SPORTS
Late offensive burst falls short as baseball falls to Minnesota
Every game counts for Penn State, as it continues to battle conference opponents with hopes of a Big Ten Tournament bid. After a 7-3 win in Game 1 against Minnesota, the Nittany Lions shaped up to face the Golden Gophers again on Saturday, hoping to secure their second conference series win of the season.
10 years ago this week...
This is a look back at some of the people and teams making news in the St. Croix Valley 10 years ago, as reported in the Stillwater Gazette. Boys tennis — Mitch Johnson rallies from a 4-3 deficit in the third set to prevail 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 at first singles to help lift Stillwater to a 4-3 Suburban East Conference boys tennis victory at Park. The Ponies also receive a singles victory from Brian Treacy and claim two of three doubles points to prevail. ...
Rebels baseball go 1-1 in week of nail biters
Champlin Park baseball began last week with a blockbuster 4-3 win over Centennial at home on April 23, capped off by a walk for the win for the Rebels in the bottom of the seventh. The night began on a difficult note for the Rebels. Centennial scraped one run from a busy top of the first, taking the lead despite good work from Max Janisch at first base with two tags and a catch deep into right field by Connor Sammon. Strong pitching from Centennial’s...
Owatonna boys 4x200 relay crowned champs, area athletes compete at Hamline Elite Meet
The best of the best in Minnesota high school track and field met at Hamline University for the annual Hamline Elite Meet Friday. The Hamline Elite Meet features the top track and field athletes in every event regardless of what class their respective schools compete at. The Owatonna and Blooming Prairie track and field teams were represented in Friday’s Elite Meet. The Owatonnas boys 4x200 relay team challenged its own...
Iowa softball comes up short to Minnesota in Iowa City
The Iowa softball team fell short in its three-game series against the Minnesota Gophers this past weekend in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes fell to 4-16 in Big Ten play with losses of 7-5, 6-2, and 5-1. During Saturday’s Senior Night game, the Hawkeyes could not pull out a win despite...
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