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GETTING TO KNOW Emerson Johnson

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Interview by Travis Rosenau Heavyweight Emerson Johnson, a Sleepy Eye High School senior, went 2-0 for the Eagles on Wednesday, earning pins in both the state quarterfinals and semifinals. Q: What is your favorite food? A: Oh, gosh, I’m a heavyweight, I eat everything, so I don’t ...

Area roundup: Tigers race past Greyhounds

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BOYS BASKETBALL Springfield 102, Cathedral 38 SRPINGFIELD — The Springfield Tigers had seven players in double figures as they ran away for a 102-38 win over New Ulm Cathedral on Tuesday in a Tomahawk Division boys basketball game. Springfield (20-6, 15-1) was led by Bryan ...

MLC baseball begins season with pair of losses to UMM

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Courtesy of Adam Hussman/MLC SID MINNEAPOLIS — The Martin Luther College baseball team had its 2026 season opener against Minnesota Morris Tuesday morning for a nonconference matchup, playing each other on not just any neutral site, but instead played on the Minnesota Vikings turf at U.S. ...

Eagles fly to state wrestling finals

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ST. PAUL — The New Ulm Area Eagles are heading to the Class AA State Wrestling Tournament championship dual. After taking down Totino-Grace 53-17 in the quarterfinals Wednesday, No. 2-seeded NUA closed the night out by defeating Pierz 42-12 in the semifinals at the Grand Casino Arena. The ...

Section individual wrestling roundup: Kampsen clinches state berth

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Section 3A wrestling individuals from Springfield SPRINGFIELD — Wabasso’s Mason Kampsen earned a state tournament berth on Saturday with a 3-1 day Saturday at the Section 3A Individual Wrestling Tournament at Springfield High School. Kampsen (215) went 3-1 on the day and pinned Vincent ...

Wabasso girls fall in playoffs to top-seeded CMC

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MONTEVIDEO — Eighth-seeded Wabasso fell to No. 1-seeded Central Minnesota Christian 74-32 on Saturday in a Section 3A Girls Basketball Tournament game. Wabasso was led by Ava Samyn’s 11 points, five rebounds and two blocks, while Kenley Guetter had 10 points, 13 rebounds, two blocks and ...