Sports
Tennis Win Over Trojans Crowns SJA as BSC Division Champ
The St. James Area rolled to another convincing win, besting Worthington 6-1 on May 11th. The victory, along with wins over additional West Division foes, earned the Saints the title of Big South Conference West Division Champions.
Saints Pick Up Victories at Windom Track Meet
A trip to Windom on May 11th resulted in wins for Saint James Area track teams in both individual and relay events. The boys 4x200 and Anthony Sletta took 1st place, along with America Trejo and Mayra Aguilar and the girls 4x200 relay.
Showdown of Saints Decides League Championship
St. Peter and St. James Area grabbed racquets on May 16th to decide the overall championship of the Big South Conference. SJA carried 3.3x5 the crown for the West Division and St. Peter, representing the best of the East Division, emerged victorious with a 6-1 score.
St. James Rotary makes donation to city’s hang-baskets
The Rotary Club sponsored a chicken hot dish luncheon and all proceeds will be used to purchase and maintain the hanging flower baskets to beautify downtown St. James. The City of St. James would also like give a special thank you to Dana Moody, Vivian Helget and Creative Touch. Pictured: Amanda Glass (City Manager), Brianna Sanders (Rotarian), Tammy Stevens (Community Outreach /Marketing Director), Chad Stradtman (Street Superintendent), Steve Heil (Rotarian), Tim Flitter (Rotarian), David Lick (Rotarian). Sarah Shelander
Opening Blast Bodes Well for Baseball Bucs
Blue Earth Area showed up late but there were ready, scoring eight runs in the top of the 1st inning on the way to a 14-5 Big South Conference victory on May 15th. The Saints mounted a rally to pull within 11-5 after five frames but stalled out.
Weekly Schedule
Thursday, May 18th Tennis Section 2A Quarterfinals at High Seed Softball vs Worthington • 5:30 Friday, May 19th Baseball at Lake Crystal • 5:00 Saturday, May 20th Baseball at ISG Field for Mankato Loyola Tourney • 9:00AM Tennis hosts JV Tourney • 9:00AM Softball hosts B-Squad Tourney • 10:00AM Monday, May 22nd Tennis Section Semis/Finals at Lund Center, Gustavus Adolphus • 11:00AM Baseball vs Pipestone • 4:00 Tuesday, May 23rd Softball Section Playoffs • TBD Thursday, May 25th Tennis Section 2A Individual Tourney at Lund Center, GAC • 10:00AM Track Subsection at Mapleton • 4:00 Softball Section Playoffs at TBD • 5:00
Saints Outlast Eagles in Twelve Innings
A thrilling extra-inning game went St. James Area’s way on May 16th, along with momentum in Section standings. The Saints scored a run in the 7th inning to force extra play and posted two more in the final frame after Windom took the lead in the top of the 12th inning.
Bowers Tosses One-Hitter Against Blue Earth Area
The St. James Area Saints made quick work of BEA on May 16th, winning 9-0 behind strong pitching by Addie Bowers. The Saints outhit the Buccaneers 14-1 and Bowers struck out 16 over seven complete innings.
KEYC Recognizes Milestone and Motivation in Bowers
KEYC Sports features a weekly segment for Player of the Week, honoring an outstanding student-athlete from area schools. Addie Bowers was a recent pick for the award, adding to her impressive list of achievements.
Trap team is gearing up for tournaments
The 2023 St. James Area Trapshooting team is sharpening their skills as qualifying tournaments approach. Front row, L to R: Kalon Erickson, Brett Blom, Layton Erickson, Alex Aden, Judson Brekke, Hudson Flohrs, Quinton Kern, Drew Swanson, Trey Moser, Brody Solheid, Breyden Sodeman. 2nd row, L to R: Gage Jones, Journey Swanson, Derrek Wallace, Teagan Erickson, Spence Kolden, Zachary Curry, Jayse Siem, Knoxx Romsdahl, Jacey Swanson, Julia Westman, Rylie Peterson, Adrian Rodriguez-Farr, Gavin Friedrich. 3 rd row, L to R: Carter Wolner, Taylor Sodeman, Peyton Wolner, William Wendt, Griffin Jones, Kaid Sandbo, Ethan Leimer, Kollin Anderson, Hunter Stevens, Sawyer Olson, Levi Miest, Madelyn Malmgren, Lunden Swanson. Back row, L to R: Coach Keith Schulte, Coach Caleb Curry, Coach Kierra Curry, Coach Matt Winkelman, Cooper Olson, Jack Westman, Austin Spitzner, Kellen Dirksen, Kamden Schulte, Max Westman, Willie Curry, Braden Haler. Coach Jesse Friedrich, Coach Dewey Rankin, Coach Ed Rathman. Not pictured: Alek Anderson.