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Sam Knowles, Lakers walk off Courtland in 2C Championship

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SLEEPY EYE – With the game tied at 2 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Sam Knowles of the Hanska Lakers stepped up to the plate. With runners at first and second, Knowles knew he had a chance to get the hit that would give the Lakers the victory over the Courtland Cubs to become the champions of Region 2C. Knowles got that hit, sending the ball into right center field deep enough to bring home Derek Wilfahrt from second to earn the walk-off win. "I was trying to keep it simple," Knowles said. "Baserunner was scoring on a base hit, so I didn't have to do anything crazy." Knowles ...

YME volleyball focused on growth under returning coach

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GRANITE FALLS — Holly Johnson-Partington is back at the helm of the Yellow Medicine East volleyball program, and while she is excited about what this year's team can accomplish on the court, her goals extend well beyond wins and losses. Johnson-Partington is returning as the Sting's head coach this season and believes coaching provides an opportunity to make a lasting impact on her players. “I came back to coaching because I want to make a difference in these girls' lives,” Johnson-Partington said. “Teams are always judged by wins and losses, but I want to teach them how to win ...

Lakeview volleyball enters new era with Lalim at the helm

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COTTONWOOD — After finishing last season with an 11-13 record, the Lakeview volleyball team will enter the 2026 season with a new head coach and plenty of returning experience. Phillip Lalim will take over as the Lakers' head coach this season, inheriting a group that graduated just three seniors from last year's roster. With much of the team returning, Lalim is optimistic about what Lakeview can accomplish. “We have a lot of good experience coming back,” Lalim said. “We only graduated three seniors, so there is a lot of returning players. We also have had some good summer ...

Demolition derby a family affair

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MARSHALL — Like father like son, and sometimes like daughter. The demolition derby at the Lyon County Fair has been a generational activity for numerous families — even for the first responders. Banks West, 5, wore his fireman’s helmet and coat just like his dad, Matthew, on the edge ...

Panthers look to build on strong summer preparation

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TRACY — The Tracy-Milroy-Balaton football team will enter the 2026 season with a familiar face leading the way as head coach Ryan Kruse returns to guide the Panthers. TMB finished last season with a 4-5 record, and Kruse believes the work the team put in during the offseason has provided a strong foundation heading into the new campaign. The Panthers had a strong turnout during the summer, particularly in the weight room, while also seeing good participation at summer camps. Kruse said that work has given the team a solid base to build from heading into the season. “We had a great ...

Wabasso volleyball looks to remain competitive with new faces

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WABASSO — Despite losing several senior leaders from last season, the Wabasso volleyball team enters the 2026 season with plenty of optimism. Rabbits head coach Barb Johnson knows replacing experienced players can be challenging, but she believes the program has a strong group of underclassmen ready to step into bigger roles. “We have a really good group of underclassmen coming up,” Johnson said. “They have all worked super hard over the summer doing things they need to do.” With several players moving into new roles, one of the biggest priorities early in the season will be ...