January 2023
Monday Night Matinee is Thriller Against Mavericks of MCW
Leading 44-41 at home at halftime, the St. James Area Saints held a 7-point lead with eight minutes remaining but Martin County West hit big shots down the stretch for an 80-75 win on January 16th. The Mavericks, 7-7, were led by Zach Anderson’s 36 points while Anthony Sletta and Alex Stresemann led the Saints with 19 and 18 points respectively.
Wrestling Taps Into Trifecta at Springfield
The St. James Area Saints wrestling team battled tough opponents throughout the opening portion of the season and have been road warriors, wrestling away from home most of those meets. Entering the quadrangular at Springfield on January 10th, the team had one win. When they left they had three more, beating Wabasso, Madelia, and Springfield.
Saints Soar Out of the Gate in League Victory
The St. James Area girls basketball team opened a 20-point lead early and wrapped up a 69-37 Big South Conference triumph over the BEA Buccaneers. The Saints were led by Madelyn Malmgren and Taylor Sodeman, scoring 22 and 21 points respectively.
Luverne Boys Team Completes Sweep Over Saints With 74-65 Outcome
The Luverne Cardinals weathered a long road trip to win a Big South Conference matchup with St. James on January 13th. Raising their record to 7-6, the boys duplicated the girls win and the SJA boys saw four starters reach double figures scoring.
Sodeman’s Epic Scoring Effort Fuels Win Over Eagles
The Maple River Eagles came to the St. James High School Event Center with hopes to continue a winning streak but the Saints had other plans, posting a 78-70 nonconference decision. Taylor Sodeman moved to another level offensively during the contest and her 37 points marked the 4th highest total in St. James GBB history.
Team Effort Pushes Host New Ulm to Final Minute in Girls Basketball
St. James faced a big task against the 11-3 New Ulm Eagles on Monday, January 16th, and proved more than capable, fighting to stay within a shot with a minute to go in a 83-73 Big South Conference game. All five starters hit double figures in the scoring column for the Saints, now 7-5 on the season..
Quiet Beginnings Don’t Rule Out Chance to Make Noise Later
“Turned out far better than anybody expected” is a thought-provoking way to introduce yourself. Teaching positions include school districts knocking on the Canadian border to recent jobs uncomfortably close to the Iowa stateline, a staple as a newcomer is unsolicited judgements about students.
Community Calendar
Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 12-1 p.m. Sertoma Events for the Watonwan County Library 1/20 Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Madelia Branch Library - Kids can drop their stuffed animal off any time during the day on Friday. Their animal will sleepover at the library! Kids can then pick their animal up Saturday morning.
Gary Missling
Gary Missling, 80, of St. James died on January 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Mary’s in Rochester. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. The clergy will be Rev. Mandy France. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, in St. James at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. On April 13, 1942, Gary Willis was born to Willis and Ardath (Falknor) Missling in Mankato. Gary was a farm boy through and through raising sheep and rabbits near Good Thunder. He attended St. John Lutheran School in Good Thunder and completed his education in Mapleton, graduating in 1960. On May 20, 1955, he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John Lutheran Church. He answered Uncle Sam’s call into the military on February 25, 1964. He was stationed in Fort Lewis, Wash. with the Military Police Division of the Army and was honorably discharged on February 25, 1966. Following his release from his military obligation, he was employed by Scientific Computers in Minneapolis.
Bob Sandmeyer
Bob Sandmeyer, 89, of St. James died on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home.