Word on the Street is this it? In a way, it is. But oh man it's been beautiful.
It's time to go back South, as I will be going to Memphis, TN to join
@ABC24Memphis
as a Senior Producer.
As one chapter ends, another one begins.
As always, it's For The Love of The Game ✌️🏾
Southeast Minnesota representing well at the MN HS FB All Star Game. Been a pleasure covering all these gentlemen and what a way to cap their phenomenal HS 🏈 careers
I knew how good Stewartville was from the minute I laid eyes on them. The “trail of destruction” culminates in a state championship. Big congrats to that team and that community. I miss them a lot and am celebrating from the Bluff City 🫡
@StewieFootball
@SHSCoachMueller
@WWangen
4 of SE Minnesota’s best senior hoopers selected representing at the
@MN_BCA
All-Star Series. It’s been a pleasure covering these gentlemen and their respective teams. They’ve given me some of my favorite moments and HS games. Wishing them all the best in the future
Now that this has aired on TV already, I can show everyone.
Hits a half-court buzzer-beater going into halftime. Later in the game, hits the GW 3-pointer with 26.3 seconds left
Two championship-caliber teams competed in a game that is a main-event matchup any day of the week. Hats off to both
@LHSEaglesGBB
and
@StewieGBB
on a game so good, I stayed and watched the whole thing.
After capping off a tremendous HS football career, P.E.M. Bulldog senior
@peters_kaiden
is excited to get back to the basketball court. I certainly believe if he played in Saturday's loss to Holy Family they win...
Click the full story in the link below ⬇️
My heart breaks for Kingsland. I really, really wanted them to hoist that state title. Wonderful group of people. Still a tremendous season nevertheless
Great stuff from
@HHSVikings
boys basketball head coach Chris Pack on coaching his son Ethan and
@IMATTI11
for the final season. Story on the last dance for the Pack duo below ⬇️
One of the best pure athletes in Southeast Minnesota has committed. Kaiden Peters will play for Gustavus Adolphus College
#RollGusties
Congrats my guy ✊
Something must have been said on the bus ride because rack up another program sweep for Stewartville basketball! Both
@StewieGBB
and
@tigerbbask
were dominant in their victories over Byron.
Extended highlights + link to doubleheader ⬇️
You couldn't set the table for a better section championship than what's at stake for
@tigerbbask
A shot at history ✅
A shot at redemption ✅
Friday night in the bright lights will be fun
So much fun covering this game. A legit heavyweight bout between two of the best girls' basketball teams in Southeast Minnesota. The Gopher Conference championship game between
@LadyVikes
and
@NRHEG_GBB
certainly lived up to the billing. Hayfield repeats as champs
It's always a little extra when you beat a rival in the postseason, especially on your home floor. That's what
@tigerbbask
accomplished tonight, and now they are one win away from ensuring the full Stewartville varsity basketball program will be represented in the Twin Cities
The final, final bow of the prep basketball season goes to the Minnesota girls. Seems apropos because of the many hallmark moments and games they provided this season. A job well done for all those from SE MN who put on at the
@MNgbballAllStar
@StewieGBB
senior
@KeeleySteele4
described some things the Tigers emphasize. A further look at the state of Stewartville Tigers hoops (featuring
@tigerbbask
) in the link below ⬇️
I always love the HS sports that do all-star games to really put a bow on the season. It's an ode to the seniors for a season.. and a career well done. SE Minnesota had only 4 this season, but if you know, you know, that number may grow for years to come.
One of top hoopers in all of Minnesota is going to Gustavus Adolphus College, joining fellow SE MN compatriots: Kaiden Peters, Isaac Dearborn and Logan Tuckner. What a squad for
@Gustavus_MBB
Not much to be upset about when you score 49 points in a season opener. The
@KMKoMetFootball
will look to keep that same energy in a highly-anticipated rematch with Hiawatha Valley rivals,
@StewieFootball
.
When expectations meet reality. The
@StewieGBB
has been a buzzsaw all season long, and at long last, they are section champions and heading to the state tournament for the first time.
I’m excited to announce my commitment to Luther College to continue my education as well as further my career in basketball and track! Thank you to my family, friends, teammates and coaches that have made this all possible!
@LutherWBB
@Coach_Bailey_LC
@BruceClark215
@LutherXCTF
Got bored and started looking back over the highlights from this past Saturday's SEMN Hoops Festival. I'm glad I was able to finally see
@lakecitybb
in person. As good as advertised with that
#1
ranking.
Check out the extended highlights of their victory vs. Caledonia⬇️
When it comes to All-Star games, there are always going to be "snubs". I saw that a lot at Minnesota's HS BBB all-star game. Out in North Iowa, NIACC ensured the best senior hoopers in the region got a proper cap by hosting an All-Star Game.
I've always been curious about what it's like for athletes to commit to a school and then the coach leaves before they get there.
@KoMetHoops
star
@AbyShubert
spoke about that as she gets prepared to play at Xavier. That and more in the link below ⬇️
One of the best SE Minnesota basketball talents of this decade,
@TschetterWill42
gives back to the community he grew up in with a basketball camp that saw a great turnout.
When I first saw
@DTaylor_23_
and
@maxeburt
on the baseball dirt, I knew they were special. A lot of those skills translate to the basketball hardwood, as the
@NewmanKnights
beat North Iowa in the first round of the district playoffs.
I will never ever, ever, ever, drive more than 20 minutes away from Rochester when it snows like this. I should've made a better, smarter decision. Tonight's lack of local sports in the sportscast is on me
It's going to be a fun time at the MN girls' basketball state tournament this week.
@LadyVikes
and
@StewieGBB
are our two representatives and they are both looking to collect some more hardware.
P.E.M's
@AeronStevens
has been kicking butt and taking names this summer offseason, but he still hasn't forgotten about how close they came to the state tournament.
🫡 to the
@ABC6NEWS
Weekend Show. It all started there; I got to have so much fun, no matter who was the anchor or the weather person. Many of the changes to the sportscasts began on the weekend show. It's a show I will miss dearly as I move closer to the end.
Section 1A baseball tourney is one of my favorites to cover. It's a thrill to move around Riverland Community College watching several teams compete to keep their season going.
@thehayfield9
@USCRebelbasball
and Southland all shined.
The
@Byron_Base_Ball
remains relaxed ahead of a loaded Class AAA tournament. They've played and defeated quality opponents all season. They have confidence if they play their style, they'll be fine.
I hate that both of these teams can't go to state because I love them both. At the end of the day, it's about leaving no doubt. The
@LadyVikes
prove its still their section and still their time, as they beat
@GMGirlsHoops
again in the section championship
PEM's
@peters_kaiden
is one of SE Minnesota's best talents, starring in football and basketball. He had many guessing which one he'd play in college. His reasoning for why he chose the hardwood was simple ⬇️
The
@tigerbbask
had a few setbacks to start their campaign but scoring two big victories at the Mayo Civic Center may be the momentum they look back on when they have to go there again for the section tournament.
They may have been hampered by injuries, but the
@MayoGBB
are making sure they finish the season strong, sweeping
@Century_GBB
and inching closer to clinching the Big 9 conference crown
I always say.. what a time it is to be a Stewartville Tiger or a fan of Stewartville athletics. It's now
@tigerbbask
turn to make some noise in the state tournament.
I know it must've felt good for the
@PemBb
to put the stamp on the 2-year rivalry between them and Caledonia in the postseason. These two teams always make magic together, but PEM is on its way back to the Section title game.
From start to finish, it's always been strength in numbers for the Stewartville Tigers. From December 12 to March 16, the Tigers notched 26 consecutive wins with an average margin of victory of 30 points.
The winds of change have been blowing around Mason City for the past few years, and as things begin to settle there's a rejuvenated optimism around the
@MCFBRiverhawks
The
@RCTC_FB
had unfinished business at Rochester Regional Stadium and handled it with flying colors. Now the next tall task is to take their show on the road and beat top-seeded Minnesota State-Fergus Falls
.
@jaycekiehne
does it all as the
@FCFalconSports
handle yet another game Section 1A opponent. Falcons are clicking on all cylinders going into the section tournament.
Everyone is going to take their best shot at
@HHSVikings
basketball. Girls and boys. After coming off a near-perfect season, the girls say they don't feel too much pressure at all
If you didn't know, now you know.
The
@StewieFootball
are for real as they once again rose to the challenge against a top-ranked opponent in the
@KMKoMetFootball
Spring Grove HC Wade Grinde is the coach of the year for Section 1A. Much deserved for the man who helped guide the team to a 25-1 regular season finish and a Section championship
Doubleheader, double tap, and leave no doubt. The
@SCSaintsSB1
dominate their arch-rival Chatfield on the Gophers' home turf in our ABC 6 Game of the Week
Going into the Section 1AA quarterfinal round, I circled Lourdes/Lake City as the most intriguing game.
@LHS_BBB
gave it everything they had, and had the Tigers on the ropes, but
@lakecitybb
is the top seed for a reason. They survive and advance.
Made sure I went back and clipped every single highlight I shot in chronological order. This was such a fun game, my absolute favorite HS basketball game I've ever covered.
@SGLions_bbb
and the
@goodhuebbb
left it all out there.
A series that had a lot of pushing, shoving, penalties, power play opportunities, and just grit. But when it's all said and done the
@theaustinbruins
were the better team and they are going to the Robertson Cup Finals.
What a game from
@FCFalconSports
man. Came so close to pulling it out and my heart hurts for them so much. Still nothing to be too sad about. An absolutely incredible team
Ever since the rally in the King of the Med City matchup fell short,
@BaseballMayo
has been rolling as of late. Offense clicking, solid pitching. All that shined Saturday as they got the victory over Edina
The latest
@ABC6NEWS
Prep of the Week is
@JMRocketFB
wide reciever Eli Ladu, who myself and many others in the area have been in awe of with several standout performances to his name.
The
@RCTC_MBB
is back in the national tourney after defeating Mesabi Range in the Region 13 championship game. Kam Givens led the way with 29 points, and Peyton Dunham had a double-double with 14 points, 18 rebounds.
So... some quick takeaways from each game:
1) I don't know how or why
@MayoSpartyhoops
isn't ranked
2) I think "deuce, deuce" is a good nickname for
@BrettonVivica
3)
@RCTC_MBB
is a deep team and will be a tough out come tourney time
An exciting team that will leave a mark on each other, the community, and the school for years to come. What a pleasure it's been covering and watching the
@SCSaintsSB1
Whatever link is sending/DMing to all my followers is not me and I have no clue what it is! Someone hacked my account and s now I’m changing my password on everything. Apologies for all this.
Survive and advance! Behind the arm of Crestwood alum Laken Lienhard, the
@NIACCTrojanSB
defeated Northeast. Advance to the semifinals tomorrow at 2 pm
Last season the
@CadetFb
had one of the best feel-good stories in the area. With it being a new season, the team is out to prove it wasn't lightning in a bottle and they will continue clicking on all cylinders.
A game that was arguably the most intriguing of the weekend, ended up being one-sided.
@CaliAthletics
came out red-hot and overwhelmed the
@LHSEaglesGBB
77 to 53, guaranteeing there will be a new Section 1AA champion.
My KAAL/Harvestview/West coast/*insert another cool thing* homie
@EmilyPofahl6
is on to Milwaukee. I will miss her dearly, this isn’t goodbye just A-B see ya later 🤗
It was another day in the office for the
@LadyVikes
as they caught fire from behind the arc and went on to beat Lanesboro 59-44
Extended highlights and link below ⬇️
In a battle of two of the best players in section 1A,
@paige_fordd
, and the
@RandolphHoops
beat Kaylee Ruberg and the Rushford-Peterson Trojans 48-40 in the tourney quarterfinals
All season long, the
@dcwildcats10
have challenged themselves by playing some of the best teams in MN. They'll get to sit back and watch for a few days before they start their run to state, but their eyes are on the prize.
The Damar Hamlin injury is my biggest fear watching sports. At any level. I feel so sad right now and it's hard to find the energy to even talk about anything else.
The
@PemBb
came too far and overcame too much to come up short in the section championship again. They embraced the underdog role and they knocked off one of the top teams in all of Minnesota: The
@lakecitybb
The SE Minnesota area will have three representatives: Aeron Stevens (
@AeronStevens
) Buay Koak (
@Buay71069889
) and Ryan Heise (
@RyanHeise3
) I wish we had more but congrats to the gentlemen we got in!
MBCA All Star Series- Saturday, April 1 at Anoka Ramsey CC. Following is a link to the All Star Series Press Release including Rosters and online admission purchase information.