Sports

K-M’s Spencer Anderson has no-hit-shutout against Lake City

Kasson-Mantorville’s baseball team had a double-header date with Lake City last Wednesday, April 13. Game one went to the Tigers, 5-4, and the second game belonged to the KoMets, as they blew away LC, 10-0 in a five-inning rout, behind the no-hit, shutout efforts of K-M sophomore Spencer Anderson,...

K-M hosts invitational track/field meet

Despite the ever-changing weather and Mother Nature’s dubious temperament, the Kasson-Mantorville track/ field teams hosted their Invitational Meet on Wednesday, April 13. Mens Team Scores: 1 Byron, 82; 2 Kasson-Mantorville, 57; 3 Red Wing, 41. Womens Team Scores: 1 Byron, 117; 2 Red Wing, 40; 3...

Byron baseball boys open season with DH victory

Byron’s Bears began the baseball season in style, sweeping a double-dipper from Lake City, on Saturday, April 9. Game 1: Byron 7, Lake City 1: Byron Highlights John Lutzi, 1 for 3, run scored, 2 RBI; Tyler Fox, 0 for 4; Isaiah Brennan, 2 for 4, 2 runs scored; Jackson Schroeder, 1 for 4, run scored...

Kasson’s Ella Babcock was an ace in the pitchers circle in the KoMets opener.

KoMets softball team sparkles in opener

Kasson-Mantorville’s softball girls looked sharp in their season opener on Thursday, March 31. KoMets hurler Ella Babcock was supreme on the hill, as she fired a six-inning no- hit gem; and amassed 11 strikeouts in the extraordinary effort. Pitching: K-M: Ella Babcock, 6 IP, no hits, no runs, 1 BB...

Hayfield players celebrate their Class A championship Saturday afternoon after defeating Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 51-49 at Williams Arena.

Hayfield boys successfully defend Class A state title

Hayfield’s trek to pay dirt commenced with the boys knocking-off unseeded Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, 66-49, in the Class A state quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 23, at Williams Arena. The Vikings next took on Cherry in semifinal action on Friday, March 25, and Hayfield emerged victorious, 72-61. The...

Zander Jacobson controls the ball against a stubborn Goodhue defense.

Hayfield boys capture second consecutive Section 1A title

Hayfield’s Vikings hardcourt boys secured their second consecutive Section 1A title last Thursday, March 17, when they took out Goodhue, 53-42, at the Mayo Civic Arena. Precision was paramount for the Vikings, as they grabbed the victory with just 29 shot attempts. “Ethan Pack made his first (four...

Aine Stasko is fouled in the game against Minneota.

Hayfield girls cherish a spectacular season

It was some kind of super season for the Lady Vikings. The girls entered the state tournament unbeaten, and they finished the 2021-22 campaign with a brilliant 32-2 overall record. Hayfield started state tournament action on Thursday, March 17, with a victory over Cass Lake-Bena, 67-57, in the...

Hayfield’s girls’ basketball team and coaches pose with their Section Championship plaque.

Flawless Hayfield girls are state-bound

Hayfield Lady Vikes put on another spectacular show last Thursday, March 10, as they pounded Grand Meadow, 65-41, in the Section 1A girls’ basketball championship game at Mayo Civic Arena. Hayfield takes their sensational 31-0 record, their daunting defense, and their overpowering offense to the...

Kasson-Mantorville’s Jake Hallstrom grabs a rebound in the Section semifinal game against the Austin Packers.

KoMets boys season ends in semifinals

No. 4-seeded Kasson-Mantorville boys were firing on all cylinders and hitting from all directions, sinking 10 of 20 three-point attempts, en route to a thrilling 48-43 victory over No. 5-seeded Red Wing, on Tuesday, March 8, in Section 1AAA quarterfinal play. Using stifling shooting from trey-range...

Kasson-Mantorville’s Jordan Klepel heading to the basket.

Hayfield boys head to semifinals, KM defeats Saints

Hayfield’s Vikings survived a serious scare from the No. 8-seeded Randolph Rockets on Monday night, March 7, in the Section 1A quarterfinal round at Rochester Mayo Civic Auditorium. Randolph jumped-out 10-2, to start the game. But state-defending champion and No. 1-ranked Hayfield clawed and...