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KOVAR: There’s always two sides to the month of March (With Video)
The month of March is always an interesting one. For me, March means postseason basketball. Whether it’s college or high school, the month of March is as an exciting time as there is for basketball...
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PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Four area players earn All-State recognition
The Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association released the names on the 2019-2020 All-State teams this past week ahead of the girls state tournament. There were four area players recognized by the...
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The End of the Season is Never Easy
My third season of coaching high school basketball as the Varsity Assistant at Watertown-Mayer has come to a close and I can confidently say that the end of the season is never easy. Nothing in sports...
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It’s Just a Game
I’ve only been alive for 25 years, so I am not bringing a ton of experiences to the table. I can confidently say that this past week has been the strangest week in my life. I’d imagine that it is right...
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2019-2020 All-Area Wrestling Team
The 2019-2020 wrestling season was filled with plenty of excitement. Whether it was conference battles or state tournament appearances, the talent was on full display in the area all season long. Below...
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Gabbert’s big season earns him Herald Journal Wrestler of The Year
WATERTOWN – For Watertown-Mayer’s Austin Gabbert, it’s always been about putting in the work. The hard work and determination the junior wrestler for the Royals paid off this season, earning him the...
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2019-2020 Herald Journal All-Area Girls Basketball Team
The 2017-2018 girls’ basketball season in the area was exciting once again. Whether it was great games, or players reaching a career milestone, the season was filled with many moments to remember....
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Czinano’s impressive season earns her HJ Girls Basketball Player of The Year
WATERTOWN – What a season it was for Watertown-Mayer junior Maggie Czinano. Not only did she record her 1,000th career point this season, but she also committed to continue her basketball career at the...
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2019-2020 Herald Journal All-Area Boys Basketball Team
If you didn’t get a chance to catch some prep hoops action in the area this season, you missed out. The talent was on full display, as all four teams enjoyed some success. There were 1,000-point...
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McBee’s monster season nets him HJ Boys Basketball Player of The Year
WATERTOWN – There was no doubt that Watertown-Mayer senior Will McBee was a man on a mission this season for the Royals. After missing the Royals’ playoff run last season due to injuries, McBee made...
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Vikings Shock the System
The NFL offseason has provided some much needed entertainment and distraction from the real world. Our Minnesota Vikings have been front and center in this charge and some would argue that it is not...
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KOVAR: Area athletes share their thoughts on the uncertainty of spring sports
There is no doubt that we are in an unusual place right now as a society. At this time, no sports are going on, and it could be the same for the foreseeable future. Right now I should be finishing up...
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Vikings Bordering a Full Rebuild
The Minnesota Vikings have had one of the most eventful off-seasons that I can remember. With an aging roster, it seems that the team might have hit their ceiling in the 2019-20 season. Some tough...
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PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Watertown-Mayer’s Czinano commits to University of...
WATERTOWN – In a way, Watertown-Mayer junior Maggie Czinano has been through this all already. Like her older sister, Monika, dealt with the journey of recruiting, that helped create a goal for herself...
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PREP SOFTBALL: Mayer Lutheran’s Baumann signs with Minnesota Morris
MAYER – Playing college softball has always been a goal for Mayer Lutheran senior Anna Baumann. That goal became a reality when Baumann signed with the University of Minnesota Morris back in February....
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KOVAR: Area athletes blessed with high-character coaches
I’ve been meaning to write this column for a while. It just always seemed to get pushed back with other duties. With no sports on the horizon and a bit of a break in between writing general news...
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LP/HT Bulldogs to join Minnesota River Conference
LESTER PRAIRIE – The search for a new conference is over for the Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity Bulldogs. After looking at all their options, the Bulldogs were voted into the Minnesota River Conference...
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Most Meaningful Athletes in Minnesota History
This is an unprecedented time for those of us who are sports fans. There are no NBA or NHL playoffs starting. There is no Masters Tournament. There was no NCAA Tournament. We are truly in the sports...
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Former W-M standout Kammerer calls it a career after senior season gets canceled
ST. PETER – The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic go beyond area high school athletes. It has even touched area athletes who are playing collegiately. Caitlin Kammerer is a 2016 graduate of...
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KOVAR: It’s crazy how much things can change in a year
A year ago I was living the dream. I just took in the 2019 NCAA Final Four and Championship game in person. I covered high school sports throughout the week, and then to top it all off, I sat on the...
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