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Madelia girls basketball team earns 1st win of season
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MADELIA — The Madelia girls basketball team got over the hump Tuesday and into the win column with a 69-21 nonconference win over the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf. Alicia Lugo led the Blackhawks in the win with 17 points, while Adrianne Missling had 13 points and Grace Tatro had 10. ...
Buegler sends Eagles to semis
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LE SUEUR — While Minnesota River’s game-tying goal late in the third period from Eian O’Keefe was a bit of a gut punch for New Ulm, Eagles junior defenseman Mason Buegler gave his team the answer it needed just in time. Buegler’s goal with 38 seconds left in the game broke a 1-all ...
Firchau, Blackhawks hold off Knights with late rally
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SLEEPY EYE — Madelia took a narrow 59-58 lead late in a nonconference boys basketball game against Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s and went on a 12-4 run to close with a 72-62 win on Thursday. “We knew coming in here it’s a different atmosphere,” Madelia head coach Jeff Van Hee said. “[St. ...
NUBBA fifth-grade boys take 1st at home tourney
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Submitted photo/information The New Ulm fifth-grade boys took first place this weekend at the NUBBA tournament. They started out hot with a 45-28 win over Glencoe Black. Next, they took on Fairmont Red and came away with a 42-28 victory. In the championship game it was back and forth until a ...
KOC Free Throw Challenge winners
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Submitted photos/information The Knights of Columbus Free Throw challenge was held in New Ulm on Sunday, February 1. 31 participants, ages 9 to 14, took 15 shots each in the competition. Winners will were able to compete in the District level competition on February 15 in Sleepy Eye. Above: ...