Speaking of Sports By John Fragodt, Sports Reporter I’ve been looking forward to the College Football Playoffs for a long time.  The new 12-team format should be very popular with everyone as it gives more teams an opportunity to play for a college national title while giving football fans more games to enjoy over the holidays. Top-ranked… Read More

The Minnewaska Area wrestling team opened up the season with a pair of wins at a home triangular, Thursday night.  The Lakers edged Sauk Centre-Melrose Area in one match, 40-33, and also routed Morris Area-Hancock in the other, 53-18. Minnewaska Area placed third of eight teams at the Big Lake Invitational, Friday.  Winning titles for the… Read More

The Minnewaska Area girls basketball team had a pair of easy wins last week over BBE (59-40) and Montevideo (53-28) giving the Lakers a 4-0 record to start the season.   The Lakers took big leads by halftime in each game and cruised to the victory, giving the team a great start to the season. Things get… Read More

The Minnewaska Area boys basketball team is off to a 2-1 start after winning its first two games last week before losing, Saturday at Redwood Valley.  All three games were on the road. The Lakers, who went 4-23 in 2021-22, 1-25 in 2022-23 and 2-25 last season, lost five players from last year’s team, including All-Conference… Read More

•  Friday, Dec. 6: B-squad Jazz:  (1) Minnewaska Green  (2) Alex  JV Jazz:  (1) Minnewaska Blue  (2) Moorhead  (3) Alexandria  (4) BBE  (5) Foley JV High-Kick:  (1) Montevideo  (2) BBE  (3) Foley  (4) Minnewaska  (5) Sauk Centre  (6) Alexandria Varsity Jazz (Class A):    (1) Minnewaska  (2) ACGC     (3) Montevideo  (4) BBE Varsity Jazz (Class AA-AAA):  (1) Moorhead  (2) Alexandria … Read More

The Minnewaska Area wrestling team is set to open up the new season Thursday, Dec. 5 with a home triangular followed by the Big Lake Invitational, Friday, Dec. 6. The Lakers, coached by Chip Rankin, Jared Lyle and Tate Card, also have a home triangular set for Thursday, Dec. 19, along with the Minnewaska Area Invitational… Read More

Nine area schools were represented in the 18-player WCC All-Area football team for 2024.  The annual All-Area football team is put out by the West Central Tribune of Willmar.   BOLD led the way with four selections on the All-Area first team after going 8-2 this season and losing to state champion Minneota in the Section… Read More

The Minnewaska Area girls basketball team improved to 2-0 for the season with a 70-24 victory at home over Eden Valley-Watkins last Tuesday night.  It was the second-straight 70-point effort for the Lakers, who also scored 70 points during a 70-21 win over Lac qui Parle in the season opener. The final score actually could have… Read More

The Minnewaska Area boys basketball team is hoping for an improved season this winter after winning just seven total games over the last three seasons combined. The Lakers went 4-23 in 2021-22, 1-25 in 2022-23 and 2-25 last season and also lost five players from last year’s team, including All-Conference pick Dylan Alexander and honorable mention… Read More

The Minnewaska Area/Morris Area Gators swimming and diving team held its season-ending banquet recently.  The Gators had another great season in 2024, sending six athletes to the state meet while also breaking a number of school records. The 200 medley relay team of Lyla Stadtherr, Melena Longtin, Becca Femrite and Mesa Kittelson qualified to the state… Read More