SPORTS
Faribault boys golf turns in best round of season so far
On and off rain combined with wind, and it looked like it was going to be a tough day for scoring on Monday night at the Faribault Golf club, where the Falcons were hosting Mankato East and top Big 9 team Albert Lea. Surprisingly, two players played par or better. Albert Lea, a powerhouse in the Big 9, won the event with a combined four golfers who qualify for the final score of 311, Faribault finished second just five strokes back at 316, and Mankato...
Northfield baseball extends winning streak to 3 games
The Northfield High School baseball team extended its win streak to three games thanks to a pair of victories during the last week against Big 9 rivals Austin and Red Wing. The victories improved the Raiders’ record to 3-3 overall, 3-3 Big 9. The lone setback last week was due to the weather, as Northfield saw its non-conference game against Tri-City United on Friday, April 19 postponed due to the weather. The game has been rescheduled at home May 10. ...
Faribault boys baseball loses 10-inning heartbreaker
The combined baseball team of Faribault, Bethlehem Academy and Shattuck-St. Mary’s is still looking for its first win on this young season. At 0-6 overall, The Falcons had their closest game of the year Friday. The visiting team Hibbing scored one run with just a walk and a single in the top of the 10th to take the lead for good and win 3-2 in an extra innings affair. On...
Bulldog boys pick up the win as golfers hit the links in Kenyon
Thursday evening, the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton golfers traveled to Kenyon CC to compete against Randolph and the hosting Knights. The boys team, led by Steven Dimmel and Jeffrey Simonson, claimed first with a team score of 154 while the lone girls competitor, Hope Dimmel, finished fourth individually. The Bulldog boys claimed the top four individual finishes in the event as Steven Dimmel and Jeffrey Simonson posted rounds of 38 to tie for first. Dimmel recorded five pars on the afternoon for a consistent day while Simonson’s play...
THE BIG LEAGUES: Owatonna and Red Wing tie in Big 9 matchup at Target Field
Whether it be playing little league, practicing in batting cages or just playing ball over the summer with friends, nearly every youth baseball player growing up in the state of Minnesota has envisioned themselves playing in the majors and stepping onto Target Field. And on Saturday, the Owatonna Huskies were just one of a few select high school teams to fulfill the dream of getting to play on a major league field. ...
Petrie's game-winning hit helps Bluejackets beat Falconsn
FARIBAULT—The Hibbing High School baseball team got seven-hit pitching from Luke Nelson and Kody Birmes en route to a 3-2 10-inning victory over Faribault Friday at Faribault Bell Field. Nelson tossed 5 ⅓ innings, allowing just five hits. He struck out three and walked four. Birmes tossed 4 ⅔ innings, giving up two hits. He struck out one and walked two. Cunniff tossed four innings for the Falcons, giving up...
Northfield boys lacrosse picks up first 2 wins of season
After starting the season with three consecutive defeats, the Northfield High School boys lacrosse team returned home over the past week and charted two consecutive victories with an 8-7 win over Shakopee on Thursday, April 18 and a 13-4 win over Mankato on Monday, April 22. The wins improved Northfield’s record to 2-3 on the season and 1-0 in Big 9 Conference play. The Raiders will return to action on Thursday, April 25 with a home match at 7:30 p.m. against Lakeville South before traveling...
Boys tennis sweeps indoor meet with Lakeville South
With the weather being less than ideal, the Owatonna boys tennis team moved its Friday meet with the Lakeville South Cougars to the Owatonna Indoor Tennis Center. In those controlled conditions, the Huskies picked up a dominant 7-0 victory over the Cougars. Owatonna kept with its usual lineup, resulting in victories in all four singles matches and all three doubles matches. ...
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