Clik here to view.
SECTION 5AA BASEBALL: Lakers rally for thrilling comeback win
VICTORIA – The message for the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted baseball team has been the same all season long. It’s been about dealing with adversity. The Lakers dealt with plenty of adversity in their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SECTION 4A BASEBALL: Crusaders reach section finals with clean defense,...
MAYER — Giving up eight runs won’t get your pitching and defense much positive recognition most of the time, but the Mayer Lutheran baseball team pushed through with solid outings on both accounts when...
View ArticleClik here to view.
KOVAR: There’s nothing amateur about taking in a game at Lion’s Field
Between the playing conditions, the grandstand, the concessions, and the smooth baritone voice of Chris Ohm over the speakers, there’s something special about taking in a game at Lion’s Field. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CLASS AA STATE GOLF: W-M’s Maas finishes strong at Class AA tournament
JORDAN – The first taste of a state tournament appearance can bring a lot of pressure. For Watertown-Mayer sophomore Luke Maas, the pressure of the Class AA state wasn’t too much for him as he turned...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2021 All-Area Girls Track and Field Team
ALL-AREA GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Addison Hoof (Lester Prairie) Those who watched Hoof speed past defenders on the fast break during basketball season shouldn’t be surprised at her success on the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2021 All-Area Softball Team
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL FIRST TEAM Tanna Peterson (Delano) The only way to describe Delano’s Tanna Peterson is she’s a gamer. When the Tigers need a big performance in the circle, Peterson always seemed to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2021 All-Area Girls Golf Team
Ava Reierson (Delano) – Girls Golfer of The Year DELANO – Ava Reierson could have thrown in the towel and had her season end early. Instead, she battled back from an ankle injury and not only played...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mr. Baseball Bush is HJ Baseball Player of the Year
WINSTED — The numbers don’t lie. HLWW’s Noah Bush dominated the 2021 high school season in nearly every way despite staying involved in two other sports — and figuring out how to navigate a junior year...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2021 All-Area Baseball Team
ALL-AREA BASEBALL FIRST TEAM Riley Heimerl (Lester Prairie) The senior did a bit of everything for the Bulldogs in their final season as MCAA members. He was named All-Conference putting up a hitting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2021 All-Area Boys Track and Field Team
ALL-AREA BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Spencer Lade (HLWW) For his height and size, Spencer Lade’s jumping abilities in multiple events were something to behold. The University of Mary signee dominated...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Waconia clinches CRVL North title with win over Watertown
WATERTOWN – Watertown’s Holt Hunziker had something special going for the Watertown Red Devils. It was just too little too late. Hunziker came on in relief for Watertown in the top of the fifth inning....
View ArticleClik here to view.
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Hangartner, Red Devils outlast Carver in 16-inning affair
WATERTOWN – If you’re a fan of pitching, the matchup between the Carver Black Sox and Watertown Red Devils was made for you. Pitching had the upper hand all game long as baserunners were hard to come...
View ArticleClik here to view.
KOVAR: The Crow River Valley League never disappoints
Another season in the Crow River Valley League is about to come to an end. What a season it has been. Every year, the excitement for the return of amateur baseball always gets a lot of attention....
View ArticleClik here to view.
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Khan leads Wildcats to huge win
WINSTED – The Winsted Wildcats are a team that knows they need to play their style to come up with wins. They just haven’t always been in a position to this season. Thanks to a gem on the mound from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MARTINSON: The NSL is primed for a photo finish
Playoffs get everyone excited, and the North Star League has my attention in my first year covering it. Let’s set the scene quickly as we enter the final weekend of the regular season (all scenarios as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AMATEUR BASEBALL: North Star League Playoff Scenarios (July 22)
With five teams in the Herald Journal coverage area, the North Star League is as familiar of an amateur baseball experience as it gets in the neighborhood. The Delano Athletics, Loretto Larks, Howard...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AMATEUR BASEBALL: CRVL announces postseason schedule
The regular season for the Crow River Valley League has come to an end. Now it’s time for the 14 teams in the CRVL to compete for the four spots in the Class C State Tournament this year. Waconia and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
PODCAST: Crow River Valley League Playoff Preview
Herald Journal Sports Editors Kip Kovar and Jared Martinson breakdown all things in the Crow River Valley League heading into the postseason. Click here to listen now!
View ArticleClik here to view.
REGION 12C ROUNDUP: Huskies, Athletics punch state tickets; two spots still...
DELANO — Serving as the mecca of Region 12C amateur baseball this August, Delano Municipal Stadium was full for multiple days last weekend as the region playoffs began and two teams have already earned...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Former Twin Corey Koskie soaking in town ball experience
LORETTO – Corey Koskie was a fan favorite for the Minnesota Twins during his seven-year career with the team. Now after 15 years, the former Twin is back on the baseball diamond once again, but this...
View Article