On the scoreboard, the difference was a two-point conversion; Spring Grove converted twice, Mabel-Canton once. On the statistics sheet, it was just as close. Neither team had a turnover; each team punted twice and was held on downs twice. Each scored four touchdowns. Each team had five big plays that covered 20 yards or more. Spring Grove had 285 yards of total offense, … [Read more...]
Lion netters wallop Wolverines, improve to 4-0
The Spring Grove volleyball girls (4-0, 4-0 SEC) remained unbeaten and not seriously challenged through their first four matches, the latest a 3-0 home sweep of Glenville-Emmons (25-17, 25-13, 25-9. The Lions were back in action on Sept. 16 after two matches had been postponed by pandemic protocols. After the Grove girls had dismissed their first three winless foes, G-E (3-7, … [Read more...]
Very late goal closes three-loss week for soccer girls
The Caledonia/Spring Grove/Houston soccer girls (1-5, 1-4 TRC) scored only one goal during three games last week, but that lone goal appeared to be worth a win against La Crescent-Hokah until a penalty kick goal tied the score with three minutes to play. That disappointment was magnified when the Lancers, with a brisk wind at their backs, scored the winning goal with 10 seconds … [Read more...]
Soccer boys take two, drop two during busy week
The first team to four goals wins; at least, that was true in last week’s four soccer matches for the Caledonia/Spring Grove/Houston boys who won the first two and dropped the last pair. They went 1-1 in conference contests (St. Charles/Lewiston-Altura and La Crescent-Hokah) and also 1-1 in non-league action (Stewartville and La Crosse Aquinas). The Warriors (3-4-1, 2-2-1 TRC) … [Read more...]
Burros Pound Past L-O, Take Control of South-East
In maybe the year’s marquee Section 1 9-Man contest, Lanesboro football (2-0) took down dangerous district adversary, LeRoy-Ostrander (2-0), and their joystick play-making quarterback Chase Johnson. The Burros ground-and-pounded their way to victory amidst a back-and-forth offensive game. Team black and orange scored first, going 58 yards on their first drive. A 46-yard … [Read more...]
Gopher Football Just Enough Anti-Venom Versus Cobras
It was a key win. It was a win over a strong sub-district foe. It was a win on the road. It staved off the possibility of heading to Caledonia sporting an 0-2 record. It was a win by one point. Chatfield (0-1) and Triton (1-0) squared off in a highly contested week two game. The Gophers rallied, dominating the ball in the fourth quarter (having just enough anti-venom) to … [Read more...]
Girls drop soccer decisions to Cotter, Dover-Eyota
The Caledonia/Spring Grove/Houston soccer girls (1-2, 1-2 TRC) came up short in both games last week, a decisive 12-0 loss at state, top-10-ranked Winona Cotter on Sept. 7 and then two days later at home, a slim 2-1 decision against Dover-Eyota. Cotter 12, C/SG/H 0 “They (the Ramblers) were one of the best teams last year, and I didn’t know how they could get any better - … [Read more...]
Warrior soccer boys tie one, fall twice
The Caledonia/Spring Grove/Houston soccer boys (1-2-1, 1-1-1 TRC) played thrice last week, starting with a 1-1 tie versus visiting Winona Cotter followed by a 3-0 setback at Dover-Eyota and a non-conference 3-1 home loss against Holmen (Wis.). C/SG/H 1, Cotter 1 Austin Meyer came through with a second half score for the Warriors. Dover-Eyota 3, C/SG/H 0 The Eagles … [Read more...]
Grove girls go to 3-0 with runaway win at Schaefer
Addyson McHugh served a dozen aces as undefeated Spring Grove (3-0, 3-0 SEC) coasted past a third straight winless conference volleyball rival. The visiting Spring Grove Lions defeated the Schaeffer Academy Lions 3-0 (25-4, 25-12, 25-11) at Rochester on Sept. 7. With McHugh serving, the first 19 points, it was 18-0 before a Schaeffer kill ended the run. Spring Grove attacked … [Read more...]
Rein’s Punt-Run Propels Burros Past GM
It was a solid battle, until it wasn’t. In a season-opening rematch of last year’s Section 1 9-Man title game, Lanesboro and Grand Meadow battled for nearly three quarters. In the blink of an eye, GM seemingly was on the cusp of a huge play, only for it to be a huger one for the Burros. With the third quarter waning, James Semmen’s group led 8-0. Burro senior J.T. Rein … [Read more...]