The Starbuck Stars amateur baseball team finished the 2023 season with an 8-9 record after losing to Regal last weekend in the consolation bracket of the County Line playoffs. Starbuck, which was seeded fifth in the tourney, beat Norway Lake-Sunburg in the playoff opener (10–5) before losing to Atwater (8-4) and to Regal. Last year, the Stars… Read More
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Alexander, Grubers, Ver Steegs among leaders for Stars in 2023
Sports | Published on July 31, 2023 at 3:41pm CDT
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Jr. Legion ends season with loss to Holdingford
Sports | Published on July 31, 2023 at 3:39pm CDT
The Starbuck Jr. Legion (age 16 and under) ended its season with a 9-0 loss to Holdingford in a playoff game played Tuesday night at EV-Watkins. Starbuck opened up the playoffs with a 10-0 win over Long Prairie before being sent to the loser’s bracket with a loss to Spicer, 6-0. Morris beat Spicer in the upper… Read More
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It won’t be long before fall sports
Sports | Published on July 24, 2023 at 3:28pm CDT
Speaking of Sports by John Fragodt, Sports Reporter It won’t be long before the Lakers and Gators take to the field, court or pool this fall. Yes, the start of the first official fall sports practices for high school athletes is three weeks away. And, the Fall Sports Meeting for parents and student-athletes is also fast… Read More
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Glenwood-Lowry earns berth in State Legion Division II Tourney
Sports | Published on July 24, 2023 at 3:26pm CDT
The Glenwood-Lowry Legion baseball team won four-of-five games last week to win the “Final Four” of the West Central Sub-State, Division II Legion Baseball Tournament. The Lakers beat Parkers Prairie last Monday and Thursday before winning two-of-three over Kerkhoven during the weekend. Glenwood-Lowry will now play in the State Division II Legion Baseball Tourney, set… Read More
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Starbuck Jr. Legion splits first two playoff games
Sports | Published on July 24, 2023 at 3:25pm CDT
The Starbuck Jr. Legion (age 16 and under) opened up the North Central Sub-State playoffs with a split of games last week at home. Starbuck, which was seeded second after finishing the league schedule with a 9-3 record, routed Long Prairie in the playoff opener last Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-0, before falling at home to… Read More
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Starbuck Stars end season with 15-8 loss to Regal
Sports | Published on July 24, 2023 at 3:19pm CDT
The Starbuck Stars were eliminated for the season with a 15-8 loss at Regal, Sunday afternoon. The Stars, who were defeated by top-seeded Atwater the previous week (8-4), ended the season with an 8-9 overall record after losing to the Eagles, Sunday. Also eliminated for the season from the County Line was Norway Lake-Sunburg, which fell… Read More
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Plenty of changes for Minnewaska Area sports
Sports | Published on July 24, 2023 at 3:16pm CDT
MSHSL changes section alignments for 2023-24 and 2024-25 affecting every Laker sport, especially track, wrestling and volleyball The Minnesota State High School League recently came out with its new section alignments for 2023-24 and 2024-25 and there are plenty of big changes for Minnewaska Area Laker sports, especially for volleyball, swimming and diving, dance, wrestling, and track… Read More
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MAHS trap team members work to add third trap field
Sports | Published on July 17, 2023 at 2:58pm CDT
A year and a lot of work, commitment by trap members made the dream reality It all started with a few comments about not being able to shoot doubles or handicap on open night because it was too busy. No time for Annie Oaklie’s, or back your buddy fun shooting. And “if only we had a… Read More
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Role players saving Twins’ season
Sports | Published on July 17, 2023 at 2:56pm CDT
Speaking of Sports By John Fragodt, Sports Reporter I had high hopes for the Minnesota Twins this year, especially when they got off to a great start and took the early lead in the AL Central Division. Well, despite going into the All-Star break a half-game behind the Cleveland Guardians, the Twins opened up the second… Read More
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Minnewaska Area Trap team season awards
Sports | Published on July 17, 2023 at 2:53pm CDT
Earning their letters and lettering pins this season were (front row, left to right) John Jenson, Carson Meyer, Cole Kittelson, Jonathan Hagen and Makayla Hagen. Back row — August Reichmann, Levi Schultz, Mason Reichmann, James Nichtern, Ethan Curry, Dylan VanZee and Kyler Anderson. Not pictured were Caleb Mahoney, Joey Marquardt, Tabbi Durand and Isaac Hennen.