The first time Kingsland and Lanesboro’s boys played this season, the Knights rode a big first half of three-point shooting (9 of 10) to a 66-57 victory. In the re-match, a late quick barrage propelled John Fenske’s guys to victory. Chris Hanson’s Burros used a deliberate attack to lead most of a fast first half of b-ball. Their biggest edge, the biggest edge of the game … [Read more...]
Free to “V”
For a second straight game, Rushford-Peterson’s boys were nearly flawless at the charity stripe and it was highly critical in posting another tough victory. At Lewiston-Altura, the Trojans went 21 of 23 at the free throw line. They were 22 of 24 at Crestwood the previous game. The contest with the Cardinals was tied late when Landon Skalet hit a crucial three-pointer to put … [Read more...]
Lots of Free, and a “V”
While R-P’s boys shot nearly perfect from the free throw line, FC’s girls’ approach, shoot a bunch, make as many as possible, also helped lead to a “V.” For a fourth time this year, Levi Olstad’s girls attempted 40 plus free throws. The Falcons made just 18, but got a win over La Crescent 65-59. Paige Donlinger (19 points, 7-13 FTs, 6 stls) had a season-high. Madison … [Read more...]
Knights/Buchholtz’s Roll Again
On 17 occasions this year, FCJ covered b-ball teams have had teammates each score 20 in a game. Kingsland’s sister tandem of Lauren and Ellie Buchholtz has now done so thrice. Versus LeRoy-Ostrander, it was a one-sided affair with the Buchholtz’s pouring in the points. Ellie B. scored 17 in the first nine minutes or so. The Knights put 50 up in the first half (50-26). To … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Emma Geiwitz had 22 points in a victory over Schaeffer, and Alyssa Rostad had 33 points (16 of 18 FTs) in a win over Cannon Falls, as Houston’s girls ended a four-game losing streak. Dale Moga’s girls (6-2, 9-9) lead the SEC-East over Kingsland (6-3, 11-7). Houston’s boys also beat CF, 78-74 in OT. Alex Van Gundy had 26 points (11 of 13 FTs) and Mikkel Schutte 21 points (8 … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball (1/21 – 1/26)
Houston 76, L-A 94 (H: A. Van Gundy 25 pts (8-13 FTs), 6 rebs; James Hongerholt 18 pts, 10 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stls; M. Schutte 13 pts (6-10 FGs), 9 rebs, 4 stls; Caiden Danielson 9 pts; Noah Kingsley 9 pts (3-5 threes)) M-C 38, #10 in A Randolph 64 (MC: D. Loppnow 15 pts, 14 rebs; D. Wyffels 11 pts (5-7 FTs), 7 rebs, 6 asts) Stewartville 82, Chatfield 70 (C: R. Johnson 23 pts; … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball (1/21 – 1/26)
R-P 63, L-O 73 (RP: Abbey Hoegh 28 pts; Megan Oian 9 pts, 9 rebs; Lauren Lawston/Kjersta Hinz 9 pts) St. Charles 67, Lanesboro 42 (L: Emily Snyder 12 pts, 6 rebs, 4 stls; Payton Benson 9 pts (3-7 threes)) M-C 43, Randolph 56 (MC: Payton Danielson 14 pts, 4 stls; Maddy Michels 14 pts, 9 rebs. Cougs: 3-6, 5-13) L/P 48, Lanesboro 24 (L: E. Snyder 7 pts, 8 rebs) L-A 66, R-P 62 … [Read more...]
Wrestling (1/24 – 1/26)
PEM Quad > A Lean and Mean Chatfield 30, AA Lean and Mean PEM 42 (Gophers led 21-6 and 30-18 but lost last four weights; 182, 195, & 220 by fall, 285 by FF. C. Bartels (113), S. Goetzinger (120), and Tate Karver (132) had pins. Sulley Ferguson (106 > 6-1), and Davontae Goldsmith (170 > 6-3) won Ds. Gophers took 160 by FF); Chatfield 24, #9 in Class A Goodhue 49 … [Read more...]
Hurricanes At Full Strength
It was a tough start to the season for Houston boys basketball. Leading returning scorer James Hongerholt missed the first six games with a broken hand (football). Just as he was to return, starting PG Connor Van Gundy sprained his ankle. Not a full strength, Houston started 3-7. It took until January 14 for Trent Vix to have his full complement of players. Fully staffed, … [Read more...]
Trojan Boys Go Trojan Boys
Like any good high school sports program, R-P boys basketball can be a wonderment. In a Saturday game, on the road (Crestwood), versus a good opponent (9-4), one with four senior starters, Chris Drinkall’s young bunch (two upperclassmen who play) did what Trojan basketball often times does. They won a game in notable fashion. R-P fell behind big early to the Cadets, 23-6 … [Read more...]