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Red Rock Central falls to MCC in three sets

LAMBERTON — The Red Rock Central volleyball team fell to the Murray County Central Rebels in three sets Tuesday night, dropping the match 25-10, 25-17 and 25-21. The loss moves the Falcons to 5-12 overall and 2-6 in conference play. Red Rock Central showed improvement as the match progressed, scoring 21 points in the third set before MCC closed out the sweep. Lilly Batalden led the Falcons offensively with eight kills, while Kendra Schroeder added five and Natasha Erickson contributed four. Erickson also led Red Rock Central with 14 assists, while Amelia Ubl finished with five ...

Minneota sweeps Canby to improve to 22-4

MINNEOTA — The Minneota volleyball team continued its strong season with a three-set sweep of Canby, winning 25-4, 25-13 and 25-19. The victory moves the Vikings to 22-4 overall and 9-0 in conference play. Minneota dominated the opening set, limiting Canby to four points before taking the second set 25-13. The Vikings then closed out the match with a 25-19 win in the third. Eden Meagher and Leah Coequyt led the Minneota offense with 13 kills apiece. Jaylyn Coequyt added nine kills, while Ava Rost contributed five. Libby Sussner paced the Vikings with 23 assists, while Sophie ...

Remembering the area football greats who made their mark

I want to start this column off with a hearty congratulations to Chad Johnston and the Minneota Vikings football team for celebrating the re-naming of their football field by setting a record 49th consecutive win. They have done it with style and class, and they have produced many outstanding players in that span of 49 games. The previous record was held by Gerhard (Gary) Meidt’s teams in the mid-eighties, led by his son, Chris, an outstanding quarterback. Chris went on to become a great player and coach at Bethel University. Minneota has had an outstanding run of success since ...

Mustangs close fall season placing 18th at Central Region Preview

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. KEARNEY – The Southwest Minnesota State women's golf team concluded its fall season on a cool and rainy Tuesday shooting a final round 33-over-par 317 for a three-round total of 118-over 970, to finish in 18th place at the 20-team Central Region Preview played at the par-71 Meadowlark Hills Golf Club. SMSU, which played five freshmen during the tournament, carded scores of 314, 339 and 317 for its final total of 970. Nebraska-Kearney captured the team title with a score of 18-over 870, finishing 16 strokes ahead of second place ...

No. 11 SMSU continues home action against UMC and MSUM

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The No. 11 ranked SMSU volleyball team, after defeating Jamestown and Northern State, continues action inside the PE Gym this weekend. The Mustangs host Minnesota Crookston on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m., before facing Minnesota State Moorhead the following Saturday at 2 p.m. All matches are listed in central time. MATCH COVERAGE Live stats and video for all matches will be available at SMSUmustangs.com Stay up to date on the Mustangs throughout the weekend by downloading the official SMSU Athletics app. SERIES ...

Mustang soccer travels to N.D., faces UMary and Minot State this weekend

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The Southwest Minnesota State University women's soccer team (2-8-3, 2-6-2 NSIC) continues Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play this weekend with a pair of road matches in North Dakota. The Mustangs travel to Bismarck on Friday, Oct. 16, to face UMary at 3 p.m. before heading to Minot on Sunday, Oct. 18, for a 1 p.m. match against Minot State. LAST WEEK'S RESULTS The Mustangs went 1-1 on the road last weekend, defeating Wayne State 1-0 on Friday before falling 7-0 to Augustana on Sunday. SMSU earned its second ...