Sports
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Kimball softball team brings big bats in opener
Collecting 14 hits, the Kimball fast-pitch girls came out firing on all cylinders last Tuesday, April 18, as they defeated Maple Lake, 12-1 in five innings. “The team had a great day at the plate. Maus threw well on the mound. It felt great to get outside, play on some dirt, and get the first…
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EV-W baseballers hang on, edge Cardinals
Eden Valley-Watkins jumped out to a five-run lead in the sixth inning and held on for a 6-5 victory over Annandale on Tuesday, April 18. Annandale scored four seventh-inning runs in the failed comeback, on a walk by Nathan Green, a fielder’s choice by Connor Lampi, a single by Brandon Cooper, and an error. Lane…
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Week two complete for Kimball trap team
The Kimball Cubs had their second week of competition on Sunday, April 23. “However, because of inaccessible ranges across the state, we won’t know how the Cubs are doing against other teams in the conference until mid May,” said Coach Rob Kuechle. Top five males (out of 50 targets): 1 Tyler Wiley 47, 2 Alex…
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EV-W/K track and field teams at Litchfield quad
The kids looked fantastic in meet number two of the 2023 track and field campaign. Reminiscent of mid-season form action, the Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball girls took first place with 172 points at the Litchfield quad, hosted by New London-Spicer on Thursday, April 13. The Eden Valley- Watkins/Kimball boys placed third on the day, with 95 points. …
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EV-W/K track/field boys, girls shine at opening CMC meet
It was a super start to the season for the Eden Valley-Watkins/-Kimball track and field teams. On Thursday, March 23, the EV-W/K girls’ team captured first place, and the boys’ team took second place in the Central Minnesota Conference meet at St. John’s University Fieldhouse. Team Results: Women: EV-W/K 145.5; Paynesville 107; Holdingford 89; Royalton…
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Kimball boys overpowered by Wolves
The Kimball boys’ basketball team fell to a talented Milaca squad, 82-52, in the opening round of the Section 6AA tournament on Wednesday, March 8, at Milaca High School. Residing near the top of the Granite Ridge Conference and owning a 21-6 overall record, Milaca grabbed a 31-19 half-time advantage and never looked back. The…
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EV-W boys cruise to subsection finals
The No. 2-seeded Eden Valley-Watkins boys’ basketball team sailed past the No. 6-seeded Litchfield Dragons, 59-31, last Wednesday, March 8, in Subsection 3AA North Semifinal action, at Willmar High School’s Big Red Gym. Three Eagles’ players scored in double figures. Leading the charge for EV-W was junior guard Landon Neiman with 15 points. Senior forward…
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Kimball 15U JO Volleyball takes first
The Kimball 15U Junior Olympics Volleyball team placed first in the silver division at Ralia Sports Center in Maple Grove on Sunday, March 5.
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EV-W boys move to semifinals
Now owners of a gaudy 21-6 overall record, the Eden Valley-Watkins basketball boys are poised for a playoff run. On Saturday, March 4, the Eagles bested Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City, 74-55, in Subsection 3AA North quarterfinal action at EV-W High School. That victory entitled EV-W to face Litchfield Thursday, March 9, at Willmar High School, in the…
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Lady Eagles out of post-season play
The Eden Valley-Watkins basketball girls completed their playoff run after a 62-45 loss to Sauk Centre in the Section 6AA quarterfinal round Saturday, March 4, at Sexton Arena. Earlier in the week, the Eagles defeated Foley, 53-42, in the first round of the tournament. The EV-W girls finish the season at 12-16 overall. Foley game…
