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Area football teams learn playoff paths as section brackets are released

MARSHALL — Area football teams learned their postseason paths as section playoff brackets were released, setting up a series of matchups across multiple classifications with section championships and state tournament berths on the line. Marshall earns No. 2 seed in Section 2AAAA Marshall earned the No. 2 seed in Section 2AAAA and will receive a first-round bye as it begins its postseason pursuit. The Tigers will host a semifinal game on Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. Their opponent will be the winner of the quarterfinal between No. 3 ...

No. 1 Minneota holds off No. 9 Dawson-Boyd for 28-21 road win

DAWSON — In a matchup between two of Minnesota’s top-ranked Class A football teams, No. 1 Minneota remained unbeaten with a 28-21 road victory over No. 9 Dawson-Boyd. The Vikings improved to 8-0 on the season, while the Blackjacks fell to 6-2 in a competitive battle between two of southwest Minnesota’s top programs. Both teams scored seven points in each of the first two quarters, sending the game into halftime tied at 14-14. Minneota then scored the only touchdown of the third quarter to take a 21-14 lead before the teams traded touchdowns in the fourth. Dawson-Boyd struck ...

Marshall shuts out Benilde-St. Margaret’s to end regular season

ST. LOUIS PARK — The Marshall football team delivered a dominant performance on the road, shutting out Benilde-St. Margaret’s 38-0 to close out the regular season and build momentum heading into the playoffs. The Tigers set the tone early, scoring seven points in the opening quarter before breaking the game open with 21 points in the second quarter. Marshall added 10 more points in the third to extend its lead to 38-0, then kept Benilde-St. Margaret’s off the scoreboard in the fourth. Sam Meier led Marshall’s rushing attack with 112 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. ...

Valgene ‘Whip’ Whipple remembered for lifelong love of basketball, Minneota community

MINNEOTA — Valgene “Whip” Whipple left a lasting impression on the Minneota community through his passion for basketball, his commitment to young athletes and the relationships he built throughout his coaching career. Whipple died Oct. 14 at the age of 86. For Minneota girls basketball head coach Al Panka, that impact was personal. Panka knew Whip as a player, an assistant coach, a coaching opponent and even someone Panka golfed against. “I have the full gamut of knowing him,” Panka said. “I was a sophomore when he coached for a year. He was the head coach. A few years ...

Marshall volleyball sweeps Jackson County Central for 13th straight Big South title

JACKSON — The Marshall volleyball team capped its regular season with a dominant performance on the road Thursday, sweeping Jackson County Central 25-11, 25-10, 25-17 to claim its 13th consecutive Big South Conference championship. The Tigers controlled the match throughout, winning the first two sets by double digits before closing out the sweep with a 25-17 victory in the third. The win also marked Marshall’s 70th consecutive conference victory. Bentley Knull led Marshall with 17 kills, while Nora Holmgren added 14 kills and Julia Fahl finished with 13. Laurel Ryks contributed ...

YME falls to Minneota in straight sets

GRANITE FALLS — The Yellow Medicine East volleyball team suffered a home loss to Minneota on Tuesday night, falling to the Vikings in straight sets, 25-6, 25-12, 25-14. Minneota improved to 24-4 overall and 11-0 in conference play with the victory, using a balanced offensive attack and a strong serving performance to secure the win. Jaylyn Coequyt led the Vikings with 12 kills, while Eden Meagher added eight and Sophie Gillund finished with seven. Brek Fier contributed six kills, and Leah Coequyt added five. Libby Sussner paced Minneota with 18 set assists, while Gillund added 13. ...