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CLASS C STATE TOURNAMENT: Cardinals take advantage of free bases in win over Raymond
GREEN ISLE – There’s nothing Young America’s Josh Lenz loves more than being on the mound with the ball in his hand in the biggest spot. The ace for the Cardinals, Lenz showed why he’s still one of the top pitchers in the state. After two...
Paying attention to the changing of seasons, the march of time
If you’re a baseball fan, they say the best four words each spring are ‘Pitchers and catchers report’ to spring training. Each spring, when professional baseball players show up for spring training, it’s a sign we’ve survived another winter, that the best of our climate is yet to come and there is hope for better days ahead.
Skis battle Hopkins at state
The Sobieski Skis took on Hopkin in the first round of the Class B State Tournament in Jordan Saturday, Aug. 17. Despite their good efforts, the Skis came up short, losing 5-1. The Skis kept Hopkins at bay in the first inning, with Fillipi putting out tree straight batters. The Skis were close to scoring in the bottom of the inning, thanks to Joey Hanowski, who made a sacrifice hit, having two runners on the second and third bases. However, Hopkins made back-to-back strikeouts to...
Waconia girls swimming season preview
Head coach: Ashley Westphal Assistant coaches: Drew Sodey, Hannah Fuller, Jessi Stockstead Captains: Olivia Engkjer and Mallory Haas Team goals: “Chanhassen, Benilde-St. Margarets, and New Prague will be really competitive Metro West Conference duals we’d like to win,” said Westphal. “Winning the St.Peter Invite will also be an early season goal. Getting more comfortable in...
Buffalo and Loretto Class C State Amateur Baseball Preview
Two teams are left from the North Star League and Region 12C at the Class C State baseball tournament, taking place in Green Isle, Jordan and Belle Plaine. Buffalo received a bye last week and Loretto defeated Atwater 2-1 in ten innings. Below is a preview for Buffalo and Loretto as they try to advance to the final week of the state tournament.
Mayer Lutheran cross country season preview
Head coach: Parker Esterberg New team: “We have some really excited runners ready to learn the sport and improve their running,” said Esterberg. “As it is a new team, our runners will be getting used to the distance, process, and strategy of cross country. They are excited to learn.” Team goals: “As a team, our goals are to work on the fundamentals of running and have a fun season,” said...
PREP BASEBALL: Mayer Lutheran’s Dave Lane steps down as head baseball coach
There’s been one familiar face in the dugout for the Mayer Lutheran baseball program for the past four decades. He’s known by many names but for 43 years, Dave Lane has been the man behind the Crusaders on the diamond. After a storied coaching career, Lane announced his retirement as head coach of Mayer Lutheran this week.
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