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Lakers look to build on strong returning core

LAKEVIEW — The Lakeview football team will enter the 2026 season with plenty of familiar faces returning to the field, giving the Lakers a strong foundation to build on after finishing 6-4 in a competitive conference last season. Head coach Scott Hanson is especially excited about the experience returning to his roster, with Logan Herrick, Blake Peltier and Chance Kosel among the players expected to play important roles this season. “We have a lot of returners this season that saw lots of action last year,” Hanson said. “This group has spent a lot of time in the weight room ...

Tigers look to take next step after back-to-back state semifinal trips

MARSHALL — Success has become a familiar part of Marshall High School athletics, and the football program has continued that trend in recent years. The Tigers have made back-to-back trips to the state tournament, advancing to the state semifinals in both seasons. In each of those appearances, Marshall's season ended against the eventual state champion, with Becker defeating the Tigers in 2024 and Orono doing the same in 2025. With another season on the horizon, head coach Terry Bahlmann returns to lead the Tigers and believes the program has developed a culture that can continue to ...

Rabbits look to build on breakout season

WABASSO — Two years ago, the Wabasso football team finished 2-7. One year later, the Rabbits flipped that record around, finishing 8-2 and advancing to the Section 2 9-player championship game. Now, after a dramatic turnaround, Wabasso enters the 2026 season with elevated expectations and a belief that the program can take another step forward. The Rabbits' only two losses last season came against Red Rock Central, including a loss to the Falcons in the section championship game. Despite falling short of a section title, the postseason run gave Wabasso valuable experience and helped ...

Blackjacks look to build on strong 2025 season

DAWSON — The Dawson-Boyd football team enters the 2026 season with a strong foundation after another successful year on the turf in 2025. The Blackjacks finished last season with an 8-3 record and advanced to the section championship game, putting themselves one win away from a trip to the state tournament. Their season ended against Minneota, which went on to advance to state, but the experience has given Dawson-Boyd a high standard to chase heading into the new season. Head coach Cory Larson returns to lead the Blackjacks and believes the team has plenty of experience to build ...

Mustangs volleyball ready for another challenging season

MARSHALL — Expectations are once again high for Southwest Minnesota State University volleyball, and the Mustangs will have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves early in the 2026 season. SMSU has won at least 20 matches in 21 of the last 22 seasons, establishing itself as one of the ...

Tigers look to defend state title, continue championship tradition

MARSHALL — The Marshall Tigers volleyball program has built a tradition of success on the biggest stage, and the expectations will remain high heading into the 2026 season. Marshall enters the season as the defending Class AAA state champion after defeating Benilde-St. Margaret's in four sets in the 2025 state championship match. The title marked the Tigers' third state championship of the decade and extended their remarkable streak of state tournament appearances, with Marshall qualifying every year since 2017. Head coach Dan Westby returns to lead the Tigers and knows replacing ...