Sports
SJA Girls Wrestlers Compete in Historical Tournament
Three St. James Area Wrestlers were part of the largest girls-only wrestling tourney in Minnesota history on February 4th at Pine Island High School. Eva Romsdahl, Arlene Melendez, and Nevaeh Hanson all placed high in their respective brackets.
Saints Girls Continue to Roll Through BSC and Section 3AA
St. James Area staved off a pesky Windom Eagle squad on January 31st for a 69-65 Section and Big South Conference win. Journey Swanson tore up the nets from long distance on her way to 24 points, and Taylor Sodeman added 22 points.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
January 2nd Gymnastics at Luverne January 3rd Wrestling Triangular vs L-H and St. Clair (H) (5:00) GBB at Luverne (6:00) BBB at Luverne (7:30) January 4th GBB vs JCC (H) January 6th GBB vs Jackson County Central (H) BBB at Jackson January 7th Wrestling Quadrangular (H) (5:00) Gymnastics vs Worthington (H) January 9th GBB vs Redwood (H) .
Saints Run With High Scoring Eagles in Home Conference Contest
On January 31st St. James Area completed a rematch with an explosive Windom hoops squad with a final score of 107-83. Scoring leaders for the Saints were Alex Stresemann, Anthony Sletta, and Brennan Kern as they each notched double figures.
Section Fortunes Take Positive Turn With Road GBB Win at Pipestone
Precise shooting as a team effort moved St. James Area to an 80-67 triumph at Pipestone on January 27th. Four players hit double figure scoring and the Saints finished 16-18 on free throws to keep the Arrows at bay.
Entire Saints Lineup Reaches Award Stand at RRC Tournament
The St. James Area Saints brought a contingent of eight varsity wrestlers to the High-Water Ethanol Invite on January 27th, with each Saint finding a spot among the top six finishers. Talyn Tande and Kollin Anderson gained championship matches.
Conference Wins Remain Elusive for Saints Boys
Big South Conference opponents New Ulm and Pipestone posed strong challenges for St. James Area, taking victories by scores of 93-65 and 7569 respectively. Brennan Kern averaged 20 points a game in the two contests with Bennett Flohrs adding 16 points each night.
Home Match for Saints Goes to Blue Earth Area 51-30
The BEA Buccaneers visited St. James Area on January 26th for a Big South Conference matchup.
Young Gymnasts Hit Goal in Meet With Magic
On January 17th St. James Area gymnasts broke the 100-point barrier for the first time this season in a meet with the Martin County Magic. Katelyn Rodriguez and Lily Ciske led the squad by placing high in the All-Around competition.