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Lancers look to get back to playoff form

CANBY — The Canby football team will look to return to playoff success in the 2026 season, but the Lancers will have little time to ease into the new campaign with a difficult schedule awaiting them. Head coach Nick Kockelman returns to lead Canby and knows the team will need to be ready from the opening kickoff. The Lancers will face the same schedule as last season, but the home and away games have been flipped. “Our schedule this year is really tough,” Kockelman said. “It is flipped from last year with who we play home and away. Getting ready right away in the year, those ...

New coach, new energy for Red Rock Central volleyball

LAMBERTON — The Red Rock Central volleyball team will enter the 2026 season with a new leader at the helm and a new vision as the Falcons look to make their mark in the competitive Red Rock Conference. Paige Lingle will take over as head coach in her first season leading the Falcons. After Red Rock Central finished 5-17 last season, Lingle is focused on building a strong team culture while helping the players develop throughout the season. One of the biggest keys for Lingle will be keeping the team composed when adversity strikes. With a conference filled with talented teams, the ...

Demolition derby a family affair

MARSHALL — Like father like son, and sometimes like daughter. The demolition derby at the Lyon County Fair has been a generational activity for numerous families — even for the first responders. Banks West, 5, wore his fireman’s helmet and coat just like his dad, Matthew, on the edge ...

Lakeview volleyball enters new era with Lalim at the helm

COTTONWOOD — After finishing last season with an 11-13 record, the Lakeview volleyball team will enter the 2026 season with a new head coach and plenty of returning experience. Phillip Lalim will take over as the Lakers' head coach this season, inheriting a group that graduated just three seniors from last year's roster. With much of the team returning, Lalim is optimistic about what Lakeview can accomplish. “We have a lot of good experience coming back,” Lalim said. “We only graduated three seniors, so there is a lot of returning players. We also have had some good summer ...

YME volleyball focused on growth under returning coach

GRANITE FALLS — Holly Johnson-Partington is back at the helm of the Yellow Medicine East volleyball program, and while she is excited about what this year's team can accomplish on the court, her goals extend well beyond wins and losses. Johnson-Partington is returning as the Sting's head coach this season and believes coaching provides an opportunity to make a lasting impact on her players. “I came back to coaching because I want to make a difference in these girls' lives,” Johnson-Partington said. “Teams are always judged by wins and losses, but I want to teach them how to win ...

Wabasso volleyball looks to remain competitive with new faces

WABASSO — Despite losing several senior leaders from last season, the Wabasso volleyball team enters the 2026 season with plenty of optimism. Rabbits head coach Barb Johnson knows replacing experienced players can be challenging, but she believes the program has a strong group of underclassmen ready to step into bigger roles. “We have a really good group of underclassmen coming up,” Johnson said. “They have all worked super hard over the summer doing things they need to do.” With several players moving into new roles, one of the biggest priorities early in the season will be ...