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Bright-eyed Buegler makes Invitational history

NEW ULM — He just turned 17 a couple weeks ago, but New Ulm’s Mason Buegler showed the talents and poise of a grown man during the 66th annual New Ulm Invitational. Buegler made history after winning the Championship Flight on Sunday at the New Ulm Country Club as he became the ...

Area roundup: Sleepy Eye Jr. Legion dominates Saturday

JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL SLEEPY EYE 14, LUVERNE 4 (5 INNINGS) SLEEPY EYE 11, SPRINGFIELD 1 (6 INNINGS) SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye Junior Legion baseball team dominated Saturday with a pair of wins in a split doubleheader, defeating Luverne 14-4 and Springfield 11-1. Both games ended early due to the 10-run lead rule. In the win over Luverne, Derek Walkes was 2 for 3 with an RBI, while Keeyan Netzke was 1 for 2 with a three-run home run. Mason Mathiowetz was also 1 for 2 with a double and two RBIs, while Adam Braulick was 1 for 3 with a double and two RBIs. Karter Haala got the ...

Buegler leads 66th New Ulm Invitational after first round

NEW ULM — Fresh off of his second high school state golf tournament appearance this past Wednesday, 17-year-old New Ulm Eagles golfer Mason Buegler continued his strong play Saturday at the New Ulm Country Club. With a 2-over-par 73, Buegler ended his first round at the 66th annual New Ulm Invitational as the Championship Flight leader. He was one stroke ahead of eight-time Invitational winner Johnny Larson and two strokes ahead of Paul Andersen. Ethan Kraus shot a first-round 77 to take fourth in the Championship Flight after Round 1, while Ben Pearson, James Fromm and Phil ...

Silver does enough to earn split with USC

NEW ULM — In their doubleheader Saturday against the USC Junior Legion at Mueller Park, the New Ulm VFW Silver totaled three hits in each five-inning game. One produced a close win, while the other ended in a lopsided loss. Silver pitcher Wyatt Hansen held USC to only two hits and a Hansen RBI single in the bottom of the third inning proved to be the difference in a 2-1 win. Hansen struck out three and was aided by two double plays by his defense in the game. Bobby Rewitzer had the other two hits for the Silver. Colsen Ravenhorst took the loss for USC. He fanned four. The ...

Area roundup: Sleepy Eye Post 7 get by St. James late

LEGION BASEBALL SLEEPY EYE 3, ST. JAMES 2 ST. JAMES — The Sleepy Eye Legion Post 7 baseball team got a go-ahead single in the seventh by Adam Braulick to take down St. James Post 33 by a score of 3-2 on Thursday night. Kayden Klein pitched all seven innings to earn the win, allowing seven hits and one walk for two runs, one earned, while striking out three. Tyler Mathiowetz led Sleepy Eye at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a double and a run scored, while Jacob Fulmer and Klein each added an RBI. SPRINGFIELD 10, TRUMAN 0 (5 INNINGS) SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Legion Post 257 ...