Saturday, March 9, 2013
Streeter boys bow out of playoffs
The Sauk Centre boys' basketball team was defeated Saturday afternoon by Albany 76-65. The loss ended their season with a 21-6 record. The No. 3 seed Huskies advance to play top-seeded Melrose, who defeated Long Prairie grey Eagle 63-60 on a last-second shot. The two teams will play in the sub-section final Tuesday night at St. John's University.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Huskers put a scare into the Mainstreeters
The Holdingford Huskers, just 7-17 heading into the Sub-Section 6AA-North playoffs, put a scare into the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters boys' basketball team tonight by coming out with a strong first half and leading 28-24 at the break.
The Mainstreeters, 20-5 themselves coming into the contest, did what they had to in the second half and won 58-55.
Up next: the Albany Huskies are the next opponent for the sub-section semifinal round this Saturday at St. John's University. The Huskies blasted Staples-Motley 71-33 in their quarterfinal game. Tip off between the Mainstreeters and the Huskies will be at 3:30 p.m.
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle won 56-42 over visiting Pierz, while Melrose Area blasted 8th-seeded Osakis 67-27.
Photos from Thursday's win:
The Mainstreeters, 20-5 themselves coming into the contest, did what they had to in the second half and won 58-55.
Up next: the Albany Huskies are the next opponent for the sub-section semifinal round this Saturday at St. John's University. The Huskies blasted Staples-Motley 71-33 in their quarterfinal game. Tip off between the Mainstreeters and the Huskies will be at 3:30 p.m.
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle won 56-42 over visiting Pierz, while Melrose Area blasted 8th-seeded Osakis 67-27.
Photos from Thursday's win:
More coverage from the Class A state swimming and diving meet
Here's Felipe Barreto in the 500 freestyle preliminary round on Friday:
Coming tonight: boys basketball playoffs get underway
Coming off of an exciting overtime win to end the regular season, the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters boys' basketball team is set to host seventh-seeded Holdingford (7-17) tonight at 7 p.m. at SCHS gymnasium. The Mainstreeters, seeded number two in Sub-Section 6AA-North, enter the playoffs with a 20-5 record.
Sauk Centre hosted Holdingford in the 2012-13 season opener and won 70-56.
Following their 61-58 overtime win last Friday at Long Prairie, head coach Mike Ellens commented, "It was a great game for our kids. We've blown out a lot of teams, especially in the second half of the season, and we needed one where we had to really pull together to get the win."
Sauk Centre held a seven-point lead with around four minutes to go when the Thunder made a run by getting a couple key steals and knocking down three-pointers to erase the three-possession deficit.
"We were taking some good shots but missed," Ellens said. "They came down and scored on the other end."
For the game, LP-GE (15-9) made 12 three-pointers.
Sauk Centre hosted Holdingford in the 2012-13 season opener and won 70-56.
Following their 61-58 overtime win last Friday at Long Prairie, head coach Mike Ellens commented, "It was a great game for our kids. We've blown out a lot of teams, especially in the second half of the season, and we needed one where we had to really pull together to get the win."
Sauk Centre held a seven-point lead with around four minutes to go when the Thunder made a run by getting a couple key steals and knocking down three-pointers to erase the three-possession deficit.
"We were taking some good shots but missed," Ellens said. "They came down and scored on the other end."
For the game, LP-GE (15-9) made 12 three-pointers.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Streeter girls win overtime thriller
Brianna VonWahlde scored 18 points, 15 of them in the second half as the Mainstreeter girls' basketball team defeated top-seeded Staples-Motley in overtime 54-48.
It was a game of impressive runs for both teams. After the Cardinals staked themselves to an 8-4 lead early on, Sauk went on a 12-0 run and pushed themselves to a 26-16 halftime lead. But the Cardinals responded with an 18-4 run to start the second half and led by as many as eight points midway through.
And then VonWahlde caught fire. With the Staples-Motley defense focusing on Macy Weller and Jena Klaphake and the Streeters trailing 38-30 VonWahlde hit three consecutive baskets to make it 38-36. After a Cardinals three-pointer made it 41-36 VonWahlde nailed another shot for a 41-38 deficit.
With just under six minutes to play Liz Ellens hit her biggest shot of the night when she drained a three to tie it at 41-41, Staples then made a pair of free throws, but with just over a minute to play VonWahlde hit a three-pointer to regain the lead 44-43.
The Cardinals tied it when they made a free throw and missed the second. They had the ball with 15 seconds left, but missed on a long-range jumper, giving Sauk a chance with just under five seconds to play. But the inbounds pass was picked off and a Staples player threw up a desperation attempt at the buzzer but it caromed off the backboard, sending the game into overtime.
The Cardinals were called for traveling on their opening possession and then Ellens drove the lane only to have the ball bounce off her knee and right into the hands of VonWahlde for a lay up and a 46-44 lead.
On their next trip down the court Weller hit a three-pointer fro a 49-44 lead.
The Cardinals had no choice but to start fouling and Ellens made three of four free throw attempts to help seal the victory.
Weller finished with 16 points, Ellens had seven and Ali Peterson had six on two three-pointers early in the game.
The win advances the Streeters to Friday's section finals against New London-Spicer, who drubbed Litchfield 70-46 in the Sub-Section 6AA-South championship game tonight.
If Sauk Centre wins Friday they will make their fourth consecutive trip to the state tournament. Friday's game is at Halenbeck Hall at St. Cloud State University at 8 p.m.
It was a game of impressive runs for both teams. After the Cardinals staked themselves to an 8-4 lead early on, Sauk went on a 12-0 run and pushed themselves to a 26-16 halftime lead. But the Cardinals responded with an 18-4 run to start the second half and led by as many as eight points midway through.
And then VonWahlde caught fire. With the Staples-Motley defense focusing on Macy Weller and Jena Klaphake and the Streeters trailing 38-30 VonWahlde hit three consecutive baskets to make it 38-36. After a Cardinals three-pointer made it 41-36 VonWahlde nailed another shot for a 41-38 deficit.
With just under six minutes to play Liz Ellens hit her biggest shot of the night when she drained a three to tie it at 41-41, Staples then made a pair of free throws, but with just over a minute to play VonWahlde hit a three-pointer to regain the lead 44-43.
The Cardinals tied it when they made a free throw and missed the second. They had the ball with 15 seconds left, but missed on a long-range jumper, giving Sauk a chance with just under five seconds to play. But the inbounds pass was picked off and a Staples player threw up a desperation attempt at the buzzer but it caromed off the backboard, sending the game into overtime.
The Cardinals were called for traveling on their opening possession and then Ellens drove the lane only to have the ball bounce off her knee and right into the hands of VonWahlde for a lay up and a 46-44 lead.
On their next trip down the court Weller hit a three-pointer fro a 49-44 lead.
The Cardinals had no choice but to start fouling and Ellens made three of four free throw attempts to help seal the victory.
Weller finished with 16 points, Ellens had seven and Ali Peterson had six on two three-pointers early in the game.
The win advances the Streeters to Friday's section finals against New London-Spicer, who drubbed Litchfield 70-46 in the Sub-Section 6AA-South championship game tonight.
If Sauk Centre wins Friday they will make their fourth consecutive trip to the state tournament. Friday's game is at Halenbeck Hall at St. Cloud State University at 8 p.m.
Sub-Section champions!!
In their fifth straight appearance in a Sub-Section Championship game, the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters girls' basketball team earned a 54-48 overtime win over Staples-Motley tonight.
Mainstreeters have a 10-point halftime lead
In the sub-section championship game at St. John's University, the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters girls' basketball team held a 26-16 halftime lead.
Early in the second half, though, top-seeded Staples-Motley made a run to cut the lead down to 26-22. Moments later the Cardinals hit a three-pointer and suddenly it's a one-point game.
**Update: with 5:51 left in the game, Staples-Motley has a 41-38 lead.
After regulation ended with the game tied at 44-44, the Mainstreeters ultimately prevailed in the extra session 54-48 to advance to their fourth straight Section 6AA championship game!!
The Cardinals were rated sixth in the state Class 2A polls. They finish the season 21-6 overall.
Early in the second half, though, top-seeded Staples-Motley made a run to cut the lead down to 26-22. Moments later the Cardinals hit a three-pointer and suddenly it's a one-point game.
**Update: with 5:51 left in the game, Staples-Motley has a 41-38 lead.
After regulation ended with the game tied at 44-44, the Mainstreeters ultimately prevailed in the extra session 54-48 to advance to their fourth straight Section 6AA championship game!!
The Cardinals were rated sixth in the state Class 2A polls. They finish the season 21-6 overall.
Don't miss the 'Family is everything' column in this week's Herald sports section
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| A view from the upper deck of the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center pool in Minneapolis - the site of the Class A state swimming and diving meet. |
And good luck to the Mainstreeters girls' basketball team in their battle with state-ranked Staples-Motley tonight for the Sub-Section 6AA-North championship! Tip off is at 6 p.m. at St. John's University. Check back here later tonight to see results.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
More scenes from the Class A state swimming and diving meet
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| Ethan Ross leaping into the pool during one leg of the 400 Freestyle Relay race during Friday's preliminary round. |
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| A bus brought down 40 fans from Sauk Centre and Melrose to cheer on their Fusion team members at state on Friday. A large number were also in attendance for Saturday's finals as well. PHOTOS BY RANDY OLSON |
Check out more coverage of the MSC Fusion from the state meet in this week's Sauk Centre Herald.
**Update on Tuesday morning: the playoff game tonight between Sauk Centre and Staples-Motley for the Sub-Section 6AA-North girls' basketball crown will be played on Wednesday night at St. John's University instead of tonight. (Weather-related announcement)
Tip-off for the game will be at 6 p.m.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Fusion state swimming results
As a team, the Melrose-Sauk Centre Fusion team placed 20th out of 38 teams represented at the Class A state swimming and diving meet this past weekend. Six members of the Fusion team competed in eight events overall. Read more in this week's Sauk Centre Herald. Other photos and video from 'state' will be added later today.
M-SC State Tournament Finishes:
Preliminary round- 200FS: 12th -Felipe Baretto 1:48.81 200IM: 20-John Schwieters 2:07.89 100FLY: 17-Keenan Pearson 56.16. 100FS: 23-Ethan Ross 50.09. 500FRS: 4-Felipe Barrett 4:53.05. 200FSR: 14-Ross, Pearson, Matthew Beste, Brent Blommel. 100BK: 16-Schwieters 58.21. 400FSR: 12-Schwieters, Ross, Blommel, Barrett 49.02. Championship/Consolation finishes-200FS: 10-Barreto 1:46.76. 500FS: 3-Barreto 4:50.52. 200FSR: 14-Ross, Pearson, Beste, Blommel. 100BK: 15-Schwieters 58.05. 400FSR: 13-Schwieters, Ross, Blommel, Barrett 3:22.24.
Streeter boys garner No. 2 seed...will play Holdingford at home Thursday
The Mainstreeter boys' basketball team garnered the No. 2 seed int he Section 6AA North sub-section and will play Holdingford THURSDAY in Sauk Centre at 7 p.m.
Melrose earned the No. 1 seed.
Click here for BRACKETS OF THE SECTION 6AA.
http://mshsl.org/mshsl/showxmlbrackets.asp?tournid=264&bracket=5812
Melrose earned the No. 1 seed.
Click here for BRACKETS OF THE SECTION 6AA.
http://mshsl.org/mshsl/showxmlbrackets.asp?tournid=264&bracket=5812
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