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No. 1 RTR’s season ends with straight-set loss to Adrian/Ellsworth

MARSHALL - When it comes to tournament or playoff time, you hear a lot of cliches'. Things like, "Take one game at a time", "You can throw the records out", "On any given night, any team can win", and "We are peaking at the right time". Well, all of those could apply to the Adrian/Ellsworth volleyball team, as they upset the #1 seed Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights in straight sets, 27-25, 25-16 and 25-21. The Knights were the #3 ranked team in the State, and they had high hopes of going for another State Championship. The Dragons were coming off an upset of #2 Westbrook/Walnut Grove on ...

Section 4A football champions

The Minneota Vikings players hold up the section 4A Football trophy after defeating the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks 21-12 Friday afternoon at the Schwan Regional Event Center on the Southwest Minnesota State University campus. For coverage of the game, turn to page B1.

Big plays lift Vikings to sectional title

MARSHALL — The defense grabbed four interceptions and recovered a fumble, while quarterback Tristen Sussner rushed for two touchdowns to lead the Minneota Vikings to a 21-12 victory over the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks to capture the Section 4A football championship at the Schwan Regional Event ...

Ticket packages available for 2026-27 SMSU winter sports season

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics comminications. MARSHALL – The Southwest Minnesota State University Department of Athletics would like to remind fans that single-game and season ticket packages, along with an all-sports season pass and reserved chairback all-sports season pass are available for the 2026-27 winter season. All SMSU ticketing is fully digital using ticketing partner GoFan. Also, a reminder, all SMSU winter home events will be cashless, including tickets and concessions. Season tickets for SMSU women’s and men’s basketball are $170 for adult general ...

SMSU begins regular season action Monday against BLC

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THE LOOK AHEAD The Southwest Minnesota State University women’s basketball team begins the 2026-27 campaign with a Monday (Nov. 9) matchup against Division III Bethany Lutheran. Tipoff is slated for 11 a.m., and admission is free for all fans. A preview for Bethany Lutheran can be found on page 3. GAME COVERAGE Most games will be broadcast on 105.1 FM KARL with Ryan Rohlik providing play-by-play. Live stats, radio and video broadcasts of all games can be found at SMSUmustangs.com. SERIES HISTORY SMSU and Bethany ...

Marshall punches ticket back to state tournament

REDWOOD FALLS — The Marshall volleyball team is headed back to the state tournament after earning a four-set victory over Willmar to claim its sixth consecutive Section 2AAA championship. The Tigers defeated the Cardinals 25-14, 24-26, 25-17 and 25-21 to extend their section championship streak to six years. Marshall has defeated Willmar in each of the last two section title matches and four times in the past six years. The victory secures Marshall's place in the state tournament, which will be held Nov. 11-14 at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. Marshall set the tone with a 25-14 win ...