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Spring Grove Lions defeat Houston Hurricanes and advance to playoffs
The Spring Grove Lions came into the away game at Houston with just two losses, and they took control and ended with a win over the Hurricanes 20-18. At the end of the first quarter, it was tied 6-6 and still anyone’s game. But going into halftime, the Lions had built a 20-6 lead. In the third quarter, the Hurricanes scored, making it 20-12. Then, in the final quarter of the game, the Hurricanes scored again with just over two minutes left, making it 20-18. The Lions defense held and that was the final score. Houston ends its season 4-4. Spring Grove closed its regular season 5-2 and advanced to the playoffs as the third seed. They will host Mabel-Canton on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
No. 1 ranked Warriors remain undefeated and win first Battle for the Shield
On Wednesday, Oct 18, the Caledonia Area Warriors played against the La Crescent Lancers in the Battle for the Shield — a new, traveling trophy introduced to bring more to stake in the rivalry between the Warriors and the Lancers on the gridiron. Caledonia pulled off a stellar performance to defeat the Lancers 44-14, making the Warriors 6-0 in the conference and 8-0 overall. Fair weather started the game, with...
Area football teams share senior parents night photos
There are so many events that are packed into a senior year, and senior parents night is always such an important milestone. It's a chance to recognize senior players and the parents for their love and dedication to their varsity senior football players. Caledonia Area Public Schools serves the communities of Caledonia, Brownsville, Eitzen and Freeburg, and it has 17 seniors on the varsity football team. The Spring Grove Lions have six seniors. The La Crescent Lancers have 12 seniors, and include Hokah. The Houston Hurricanes have eight seniors.
Minnesota adds boys volleyball as a high school spring sport
Boys volleyball continued its journey to full implementation in 2024-25 on Thursday, Oct. 5 when the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors approved a task force recommendation that the sport be played in the spring. For the 2023-2024 year, boys volleyball is being played as an emerging sport under the direction of the Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball Association. Since 2019, boys volleyball has been played in the spring. From its inception, it has grown to nearly 2,000 annual participants, which ranks Minnesota...
Warriors dominate with a 48-0 win over PEM at Senior Parents Night
On Friday at Senior Parents Night, the Caledonia Warriors destroyed the Plainview-Elgin-Millville (PEM) Bulldogs with a 48-0 win, despite the cold, wind and rain. Lewis Doyle (No. 1), Owen Denstad (No. 20) and Owen Staggemeyer (No. 28) all had huge contributions to help the Warriors move to an undefeated 7-0. In the second quarter, the Warriors scored 35 unanswered points, with three of those five touchdowns made by the defense,...
Warriors girls volleyball cruises to a 3-set win over Dover-Eyota, end 2-3 at tourney
The Caledonia volleyball team won in three straight sets over the Dover-Eyota Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 12. The student section was clad in pink to usher in Breast Cancer Awareness Month as the senior girls were announced in recognition. The first set against the Eagles was a back-and-forth affair with no clear leader until the Warriors pulled away after 14-11, and the rhythm started to click. An impressive ace by Kennedy Hansen (No. 11) and a ferocious kill by Liv Myhre (No.17) highlighted the first...
Warriors boys soccer ends season with 0-3 loss to La Crescent-Hokah
Warriors boys soccer lost 3-0 in the section tournament against the La Crescent-Hokah Lancers on Monday, Oct. 9, ending their season with a record of 2-14. The first half started with Warriors possession, but much of the half was spent on defense as La Crescent-Hokah relentlessly attacked the goal throughout the game. Much credit goes to the goalie, Jackson Moen (No.00), for stopping numerous shots on goal by the Lancers. Credit also goes to the defense for helping to make stop after stop. At the end of the first half, the score was 0-2. In the second half, the Lancers continued to control the ball and make shots on goal. The Warriors were able to make a few runs at the goal but ended up scoreless, with the game ending at a 0-3 Lancer win.
2nd-ranked Caledonia shuts out 3rd-ranked Chatfield 27-0
Both teams came into the Caledonia Homecoming game undefeated, but only one continued its string of wins. Calendonia handed Chatfield its first loss of the season, shutting them out and winning 27-0. The Warriors are now 6-0 on the season with an impressive victory over a tough Chatfield team that has outscored opponents by at least 30 points each game. With an 0-3 record against Chatfield in the past two...
Warrior volleyball falls to Chatfield
In a battle between top Class 1A teams, the No. 3 ranked Caledonia volleyball team gave No. 4 Chatfield a hard fight Thursday, Oct. 5, but the Gophers prevailed in a closely contested rivalry match, ending in three sets: 25-20, 25-23, 25-23. Prior to the match, the 2023 Homecoming court was announced: Mason Banse, Austin Pronschinske, Gabe Curly, Isaac Blocker, Kennedy Hansen, Annah Anderson, Logan Koepke, Alicia Schroeder. Owen Denstad and Sophie Burns were crowned Homecoming king and queen. Caledonia youngster Vienna Augedahl sang the...
Caledonia girls soccer sets tone with 4-2 win over PEM
Caledonia girls soccer warmed up during the chilly evening on Thursday, Oct. 5 and had a great offensive game to beat the Plainview-Elgin-Millville (PEM) Bulldogs 4-2 at home. The first half of the game was evenly matched, with the teams swapping control for the first 20 minutes and no clear sign of the stalemate breaking. That's when Macy Kraus (No. 4) cruised up the far side of the field for a strike to the back of the net at 19:22 for the first score of...
Houston County Board votes to investigate its RFP process
At the October 3 meeting of the Houston County Board of Commissioners, one of the action items was to consider a possible investigation relating to a public comment made at the September 26 board meeting by Amber Miller, Fireside Management LLC co-owner and current Wildcat Park and Landing Campground Manager. Last week’s online minutes said: “... The County had established a timeline for completion which was not followed”. She said she felt she had been pressured into making quick decisions, and that the day the...
Win over Eagles continues Caledonia football's winning streak
In an explosive second half, following a scoreless first two quarters, the Warriors came back to win, 20-13, against the Dover-Eyota Eagles Friday night. No points were earned by either team in the first 12 minutes. Close to its end zone in the second quarter, Dover-Eyota scored on a run from 1 yard out. An unsuccessful two-point conversion pass kept the Eagles stagnant at six points. The Warriors were unable to respond in the second. ...
Caledonia girls soccer puts up tough fight in tie at home
The Warriors hosted the Dover-Eyota Eagles on a chilly Thursday night, Sept. 28, and the Warriors came away with a tough 1-1 tie to end the night. The game featured a strong Dover-Eyota offense that kept the Warriors on the defensive early. The Eagles struck first 10 minutes in with a shot at the near post. For the rest of the half, the Warriors held tight, with Stephanie Ideker (1) leading the stout defense against the Eagles. ...
Former editor says 'goodbye' to the Argus
It is with a heavy heart that I am saying goodbye to my position as associate editor for the Caledonia Argus. I have enjoyed the year and a half spent as reporter and editor for this historic paper. I have learned a lot from my time and from the people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Everyone has welcomed me with open arms and I thank them for their kindness. ...
Caledonia volleyball beat Rushford-Peterson, places 3rd in Burnsville tournament
Coach Scott Koepke surpassed 600 wins Thursday night, as the Caledonia volleyball team celebrated Parents Night and sailed to a four-set win (25-17, 21-25, 25-14, 25-12) over Rushford-Peterson. The Warriors were focused and determined going into the first set, getting off to an early start. Braelyn Lange (No. 4) kept a strong defense and succeeded in stopping the ball close to the net, while outside hitter Logan Koepke (No. 6)...
Friday night football sees another win for Caledonia
In an away game Sept. 22, the Caledonia Warriors football team faced off against Cannon Falls, defeating the Bombers, 28-8. First points of the night were scored by Caledonia Warrior Ethan Stendel (No. 12) on a gain of 20 yards. The extra point by Owen Denstad (No. 20) was successful. Stendel also scored on another touchdown run in the first, this time for a 37-yard gain. The extra point attempt failed, putting the score at 13-0 Caledonia. ...
Caledonia boys soccer searches for wins on the road, at home
The game was tied 1-1 at the half on Monday, Sept. 11, but the Caledonia Warriors boys soccer team ended up losing to Dover Eyota at home 2-1. The Caledonia goal scored by Landon O'Heron. The Caledonia boys soccer team then had an away match Sept. 14 against the St. Charles Saints, losing 9-0. Next, the Warriors faced off with Holmen in non-conference play Sept. 16, losing 8-0. ...
Caledonia football dismantles Triton at home
Scoring five touchdowns in the first 12 minutes, the Warriors dominated the Triton Cobras at home Friday night. Quarterback Ethan Stendel (No. 12) kicked off proceedings with a 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point was the first of many made by Owen Denstad (No. 20). Triton did not get far down the field on its first possession, and then Stendel connected again in the endzone, this time throwing a touchdown pass to Josh Beardmore (No. 4) for 53 yards. Denstad’s extra point attempt was again...
Caledonia volleyball continues to win on the court
Caledonia vs. Lewiston-Altura In an away game Thursday, Sept. 14, the Caledonia Warriors beat the Cardinals in three sets: 25-19, 25-18 and 25-12. Aubrie Klug (No. 5) led the Warriors in digs with 11 total. Klug also had 2 aces, the most for Caledonia. Emme Kittleson (No. 9) followed closely behind with 7 total digs and 1 ace. ...
Caledonia football eases to home opener win at 47-6
Friday, Sept. 8, the Caledonia community showed out for its home opener, as the middle/high school parking lot could be seen so crowded the cars lined up down the block, from the school to the Kwik Trip. The Warriors did not let up against the St. Charles Saints on the field either, ending the night up by a margin of over 40, while holding the opponent to a mere six points. This was the first home win and second win overall for Caledonia. ...
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