SPORTS

RANDOLPH, Minn. — Coaches see skill, but maybe more importantly, they recognize personality. "His baseball game was up there with the best of them but his character led the way," Jake Petricka of HTP Sports Academy said of 17-year-old Tayven Geiger. Petricka, along with Chase Hentges, were Geiger's baseball...

Catch the latest in local sports action! Witness the John Marshall girls' basketball team's thrilling comeback against Man West, and the nail-biting hockey match between Century John Marshall and sixth-ranked Northfield. It's a night of high scores, stunning saves, and unforgettable plays.

The crash happened near an intersection in Randolph on Wednesday morning.

Dodge County girls are #7 in Class A and #17 in Class A boys.

Ayla Puppe scored an incredible four goals for the Northfield Raiders when they beat the Blake Bears at home. The final score was 7-0 for Northfield. Emerson Garlie , Grace McCoshen and Mia Miller scored the remaining goals for the home side. The hosting team took the lead early in...

Evan Loe gets us up to date with scores and highlights of the week on the Raider Scoreboard. The boys swim and dive team kicks off the season. Doug Davis will introduce this year’s team. Boys Basketball Head Coach Matt Christianson will join the program as they look to...

The Owatonna Huskies broke a tie game, winning 4-3 on the road over the Farmington Tigers on Friday. The Huskies play against Faribault on Saturday at 7 p.m. CST at Schmitz-Maki Ice Arena. The Tigers will face Prior Lake on Tuesday at 2 p.m. CST at Faribault Ice Arena.

Social: Facebook * X * Threads * Instagram * YouTube. • FOR THE RECORD: The Cardinals head into their conference road matchup against St. Olaf sitting at 2-3 overall, including 0-3 in conference play. • LAST TIME OUT: Lindsey Lettner (Trempealeau, Wis.) and Autumn Passehl (La Crosse, Wis.) each scored...

The Orono Spartans defeated the hosting Northfield Raiders 4-1 on Tuesday. The hosting Raiders opened strong, right after the puck drop with Jake Geiger scoring in the first period, goal assisted by Kam Kaiser and Cayden Monson. The Spartans' Jackson Knight tied the game 1-1 in the first period, assisted...

The Hibbing/Chisholm Bluejackets won their road game against the Faribault Falcons on Friday, ending 5-1. The Falcons host the Fairmont Cardinals on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CST at Faribault Ice Arena. The Bluejackets will face Mankato East/Loyola on the road on Saturday at 2 p.m. CST at All Seasons Arena.

Nestled in the heart of Elko New Market, Elko Speedway has become a beacon of high-octane entertainment for race enthusiasts across the Midwest. Opening in the summer of 1965, this NASCAR-sanctioned three-eighths-mile asphalt oval has been a thrilling destination for fans of all ages. Every Saturday night from May to September, the Speedway erupts with the roar of engines and the cheers of spectators, as local and visiting drivers vie for victory on this storied track.

Northfield won a conference game while Wabash won two games last week on the county girls basketball schedule. The Northfield girls basketball team won its first game of the season, topping visiting Peru, 49-39 Monday night, Nov. 20. In a tight game throughout, Northfield took a 19-13 lead after one...

Coming into the Thursday night’s Big 9 Conference opener, the Owatonna Huskies and the Faribault Falcons were coming off two completely different season openers. The Falcons remained in control all game for their second straight season-opening win over Pine Island, while the Huskies battled back-and-forth and ultimately fell just short in their four-point home loss to Farmington. But the intense defense Owatonna plays paid off for the Huskies after the...

The Apple Valley/Burnsville Eagles won at home against the Mankato West Scarlets. The game ended 1-0, and the only goal of the game came in overtime. Noah Narog scored the goal and delivered the win for Apple Valley/Burnsville. Apple Valley/Burnsville's Noah Narog scored the game-winning goal. In overtime it took...

Talent is abundant in the South Suburban Conference In South Suburban Conference girls basketball, Lakeville North has a title that makes some teams uncomfortable: preseason favorite. But the Panthers are returning a number of key players from a team that finished sixth in the 2023 Class 4A tournament, so the label fits. Also returning to North is head coach Andy Berkvam, who coached Panthers teams to state championships in 2001,...

The fall sports season was tremendously successful for Cannon Falls Bomber and Randolph Rocket athletics. As we wrap up the fall and move on to winter sports, take a look at some of the best sports photos by Beacon editor Alec Hamilton from this past season. Click through the gallery...

Several SSC teams off to fast starts in 2023-24 The 2022-23 South Suburban Conference girls hockey season ended when Rosemount and Lakeville North played in a state Class AA consolation semifinal game that the Irish won 4-3 in overtime. That won’t happen again this season. The Irish and Panthers might have another playoff showdown, but if it takes place it will be in the Section 3AA tournament now that Lakeville...

After beginning the season with an overpowering 50-19 win over Medford, the Waseca girls basketball team lost for the first time season last Tuesday night against Blooming Prairie,. But the Bluejays bounced back with a win over Cannon Falls Thursday. The Bluejays opened their season with a three-game home stretch, winning two out of the three. In the loss against Blooming Prairie, the Bluejays were out-rebounded 38-16 while shooting 19%...

As fall comes to a close, so does the 2023 cross-country season. Runners reflect on a memorable season where they worked hard each day running countless miles to better themselves and their time. Head Coach Brett Zimmerman stated, “Each individual sets their own goals, whether that means to continue to...

Kenyon-Wanamingo’s boys basketball season opener is around the corner. The Knights get their 2023-24 campaign underway 7:15 p.m. Dec. 1 at Winona Cotter. It’s the first of seven games played away from the Gopher Conference. Below is a breakdown of these non-conference tilts, which include some new and familiar opponents. ...