They very well could’ve been first. But injuries hindered the cause. Nonetheless, Chatfield wrestling took on the massive, super-competitive La Crosse Bi-State Wrestling Invite and had a very solid day. Travis Bartels’ group (153.5) took second in the smallest Division 3 team grouping. Stratford (Wisconsin) took first (282.5) and La Crosse Aquinas third (132.5). Senior … [Read more...]
Falcon GBB the New County #1
If the county had rankings, like college basketball, FC’s girls basketball (due to their holiday showings) probably moved into the #1 spot. Versus Mabel-Canton the day after Christmas, Levi Olstad’s group shot 20 of 32 in the first half, building a 42-10 lead. They prevailed handily 67-30. Kandace Sikkink (13 pts, 5-9 FGs, 3-3 FTs) and Kelly Ristau (12 pts, 8 rebs) hit … [Read more...]
Eickhoff Steals/Scores Kingsland Over FC
It was a thrilling, albeit controversial ending to a compelling game. In the record books, Kingsland beat Fillmore Central in boys basketball. Replay probably would’ve led to an overtime. The game started with a memorable first half shooting display by FC. They hit 10 of 15 threes versus the Knight 2-3 zone! Zach Haugerud and Haidyn Gunderson were 9 of 14, scoring 32 of … [Read more...]
Gopher Girls Go 2-0 in Holiday Games
Chatfield girls basketball came into their set of Holiday games in Winona with just two wins on the season (2-5). The two days at WSU doubled the Gophers win total. Brian Baum’s group beat Pine Island 62-52 on Thursday. Silja Erickson (career-high 17 pts, 8-14 FGs) and Mollie Henry (10 pts) hit double figures. Tessa McMahon (9 pts, 7 asts) and Peyton Berg (8 pts, 10 rebs) … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Haidyn Gunderson had 23 (pts) and 15 (rebs) while Zach Haugerud had 21 (pts) and 6 (stls) as FC beat M-C 66-42. Chatfield’s boys got their first win, beating Lanesboro 68-46. Reid Johnson scored 22 points, though the Gophers fell to Z-M 58-49. Justin Ruberg had 20 (pts) and 12 (rebs) as R-P beat D-E 65-53. Malachi Bunke had 21 points as the Trojans fell to Nevis 74-65. … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball/ Holiday Games (12/26 – 12/28)
M-C 42, FC 66 (FC: H. Gunderson 23 pts (8-13 FGs, 6-7 FTs), 15 pts, 4 asts, 4 stls; Z. Haugerud 21 pts, 7 rebs, 6 stls. M-C: Reid Crawford/Jack Arneson/Gavin Johnson 8 pts) Chatfield 49, Z-M 58 (C: R. Johnson 22 pts (3-8 threes), 8 rebs; Cole Johnson 9 pts, 5 rebs, 6 asts. WSU Tourney) Southland 76, M-C 49 (M-C: Cayden Tollefsrud 10 pts (6-8 FTs); Ethan Underbakke 9 … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball/ Holiday Games (12/26 – 12/28)
Lanesboro 31, Caledonia 63 (L: Payton Benson 12 pts (3-5 FGs, 4-5 FTs); B. Ruen 10 pts) Southland 54, M-C 47 (M-C: P. Danielson 18 pts (3-5 threes, 6-11 FGs), 14 rebs; M. Kelly 10 pts. Cougars led 27-23 at half. M-C: 2-3, 4-8) Kingsland 57, Southland 68 (K: E. Buchholtz 19 pts, 9 rebs, 5 asts; S. Wernimont 12 pts) … [Read more...]
Wrestling (12/19 & 12/20)
LARP 57, St. Charles 16 (Quintin Betthauser (106), Clay Ellinghauser (152), and Jacob Meyer (182) had pins for LARP, Jordan Zibrowski (120) a 5-0 decision win, Tyler Kreidemacher (113), Ross Herber (132), Gable Speltz (145), Brennan Corcoran (160), D.J. Plank (195), and Tyler Payne (285) won by forfeit); LARP 42, W-K 21 (Meyer (195) and Colin Klug (170) won by pin, Herber (132) … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball (12/17 – 12/21)
Lanesboro 38, Triton 72 (L: B. Ruen 12 pts (3-5 threes); P. Benson 11 pts (3-8 threes); Sophia Simes 11 pts) FC 63, L-A 46 (FC: K. Sikkink career-high-tying 27 pts (9-10 FTs), 14 rebs, 4 stls; Kassidy Broadwater career-high 18 pts (7-9 FGs), 4 rebs, 5 asts, 5 stls. Falcons trailed 27-21 at half, out-scored Cardinals 42 to 19 in second half) R-P 29, Caledonia 61 (RP: … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball (12/17 – 12/21)
L/P 70, Kingsland 55 Caledonia #2 in AA 92 R-P 73 (RP: Luke O’Hare 17 pts, 5 rebs; Malachi Bunke 15 pts (5-8 threes); Justin Ruberg 14 pts, 12 rebs, 8 asts; Ben Wieser 12 pts (6-8 FGs); Korey Burroughs 11 pts. C: Austin Klug 24 pts (six threes); Noah King 22 pts) L-A 56, FC 84 (FC: Z. Haugerud 18 pts (9-11 FTs), 5 rebs; Trevor Hershberger 12 pts (4-8 threes); Ian Shupe … [Read more...]