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Defensive touchdowns power No. 2 Dawson-Boyd past Canby

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DAWSON — Defensive dominance set the tone for the No. 2 Dawson-Boyd football team in its Section 4A semifinal matchup against No. 6 Canby on Saturday. The Blackjacks scored a pair of defensive touchdowns in the first quarter and rolled to a 56-13 win, setting up a rematch of last year’s section championship against Minneota. Mason Bothun got the ball rolling for the Blackjacks early with a 44-yard pick 6. He also scored on a 22-yard receiving touchdown later in the quarter after Kingston Crosby returned a blocked kick for a touchdown. Colten Bothun was the Blackjacks’ primary ...

Marshall sweeps Mankato East, advances to section championship

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MARSHALL — The Marshall volleyball team continued its postseason run Friday night, earning a straight-set victory over Mankato East with set scores of 25-10, 25-15 and 25-12. The Tigers controlled the match throughout, using a balanced offensive attack and strong serving to secure the sweep and advance to the section championship match. Julia Fahl and Bentley Krull led Marshall with 11 kills apiece. Fahl also recorded five service aces and six digs, while Krull helped pace the Tigers' attack. Nora Holmgren also finished with 11 kills, recording them on 16 attempts. Laurel Ryks added ...

Canby-Minneota girls finish fourth at section meet, Pesek qualifies for state

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LUVERNE — The Canby-Minneota cross country teams wrapped up their season at the Section 3A meet in Luverne, with the girls placing fourth and Mya Pesek qualifying for her fifth consecutive state meet. The girls finished fourth out of 22 teams, with Pesek leading the way in seventh place with a time of 20 minutes, 27 seconds. The accomplishment marks her fifth straight trip to the state meet. Taylor Ourada was next for Canby-Minneota, finishing 14th in 20:54. Ourada put together a season-best performance and came close to qualifying for state. Adri Christianson placed 21st in 21:39, ...

Minneota zips past MACCRAY; advances to play Dawson

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MINNEOTA — Minneota coach Chad Johnson wanted his team to set the tone right away against the MACCRAY Wolverines during Saturday’s section 4A semi-finals at Gerhard Meidt Stadium. On their first drive in the first quarter, the Vikings took possession at midfield after a MACCRAY punt with ...

SMSU soccer falls to Sioux Falls

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Southwest Minnesota State University soccer team (2-13-3, 2-11-2 NSIC) was defeated Thursday afternoon by the Sioux Falls Cougars (6-7-5, 4-6-5 NSIC) by a score of 4-0 in the Mustangs’ final contest of 2026. The Cougars outshot SMSU 22-6, with nine on target compared to the Mustangs’ one. USF also had 14 corner kicks in the match. SMSU goalkeeper Kennady Krebs made five saves in the game. Breanna Clemens had the only shot on target for SMSU. The Cougars started the game quickly, scoring twice inside the first 12 minutes with goals from Martina Krattley ...

Marshall prepares for familiar foe Hutchinson to open playoffs

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MARSHALL — The Marshall football team is no stranger to battles with Hutchinson, and the Tigers will get another chance to face their longtime rival when the teams meet in the playoffs. Marshall head coach Terry Bahlmann said the programs have faced each other five times in a little more than two years, building a rivalry that has produced several memorable games in the regular season and playoffs. “It's probably our biggest rival anymore, and we've had great games in the playoffs with them, some here and some at their place,” Bahlmann said. “We're happy to be at home, but I ...