Sports
New season and section, same team
St. James 2022 softball season has begun. The team is coming off one of their best seasons last year, finishing second place in the conference they went 17-6 with 10-2 conference record. Head Coach Sam Baumgartner said this was the most conference wins they had in the whole program.
New section for boys tennis
St. James boys tennis started their season last Monday.
Saints take first place in 8 events
The Saints track team traveled to Mankato for another indoor track meet last Tuesday. At their first meet of the season both teams had runners place, making for a good starting place for the season.
Young team who’s ready to learn
Starting blocks and running shoes are coming out of storage with the start of track season for St. James athletes. Practices started on March 14 for the team and they recently had their first two meets where there were a lot of the kids placed.
Zoie Becker named MIAC Athlete of the Week
St. James graduate Zoie Becker was named MIAC Athlete of the Week last week. She was given this recognition after the St Mary’s Cardinals went from a 4-2 deficit to back to back 5-4 wins against Macalester and Bethel.
Challenging season comes to end for St. James girls basketball, awards presented at banquet
St. James girls basketball had their end of season banquet on March 14.
Connor Jones signs to play baseball at RCTC
Last Wednesday Connor Jones was joined by his parents, and coach for his signing to play baseball at Rochester Community and Technical College next year. The yellow-jackets were one of the only teams that Jones looked at going to play for.
Young and experienced team for Saints baseball
The 2021 St. James Area Baseball team has been working hard in early season practices and is looking to improve on their 2021 6-15 record.
Boys 4×800 took first at opening meet
Saints track and field is off to a running start with its season. The team traveled to Mankato State University for an indoor meet against Fairmont on Friday.
Cuervos F.C.
St. James “Cuervos F.C.” and Madelia “Los Compas” played the final of the Liga Zeta at the recreation center in Lake Crystal on Sunday, March 27. The final score was Cuervos F.C.11 Los Compas 8.