March 2023
Lengthy AD Career for Zellmann Approaches Retirement Phase
After 44 years as a staff member for St. James Public Schools, Les Zellmann announced his intent to retire.
St. Paul’s Lutheran School students host Science “Magic Show”
Aubrey Butler is using her magic finger to make a paper clip paint a picture. She used a magnet to move the paper clip.
Saints Season Ends With Close Game Against Top Seed
St. James Area handled a tall task well, pushing to the end as the #1-seeded Huskies captured the opening playoff game 62-58. Alex Stresemann and Brennan Kern led the Saints’ rally, each scoring double figures in the final half alone.
St. James Youth GBB Squad Assembles Strong Tournament Season
The Saints 5th grade girls basketball team competed in five tournaments, posting a 13-2 record over those events. Eleven members contributed to the success.
Success With Younger GBB Squad Bodes Well for Future
The 2022-23 season marked big steps for the St. James Area GBB team, winning their first home playoff game in several decades. Fans who watched the preliminary games know there is plenty of young talent ready to keep the good times rolling.
1961 St. James High School Flashback Includes Interest and Excellence
A transition between sports seasons in 1961 pointed towards high expectations for spring while celebrating outstanding achievements during the winter schedules. The Saints inaugural State wrestling champ and a stacked baseball team headlined plaudits.
St. James Saints Run Roughshod Over Raiders in 86-40 Victory
Nicollet became the latest victim of a late-season winning streak with St, James Area staking a 50-20 halftime lead in the non-conference matchup. Eleven Saints players made their way into the scoring column during their 3rd straight win.
Strong Season for GBB Ends With Playoff Setback to Luverne
The 2022-23 SJA girls basketball season wrapped up at 16-12 as top-seeded Luverne beat the Saints 70-45. Taylor Sodeman’s three point heroics brought the team within striking distance before halftime but the 24-3 Cardinals were not to be denied.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
March 11th BBB Subsection Finals at SMSU March 13th Practice Starts for Softball and Track Baseball Conditioning for Pitchers Starts March 15th State GBB Begins March 16th BBB Section Finals at SMSU .
Miest Gains Experience Representing Saints Wrestling at State
As the 152-pound Section 2A runnerup Levi Miest earned his first trip to the State Wrestling Tournament at the XCel Energy Center in St. Paul.