Sports

Awards Denote Success for 2023 SJA Baseball
Lee Carlson The St. James Area Saints held their awards banquet, recognizing academics off the field as well as highlights from play on the diamond.… Login to continue reading Login…

Saints Jump at Chance to Compete Against Best at State Track
Lee Carlson The Class A State Track Meet was held at St. Michael-Albertville High School on June 8th and 9th with Lily Ciske, Gavin Firchau,… Login to continue reading Login…

Summer Rec Baseball Games Go to the Wire
Lee Carlson Tight games and plenty of action have marked the launch of the 2023 Summer Rec Baseball program. Teams have been designated and players… Login to continue reading Login…
Jr. Legion Team Opens Slate With Win Over Fairmont
Lee Carlson On June 10th the St. James Post #33 Jr. Legion team opened the season, defeating Fairmont 15-8. Gage Jones served up seven strikeouts… Login to continue reading Login…

Legion Pulls Plug On Minnesota Lake to Move to 3-1
Lee Carlson Minnesota Lake’s June 12th trip to Veterans Field in St. James was short and painful as the St. James Legion Post #33 pounded… Login to continue reading Login…
Luverne Legion Tourney Brings Mixed Results Against SD teams
Lee Carlson A Legion baseball tournament on June 9th at Luverne started with an 11-0 victory over Humboldt/Hartford but Post #33 was tripped up 6-4… Login to continue reading Login…
Legion Baseball Serves Up 17-0 Win Over Welcome-Sherburn
Lee Carlson The season started with a bang as St. James Post #33 traveled to Welcome on June 8th for a big victory. St. James… Login to continue reading Login…

Saints Softball Sends a Pair to All-Star Games
Lee Carlson The St. James Area softball team was well-represented in the All-Star Games held at Caswell Park on June 11th. Addie Bowers and Taylor… Login to continue reading Login…

Awards Banquet Notes Season and Career Highlights
Season recaps and awards wrapped up the 2023 St. James Area softball season on June 6th. Coaches shared high points and team records for the year and plaques and trophies went to players based upon team voting.
June is Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota DNR are encouraging Minnesotans to get out in nature and enjoy the state’s outstanding outdoor opportunities by proclaiming June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation cites the health and wellness benefits of spending time outdoors as one of the many reasons to encourage Minnesotans to get outdoors.