SPORTS
Bringing the Thunder
After a nice start, the Monticello softball team is looking for a turnaround. After a week and a half off, the Magic played four games in four days last week. After dropping games to North Branch and St. Francis, Monticello ended a three-game losing streak by taking down Zimmerman. A quick turnaround saw the Magic play the Saints for the second time last week but they couldn’t keep the bats going as they lost by a run. ...
Monticello Athlete of the Week: Kaela Skistad
Monticello girls’ track and field star Kaela Skistad (11) is back in the record books. Last week, on Tuesday, April 30 at Buffalo High School, Kaela broke her own record in the 400-meter dash after timing in at 57.02 seconds. It isn’t the first and it probably won’t be the last time she breaks this record.
Softball Game Preview: Lester Prairie Hits the Road
The Lester Prairie Bulldogs will head out on the road to face off against the Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] Titans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lester Prairie is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. On Friday, Lester...
Baseball Game Preview: Waconia Plays at Home
The Waconia Wildcats have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Prior Lake Lakers at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Prior Lake took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Waconia, who comes in off a win. On...
They are not like us
All eyes are on Monticello baseball. After a 2-2 start to the 2024 campaign, the Magic shook off the dust and went on a seven-game winning streak. They are now 9-3 and 8-2 against Mississippi 8 opponents. The eight conference wins have Monticello sitting on top of the Mississippi 8 as of Monday but they have more losses than the two teams directly behind them. Becker is 7-0 in conference play and Princeton is 7-1. ...
Monticello sports round-up: May 9
Magic win Grand National Invite On Monday, the Monticello boys’ golf team played in a Mississippi 8 conference meet at Bulrush Golf Club. The Magic (323) finished in fourth. Chisago Lakes (315) won the meet. Senior Tommy Disch (73) was the individual champion. Sophomore Carter Lemke (79), senior Lance Ingalls (85) and senior Quinten Haas (86) scored for Monti. Sophomore Brady McGriff (86) and senior Micah Sieben (87) also played. ...
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