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MVL girls hold off Tigers behind late 10-0 run

NEW ULM — When the Minnesota Valley Lutheran Chargers needed a big bucket to create some separation from the Springfield Tigers on Friday, they got two from junior Olivia Hammer from the 3-point line. Her back-to-back 3s in the final five minutes of play jump-started a 10-0 Chargers run ...

Eagles pass 100 in win over Bluejays

NEW ULM — Brooklyn Lewis, Leah Brustad and Maggie Joyce all scored at least 24 points as New Ulm eclipsed the 100-point scoring threshold during a 101-58 win over Waseca in a Big South Conference girls basketball game on Friday. Lewis scored 31 and added six assists and six steals, while ...

GETTING TO KNOW Taylor Bauer

Interview conducted by Travis Rosenau Taylor Bauer scored 14 points to help lead the Firebirds to a 69-35 road victory at Madelia on Monday night. Q: What is your favorite food? A: Chicken Alfredo. Q: What is your favorite movie? A: I like 8 Seconds. It’s about a bull ...

NUBBA nets new facility

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Basketball Association (NUBBA) has started practices at its new facility at 318-326 N. Valley Street. The facility hosted its first practice on Dec. 1 and will be regularly used by NUBBA for the foreseeable future. “We’re currently renting the space from Kristi ...

Area wrestling roundup: Olson, Skoblik, Kampsen hit milestones

PREP WRESTILNG Wabasso 48, BBE 21 Wabasso 42, Quad County 26 BELGRADE — Wabasso defeated Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 48-21 an Quad County 42-26 in a prep wrestling triangular on Tuesday. Zeke Olson earned his 100th career win during the triangular, while Zach Skoblik earned his 75th ...

Eagles soar by Saints in gymnastics opener

NEW ULM — For the first gymnastics meet of the new season and a few challenges to go with it, New Ulm Eagles head coach Kortney Peterson couldn’t have asked for much more from her gymnasts by the end of the meet. Dominating in every event, the Eagles soared to a 132.675-113.325 win over ...