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MLC roundup: Women’s soccer team bests UMM

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Courtesy of Jordan King/MLC SID TUESDAY WOMEN’S SOCCER MLC 1, UMM 0 MORRIS — For the second time in less than a week, Heather Wendt scored an important, late goal for Martin Luther College women's soccer to run its unbeaten run to five matches. After scoring in the final minute of last week's draw vs. Crown, Wendt scored the Knight's goal in a 1-0 win at the University of Minnesota Morris on Tuesday afternoon. In the 78th minute, Morris goalkeeper CJ Frear-Boerner saved Wendt's original shot from the left side, but she was able to convert the rebound. “Heather was very ...

GETTING TO KNOW Merrick Mathiowetz

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Mathiowetz scored three total touchdowns for Sleepy Eye United during its game last Friday against Murray County Central, earning one on the ground, one in the air and one on a kickoff return. Mathiowetz added 46 yards rushing and 36 yards receiving, scoring his three touchdowns on just six ...

Brey, Reinke win 2026 TNL title

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Submitted photo/information Darrell Brey, left, and Tim Reinke, right, defeated Mike Thunander and Greg Walden in a closely contested match to win the 2026 Tuesday Night League Championship at the New Ulm Country Club.

Steinbrenner named MLC head men’s basketball coach

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By Jordan King/MLC SID NEW ULM — Martin Luther College administration has announced Hans Steinbrenner as the head men's basketball coach for the 2026-27 season. "I'm honored to serve in a role that supports the preparation of future teachers and pastors," Steinbrenner said. "The opportunity to mentor young men through basketball – helping them grow in leadership, character, faith and service while preparing for lives of ministry – is both humbling and exciting." The coaching role will be in addition to Steinbrenner's duties as the athletic director. He started at MLC in that ...

Area roundup: Cougars sweep Firebirds

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THURSDAY PREP VOLLEYBALL CEDAR MOUNTAIN 3, GFW 0 GIBBON — Cedar Mountain swept Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop 25-15, 25-15, 25-16 in a Tomahawk Division volleyball match on Thursday. Kendra Erickson led the Cougars with 12 kills, nine assists and seven digs, while Reagyn Kleinschmidt had nine kills and 19 set assists. Aubrey Steffl had nine kills and nine digs. Kora Schwarzrock had eight kills and six digs with a block for GFW, while Lauren Schafer had five kills and a block. Maren Kemkes had 13 set assists. Cedar Mountain (10-3, 4-0) hosts Cedar Mountain on Tuesday, while GFW ...

New Ulm finds footing in second half against Waseca

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NEW ULM — In a sloppy and slippery game that matched the weather, New Ulm found itself with a 3-2 lead over Waseca with 15 minutes to play in the second half of a Big South Conference boys soccer game Thursday. From that point on, the Eagles outscored the Bluejays 5-1 as the flood of ...