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Lancers aim to build off section semifinal run 

CANBY — The Canby football team made a deep playoff run into the Section 5A semifinals last season, and will look to repeat and build off the success with a group of eight seniors in the 2025 season.  “As a team, we just want to work hard every day and prepare for each game that we have ...

Blackjacks look to rebuild after losses of key WRs

DAWSON — After graduating a handful of impactful seniors, the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks will look to rebuild and reload in 2025. Part of the Blackjacks’ recent success can be attributed to the dominance of their twin-tower wide receiver duo of Brayson Boike and Drew Hjelmeland. Standing at ...

Rebels look to return to section championship

SLAYTON — The Murray County Central football team is coming off a deep playoff run from a year prior, and with a core group of returners, the Rebels look to find their way back into the section championship for the 2025 season.  MCC had a successful 2024 campaign and was one win away from ...

Lakers make statement in 70-8 season-opening win

COTTONWOOD — Opening the season up in dominant fashion, the Lakeview football team defeated Madelia 70-8 Friday night behind a tenacious effort on both sides of the field, and four touchdowns from Garrett Schafer. The Lakers scored 40 of their points in the first half.  “[I’m] just ...

Sting looks to make strides forward under new coach

GRANITE FALLS — The Yellow Medicine East football team has a new head coach and new lineup ahead of the 2025 season, looking to move the program into a winning direction.  The Sting will now be led by Gregg Blanchette, who is making the move back to Minnesota from Illinois after living ...

Sayid’s pair of goals spur second half comeback

MARSHALL — A pair of second-half goals from Ali Syed led the Marshall boys soccer team to a comeback victory over St. Peter in Big South Conference play on Thursday. After facing a one-goal deficit at the break, the Tigers came back in the second half to even their record on the season with a ...