May 2022
MCW’s Middle Innings Squeeze Out Enough for Win Over St. James Area
On May 19th St. James Area hosted Martin County West and gave up a pair of runs in both the 4th and 5th innings to the Mavericks in a 4-1 loss. The Saints could only muster four hits in the game with Tanner Olson leading the way, finishing 2-3 with a run scored, a stolen base, and a base on balls. Hunter Stevens and Sonny Heil were each 1-3 for the game to wrap up hitting for SJA.
No-Hitter Highlights Saints Trip to Mankato Tournament
St. James Area opened the Mankato Loyola Tournament at ISG Field on May 21st with a 10-2 loss to Cleveland but rallied for a 11-0 win on the back of a no-hitter by senior Connor Jones. Jones went the distance, struck out sixteen St. Clair batters and was an error and a base on balls away from a perfect game.
Section Playoffs Kick Off With 11-0 Blitz of Sibley East
Little time was needed for St. James to dispose of the Sibley East Wolverines during a 11-0 first round playoff game on May 23rd. St. James Area pounded out thirteen hits in the win with one error and eight left on base. Next up for SJA, another home contest on Thursday, May 28th, with a 5:00 start time against Belle Plaine.
Champs are Crowned with 3-0 Conference Showdown at New Ulm on May 21st
A scoreless game gave way to a 3-run 6th inning for St. James Area and New Ulm was unable to catch up to a masterful Addie Bowers dealing 19 strikeouts and holding the BSC big school foe hitless. Mackenzie Christensen continued to be the hottest hitter for SJA, in the biggest game, picking up RBIs to power the the 3-0 win on May 21st.
St. James elementary students perform ‘Madagascar Jr.’
King Julien played by Luke Alphs singing “Welcome to me”. Sarah Bunich From left to right: Gloria played by Ella Jungers, Melman played by Charlie Sauer, Alex played by Drew Swanson, and Marty played by Knoxyn Barrett singing “Its Showtime” to being the show.
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: As we come to the end of the school year, we have another graduating class ready to enter either into college, vocational schools or the general working areas. I would tell you Seniors to look around at what you have accomplished after 13 years of school.
Watonwan County Entertainment Association concert series 2022-23 season
The Watonwan County Entertainment Association (WCEA) membership drive ends Tuesday, May 31. Through the rest of the month, new members can subscribe at last season’s prices for the 22-23 season.
Community Calendar
Monday: Memorial Day Tuesday: Rotary Club, 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. *June 7-9 5 p.m.
A year in St. James
As of Tuesday this week, I have been working at the Plaindealer as your Editor and reporter. This past year has honestly been a wild ride, but its been worth every minute.
Walker to be Windom’s new Elementary Assistant Principal
At Windom School Board meeting earlier this month, current Butterfield-Odin principal Tyson Walker was hired as the new Windom Elementary Assistant Principal. Walker has been the principal at Butterfield-Odin since 2018.