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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 ...

RTR sweeps Lakers in home opener for first win

TYLER — In an aggressively defensive match by both teams, the No. 5 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton volleyball team prevailed for a 3-0 sweep over Lakeview in its home opener in sets of 25-15, 25-17 and 25-17, marking the Knights’ first win of the early season. “I thought it was a good match. I ...

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 ...

Lakers return experienced group to continue rebuild 

COTTONWOOD — With a new starting quarterback and large group of young returners led by 12 seniors, the Lakeview football team is looking to continue its rebuild in the right direction ahead of the 2025 season.  “Last year, we made a lot of progress. A lot of the players we have this year ...

Emily Nelson’s 14 aces lead No. 6 Canby in sweep over MCC

No. 6 Canby 3, MCC 1 SLAYTON — Senior setter and rightside hitter Emily Nelson served an astonishing 14 aces along with 12 kills and 31 set assists to help the No. 6 Canby volleyball team defeat Murray County Central Tuesday night in both team’s season opener, in sets of 25-7, 20-25, 25-17 ...