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Lakers look to rebuild with young core

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COTTONWOOD — The Lakeview baseball team graduated a large group of impactful players at the end of last season. This year’s group, however, features just three seniors but seven freshmen. As a result, growth and improvement will be key measuring sticks for the Lakers’ season. Last time ...

Boe, Arends lead reigning-champ Lakers

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COTTONWOOD — As high as the expectations were for last year’s Lakeview boys golf team, they were exceeded in every way. The Lakers were a dominant force in the Southwest Minnesota golf scene all year long and rode that momentum to state and section championships. While that state ...

Youth-heavy Lakers work to develop potential

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COTTONWOOD — The Lakers returned a large chunk of last year’s roster at the start of this season. While last year’s Laker softball team was one full of youth but lacking in experience, this one still remains a squad with plenty of time to harness its potential. As a result, the Lakers ...

Snowball effect

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MILROY — After winning each of its past two games by a final score of 1-0, the Marshall baseball team got its bats going against Hibbing at the Milroy Irish Yard on Saturday. The Tigers scored seven fourth-inning runs to pull away from their up-north opponent and held on for a 13-3 win in ...

Loosbrock, Schneider look to lead Rebels to next level

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SLAYTON — After a solid season last year, the Murray County Central softball team is looking to take a leap forward in 2024. With many of their key players returning, the Rebels have the ingredients ready to make a deep run. MCC put together a 10-11 record last season. Earning the No. 4 ...

Rebels look to develop new talent in post-Overgaauw era

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SLAYTON — The Murray County Central girls track team was well-represented in the state track meet the last few years by the Overgaauw sisters. Amanda and Ashley claimed third and fourth place respectively in last year’s Class A 1600 meter finals, with Amanda also finishing as the runner-up ...