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Softball (4/14)

April 14, 2025 by Paul Trende

Chatfield’s Grace Finley readies to take the throw to first to get St. Charles runner Willow Lange, while teammate Brittin Ruskell backs up the play, in the Gophers’ season-opener, a 7-2 win. Photo by Leif Erickson

Three Rivers Conference Softball Fillmore Central/Lanesboro 0, #9 in AA Caledonia 18 [4] (C: A. Lange 4-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 4 R; A. Augedahl 3-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R, 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K, Win; Lily Wiebke 3-3, 2B, RBI, 3 R; Paizley Lange 2-2, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Vivian Kittleson 2-2, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Brairy Proulx 2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Nora Staggemeyer 1-1, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R. Augedahl pitched a … [Read more...]

Track and Field (3/25 – 3/28) 

April 7, 2025 by Paul Trende

St. Mary’s Early Red Bird Invite (RPH competed alongside Melrose-Mindoro, Winona High, Lake City, Austin, Albert Lea, La Crosse-Logan, Cotter/Hope Lutheran, and Lyle/Pacelli at this indoor meet at St. Mary’s in Winona.   Tro-Cane Aubry Boldt won the Long Jump (17’9 ½”) and the Triple Jump (36’3 ½”) competitions while taking second in the 55-meter hurdles.  She set the program … [Read more...]

Hot Shots

April 7, 2025 by Paul Trende

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At the St. Mary’s Early Bird track and field invite, RP/H’s Aubry Boldt set the program Long Jump record (17’9 ½”), breaking her own tie with Ashley Agrimson (17’8”), while also tying Danielle Lesser-Luhman’s program-best Triple Jump mark (36’3 ½”).  At the MSU Indoor Showcase, LFCMC’s Brody Niemeyer set the LFCMC program Shot Put record with a throw of 52’1”.  The former … [Read more...]

Baseball (4/7)

April 7, 2025 by Paul Trende

…over on the baseball diamond, Houston’s C.J. Wruck is narrowly thrown out at first with Cougar Milton Hutchinson collecting the nice assist, though the Hurricanes got a shut-out from pitchers Morgan Rohweder and Hector Steinfeldt in a 3-0 ‘Cane win. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball Preview Capsules Caledonia Warriors Head Coach: Shawn Bauer  Where We Left Off in 2024: The Warriors went undefeated (15-0) to win the TRC-East title.  They won their first-round playoff game, then dropped two straight scoring four total runs.  Caledonia finished at 19-3.   Seniors: Garrett Konz (P/1B), Reid Klug (P/3B), Ben Stemper (CF), Spencer … [Read more...]

Softball (4/7)

April 7, 2025 by Paul Trende

Spring sports got rolling with Mabel-Canton and Houston playing a softball and baseball series in Mabel (among the scheduled contests). Hurricane Rylee Boldt makes third base safely in front of Cougar Hope Erickson’s tag in the Hurricanes’ 6-0 win... Photo by Paul Trende

Softball Preview Capsules Caledonia Warriors Head Coach:  Chad Augedahl  Where We Left Off in 2024:  The Warriors won the TRC-East (14-1).  Caledonia then went 6-2 in the playoffs, making the 1AA title game.  They beat Randolph once, but then fell in game two 6-0.  The Warriors finished as section runner-up at 24-4, their most wins in program … [Read more...]

Spring Grove Launches Community Help Desk with Student Leadership

April 7, 2025 by Charlene Corson Selbee

Jacqui VanMinsel of Spring Grove Communications has been working side-by-side with Spring Grove senior Jacob Hernandez to establish the Spring Grove Digital Assist program. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

Thanks to a collaboration between Spring Grove High School and Spring Grove Communications, funding was secured to launch a community help desk for technical support. This forward-thinking initiative, officially named Spring Grove Digital Assist, will provide technology assistance to residents and students.  Gina Morken, Spring Grove assistant superintendent, explained that … [Read more...]

Track and Field Preview Capsules

March 31, 2025 by Paul Trende

Lydia Redman, Gracie Foster, Breeley Galle, Chantle Reiland

Grand Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/Kingsland/Southland Head Coaches: Rebecca Young (boys), Aaron Thauwald (girls).  2024 Season: GMLOKS’ girls won their fifth straight 1A True Team title and were state runner-up by 1.5 points. The GMLOKS boys took third at the 1A Meet and made state by “Wild Card,” their fourth straight state appearance. They took seventh. Individually, Sam … [Read more...]

Boys Basketball (3/24)

March 24, 2025 by Paula Barness

Rushford-Peterson’s lone senior, Caden Johnson holds the Section 1A runner-up trophy as his younger teammates converge. The Trojans trailed most of the section title game versus Goodhue, but made a comeback that fell just short, as the Wildcats prevailed 84-79. Photo by Paul Trende

#3 Warriors Fulfill Destiny, Romp to 1AA Title There is no argument as to who the best boys team is in Section 1AA this year.  State third-ranked and 1-seed Caledonia (27-2), by virtue of its commanding win over Lake City in the 1AA title game, added the Tigers to the list of vanquished section foes.  And all have been vanquished emphatically.   Amidst Caledonia’ 14-0 record … [Read more...]

Girls Basketball (3/24)

March 24, 2025 by Paul Trende

Caledonia girls basketball ended its amazing season by going 2-1 at the state tournament, winning the consolation bracket, taking fifth place. The team’s only two seniors, Josie Foster and Sienna Augedahl hold the trophy and ball. The Warriors finish at 29-4. Photo by Sara Klug

Caledonia Grabs State Consolation Championship  Caledonia’s girls basketball finished a fantastic season as one of three 1AA teams with at least two wins at state.  They were also one of just three AA teams to finish their state run with a win.  A quarterfinal loss put a damper on competing for a state title or third place.  But Scott Sorenson’s group rallied with two wins … [Read more...]

Spring Grove Superintendent Rachel Udsteun Steps Down

March 24, 2025 by Charlene Corson Selbee

Spring Grove Superintendent Rachel Udstuden. Photo by Charlene Corson Selbee

After 15 years as Spring Grove School’s superintendent, Rachel Udstuen submitted her resignation at the March 17 Spring Grove School Board Meeting. With many thanks for her service to the school district, the board accepted her resignation effective June 30, 2025. In her letter of resignation, Udstuen reflected on her tenure, stating, “During my 15 years tenure as … [Read more...]

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