May 2 @ Benson Benson 8 Minnewaska 7  Game 1 The Minnewaska softball team was in Benson on a chilly Monday afternoon to play a doubleheader against the Braves.  The Lakers scored in each of the first four innings, building a 6-0 lead, only to see their advantage evaporate in the bottom of the fourth inning. Benson scored… Read More

May 2 at Minnewaska Minnewaska 6  East Grand Forks 1  The Minnewaska boys’ tennis team began the week with a triangular on their home courts on Monday. The Lakers fared well, knocking off both East Grand Forks and New London-Spicer. The Lakers rolled over the Green Wave by a 6-1 score. The singles players were particularly sharp, with… Read More

May 3 at Marthaler Field Minnewaska 14  West Central 1 The Minnewaska baseball team began the week with an unexpected home game on Tuesday. The Lakers were scheduled to play at West Central, but muddy fields at Barrett forced the game to move to Marthaler Field.  The Lakers played the game as the visitors and batted first. The… Read More

MAHS Senior Hunter Kostelecky recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Iowa Central Community College. Hunter will begin his collegiate career for the Tritons under Head Coach Chad Helle next fall. Congratulations Hunter! Pictured from L to R: Minnewaska Laker boys’ basketball coach Hunter Salathe, Chris Kostelecky, Hunter Kotelecky, Paul Kostelecky, Logan Kostelecky.

May 3 at Minnewaska Minnewaska’s Track & Field team participated in their first of two meets of the week when they hosted an eight-team invitational on Tuesday. The girls’ team from Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball edged out the Lakers’ girls for first place on the strength of three relay wins. Olivia Danielson and Sydnie Chevalier were the queens of long… Read More

The winds have finally given the Lakers a break on the trap field, and week 3 competition is in the books.  “I knew they would do great once the weather gave us a break, and they did not disappoint!” stated coach Jennie Stone.  “Over half the team had an average above 20 and we had three… Read More

The Minnewaska golf teams each swept their WCC meets on Tuesday. The boys started in Morris, where they were 20 shots better than runner-up Morris.  The girls first match on Tuesday was at Tipsinah Mounds in Elbow Lake, the home course for West Central Area. The Minnewaska girls won by 25 shots over second-place BOLD. The boys… Read More

Contributed photos Pictured above: Minnewaska KMGK Athletes of the Year, front row, L to R: Damon Uhde, Hunter Kostelecky, and Tate Reichmann.  Back row, L to R: Maddie Thorfinnson, Emma Kovarik, and Ava Chevalier. Pictured below, KMGK Coaches of the Year, L to R: Alanna Hunter and Tiffany Breitbach of BBE, Tony Thielke of Hancock,… Read More

Coming soon: Minnewaska Women’s Day, held on Tuesday mornings. Is anyone ready for a change of seasons yet!? The 2022 Minnewaska Ladies’ Golf League will be starting soon!  Past, present and new golfers of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join. It’s a great way to meet new people, get together with old friends and… Read More

April 26 at Benson Minnewaska 10  Benson 5  Game 1 The Lakers’ baseball team began their week on the road in Benson for a Tuesday doubleheader. Benson took the lead after scoring a first inning run, but the Lakers responded with a big five-run outburst in the top of the second. Only one Laker reached base via a hit,… Read More