Sports

  • Starbuck Jr. Legion improves to 12-6 with six more victories

    | Published on July 15, 2024 at 1:39pm CDT

    The Starbuck Jr. Legion had a busy week, going 3-1 during a pair of doubleheaders with Atwater and Spicer.  The Jr. Legion split a doubleheader at Atwater last Tuesday, winning the first game 10-0, but falling in the second, 5-4. One night later, Starbuck hosted Spicer for a makeup doubleheader and Starbuck won both games, 6-5… Read More

  • He had an idea and went with it 

    | Published on July 8, 2024 at 2:41pm CDT

    Speaking of Sports By John Fragodt, Sports Reporter David Vinje took over the head coaching position of the Minnewaska Area boys soccer program last fall, taking over for longtime coach Ted Hill. One of the first things Vinje did when he became the head coach was to revive the youth soccer leagues for Minnewaska Area athletes. “This summer… Read More

  • Glenwood-Lowry wins Montevideo Invitational

    | Published on July 8, 2024 at 2:33pm CDT

    The Glenwood-Lowry Legion baseball team edged Montevideo, 5-3, for the championship of the Montevideo Invitational last weekend. The Lakers improved to 11-4 overall with three wins at the tournament over MACCRAY (9-0), Anoka (9-8) and Montevideo. The win over Montevideo was especially sweet after the Thunderhawks edged Minnewaska Area for the Section 3AA baseball title this past… Read More

  • Stars top NLS to set up showdown with Regal for CLL title

    | Published on July 8, 2024 at 2:31pm CDT

    The Starbuck Stars topped New London-Spicer, Sunday, June 30, 4-1, setting up a game with Regal for the County Line League title. The two teams were set to meet up Sunday afternoon for the league championship and the result of that game can be found in separate story beginning on page 1B of this week’s paper. The… Read More

  • Starbuck Jr. Legion baseball team sweeps Benson

    | Published on July 8, 2024 at 2:30pm CDT

    The Starbuck Jr. Legion, coached by Chris Lence and Andy Goracke, is 6-5 overall after sweeping a doubleheader at Benson, Friday, June 28. The team did not have any games scheduled last week due to the Fourth of July.  The next action scheduled is Tuesday, July 9 at ACGC followed by a doubleheader with Morris, Tuesday,… Read More

  • Three Lakers earn recogntion on All-Area baseball team for 2024

    | Published on July 8, 2024 at 2:25pm CDT

    Three members of the Minnewaska Area baseball team were named to the All-Area baseball team for 2024. The All-Area team is put out by the West Central Tribune of Willmar each year, recognizing the top 18 players (All-Area first and second teams) in the area. Earning recognition on the teams were Dylan Alexander (first team), Noah Jensen… Read More

  • Stars leave 10 stranded during 3-0 loss to Regal

    | Published on July 8, 2024 at 2:24pm CDT

    The Starbuck Stars fell to Regal in the final game of the 2024 County Line Baseball League regular-season, 3-0.  The win by Regal gave it the league title with an 8-2 record, while the Stars dropped to 7-3 but still earned a first-round playoff bye. The County Line League playoffs are set to begin this week… Read More

  • Three batted .400 or better for Lakers this year

    | Published on July 8, 2024 at 2:23pm CDT

    The Minnewaska Area baseball team, coached by Joe Alexander, released its season stats recently.  The Lakers went 20-4-1 this season, winning the West Central Conference while also finishing as runner-up in the Section 3AA Tourney. The 20 victories this season tied with the 2015 team that went 20-4 for the most wins in school history.  The… Read More

  • More bits and pieces 

    | Published on July 1, 2024 at 3:08pm CDT

    Speaking of Sports By John Fragodt, Sports Reporter You’re lucky to have him — There are certain people in your life that you know you’re lucky to have.  There are other people that you might not be aware of who you are also lucky to have in your life, and one of those is Matt Pederson. Pederson is… Read More

  • Stars and Regal to battle for County Line title this Sunday

    | Published on July 1, 2024 at 3:07pm CDT

    The Starbuck Stars amateur baseball team is down to its final three games.  The Stars are having a great season with an 8-7 overall record and 7-2 mark in the County Line League. During last week’s action, the Stars fell to Raymond, Wednesday at home, 10-2.  The Stars were also set to play at Elrosa (eventually… Read More

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