A moral victory for young Streeter football team

I'll admit it. I didn't think our Sauk Centre football team had any chance tonight against the defending state champion Wildcats from New London-Spicer. I thought that maybe I'd even make it home by 8:30 to catch the end of the Twins game.
Well, I didn't get home until close to 10 p.m., and even though both the Twins and Streeters lost tonight, it was our the 26 kids dressed in maroon who impressed more than Mauer and Company.
I know it's cliche to call a 16-point loss a moral victory, but that's what tonight was for the Streeters. It might have ended 28-12, but it was 20-12 with 9:00 left in the game and the Streeters had the ball in Wildcat territory — this against the defending state champs mind you.
The Streeters called a halfback option, where QB Michael Knoblauch handed off to sophomore running back Roosevelt Austin, who then threw downfield to a receiver who was wide open on the sideline. But the play was whistled dead because of a penalty. The Streeters turned the ball over shortly thereafter and New London went down and scored.
Had that play worked, we might be talking about a major upset. But even though it didn't work out in the Streeters' favor, it was a great learning experience for those 26 kids who put their necks on the line every Friday night. It is clear they are getting better. And their work ethic has gotten stronger with each game. They are well coached and they have a bright future. Tonight was just a step. And even though it was a loss, for the football program, it was a step in the right direction.

-BZ

No. 4 Wadena shuts out Streeters

The Mainstreeter volleyball team's win Tuesday over Albany gave them lone possession of first place in the West Central Conference, but they ran into No. 4 ranked Wadena Thursday and were shut down 3-0.

The Streeters played a tough first game that went to 62 points, but it was Wadena who prevailed, winning 32-30. Sauk then lost the next two games by identical scores of 25-14.
Krista Primus had five kills, 7 digs and was 10-for-10 serving. Macy Weller had seven kills and five blocks and Shelby Deters added six kills and six blocks.

Kendra Zenzen chipped in 11 digs and Jena Klaphake led with 15 assists.

The loss dropped Sauk's record to 14-4 on the season.

Streeter tennis squad battles for conference title

The Sauk Centre tennis squad, coached by Bruce Jarvi, was vying for its second consecutive conference title yesterday against Foley.
But it was the Falcons who prevailed, beating the Mainstreeters 6-1. The lone win for Sauk Centre came at No. 2 doubles from Meghan Duchene and Mariah Rieland. Sauk Centre's No. 1 singles player Laura Hintzen lost in a tiebreaker.
The loss was only the Streeters third on the year (17-3). They also finished with a 5-1 conference record.
They will battle Osakis Thursday in Osakis and then compete in the West Central Conference tournament Saturday in Foley.

Sauk Centre Mainstreeters volleyball takes sole possession of first place in the West Central North Conference

The Streeters won in four games over visiting Albany tonight in a clash of first place teams in the conference.

St.Cloud Cathedral is only a half match back in the race, sitting at 5-1 in the WCCN after sweeping Foley tonight.

Sauk Centre is 6-1 in the WCCN (14-3 overall), while Albany falls to 5-2 in the league and 10-5 overall.

Conference rivalry resumes tonight - Sauk Centre volleyball to host Albany

Two volleyball teams atop the West Central North Conference will clash tonight to see who can get an edge in the conference title race.

The Sauk Centre Mainstreeters (#16-ranked Class AA) will host the 10-4 Albany Huskies tonight. Both teams are tied for first place with 5-1 WCCN records. St.Cloud Cathedral is a half match behind them at 4-1; they host Foley tonight.