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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
