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Chatfield Gophers

Chatfield High School
205 Union Street NE
Chatfield, MN. 55923
507-867-4210

Superintendent: Edward Harris
Principal: Eric Nelson
Activities Director: Daniel Schindler
GOPHER SPORTS
Chatfield’s Katryn Johnson and Rylee Urban (center) hug it out while teammates Grace Finley (#12), Brynn Horsman (#27), and Makenna Dornack are also overjoyed after the Gophers came back from down 4-0 to beat Cannon Falls 5-4, securing them a spot against Randolph in the 1AA final four “no-loss” game. Photo by Paul Trende

Softball (6/2)

Paul Trende Jun 2, 2025
#10 Gophers Post Back-to-Back Rallies, Head to Austin Unblemished It is probably not advisable to start a second-round section game down 3-0, and then a third-round contest down 4-0.  That is what the #10 in AA Chatfield softball did, and yet they are still off to Austin without a loss for a battle with the […]
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Paul Trende May 26, 2025

Lanesboro’s Jack Brogle shot the two lowest rounds of the year for any Journal-covered golfer (back-to-back two-under-par 33s) in wins over Kingsland and Houston.  Hurricane Logan Olson shot a 38…

After an infield hit, Rushford-Peterson’s Cayden Lea tries to catch Caledonia’s Jack Schmitz leaning off third base (to no avail). The play was part of a seven-run sixth that led to a 13-3 Caledonia win, as the Warriors (14-6) posted their second straight 4-1 week. Photo by Paul Trende

Baseball (5/26)

Paul Trende May 26, 2025

Warriors Post Second Straight 4-1 Week  For a second straight week, Caledonia baseball won four of five games.  Their 12-3 record over the final 15 games has them a top…

For the fifth time in five years, GMLOKS girls track and field finished top two at the State True Team meet. They narrowly took second (543.5 to 538), this time missing the championship as Section 1A rival Cotter/Hope Lutheran claimed first. Photo submitted

Track and Field (5/26)

Paul Trende May 26, 2025

GMLOKS is State True Team Runner-Up, LFCMC Takes 8th For a third straight year, GMLOKS girls track and field is the state True Team runner-up.  For the second straight year,…

Houston softball poses with teammate Emily Botcher (front row, fourth from left), who amassed her 300th career strikeout in an 8-0 win over Spring Grove (where the senior was a late hit away from a no-hitter). With the win, the Hurricanes also claimed a share of the SEC title with Southland. Photo by Paul Trende

Softball (5/26)

Paul Trende May 26, 2025

Hurricanes Ascend to Shared SEC Title Playing games of descending toughness, Houston softball posted a 3-0 week with two big victories. They ascended to a share of the SEC title. …

Golf (5/26)

Golf (5/26)

Paul Trende May 26, 2025

Warrior Girls Top Falcons to Secure TRC-East Title, Boys Teams Tie Leading the division by one match over Fillmore Central, Caledonia’s girls topped the Falcons 186 to 203 in the…

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Hot Shots (5/19)

Paul Trende May 19, 2025

R-P boys golf handed La Crescent/Hokah its first loss of the season, 165 to 167.  Trojan Jaxson Meldahl then shot a 39 to medal in a win over W-K.  Brody…

Ezra Konkel steals second base while defended by Houston second baseman Coltin Groth. The Spring Grove freshman (wearing #3) batted 3 for 3, stole three bases, scored three runs and drove in another during the Lions’ runaway 18-8 road win.” Photo by Lee Epps

Baseball (5/19)

Paul Trende May 19, 2025

Gophers Run Win Streak to Seven, Fall to Panthers Chatfield baseball started the year 1-8. In an excellent turnaround, Brian Baum’s Gophers have rallied with a big win streak. Chatfield…

Mabel-Canton’s Lydia Vatland catches the late throw as Spring Grove’s Sydney Holland is safe at first base on an infield error. Holland was one of only two Lion batters to reach base during a 15-0 Mabel-Canton win in four innings. Photo by Lee Epps

Softball (5/19)

Paul Trende May 19, 2025

Houston Ups Win Streak to Five Houston mercy-ruled three foes on the week to up their win streak to five. Alden-Conger/G-E fell 27-2 in four innings. Kylie Stinson (4-5 two…

Golf (5/19)

Golf (5/19)

Paul Trende May 19, 2025

Burros Teams Each Stay Perfect, Wrap Up SEC Titles Lanesboro’s golf teams swept meets with Southland and GMLO. Each improved to 8-0 on the year and wrapped up SEC regular…

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SCHOOL BOARD & NEWS

Chatfield School Board hears from the Class of 2023

Mary Allen Apr 17, 2023

Chatfield School Board non-renews varsity volleyball coach

Mary Allen Feb 13, 2023

Chatfield School Board chooses officers for the 2023 school year

Mary Allen Jan 16, 2023
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