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Bulldogs walk off Cleveland for 3rd win in last 4 games
Looking to bounce back from Thursday’s tough 9-5 loss to Kenyon-Wanamingo, the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton softball team hosted the Cleveland Clippers Friday evening. With howling winds creating near freezing temperatures, the Bulldogs offense started hot and finished clutch, defeating the Clippers 7-6 with a walk-off hit from senior Lexi Dahlberg. With the win, JWP’s third in the last four games, the team’s record is now 3-4 (2-2 GC) on the season. Ryleigh...
Bulldogs crush visitors from up north, outscoring International Falls and Comrwell-Wright 25-5
Friday and Saturday, the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton baseball team hosted a pair of teams from far up north in Minnesota. Friday, the Bulldogs welcomed International Falls to Janesville, defeating the Broncos 10-0, before taking on the Cromwell-Write Cardinals Saturday, earning a 15-5 win. With the victories, JWP is now 5-5 (2-3 GC) on the season. Friday evening, Ty Melchior started the game on the mound for the Bulldogs and earned the shutout...
Saints crush Waseca 24-0 behind 17-run 1st inning
After going 1-2 in a weekend tournament at Caswell Park in North Mankato, the St. Peter softball team made the trip to Waseca for a conference showdown with the Bluejays. A monstrous 17-run top of the first inning allowed the Saints to cruise to a 24-0 victory in four innings. With the win, St. Peter is now 4-4 (2-0 BSC) on the season. Devyn Welp got the start in the...
Saints battle in 2nd home meet of the season
Monday evening, the St. Peter track and field program hosted its final home meet of the 2024 season with seven total schools in competition. The boys squad edged out Belle Plaine to finish first with 163 points while the girls finished second with 169 points, only 14.75 points behind the Tigers. Highlights for the girls began in the 200 meter dash where Lydia Fell (29.11) and Vivian Hendrickson (29.16) finished fourth and fifth. In the 400m dash, Robin Hibscher finished fifth with a time of...
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...
Saints score 7 in the bottom of the 5th to walk off Waseca
Playing in just their second home game of the season, the St. Peter baseball team welcomed Big South Conference opponent Waseca to Veterans Park Field Tuesday night. A consistent night on offense turned into an explosion of runs in the fifth that allowed the Saints to earn a 10-0 walk off victory over the Bluejays. With the win, St. Peter is now 4-2 (2-0 BSC) on the season. Tate Olson...
Titans compete at St. Peter Invitational
Monday evening, the Tri-City United track and field team traveled to St. Peter to compete in an invitational featuring Belle Plaine, Marshall, Minnesota Valley Lutheran, M/T/GHEC/ML, GFW and the host Saints. As a team, the Titan girls earned fourth with 111.25 points while the boys finished sixth with a score of 38. Highlights for the girls began in the 100 meter dash where Alexis Marcussen earned sixth with a time of 14.07. In the 200m dash, Kaitlyn Hartwig finished second with a time of 28.02. ...
MSU dominates Northwestern College
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State baseball team took on Northwestern College Tuesday afternoon at Bowyer Field. The Mavericks scored 12 runs in the third inning and defeated Northwestern College 29-4. MSU plays next on Wednesday, April 23rd against Concordia St. Paul at Barnes Field with first pitch set...
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