Sports
St. James Area Shows Strength in Relays at Indoor Meet
The Saints track squads competed in an indoor track meet on March 28th on the campus of Minnesota State-Mankato. Several 1st place showings were awarded to the red and black tracksters for both the boys and girls teams.
St. James cyclones send 11 wrestlers to NYWA state
The St- James Cyclones finished up their folkst.yle season by sending 11 wrestlers to the NYWA state & invite tournament in Rochester. The cyclones qualified 4 wrestlers in the state tournament Bryce Siem, Jaxon Romsdahl, Knox Barrett, and Dax Romsdahl. Bryce Siem took home the State Championship in the 3-4t,h grade 95 lb weight class by recording 4 falls en route to his gold medal. Jaxon Romsdahl qualified for the 1-2 grade 61 lb bracket and went 2-2 on the day falling 1 match short of the podium. Knox Barrett qualified for the 5-6 grade 140 lb bracket and dropped both of his matches going 0-2. Dax Romsdahl qualified in the 1-2 57 lb bracket and dropped both of his matches going 0-2.
Tennis Season Opener is a Pair of Doubles Events
The bus carried the St. James Area boys tennis team to their first action of the season at St. Peter on April 1st. Matches were all of the doubles variety and the event was held at Gustavus Adolphus College.
History of South Central Conference Favored SJHS in Early 70s
A wrestling program from 1971 revealed more than just a lineup for the St. James Saints wrestlers.
Indoor Slate Opens for Saints, Relay and Jumps Win Medals
St. James started the track season with an indoor meet on the Minnesota State-Mankato campus on Friday, March 24th and captured top honors in several events.
Winning Season Paves Way for GBB Banquet Highlights
Winning a home playoff game and putting together the first winning record since 2006-2007 led to well-deserved awards at the 2023 Saints girls basketball banquet on March 28th. Seniors Taylor Sodeman and Lunden Swanson were honored for their leadership contributions.
Stresemann’s Hard Work on the Hardcourt Leads to BSC Award
All-Big South Conference selections were announced and Alex Stresemann will represent the St. James Area boys team, repeating as an All-BSC Honorable Mention. The senior lefthander spearheaded a late-season surge for the Saints.
Honors Continue For SJA’s Sodeman, Tabbed Among Best of Hoops League
After years as a force for the St. James Area girls basketball program, Taylor Sodeman closed her career with a selection to the 1st team All-Big South Conference squad. The future holds further competition with the Briar Cliff University team next season.
New Saints Sports Were En Route During Spring of ‘66’
A winter season of contrast between sports eased phased into a mixed bag of activities for St. James High School student-athletes in 1966. Golf and Tennis were now part of sports offerings for the Saints student body.
Cyclones bring home 9 state medals
11 St. James Cyclones wrestlers participated in the MNUSA State wrestling tournament last weekend and brought home 9 state medals! Fridays competition showcased 3 Cyclones wrestlers, Bryce Miller, Dax Romsdahl, & Khristian Campos participating in the 6u & 8u age levels.