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SECTION CHAMPS: Crusaders flip the script in rematch
The Mayer Lutheran football team had a stellar 2026 season, scoring nearly 40 points per game, cruising past almost every opponent in their way. There was one road bump however, a 35-7 loss to Cleveland. That lone loss did not sit well with the Crusaders, and when they got their chance to avenge that loss, they jumped at the opportunity with a ferociousness that sends them on to the Class A State Tournament. “Our kids wanted revenge from the last game, and they played like it,” said coach Dean Aurich. The Crusaders got on top of Cleveland from the start, and left no doubt on who would win the rematch from the outset. Mayer Lutheran’s defense was stifling, forcing six turnovers. Gabriel Shimanski, Chase Zupke and Preston Vanderwater each had an interception, with Zupke and Vanderwater returning theirs for touchdowns. Jonah Aurich, Isaac Whitby and Reid Baumann each caused a fumble, with Jack Friske, Mason Lunow and Cooper Getten recovering a fumble. “Our defense attacked them so quickly, they just couldn’t get any rhythm going and caused two turnovers that were huge — pick sixes that went all the way,” said Aurich. “Our defense just took them out of their
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Mankato West pulls away from Hastings, advances to 5A state semifinal
Mankato West used a dominant ground game and four rushing touchdowns from Osborne Lorenz to pull away from Hastings for a 38-21 victory in the Class 5A state football quarterfinals Saturday at Park Center High School. Lorenz powered the Scarlet Knights throughout the afternoon, scoring on touchdown runs of 1, 22, 16 and 2 yards […]