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SMSU soccer falls to Sioux Falls

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Southwest Minnesota State University soccer team (2-13-3, 2-11-2 NSIC) was defeated Thursday afternoon by the Sioux Falls Cougars (6-7-5, 4-6-5 NSIC) by a score of 4-0 in the Mustangs’ final contest of 2026. The Cougars outshot SMSU 22-6, with nine on target compared to the Mustangs’ one. USF also had 14 corner kicks in the match. SMSU goalkeeper Kennady Krebs made five saves in the game. Breanna Clemens had the only shot on target for SMSU. The Cougars started the game quickly, scoring twice inside the first 12 minutes with goals from Martina Krattley ...

Marshall prepares for familiar foe Hutchinson to open playoffs

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MARSHALL — The Marshall football team is no stranger to battles with Hutchinson, and the Tigers will get another chance to face their longtime rival when the teams meet in the playoffs. Marshall head coach Terry Bahlmann said the programs have faced each other five times in a little more than two years, building a rivalry that has produced several memorable games in the regular season and playoffs. “It's probably our biggest rival anymore, and we've had great games in the playoffs with them, some here and some at their place,” Bahlmann said. “We're happy to be at home, but I ...

Marshall sweeps New Ulm in playoff opener

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MARSHALL — The Marshall volleyball team opened the postseason with a dominant performance Wednesday, sweeping New Ulm 25-9, 25-7, 25-8. The Tigers controlled the match from the start, using strong serving and a balanced offensive attack to advance to the next round of the playoffs. Marshall head coach Dan Westby said his team looked crisp and took care of the ball while getting multiple attackers involved. The Tigers' fast-paced style continued to create opportunities throughout the match, with the team capitalizing on its chances and maintaining pressure on New Ulm. Julia Fahl led ...

Lakeview’s comeback bid falls short against MACCRAY

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COTTONWOOD — Chance Kosel’s strong rushing performance wasn’t enough to propel the fourth-seeded Lakeview football team to a win on Tuesday night as the Lakers fell 21-12 to No. 5 MACCRAY in the Section 4A quarterfinals. Kosel finished the day with a team-high 12 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown. His score came in the third quarter, cutting the gap to 14-12, but Lakeview wasn’t able to punch in what would have been the tying 2-point conversion and the Wolverines added an insurance touchdown in the fourth. Teagan Neuman completed six of his 13 pass attempts for 50 yards for ...

Bothun’s big night powers No. 2 Dawson-Boyd past YME

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DAWSON — Colten Bothun’s success on the ground was the driving force for the No. 2 Dawson-Boyd football team as it rolled past Yellow Medicine East for a 43-0 win in the Section 3A quarterfinals on Tuesday night. Bothun finished the day with 118 yards on six carries, including a 39-yard run to finish the first quarter up 21-0. He also returned the game’s opening kickoff for a 73-yard touchdown. Cale Tufto caught a pair of touchdown passes from Caden Brent in the second quarter, going for 32 yards and 10 yards. Jaxton Hastad also hauled in a 43-yard touchdown before the half to ...

RTR fends off late TMB rally to advance

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TYLER - It was a crisp, damp night for the opening round of the playoffs, with #4 seed Russell-Tyler-Ruthton facing off against #5 seed Tracy-Milroy-Balaton. RTR came into the game with a 5-3 record and had just beaten the Panthers a month ago 35-8. TMB was 4-4 and looking for revenge to continue their season. It was a game of costly turnovers and penalties on both sides, but RTR came away with an 18-8 victory to advance to the next round. The Panthers kicked off, and Garrett Elton returned it to the 42-yard line. But three plays later, RTR had to punt. TMB took over on the ...