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Friends and family remember Teigan Martin, football player killed in car crash
MAYER, Minn. — Teigan Martin was a standout player on a standout team for Mayer Lutheran High School. He landed on a Division I football scholarship at Liberty then South Florida. Last week, he died in a car accident while back home in Minnesota. And that's got his family and his friends processing the unthinkable and leaning on faith and each other.On a day of reflection at Mayer Lutheran High School is a group of young men who were part of the state championship football team in 2021. It's a talented group, but there is someone missing: Teigan Martin. On Saturday, his teammates...
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads to Elko on July 3
ELKO, Minn. (FOX 9) - Elko is next at bat for the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour on Wednesday, July 3. FOX 9 will be live at Fredrickson Field in Elko starting at 5 p.m. as the Elko Express take on the Prior Lake Jays at 7 p.m. Baseball has...
WEM Clay Target Team Awards announced
The 2024 WEM Clay Target season just wrapped up and it was a huge success! There were 66 members on this year's team of which 50 of them elected to shoot competitively with Clay Target USA which requires additional fees. For WEM, the clay target season consists of both trap...
Three-time all-around gymnastics state champion traded the mat for motherhood
LONSDALE, Minn. — Many argue Minnesota is a well-known gymnastics state. Just ask someone who was one of four women to be a high school champion three times. Bailey DuPay won the all-around MSHSL state championship title three times in her high school career in the early 2010s, while competing for Northfield High School."My senior year was almost 10 years ago, and that doesn't feel that long, but at the same time feels like a lifetime ago," said DuPay.Now her 2-year-old daughter, Summer, is the one doing the jumping and tumbling inside their Lonsdale home. She's excited for her daughter, as young...
Spring Grove’s Reinhardt is State Trap Champion
Spring Grove senior Taylor Reinhardt is the 2024 Girls State Trap champion after hitting 99 of 100 flying clay targets at the state champion-ships in Prior Lake, conducted by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). The three-time All-State Lion shooter, competing in the rain, edged out three girls who scored 98. Last year, in the first year for a separate division for girls, Reinhardt had tied with the second-best score of 98, but after the tie-breaker, brought home the fourth-place medal. This year, she qualified again by being one of the top 25 girls in the state, based on their five-week, regular-season average.
Baseball 365 Town Ball Game
Check out Eden Prairie’s new Town Ball team, Baseball 365, now playing at Round Lake Stadium!. July 1st, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30 PM, Andover Aces @ Baseball 365. July 2, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30 PM, Crystal Cowboys @ Baseball 365. July 8th, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30...
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Bats come alive for Cologne in bounce-back win over Norwood
COLOGNE – A day after the offense struggled to get anything going, the Cologne Hollanders were able to wake the bats up at the right time. Hosting the Norwood Indians, the offense came to life in a big way for the Hollanders as they got back into the win column with an impressive 14-4 win in seven innings over the Indians June 30.
Eden Prairie Unveils Exciting Summer Sports Programs for All Ages
Eden Prairie's summer is set up to be an active one with a slate of sports programs for all ages. To encourage physical activity and community engagement, the city's Parks and Recreation department is offering an array of classes that range from T-ball to tennis and even a "Ninja Warrior Fitness" course for the youngest athletes, as per the City of Eden Prairie, MN. These programs are open for registration, giving families a chance to plan a sporty and fun-filled summer.
Spring Lake Park skeet finishes 2nd at state
Another year, another top state finish, with another return invite to national competition ahead. The Spring Lake Park clay target club closed the spring season with a runner-up finish in the state skeet meet held in Prior Lake June 26, with Mason Meyer earning third place in the varsity male division. Andover’s Jared Miller scored a 100 in the state clay target competition in Class A, while Anoka was led...
Monarchs strong in first third of the 2024 season
Rain throughout the month of June has limited action for the Minnetonka Monarchs amateur baseball team. “We’re 11-3 now,” manager Adam Goethke said after a 3-0 win over the Victoria Vics June 26 at Victoria’s Poppitz Field. “I would rather be 21-3.” The cancellation of games due to rain has a silver lining for the Monarchs, who are able to have their starting pitchers go deeper into games. Staff ace...
Sibley East Legion defeats Norwood 9-3
The Sibley East American Legion baseball team defeated visiting Norwood 9-3 at Green Isle on Saturday, June 29. Riley Drexler and Gavyn Hayden led Sibley East at the plate with one single each and one double apiece. Evan Pautsch and Leyton Dose contributed two singles apiece. Nate Colling, Nathan Schauer, Riley Bussler and Aaron Brinkman added one single each.
Brewers CRVL winning streak snapped by Waconia
GAYLORD – The Glencoe Brewers fell to the Gaylord Islanders in a non-league tune up game on Wednesday, June 26. The Brewers took a brief early lead in the top of the second inning. With runners on first and third Oray Tangen (wait that’s me!) hit an RBI fielders choice to center field scoring Dylen Terlinden, and giving the Brewers a 1-0 lead.
Eden Prairie is No. 1 in Legion rankings, Hopkins improves
Eden Prairie’s American Legion baseball team has taken over the top spot in Scheels’ Statewide Legion poll. The way the Eagles did that is easy to understand. In two recent games, they beat last week’s No. 1 Wayzata 5-4 and last week’s No. 2 Tri-City Red 6-5. “The thing that impresses me most about our guys is the way they respond when they’re trailing in a game,” EP head coach...
Tri-City United youth soccer teams wrap most successful season to date
Tri-City United youth soccer teams completed their 2024 spring/summer seasons last week with a cumulative record of 55 wins, 29 losses and seven ties across all competitions. Saturday, the U10 Girls team capped a 14-1 season by winning the Southern Minnesota Soccer League (SMSL) Division 3 championship. The Titans notched a 3-2 victory over Rochester in the semifinals, then avenged their only loss of the season by besting St. Peter 5-2 in the finals. ...
Lake Minnetonka Sailing School’s Adaptive Program Sets Sail
A sailor in Lake Minnetonka Sailing School’s (LMSS) adaptive sailing program loves pulling lines. Another prefers steering. One participant, who is only 10 years old, insists that she’s ready to dock the boat. Others are content to smile, ride the wind and sing. “They’re just giddy,” says Clare Leeper, director of recreational sailing and administration for LMSS. “They raise their arms and cheer. It’s amazing.”
Burnsville Launches Youth Pickleball Camp to Ignite Passion for America's Rising Sport
Young sports enthusiasts have a reason to cheer this summer as the City of Burnsville announces the launch of a Pickleball camp specifically tailored for kids aged 6 to 12. This camp aims to introduce the fundamentals of one of America's fastest-growing sports to the younger generation in a fun and immersive setting. With a focus on enjoyment as much as on developing skills, the camp promises to make the entrants proficient in the basics of the game through a mix of learning and play, as per the City of Burnsville.
Thimsen earns Third Team CSC Academic All-American® honors
AUSTIN, Texas - The 2024 CSC Academic All-America® baseball teams were released on Tuesday and Concordia-St. Paul's Nick Thimsen was awarded with a third-team selection. Thimsen becomes the second Golden Bear all-time to make an Academic All-American® team. The senior adds to his many honors including being named...
DRS/RVL Baseball Update 7/1/24
New Market Muskies – 6, St. Benedict Saints – 1 F/8. Montgomery Mallards host Shakopee Coyotes – postponed. Union Hill Bulldogs host Cannon Falls – canceled. Union Hill Bulldogs – 6, St. Benedict Saints – 4 Results from Sunday 6/30. New Prague Orioles –...
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