spring Grove/Houston junior Vivian Kittleson qualified for the state meet with her fourth-place finish (8.875) among 25 gymnasts on the balance beam at the Section 1A gymnastics Meet. The Warriors placed fourth among five teams with Winona High (141.375) taking the team title over Byron (140.675). Cal/SG/Hou’s top two scores came in floor exercise where Harper Myrah … [Read more...]
Wrestling (2/23)
Wrestling: Gophers Threepeat as 1A Champions Wrestling can sometimes be unique. A competitor can lose and it still helps a team win. Preventing (big) bonus points can prove major dividends to the team game. Chatfield freshman Brenden Kobs found himself in that position in the Gophers’ 1A team final with Goodhue (2-seed, 20-7). Chatfield, #2 in Class A (1-seed, 16-4), jumped … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board Recognized at February Meeting
The Spring Grove School Board members were honored at the February 17 board meeting. February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. Board members recognized include Ashley Olson, Rhan Flatin, Myriah Klug, Kelly Rohland, Lisa Myhre, and Chairman Stephanie Jaster. Superintendent Gina Morken offered her appreciation to the board, saying, “Thank you to all of you for … [Read more...]
M-C School Board Discusses Changes to Building Project
The Mabel-Canton School Board began its February 17 meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the Pledge, meeting Chair Chris Miller recognized Darian Hershberger, the Student Representative to the board. Hershberger gave a report on behalf of the students which was focused on the success of M-C’s athletic teams. Principal Michelle Weidemann gave the Principal’s … [Read more...]