Canby-Minneota’s 4x800-meter relay team wasn’t supposed to win the Section 3A event. But there they were, in first place and heading toward home for a section title and place in the state.
Henry Pesch got hooked up in a pitching dual against the Windom Pirates Friday night. “He had eight strikeouts in six innings,” said Manager Tyson Sonnenburg.
Minneota’s American Legion Baseball Team and the Junior Legion both open their seasons this week. The Junior Legion opened with a game Tuesday night at Canby, winning 8-3.
Following a topsy-turvey section tournament, the Camden Baseball All-Conference Team was named.
Two Minneota-Canby softball players were named to the Camden All-Conference team. Both are from Canby and both are seniors.
The Viking Golf Academy 2017 at the Minneota Golf Course has been set for June 19-23 and June 26-29. Instructors include Nicole Evers, Brooklynn Downing and Minneota Golf Coach Greg Gile.
The tears were streaming down Nicole Evers’ face as she walked off the final hole at the Section 3A Tournament.
Emerging from Canby-Minneota’s track team as the leader of the pack was hurdler Carter Wente.
In a stunning finish to an amazing Section 5A tournament, the Minneota girls passed Lac qui Parle Valley, then hung on as Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa made a dramatic dash for the title.
