Sports
Summer Rec baseball competition continues
Action in the Summer Rec League moves towards a more balanced level with Siem Construction leading at 8-3-1, Pioneer Bank at 5-5-2, and NuWay/K & S at 3-8-1. One more week remains and playoffs will commence on July 22, behind the high school, due to the Legion playoffs.
No-Hitter by Jones coupled with big final inning advances Legion team
St. James Legion moved onto championship weekend with an 8-0 victory over Springfield on July 16 and will Russell-Tyler-Ruthon on Friday, July 22 at 5 p.m.
Madelia Health Foundation 5K Run/1M Walk was success
The Madelia Health Foundation 5K Run/1M Walk took place on Saturday, July 9 during Madelia Park Days. As in previous years, Anderson Race Management co-sponsored the event and provided the chipped race bibs, the start/finish line, snacks, and their race expertise. It was a beautiful day for the 5K, and 126 people between the ages of 5 and 75 registered to participate this year.
St. James will entertain eight teams for Sub-State Legion Tournament
The Sub-District C Champion St. James Legion team will compete for a trip to State with the rest of the Division II SW Sub-State field during a tournament at Veterans Field in St. James from July 14- 23. Action kicks off for the home team with an 8 p.m. contest against Jackson on Thursday, July 14, to cap off the first round of games.
Junior Legion wraps up season with tournament
Before a final 9-0 setback to Redwood Falls the St. James Junior Legion posted an 11-0 win over Madelia on July 10th, the middle game between an 11-3 setback to Springfield later that day and an 11-7 loss to New Ulm on July 6th. Runs came late in the Madelia game as the score sat at 1-0 after four complete innings, Talyn Tande supplying the main power with two hits for four runs batted in during the game.
Post #33 blasts through District foes on way to Championship
Big innings led to big wins for the hometown Legion squad as they disposed of Welcome/Sherburn 15-0 and USC/Wells 11-1. In each game Hunter Stevens clobbered a home run and Tanner Olson hit a double with bases loaded for three runs batted in both games.
Vikings legend remains active with fans and life in general
With Minnesota Vikings training camp only weeks away, talk about glory days heats up and often includes mention of former stars like Chuck Foreman. A gracious Foreman shared time recently for an interview with the St. James Plaindealer and covered a series of topics, both new and old.
Les Zellmann named National High School Tennis Coach of the Year
On June 22 in Des Moines, Iowa, coaches from around the entire country came together for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Awards Banquet. During the evening one Athletic Director and eighteen coaches were recognized for their outstanding contribution and dedication to the sport they coached. During the year a committee evaluates all of the nominations submitted from across the country. Eight finalists in each sport are invited to the Awards Banquet. The program consists of a brief bio of the accomplishments and achievements that each coach had earned during their coaching career. Each one of the finalists had amazing records and team honors. Every one of the nominated coaches were very deserving to be honored as a final eight.
Early leads disappear in Upper Midwest Classic Tournament at New Ulm
The St. James Legion baseball team carried a 11-4 season record into the 16-team Upper Midwest Classic tournament hosted by Post #132 in New Ulm. St. James jumped to a lead in each of their games against Mankato, Marshall, and Roseville but couldn’t hold on.
James Gang turns corner on winning ways
Claiming victories in four of the last six games, the James Gang 16/18 softball team is nearing the break even mark for the 2022 season. A recent split in a doubleheader against Blue Earth followed recent wins over Brandon Valley and the Kato Peppers. The matchup with Blue Earth marked the second doubleheader, and the second split, for the two teams. The season opened with a twinbill against Blue Earth, resulting in a pair of one-run wins as the James Gang won 10-9 and Blue Earth came out ahead 4-3 in the other contest.