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...]
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...]
College News
Honors List Spring 2023 • Alexandria Technical & Community College: Tanner Kasel, LeRoy • Bemidji State University: Jennifer Knutson, Spring Valley • College of St. Scholastica: Brittainy Johnson, Lanesboro; Aubrey Norby, Mabel • Hamline University: Elizabeth Liew, Harmony • Iowa State University: Abby Ashbacher, Caledonia; Brynn Howerton, Lanesboro; Carson Ruen, … [Read more...]
McHugh and Morken Play in Volleyball All-Star Game
In conjunction with a coach’s clinic each summer, the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association held its annual All-Star game on July 25 featuring the girls that were named All-State the previous school year. In past years, only graduating seniors were allowed to play in the game. This year, however, underclassmen that made All-State were included. There were two teams of … [Read more...]
Spring Grove’s 2023 seniors are career or college ready
Spring Grove School Principal Luke Kjelland shared the results from the school’s Redefining Ready scorecard that illustrates college and career readiness as defined by AASA (The School Superintendents Association) with the Spring Grove school board at its July 17 meeting. Vice-chair Stephanie Jaster called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Attendees were Stephanie Jaster, Kelly … [Read more...]
Strinmoen repeats as Spring Grove MVP, Griffin as best pitcher
Jaxon Strinmoen repeated to win the Todd Oakes Most Valuable Player honor for Spring Grove baseball in 2023 and also repeated as the Ted Williams Batting Champion. Caleb Griffin was the repeat choice for the Cy Young Best Pitcher Award. And the state coaches named him Academic All-State, one of the state’s highest honors, reflecting achievement on the diamond and in the … [Read more...]
Third-most wins for Spring Grove baseball
The 2023 Spring Grove baseball team enjoyed a fifth straight winning season and second straight third-place finish in the Southeast Conference behind two state-ranked teams. The Lions were able to open the playoffs with a home game for the fifth straight season. Seeded eighth among 14 section teams, The Lions won two and lost two in postseason play to finish at 12-9, the … [Read more...]
Spring Grove moves forward on fall referendum
The Spring Grove School Board, during its June 21 meeting, authorized Superintendent Rachel Udstuen to “submit all required information to the Commissioner of Education to request Review and Comment for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities for a November 7, 2023, special election. The project would be financed through the issuance of School Building … [Read more...]
Cal/SG sends eight to state track meet
The Caledonia/Spring Grove boys were section runners-up among 21 teams at the 2023 Section 1A Track and Field Championships and qualified eight athletes to compete at state in six events. The Warrior girls placed 20th on May30 and June 1 at Paul Giel Field in Winona. Junior Josh Beardmore advances to state in three events. The top two in each section event qualify for … [Read more...]