Sports
Wings take off with victory in program’s first soccer match
The outcome matched the perfect weather as St. James/Windom Wings United boys soccer team defeated East Central Prairie 3-0 on Aug.
Fighting Saints Football season kicks off Friday
St. James Area will travel to Sherburn on Friday, Sept. 2 for the season opener against the Martin County West Mavericks with a 7 p.m. start time. The Saints geared up for live action with a scrimmage on Saturday morning, Aug. 27, at Winthrop.
New team carries veterans as Butterfield-Odin United ventures forward
Lee Carlson Eight cross country student-athletes are running a new path as members of the inaugural Butterfield-Odin United squad. Dissolution of the cooperative agreement with St.
Golf Invitational continues to support community
Lee Carlson Dozens of teams gathered at the St. James Golf Course on Monday, Aug.
Tournaments make for busy August week of tennis
Saints before serving his country in the National Guard with several overseas deployments, including Afghanistan. A scholarship has been created to honor Rogers and all who gathered last Saturday came together to support the scholarship with the goal of raising at least $500.
SPORTS Wolle aims to deliver support for youth sports
Lee Carlson Sports involvement for youth can provide many benefits such as improved academics and development of leadership skills but that is not the case for everyone. Holly Wolle is aiming to increase rates of positive outcomes, providing athletes with mental skills coaching, aiming to help athletes compete at their best, while also managing and prioritizing mental health.
After St. James, many athletes find success at college level
Lee Carlson Achievements at the high school level often signal the end of athletic competition for most, but The Plaindealer had a chance to visit with several local student- athletes preparing for another year of competition. Academic demands, a higher level of competition, and finding confidence were common challenges across involvement with a variety of sports.
Governing body makes changes to high school sports
Lee Carlson The Minnesota State High School League met on August 2 and decided on several changes for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. Along with a schedule change for the football Prep Bowl, a reduction in proposed fees was also determined.
Godahl youth softball team
The Godahl diamond was home this summer to a youth softball team coached by Amy Hanson. Pictured, front from left: Adeline Westman, Lynnzae VanWyk, and Kate Runge. Middle: Blaze Turner-Peck, Hannah Etienne, Aubrey Steinle, and Reyna Haycraft. Back: Amy Hanson, Addison Steinle, Ava Sturlis, Lauren Sturm, Aubrey Wilson, and Addison Wilson.
Saints Wrestling will look for success under new head coach
Lee Carlson Ethan Hildebrandt, former Saints wrestling champion, was named Head Coach of St. James Wrestling for the 2022-23 season.