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A Change of PaceThe Austin Packers welcome itsnew softball coach Cindy Olsenwho returns to the area fromsoutheastern Minnesota.

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•Kris Dutton, A.T.R., A.T.C. is a certified athletictrainer with Mayo Clinic Health System inAustin.

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New Austin headsoftball coachCindy Owen is

glad to be back home.The Ellendale-Gene-

va grad came to AustinHigh School this yearfrom Southwest StarConcept and now she’sready to guide the Pack-er softball and volleyballteams.

“I believe I can doboth jobs,” Owen said.“If they were back toback, I never would’veapplied, but sincethere’s a season in be-tween, I feel good.”

Owen has a sister inBlooming Prairie andshe is siblings withGrand Meadow headfootball coach GarySloan and former Hay-field volleyball coachDeb Harvey.

She said gettingclose to family was amajor motivator incoming to Austin.

“One of the reasonswe came back is fami-

ly,” she said. “You can’tget that time back. I gotto watch a lot of mybrother’s footballgames and he has twinboys. It was fun towatch them play.”

Owen also has near-ly 30 years of coachingexperience in softballand she has coachedvolleyball for 30 straightyears.

Austin junior pitcherAbbey Ball said she’sliked working with hernew coach.

“It’s definitely some-thing different,” Ball said.“It’s going to be a goodchange, and so far wehave nothing but goodthings to say about her.She’s super laid back andit’s a well put togethercoaching staff.”

Owen, who teachesspecial education atAHS, likes what shehas seen out of her

“It’s going to be a good change and so far we havenothing but good things to say about her.”

-Abbey Ball, Austin pitcher

Austin’s new head softball coach Cindy Owen talks with pitcher Abbey Ball during warm-upsin practice.

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Where Will You Go to College?“When I talk with students who are trying to decide which col-lege to attend, I ask them to visit NIACC before making a deci-sion. I always find that when students come to campus for a visit,they are impressed with everything we offer.Students can graduate from NIACC and easily transfer to a four-year school or be prepared to enter the workforce, plus studentsare able to continue their success in athletics. NIACC really isthe perfect fit.” – Rachel McGuire, Admissions Director

Students from bordering states get an automatic scholarship,making their tuition the same as in-state students!

“The girls come ready to work and I haven’t had any com-plaints,” Owen said. “I’m excited to see what the Big Nine isall about. I came from a smaller district and it’ll be a good chal-lenge for me.”

During the summer, Owen will stay busy by running soft-ball and volleyball camps. But she’s going to be careful not to

give her players more than they can handle.“We need to get the kids in the gym, but I understand that

they need to have their summer, too, and every coach wantsthem,” Owen said.

“There’s kind of a fine line on how much you can take fromthem.” �

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New Packers softball coach Cindy Owen talks with Shayley Vesel during practice in Hastings gym.

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PThe Austin softball team is

hoping a successful summer sea-son and a new coach equals some

more wins this year.The Packers went 7-14 last spring, but

their 16U Legion team finished 25-15-1 and tookfourth place out of 18 teams in the Minnesota MetroSoftball Association ‘C state’ softball tournament.

First year Austin head coach Cindy Owen is stillgetting to know her squad, but she likes what she’sseen.

“I’ve been very impressed with how hardthey’ve been working,” Owen said. “We also

have great leadership amongst the older kids.I go to my captains quite often for some

guidance.”Austin pitcher Abbey Ball, a junior,

has already given Owen plenty of in-put. Ball went 5-9 with a 5.34 ERA

last season and she hit.403 with 18 RBIs.

Ball said the teamhas some momen-tum after its strong

summer showing and

having spent part of the winter playing dome ball.“I can’t wait. I’ve been working hard in the offseason and

I’m ready,” Ball said. “We had a lot of young girls [last sum-mer] that are here now. I feel like we’ll carry that winningover to this season.”

Owen said Ball has shown the work ethic to make im-provements and it has showed in the early going.

“She has been working very hard, and she’s offered upsome ideas to challenge her a little more,” Owen said. “Thattells me that she wants to improve.”

uttingin the work

“There are some different news-papers that have not predicted usto do very well, and I’m hoping

to take them by surprise.”

-Cindy Owen,Packers head coach

> PACKER SB continues on 6Austin pitcher Abbey Ball

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PACKER SB: Austin hasflexibility at the positions

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The Packers are hoping to get some big of-fense out of sophomore Sydney Murphy, whowill catch but can play just about any position.Murphy hit .322 last season.

Austin’s outfield will be held down by ErinDankert, Laura Siegfried and McKenna Gleis-ner, while Kallie Hart, Abby Bickler, ShayleyVesel, Alicia Sforza, Lisa Stundahl and Gleisnercould all see time in the infield.

“There are some kids I can play in multiplepositions, and a lot of these kids are returningletter winners,” Owen said. “I want to be com-petitive day in and day out. When we walk offthat field after a contest, I want them to feellike they’ve done their best.”

Owen hopes the Packers can turn someheads in the Big Nine conference.

“There are some different newspapers thathave not predicted us to do very well, and I’mhoping to take them by surprise,” she said. �

•April 9: Winona at Austin, DH, 4 p.m.•April 11: Albert Lea at Austin, DH, 4 p.m.•April 16: Austin at Owatonna, 5 p.m.•April 18: Mankato East at Austin, DH, 5 p.m.•April 23: Mankato West at Austin, 5 p.m.•April 25: Austin at Rochester JM, DH, 4 p.m.•April 26: Austin Elks Invite, TBA•April 27: Austin Elks Invite, TBA•May 7: Rochester Mayo at Austin, 5 p.m.•May 9: Austin at Faribault, 4:30 p.m.•May 11: Austin at Stewartville Invite, 4:30 p.m.•May 13: Austin at Rochester Century, 5 p.m.•May 17: Austin at Big Nine in Mankato West, 6 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

LEFT: Sydney Murphey will give Austin lever-age at most any position. TOP RIGHT: KallieHart will see time in the infield.

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The Packers baseball team is hop-ing to win the close games this year.

With a bulk of its roster back fromthe team that went 6-14, but lost fourgames by one run, Austin is lookingto make a splash in the Big Nine.

Austin’s strength starts with seniorsMarcus Stoulil, who hit .448 with anon-base percentage of .537 last sea-son, and Gabe Kasak, who hit .378with an on-base percentage of .420.

“It’s wide open this year,” saidKasak. “We finished in the lowerthird [of the Big Nine] the last twoyears, but we’re looking to be one ofthe top teams. There’s that differentfeel and there’s a different kind of toneto practice this year.”

Stoulil is equally pumped about thePackers’ chances this season.

“We’ve got a group here thatwants to win and wants to workhard. We’ve got a pretty solid chancethis year,” he said.

Stoulil credited attending a base-ball camp at Winona State two yearsago as a reason for his offensive surgelast season and he said a few of histeammates attended the same campthis summer.

The team also had big numbers atcaptains’ practices, which began inFebruary. Kasak, who started attend-ing captains’ practices as a seventhgrader, said the number of participantswas probably twice as manyas the team had in pastyears.

Austin head coach TroyWatkins said the teamwants to be consistentthroughout the wholebatting order.

“It’s great to have

[Kasak and Stoulil] offensively and nowwe need to find some guys aroundthem who can get on base and help usgenerate some runs,” Watkins said. “Wethink with the guys we have back weshould be very competitive in the BigNine. It’s always a tough conference forbaseball, but we found out last year thatwe can play with everybody in theleague.”

On the mound, the Packers willbring back plenty of experience, as Ja-cob Kempen, Nik Gasner and Stoulil allreturn from last year’s rotation. IsaacSchumacher and Ethan Horstmannare also capable of throwing some in-nings.

“It’s going to be all about pitchingthis season with the way the schedulewill probably be set up because of thesnow,” Watkins said. “It’ll be com-pressed and pitching depth will be im-portant.”

Austin also has a lot of versatility inits lineup as Watkins will have the op-tion of moving players around thefield.

“We have guys that can play multi-ple positions and I think we’re going toneed that,” Watkins said. “We’re tryingto find where the parts fit the best.”

The Packers are looking to becompetitive this season and they’rehoping to get the program going inthe right direction for the future aswell. Stoulil said the team has

some up-and-coming youngerplayers.

“A lot of these kids have alot of potential,” he said.

“They played at higherlevels when they wereyounger and that can

only help them in highschool.” �

•April 9: Mankato Eastat Austin, DH, 4 p.m.

•April 11: Austin at Mankato West, 5 p.m.•April 13: Austin at Rochester Mayo, 3 p.m.

•April 18: Winona at Austin, 5 p.m.•April 22: Owatona at Austin, 5 p.m.•April 23: Austin at Rochester JM, 5 p.m.•April 25: Austin at Owatonna, 5 p.m.•April 26: Faribault at Austin, 5 p.m.•April 30: Austin at Albert Lea, DH, 4 p.m.•May 2: Rochester Mayo at Austin, 5 p.m.•May 7: Mankato West at Austin, 5 p.m.•May 9: Austin at Faribault, 5 p.m.•May 10: Austin at Waseca, 5 p.m.•May 16: Austin at Winona, 5 p.m.•May 18: Rochester Century

at Austin, DH, 11 a.m.•May 20: Northfield at Austin, 5 p.m.•May 21: Rochester JM at Austin, 5 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

“There’s thatdifferent feel andthere’s a differentkind of tone to

practice this year.”

-Gabe Kasek

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Packersare offandrunningAustinhas the talentto make 2013a statement year

Carolyn Hackelalready owns oneschool record withan eye on more.

The Austin girls track and field teambrings back a majority of its team that tookfourth in the Big Nine last season, whichwas the team’s best finish since 2001.

Now, the Packers are hoping to do evenbigger things.

“Last year was kind of our first successfulseason in awhile,” said Austin sophomoresprinter Carolyn Hackel, who owns theschool record in the 100-meter dash andwon the Big Nine title and qualified forstate in the 100-meter and 200-meterdashes last season. “We’re excited to pickup where we left off and get the new fresh-men involved. We should have a good yearthis year.”

Austin head coach Nancy Jones saidAustin will be strong in distance eventsas McKenzie Besel, Haley Splinter andMadison Overby have all had a lot of suc-cess.

“We’ve got all of our distance runnersback, which is awesome,” Jones said.“We’ve got some girls that are really ex-cited about the season.”

Austin had just one state qualifier lastyear in Hackel. But the Packers are hopingto send a couple more athletes to state thisseason. Senior Abby Snater went to statein pole vault as a sophomore, but shemissed out on state last year after hittingwell above the state standard during the

regular season but missed by four inchesto qualify at the section meet. Overby hasalready run in three state cross countrymeets.

“Madison continues to improve and getbetter and hopefully Abby can get back tostate in pole vault,” Jones said.

Hackel missed out on the state finalsin both of her events last season, as shemissed out on the finals in the 100 byfour-hundredths of a second and missedthe 200 finals by two-tenths of a second.

Hackel has been training harder thisyear to get faster earlier in the season andbe even faster at the end of the year.

“Last year I didn’t really know what Iwas capable of,” she said. “I kind of want-ed to go to state, but I didn’t want it thatbad. Then once I got there I realized I kindof had a shot at this thing.”

Karyn Potach and Rachel Quandt,who hurdles, pole vaults and high jumps,should also step up for the Packers, butthey will be missing one of their athleteswith potential, as sophomore Alex Hansenwill miss the season with a knee injury.

“Alex has been a real good athlete forus and she sprained her ankle right beforethe conference meet last year,” Jonessaid. “I think she’s double disappointed be-cause she’s had some bad luck when itcomes to track.” �

•March 23: Austin at St. Olaf Invite•April 11: Austin at Faribault, 4:30 p.m.•April 20: Austin Invite, 10 a.m.•April 23: Austin at Mankato West, 4:30 p.m.•April 28: Austin at Stewartville, 10 a.m.•April 30: Rochester John Marshall at Austin, 4 p.m.•May 14: Rochester Century at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•May 24: Austin at Big Nine Meet

at Rochester Century, 12:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

“Last year I didn’t reallyknow what I was capa-ble of. I kind of wanted

to go to state, butdidn’t want it that bad.Then once I got there Irealized I kind of had a

shot at this thing.”

-Carolyn Hackelon competing

at the state meet

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Can Austin return to form?A mix of returners and fresh faces

have the Packers thinking theycan finish higher in the Big Nine

The Packers boys track and field team ishoping a lot of returnees will help finish bet-ter than when it took ninth at the Big Ninemeet last season.

Austin brings back a majority of its athletesfrom last season and its strength couldcome in its distance runners, who will featureMason Wollersheim, Andrew Baker andQuinn Brunner.

“I can see the distance crew being verygood,” said Austin assistant coach Jen Hillger.

Baker, a junior, said the group has donea good job of working together in practiceand setting a tone early. Wollersheim andBrunner each trained over the winter.

“We’re a tight group of guys and we’re allpretty comfortable with each other. We re-spect each other,” Baker said. “I think it willbe a better year and we’ll be a lot stronger.We’ll do well. All we need to do is get sometraining under our belt.”

The Packers will also return their lone statequalifier in senior Omot Okello.

Okello qualified for state in the 110-me-ter hurdles, but was hampered by an injuryas he finished 20th in the preliminaries anddidn’t make the finals.

“Hopefully we can keep him healthy allseason,” Hillger said.

The Packers will also get a boost from acrop of younger runners and sophomoreConnor Sheehan has looked strong early.

“We have a lot of new runners that arefreshman and sophomores that can step up,”Hillger said. ��

•March 23: Austin at St. Olaf Invite•April 11: Winona, Faribault, Rochester Mayo

at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•April 20: Austin Invite, 10 a.m.•April 23: Austin at Albert Lea, 4:30 p.m.•April 27: Austin at Rosemount, 4 p.m.•April 30: Austin at Owatonna, 4:30 p.m.•May 14: Austin at Rochester Century, 4:30 p.m.•May 24: Austin at Big Nine Meet

at Rochester Century, 12:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

“Hopefully we can keep him healthy all season.”

-Jen Hillger, assistant coach on Omot Okello

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“I am a high school athlete with abusy schedule. I am constantly run-

ning to practice or eventsafter school and eatout a lot. It’s reallya challenge tochoose healthyfoods. Whatfoods would

help me performwell and also be

quick to grab?”

Planning is essentialto a busy lifestyle. Itmay not seem likeyou have time toplan, but everything

goes better whenthere is a plan. Having

some healthy food choic-es along with you, as well as

being prepared for potential eating out op-tions, helps you stay organized and feel well.

Here is what is important:

• Carbs — carbohydrates at each meal and pre- and post-exercise,for fuel and to replenish muscle energy stores.• Protein — moderate amounts of lean protein at each meal, smallamounts in pre- and post-exercise snacks, to speed recovery and re-pair muscles. Extra protein does NOT equal extra muscle – only train-ing can build muscle along with adequate calories.• Fat — healthy fats at each meal to meet needs for energy balanceand to help replace muscle energy stores.• Fluids — enough to maintain hydration and replace fluids lost dur-ing exercise and travel.

Here are some packable snacks• Trail mix with dried fruit, nuts and seeds• Fresh fruit (apples, bananas, kiwi, oranges) and sliced vegetables• Bagel with nut butter, dry ready-to-eat cereals, fruit and nut bars(like Kind or Larabars)• Hydrating beverages such as water, sports water, sports drink, 100percent fruit juice – chocolate milk would be an excellent beverageas well – just pack an ice pack.• String cheese, yogurt

And a listing of what to look for when you areout to eat:•Mexican: burrito or soft tacos with grilled veggies, chicken, fish or steak• Fast food: grilled chicken sandwich, hamburger or veggie burgerwith tomato, and lettuce, or grilled chicken salad with reduced-fatdressing• Sub sandwich restaurant: chili and side salad or turkey sandwich• Bakery restaurant: low-fat garden vegetable soup and veggie sand-wich or smoked turkey breast sandwich

A guide to spring snacks

BaseballJune 13-14

3A: Quarterfinals, semifinals, third placegame: Midway Stadium, St. Paul. ConsolationBracket: Dick Siebert Field, University of Min-nesota.

2A: Quarterfinals, semifinals, third placegame: Dick Putz Field, St. Cloud. ConsolationBracket: Joe Faber Field, St. Cloud.

1A: Quarterfinals, semifinals, third placegame: Mini Met, Jordan. Consolation Bracket:Chaska Athletic Park, Chaska.

SoftballJune 6-7

All classes: Caswell Park, North Mankato

TrackJune 7-8

All classes: Hamline University, St. Paul

Boys and Girls GolfJune 11-12

3A: Bunker Hills, Coon Rapids

2A: Sand Creek, Jordan

1A: Pebble Creek, Becker

Boys TennisJune 4-7

2A: Baseline Center, University of Min-nesota

1A: Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center,Minneapolis

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The Austin boys golf team will be strong on experience as it preparesfor the upcoming season.

The Packers bring back six golfers with varsity experience, includ-ing senior Alex Thorson, who took 27th at the Class ‘A’ state meet la-st season.

Thorson will be a varsity regular, along with juniors Isaac Christiansonand Tony Baudler.

“I’'m looking for Alex to come through with some good leadershipthis year,” Austin head coach Chris Gogolewski said. “He reallystepped up his mental game last year, so I'm looking for that to ruboff on some of his teammates this year. I'm also looking for our juniorsIsaac Christianson and Tony Baudler to take on some more responsi-bilities. This is their third year and they both have a good understandingof Big Nine golf.”

Austin will also look to freshmen James Snee and Ethan Morey tobattle for varsity team and seniors Zach Nelson and Trei Miller couldcrack the lineup, as well.

Thorson, who was happy just to get to state last year, spent a lotof the summer playing golf and even competed in the Junior PGA Tour.He’s hoping to make his senior year his best as a Packer.

“The goal is to get back to state,” he said. “If I go back, I’d love tohave a chance at winning it. As a team, I think we’ll be better, and we’re

hoping for the middle of the Big Nine.”Gogolewski hopes his team can stay focused for all four hours dur-

ing meets this year, as the team struggled with consistency last season.“One thing I am looking for is a much stronger mental game,”

Gogolewski said. “Far too often the game of golf is lost not from teeto green, but from left ear to right ear, and the space in between. Weare going to work hard on course management and not battle our emo-tions. The better golfers control their emotions throughout their roundand make the necessary adjustments as needed.”�

•April 11: Albert Lea at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•April 16: Austin at Rochester Mayo, 4 p.m.•April 18: Mankato East at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•April 23: Austin at Mankato West, 4:30 p.m.•April 25: Faribault at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•April 27: Austin as Mason City Tournament, 9 a.m.•April 29: Austin at Northfield, 4:15 p.m.•April 30: Austin at Rochester Century, 4:30 p.m.•May 2: Winona at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•May 7: Austin at Rochester John Marshall, 4:30 p.m.•May 9: Austin at Owatonna, 4:30 p.m.•May 11: Austin at Big Nine Tournament in Rochester, 9 a.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

Experience will play a key roll in the Packers’ 2013 seasonAlex Thorson

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The Austin girls golf team will look toone of its former golfers as it tries to move up

in the Big Nine standings this season.Stephanie Wagner, who golfed for the Packers from

2003-2006, is tak-ing over at headcoach for anAustin team thathas six golfers withvarsity experience.

“I am so happyand excited to bethe girls golfcoach,” Wagnersaid. “I can't wait toreally see whatthey can do. It is re-ally hard to seeeverything thatthese girls are ca-pable of doing in-doors. We look for-ward to gettingoutside.”

Wagner, who grew up golfing with her dad, was anassistant golf coach for the boys golfers at Waseca HighSchool before coming to Austin.

The Packers will lean on their four captains this sea-son: Caitlynn Stanley, Shannon Stutzman, Lauren Stasiand Steph Justice.

The Packers are hoping to keep their team score un-der 400 and their individual scores under 100.

Wagner said the teamhas shown somegood signs so far.“A strength that I could see right away was their pos-

itive attitudes,” she said. “This strength is very helpful onthe course. I have four returning seniors that bring ex-perience to our team.”�

•April 13: Austin at Byron, 2:30 p.m.•April 18: Austin at Red Wing Invite, 12:30 p.m.•April 20: Austin at Hayfield Invite, 8:30 a.m.•April 23: Mankato West, Faribault

at Austin, 2:30 p.m.•April 26: Austin at Rochester Century, 3:30 p.m.•May 2: Austin at Owatonna, 2:30 p.m.•May 7: Austin at Rochester Mayo, 3:30 p.m.•May 10: Mankato East at Austin, 2:30 p.m.•May 17: Kasson-Mantorville at Austin, 2:30 p.m.•May 22: Austin at Big Nine meet in Mankato, 10 a.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

Led by oneof theirown Former Packer

takes over as headcoach for the girls

ABOVE: Lauren Stasi chips at the Austin Country Club lastyear. Stasi, along with Steph Justice (right), Shannon Stutz-man and Caitlynn Stanley, return from last year as captains.

Steph Justice

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WINNING THE CLOSE ONESThe Packer baseball team doubled its win total in

2012 from 2011 as it went from a 3-winteam to a 6-win team, but

Austin could’vebeen much better

had it not lost sixgames by three runs or fewer. The Packers are

hoping some young talent and a lot of return-ing players can help out this season.

BACK TO STATEThe Austin track and field team sent two athletes to state last season in sopho-

more sprinter Carolyn Hackel and senior hurdler Omot Okello. Those two are look-ing to get back to state, but a few other Packers are hoping to join them. Austin sen-ior Abby Snater went to state in the pole vault as a sophomore and had one of thebest heights in the state last year and freshman Madison Overby, who has alreadyran in three state cross country meets, is hoping to reach her first state track meet.

FOUR IN A ROW?The Blooming Prairie softball team returns plenty of key play-

ers from last year’s team that took second in the Class‘A’ state tournament. The Awesome Blossoms are hop-ing to capture their fourth straight Section 1A title thisspring, and senior pitcher Shelbi Swenson, who wasdominant last season, gives them a good chance todo so.

YOUTH MOVEMENTThe Austin softball team could get solid seasons from a pair of youngsters as it looks

to make a splash this season. Sophomore catcher Sydney Murphy, who hit .316 lastspring and had a big season for the 16U softball team over the summer, will pair upwith freshman Shayley Vesel, who had a solid summer season as well, to boost thePackers. Junior pitcher Abbey Ball will also be key for Austin.

NO SURPRISES THIS TIMELast year, the Southland baseball team dropped

five of its first eight games, but it found its way andmade it all of the way to the Section 1A title game,

where it fell short to Kenyon-Wanamingo. The Rebelsbring back most of their team from last year’s team, and

junior pitcher Luke Anderson, who allowed just oneearned run and struck out 28 in three postseason wins last sea-

son, should be solid again.

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•March 16: Riverland 12, Ontario Blue Jays 2•March 16: Riverland 6, Ontario Blue Jays 4•March 17: Kirkwood CC 3, Riverland 2•March 17: Riverland, Iowa Lakes CC 0•March 19: Riverland 3, Academie Baseball Canada 1•March 19: Univ. of Avery Point 4, Riverland 2•March 20: Riverland 12, Massasoit CC 2•March 21: Academie Canada Baseball 7, Riverland 2•March 21: Riverland 5, Massasoit CC 2•March 22: Riverland 3, Bethany College JV 1•March 22: Riverland 6, Dakota County Tech 4•April 6-7: Riverland vs. Hibbing Community College in Sioux Falls, TBA•April 10: Riverland at Carleton JV, DH at 3 p.m.•April 13: Anoka-Ramsey at Riverland, 1 p.m.•April 14: Riverland at Rochester CTC, DH, 1 p.m.•April 18: Riverland at Augustana JV, DH, 2 p.m.•April 20: Fergus Falls at Riverland, DH, 1 p.m.•April 21: Riverland at St. Cloud Tech, DH, 1 p.m.•April 25: Western Tech at Riverland, DH, 2 p.m.•April 26: Riverland at Central Lakes, DH, 3 p.m.•April 27: Riverland at Central Lakes, DH, 1 p.m.•April 28: Minnesota West at Riverland, DH, 1 p.m.•May 1: Riverland at Western Tech., DH, 2 p.m.•May 4: Ridgeater at Riverland, DH, at 1 p.m.

•March 15: Cuyahoga CC 15-0, Riverland 0-1•March 16: Bethel University JV 6, Riverland 4•March 18: Polk State College 22, Riverland 0•March 18: Iowa Lakes CC 6, Riverland 4•March 18: Dakota County Tech 12, Riverland 4•March 19: Manchester University JV 12, Riverland 6•March 19: Mount Mercy University JV 6, Riverland 1•April 2: Riverland 9-2, Rochester 8-5•April 5: Minnesota West at Riverland, DH, 3 p.m.•April 6: Riverland at Ridgewater, DH, noon•April 9: Riverland at Anoka-Ramsey, DH, 3 p.m.

•April 10: Waldorf at Riverland, DH, 3 p.m.•April 13: Crossover tourney at Todd Park, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.•April 14: Crossover tourney at Todd Park, 10 a.m. and noon

•April 17: Riverland at Rochester, DH, 3 p.m.•April 19: Ridgewater at Riverland, DH, 3 p.m.

•April 20: Anoka-Ramsey at Riverland, DH, noon•April 22: Gustavus JV at Riverland, DH, 4 p.m.

•April 26: St. Cloud at Riverland, DH, 3 p.m.•April 30: Minnesota West at Riverland, DH, 3 p.m.•May 3: Riverland at Fergus Falls, DH, 3 p.m.•May 4: Riverland at St. Cloud, DH, at noon

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A step forward

The Austin boys tennis team will turn toa new head coach as it prepares for the up-coming season.

The Packers will look to Troy Diekman,who made it to the state doubles tourna-ment as a Packer during his high school ca-reer.

“It’s really cool to coach at my oldschool,” said Diekman, who graduatedfrom AHS in 1992.

Diekman was an assistant for the Austingirls tennis team this past fall and he was anassistant for the Pacelli girls tennis team inthe past.

The Packers bring back eight of their 10players from last season including seniorsBob Sherman, Nick Brehmer and Pat Wag-ner. There will be a total of five seniors onthis year’s squad. Austin will also look to astrong group of sophomores to step up.

“We want to improve on last year’s sea-son and we want to develop those youngerguys,” Diekman said.

Diekman is hoping the tennis programcan grow in numbers in the near future asthe middle school doesn’t have a team thisyear.

“If any kids want to play, we would wel-come them,” Diekman said. “I’d hate to seethe program go that way. We can handlekids at all levels and abilities.”�

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•April 11: Albert Lea at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•April 16: Austin at Rochester Mayo, 4 p.m.•April 18: Mankato East at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•April 23: Austin at Mankato West, 4:30 p.m.•April 25: Faribault at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•April 27: Austin as Mason City Tourn., 9 a.m.•April 29: Austin at Northfield, 4:15 p.m.•April 30: Austin at Rochester Century, 4:30 p.m.•May 2: Winona at Austin, 4:30 p.m.•May 7: Austin at Rochester JM, 4:30 p.m.•May 9: Austin at Owatonna, 4:30 p.m.•May 11: Austin at Big Nine Tournament

in Rochester, 9 a.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

Minnesota Minnesota Gopher BaseballGopher Baseball

Minnesota Minnesota Gopher SoftballGopher Softball

•April 12: at Northwestern, 3 p.m.•April 13: at Northwestern, 1 p.m.•April 14: at Northwestern, 1 p.m.•April 16: vs. Augsburg, 3:05 p.m.•April 19: vs Michigan State, 3:05 p.m.•April 20: vs. Michigan State, 2:05 p.m.•April 21: vs. Michigan State, 1:05 p.m.•April 23: at North Dakota State, 6:30 p.m.•April 26: at Iowa, 6:05 p.m.•April 27: at Iowa, 1:05 p.m.•April 28: at Iowa, 1:05 p.m.•April 30: vs. St. Thomas (Minn.), 3:05 p.m.•May 3: at Penn State, 5:05 p.m.

•May 4: at Penn State, 1:05 p.m.•May 5: at Penn State, 12:05 p.m.•May 8: vs. Milwaukee, 3:05 p.m.•May 10: vs. Nebraska, 3:05 p.m.•May 11: vs. Nebraska, 2:05 p.m.•May 12: vs. Nebraska, 1:05 p.m.•May 16: vs. Illinois, 3:05 p.m.•May 17: vs. Illinois, 2:05 p.m.•May 18: vs Illinois, 1:05 p.m.•May 22: Big Ten Tournament,

Target Field, TBA•For a full schedule go to:www.gophersports.com

•April 12: vs. Illinois, 6 p.m.•April 13: vs. Illinois, 2 p.m.•April 14: vs. Illinois, 1 p.m.•April 19: vs. Michigan State, 6 p.m.•April 20: vs. Michigan State, 2 p.m.•April 21: vs. Michigan State, 1 p.m.•April 24: vs. Iowa State, DH,

4 and 6 p.m.•April 26: at Ohio State, 5 p.m.•April 27: at Ohio State, 1 p.m.•April 28: at Ohio State, Noon•May 1: vs. Green Bay, DH,

2 and 4 p.m.

•May 3: vs. Indiana, 6 p.m.•May 4: vs. Indiana, 2 p.m.•May 5: vs. Indiana, 1 p.m.•May 9-12: Big Ten Tournament,

Lincoln, Neb.•May 16 and 23: NCAA Regionals,

TBA•May 29: NCAA Women's

College World Series

•For a full schedule go to:www.gophersports.com

Pat Wagner

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Shin splints or Medial Tibial Stress Syndromeis when muscles along the medial side of thetibial become inflamed due to repetitive stressduring physical activity. This usually occurs insports that require a lot of running, usually onhard or uneven surfaces, or sports with a lot ofstarting and stopping.

With the start of track season, a lot of thepreseason workouts take place in hallways atschools. The surface, because it is hard and un-forgiving, can predispose athletes to symptomsrelated to shin splints. Some people are moresusceptible to the injury because of decreasedmuscle strength, inflexibility and arches that arerigid or flat.

SymptomsSomeof themost common symptomsare ten-

derness on the medial side of the tibia or the in-side of the shin bone on the lower leg and sore-ness of the lower legusually increasingwith activity.

FootwearOther factors that can also cause shin

splints are the biomechanics of each individ-ual’s foot. Some people have flat feet and rigidarches that can predispose an individual to ex-tra stress on the lower leg muscles. It's rec-ommended getting fit with a shoe that is builtfor your type of foot. Several stores specializ-ing in running shoes can get the proper shoefit for the athlete’s needs. Once you reach 350-500 miles on a pair of shoes, it is a good ideato look at replacing them.

TreatmentThe following are some things you can do

to help alleviate shin splints.The most effective way to treat this con-

dition is rest. Take breaks from the activitiesthat may be exacerbating the condition.

Another way to control or decrease thesymptoms is by performing activities that de-crease the impact on the lower legs like swim-ming, biking or decreasing activities which re-quire quick explosive-type movements.

Toe raisesThis is an exercise that simply

requires raising up from a standingposition on your toes.

Perform daily, 20-30 reps, slow and controlled.

Towel grabsPlace a towel on the ground and

then while seated with bare feet,flex your toes to grasp the

towel, release and re-peat.

Perform exercise 1-2 times a day for 3-5minutes each session.

Flexibility stretchingof the lower leg

Stand with the affectedleg straight behind the non-af-fected leg and lean forward,keeping the back foot flat onthe floor. Hold this position for30-60 seconds, repeat 3-5times each leg if needed.

IceThe most effective way to ice the injured

area is ice massage. Place 2-3 paper cupsfilled with water into the freezer, and allowthem to freeze. Take one of the paper cupsafter its frozen and peel away a little of thetop of the cup to expose the ice.

Take the other end and gently apply the iceto the area of soreness. Continuous movementover the injured surface is very important. Ap-ply the ice for 3-5 minutes, 2-3 times a day.

The information provided are guidelines on how to identify and care for shin splints. Always seekmedical attention from approved healthcare providers for any injuries sustained during athletic events.This information is for educational purposes and not meant to replace appropriate medical care.

Shin splints and how to treat the injury

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BLOOMING PRAIRIE — The Blooming Prairie softball team will seekits fourth straight trip to the Class ‘A’ state tournament this season asthe Awesome Blossoms had to settle for second after a 2-1 loss to Cher-ry in the state title game last season.

BP, which finished 22-4 overall last year, graduated six seniors, in-cluding three players who had played on all three state qualifying teams— Tricia DeBoer, Hunter Henderson and Julia Manges.

The Blossoms will bring back their pitcher in Shelbi Swenson, whoset school records for strikeouts in a season (235) and wins (22) last year.She also hit .386 with four homeruns and 23 RBIs. BP will also look tosenior shortstop Jenna Krell, and senior Sam Ivers, who will be makingthe move from outfield to catcher this season.

“Many of the girls on this team have experienced two years of tremen-

dous success and we hope that success, leads us to continued im-provement,” said BP head coach Ali Mach, who is in her 10th year atthe helm. “Jenna Krell, Shelbi Swenson, and Sam Ivers will be this yearscaptains as they have been a part of a state tournament team the lastthree seasons.”

In all, BP has five starters returning from its state tournament teamas sophomores Tessa Ivers and Madison Worke are back in the line-up. BP will look to newcomers Mariah Holland, Delaney Nelson, Ash-ley Krohnberg, Megan O’Connor and Sydney Heiber to chip in as well.

“Our biggest strength this year will be our pitching,” Mach said. “Wedefinitely have some holes to fill on the defensive and offensive end, butwe have a number of underclassmen who have worked hard to earn aspot on the roster.”�

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•April 4: Waterville-Elsyian-Morristown at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m.•April 8: Blooming Prairie at Medford, 5 p.m.•April 11: Blooming Prairie at USC, 5 p.m.•April 15: Faribault Bethlehem Academy at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m.•April 16: Blooming Prairie at Byron, 5 p.m.•April 18: Blooming Prairie at Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, 5 p.m.•April 20: Blooming Prairie at Maple River tournament, 11 a.m.•April 22: Blooming Prairie at New Richland-HEG, 5 p.m.•April 25: Randolph at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m.•April 29: Blooming Prairie at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, 5 p.m.•April 30: Medford at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m.•May 2: USC at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m.•May 6: Blooming Prairie at Faribault Bethlehem Academy, 5 p.m.•May 9: Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m.•May 11: Kasson-Mantor. and Waseca at Blooming Prairie Tournament, 10 a.m.•May 14: New Richland-HEG at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m.•May 16: Blooming Prairie at Randolph, 5 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

Coach Ali Mach has some fun with Madison Worke during the 2012 Sec-tion 1A title game.

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BP baseball will have holes to fillBLOOMING PRAIRIE — The Awesome Blossoms

must replace seven seniors from last year’s team thatfinished 5-14 overall.BP does bring back its top pitcher and hitter in

sophomore John Rumpza, who hit .345 and had anERA of 3.56 last season. The squad will also look tosenior Jimmy Mans and junior Weston Fiebiger tolead the way.“We are looking to work hard, compete and im-

prove throughout the season,” said BP head coachPaul Peterson, who is in his second year as headcoach.Brett Wacek, Ryan Doerhoefer and Sam Swenson

could all see some time on the mound this springfor the Blossoms.“This is an athletic group of kids with good work

ethic and positive attitudes,” Peterson said.�

•April 4: Water.-Elysian-Morris. at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m.•April 5: Goodhue at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m.•April 8: Blooming Prairie at Medford, 5 p.m.•April 9: Blooming Prairie at Triton, 4:30 p.m.•April 11: Blooming Prairie at USC, 5 p.m.•April 15: Faribault Beth. Acad. at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m.•April 16: Blooming Prairie at Alden-Conger, 4:30 p.m.•April 18: Blooming Prairie at Janes.-Waldorf-Pem., 5 p.m.•April 19: Kenyon-Wanamingo atBloomingPrairie, 4:30 p.m.•April 22: Blooming Prairie at New Richland-HEG, 5 p.m.•April 23: Blooming Prairie at Lyle-Pacelli, 4:30 p.m.•April 25: Randolph at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m.•April 29 Blooming Prairie at Water.-Elysian-Morris., 5 p.m.•April 30: Medford at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m.•May 2: United South Central at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m.•May 6: Blooming Prairie at Faribault Beth. Academy, 5 p.m.•May 7: Blooming Prairie at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•May 9: Janes.-Waldorf-Pem. at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m.•May 14: New Richland-HEG at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m.•May 16: Blooming Prairie at Randolph, 5 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

John Rumpza

BP golf has experience

B = Boys, G = Girls•April 9: Blooming Prairie at Stewartville, 2 p.m. (G)•April 11: Blooming Prairie at NRHEG, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 15: Blooming Prairie at JWP, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 16: Faribault BA at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 18: Blooming Prairie at Stewartville, 2 p.m. (B)•April 19: Blooming Prairie at JWP, 1:30 p.m. (G)•April 20: Blooming Prairie Invite, 9 a.m. (B)•April 25: Blooming Prairie at USC, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 26: Blooming Prairie at JWP Invite, 1:30 p.m. (B)•April 29: Blooming Prairie at Faribault BA, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 30: Blooming Prairie at Triton tournament, 1:30 p.m. (G)•May 7: USC, NRHEG at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•May 14: JWP at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•May 17: B. Prairie at Gopher meet in Waseca, 9 a.m. (B,G)

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

The Blooming Prairie boys and girls golf teams each re-turn five golfers with varsity experience in 2013.The boys will be led by junior Victor Peterson, whowent to

state last season, and the girls will lean on junior Anna Noble.“We’d like to win the conference and send kids on to sec-

tions,” said BPhead coach Erik Vigeland,who is in his 14th year.“I would hope to have one or two kids go to state.”�

Strong senior class leadsthe way for BP trackstersThe Blooming Prairie girls track and

field team brings back 14 athletes fromlast season as it looks to a strong groupof seniors to lead the way this season.JanelleMorem andHannah Sundewill

boost the Awesome Blossoms in thesprints, Arlyne Sotowill step up in the dis-tance runs and Marissa Jensen has beenBP’s leading thrower for the last few years.“The seniors this year have already

stepped up as leaders,” BP head coachKari Botin, who is in her fourth year, said.“I have been very impressed by theirpositive leadership and can't wait to seewhat they lead us to this year.”BP must replace four seniors from last

season as it hopes to stay competitivein the conference.“Weare a very young team,”Botin said.

“I love to seehowhard they areworking toget ready for the season and can't wait toseeeverything that theydo forus this year.”Botin said BP should be its strongest in

the distance and field events this season,and she expects the team to get betterevery day.�

•March 23: B.Prairie at St. Olaf Invite, 1:30 p.m.•March 26: B. Prairie at Man. Loyola, 6:30 p.m.•April 9: B. Prairie at New Rich.-HEG, 4:30 p.m.•April 11: Blooming Prairie at Hayfield, 4:30 p.m.•April 16: Blooming Prairie at Stewart., 4 p.m.•April 23: Blooming Prairie Invite, 4:30 p.m.•April 25: Blooming Prairie at GMLOS, 4:30 p.m.•April 30: Blooming Prairie Invite, 4:30 p.m.•May 7: B. Prairie at Rush.-Peterson, 3 p.m.•May 14: Blooming Prairie at Gopher Conf.

meet in Medford, 4:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

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Vikings hopingfor the payoff

HAYFIELD — Last year the Hayfield baseball team was youngand inexperienced. This year the Vikings may be a little young,but they are no longer in-experienced.

Hayfield brings backnine players from last year’steam that went 5-15 over-all, and head coach KaseyKrekling is hoping theteam is poised for a strongseason after it advanced tothe Region finals in lastsummer’s Legion season.

“We went throughgrowing pains last year,but we were hoping itwould pay off in the long run,” Krekling said. “We will see if wewere right this season.”

TheVikingswill have just one senior in JasonBorn, and they’ll havejust nine varsityplayers to start the season, sodepthwill be a concern.

Hayfield’s returnees include junior pitcher Drew Streightiff, whowas all HVL last season and junior slugger JB Stackhouse, who wasall HVL last season.

Jacob Steiner, Carter Pesch, Mat Walters, Connor Nelson, ColeKruger and Cam Rutledge also return to the team.

“We have many varsity players that were also on the team thatwent to state for basketball,” Krekling said. “We are hoping that ex-perience will drive them to get back to state in another sport.”��

•April 1: Hayfield at Stewartville, 5 p.m.•April 2: Pine Island at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•April 9: Byron at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•April 11: Hayfield at Scha. Acad., 5 p.m.•April 13: Hayfield at La Cresc., DH, 1 p.m.•April 16: Hayfield at

Kasson-Mantorville, 5 p.m.•April 20: Winona Cotter

at Hayfield, DH, 1 p.m.•April 23: Stewart. at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•April 25: Houston at Hayfield, 5 p.m.

•April 26: Lyle-Pacelli at Hayfield, 5 p.m.

•May 3: Hayfield at Triton, 5 p.m.•May 6: Hayfield at

Roch. Lourdes, DH, 4:15 p.m.•May 7: B. Prairie at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•May 11: Hayfield at Byron, 11 a.m.•May 14: Kasson-Mantorville

at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•May 17: Kenyon-Wanamingo

at Hayfield, 5 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

Drew Streightiff

Youth infusion

HAYFIELD — The Hayfield softball team returns just five play-ers from last year’s squad that went 10-12 overall as the Vikingsare hoping for some younger players to step up.

The Vikings will return junior Dani Wagner, who was an All-State selection last season as she hit .606 with 18 extra base

hits and 23 RBIs.Kailee Siemers and

Grace Walker also return tothe lineup.

“We've had quite a fewstep up at practice so far,making some position deci-sions difficult for the coach-

es,” said Hayfield head coach Jana Wagner, who has coached theteam for 17 years.

“They all work well together. Kailee Siemers will be our vo-cal leader. Grace Walker has led through her example of hardwork and Dani Wagner will provide direction during games.”

The Vikings have a a few players who can play multiple po-sitions, so the team will have some versatility.

The Vikings hope to peak at the end of the season.“We always look to keep softball fun,” Wagner said. “Every

team wants to learn, improve each game and be at their bestwhen post-season arrives. Although young, we plan on mak-ing wins for our opponents difficult.” ��

•April 1: Triton at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•April 2: Hayfield at South., 4:30 p.m.•April 4: Kenyon-Wanamingo

at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•April 8: Hayfield at Stewartville, 5 p.m.•April 9: Hayfield at Goodhue, 5 p.m.•April 11: Can. Falls at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•April 12: Hayfield at

Water.-Ely.-Morris., 4:30 p.m.•April 15: Hayfield

at Rochester Lourdes, 5 p.m.•April 16: Hayfield at Pine Isl., 5 p.m.•April 18: Byron at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•April 22: Alden-Con. at Hayfield, 5 p.m.

•April 23: Hayfield at Kasson-Mantorville, 5 p.m.

•May 6: Lake City at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•May 7: Hayfield at Win. Cotter, 4:30 p.m.•May 9: Glenville-Emmons

at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•May 11: Hayfield Tourn., 8:30 a.m.•May 13: La Crescent

at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•May 14: Hayfield

at Zumbrota-Mazeppa, 5 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

Dani Wagner

Hayfield will rely on youth to grow

its squad to an end-of-season peak

“We went through grow-ing pains last year, but

we were hoping it wouldpay off in the long run.

We will see if we wereright this season”

-Kasey Krekling, Hayfieldcoach

“Although young, weplan on making wins forour opponents difficult”

-Jana Wagner, Hayfield coach

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•April 9: Hayfieldat Stewartville, 2 p.m. (G)

•April 20: Hayfield Invite,8:30 a.m. (G)

•April 20: Hayfieldat Blooming Prairie, 9 a.m. (B)•April 22: Hayfieldat Pine Island, 3 p.m. (B,G)

•April 29: Kasson-Mantorville

at Hayfield, 3 p.m. (B,G)•May 7: Hayfieldat Winona Cotter, 3 p.m. (B,G)•May 16: HVL meet

at Hayfield, 9 a.m. (G)•May 16: Hayfieldat HVLmeet at Triton, 9 a.m. (B)

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Youth and experience meetHAYFIELD — The Hayfield girls track and

field team has 15 athletes coming back withvarsity experience as it looks to stay compet-itive this season.

The Vikings will look to a mix of seniors andunderclassmen to lead the way as the season ap-proaches.

“In the few practices we have had so far, theolder kids have definitely been great rolemodels for the junior high athletes,” saidHayfield head coach Kellie Backer, who is in her

sixth year at the helm. “I have a group of fresh-men ladies that already have been running atthe varsity level for a couple of years now. Theywill offer just as much advice as the older kidsto the newbies to the team.”

Hayfield has to compete with plenty of schoolstwice its size in the HVL, but the Vikings are hop-ing to show improvement throughout the year.

“We are hoping every athlete has their bestseason of track yet,” Baker said. “We wanteveryone to improve their times throughout

the year and break personal records from lastyear. We just want everyone to have a fun andmemorable season. It would be awesome towin some meets this season.” �

The Hayfield boys track and field team willhave some growing to do this season as theteam returns just a handful of letterwinnersfrom last year’s squad.

The Vikings aren’t strong on total numbers,but head coach Vince Reynolds likes the atti-

tude of his team.“Our biggest strength is the eagerness of

our athletes to improve and compete,” he said.“I'm encouraged by the attitude of our teamthis year. Numbers are down, but we have hada fair amount of turnover in coaches the past

few years. I hope to bring some structure andconsistency back to the program.”

Reynolds hopes to get his athletes in thebest shape possible as the season rolls along.

“The main focus of this season to build ath-letes,” he said. “We are spending a lot of timeon flexibility and explosiveness.” �

Hayfield boys track teamwill grow into 2013 season

•April 5: Hayfield at Plain.-Elgin-Mill. Invite, 4:30 p.m.•April 11: Hayfield Invite, 4:30 p.m.•April 16: Hayfield at Stewartville, 4 p.m.•April 19: Hayfield at Plainview-Elgin-Millville, 4:30 p.m.•April 23: Hayfield at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m.•April 25: Hayfield Invite, 4:30 p.m.•April 30 Hayfield at Grand Meadow, 4:30 p.m.•May 7: Hayfield at Rushford-Peterson, 3 p.m.•May 11: Hayfield at Kasson-Mantorville, 10:30 p.m.•May 17: Hayfield at Triton Invite, 4:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

Hayfield boys and girls golfSCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

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Off the field Area athletes give us their personal favorites.

A path to repeatA path to repeatThe Lyle-Pacelli base-

ball team is looking to itsfive seniors to lead theway and repeat asSoutheast Conferencechampions this spring.

LP seniors Jake Nel-son, Sean Shapiro,Drew Chapek and RyanMcConnell all have var-sity experience, andhead coach Brock Mey-er hopes they can showLP’s six freshmen howto get ready for varsitybaseball.

“We will need more of a vocal leader thisyear to help kids from hanging their headswhen things don't go our way,” Meyer, whois in his second year, said. “I am excited aboutthis team. I think as a team we have high ex-pectations for ourselves, and I believe in theseguys’ talent, but its time they start believing

as well.”LP will look to get

some solid pitchingfrom a pair of young-sters as freshmanDaniel Bollingberg was2-2 with an ERA of 3.50last season, and soph-omore Jordan Hart was3-2 with an ERA of3.07.

Bollingberg hit .433last year, and Hart hit.365.

“Pitching will be astrength, and our in-

field defense should be pretty good,” Mey-er said. “We have to make more things hap-pen with the bats this year. We are not a greatpower hitting team, so we will have to playmore small ball.”

LP has just 13 players on its roster, but theteam had just 10 players last season.�

•April 4: Mabel-Canton at Lyle-Pacelli, 4:30 p.m.•April 8: Lyle-Pacelli at Schaeffer Acad., 4:30 p.m.•April 11: Houston at Lyle-Pac., DH, 4:30 p.m.•April 16: Lyle-Pacelli at Mabel-Canton, 4:30 p.m.•April 18: Scha. Acad. at Lyle-Pacelli, 4:30 p.m.•April 20: Lyle-Pacelli Tournament, 11 a.m.•April 23: B. Prairie at Lyle-Pacelli, 4:30 p.m.•April 26: Lyle-Pacelli at Hayfield, 5 p.m.•April 29: Lyle-Pacelli at Mabel-Canton, 4:30 p.m.•May 2: SchaefferAcad. at Lyle-Pacelli, 4:30 p.m.•May 6: Lyle-Pacelli at Martin Luther, 4:30 p.m.•May 13: Lyle-Pacelli at Schaeffer Acad, 5 p.m.•May 14: Lyle-Pacelli at Houston, 4:30 p.m.•May 20: Lyle-Pacelli at Houston, 4:30 p.m.•May 23: Mabel-Cant. at Lyle-Pacelli, 4:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

Daniel Bollingberg

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NNeeww ccooaacchh ffooccuusseess oonn bbuuiillddiinnggThe Lyle-Pacelli boys and girls

track and field teams will turn to anew coach this season.

Gabe Nelson, who has coachedfour years at the middle school leveland five years at the high school lev-el, is taking over the head coachingjob. He has coached sprinters, hur-dles, middle distance runners andfield events in his career.

“My coaching philosophy is sim-ple,” Nelson said. “Hard work atpractice and dedication to yourteam will lead to success as an ath-lete. Whether you use track as a toolfor other sports or focus on it sole-ly, hard work will lead to success.”

Nelson sees distance runnerMadeline Kraemer, who is a junior,and freshman Sarah Holtz, whocompetes in the triple jump, longjump and 200-meter dash, to stepup as leaders.

“Madeline is a great role model for our young athletes. Hard work-ing and very dedicated. Madeline inspires our distance group to get bet-ter every day,” Nelson said. “Sarah Holtz is a staple in the Lyle-Pacellisports scene. Sarah is a section qualifier in the triple jump and is poisedto add long jump and 200 meter dash to that list as well. Sarah’s pos-

itive attitude helps keep everyone up-beat and having fun at practice.”

LP has just four seniors on theteam and three of them are in theirfirst year of track, but Nelson saidthe program will have to start tobuild with some of the younger ath-letes.

“I feel our lack of upperclassmanwon’t deter us from reaching ourgoals,” he said. “Our younger athletesare gaining valuable varsity experience.As they age and reach higher levels ofsuccess, they will have the big meetexperience others will be lacking.”

LP has a total of 18 athletes on thesquad with varsity experience.

Nelson worked with LP last seasonwhen Anne Christopherson washead coach and said her presencewill be missed.

“Anne Christopherson has takentime off from coaching and will be missed greatly,” Nelson said. “Inher place, I have taken on the head coaching position and will con-tinue to work with the throws as well as the other field events. JerryKraemer is the new assistant coach and will be our sprints and relayscoach. We are fortunate to bring in Lori Kelly to coach our distancecrew.” �

•April 2: Lyle-Pacelli at Triton, 4:30 p.m.

•April 11: LP at Hayfield, 4:30 p.m.•April 23: LP at Medford, 4:30 p.m.•April 25: LP at Hayfield, 4:30 p.m.

•April 30: LP at GMLOS, 4:30 p.m.•May 9: LP at Medford, 4:30 p.m.•May 14: LP at SEC Meet

in Grand Meadow, 4:30 p.m.•May 17: LP at Triton, 4:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Madeline Kraemer

The Lyle-Pacelli boys and girls golf teams will be short on num-bers as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The LP boys will have five golfers and the LP girls will have twogolfers, which means they won’t be able to compete as a team.

The boys will bring back four returners in Spencer Holtorf,who shot a 47.7 average, Teddy Kings, who shot a 51.3 aver-age last season, and Thomas Marx and Ben Aho, who each av-eraged a 52.6.

Seventh grader Troy Seguin will also see time with the team.The LP girls will feature sophomore Maggie Leif, who had a

56.6 average last season and senior Kim Krulish, who averageda 77.3. �

•April 12: Lanesboro at LP, 4:30 p.m.•April 15: Lyle-Pacelli

at G. Meadow-LeRoy-Ostrander•April 19: Lyle-Pacelli

at Glenville-Emmons, 4:30 p.m.•April 22: Houst. at Lyle-Pac., 4:30 p.m.

•April 29: Lyle-Pacelli at Lanes., 4:30 p.m.•May 3: GMLO at Lyle-Pac, 4:30 p.m.•May 6: Glen.-Emm.

at Lyle-Pac., 4:30 p.m.•May 10: Lyle-Pacelli

at Houston, 4:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

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Swingin’thehammer

The Southland baseball team will have plenty offirepower back from last year’s team that went 15-11 and lost in the Section 1A title game.

The Rebels return their top four pitchers in LukeAnderson, who went 5-1 with an ERA of 1.22 last sea-son, Taylar Schwartz, Isaac Kloeckner and SamKlaehn.

Southland also brings back its top hitter in juniorTrent Reinartz, who hit .400 last season with an on-base percentage of .519.

“Our pitching will be our strength,” Southlandhead coach Scott Retterath said. “Hopefully with ayear under our belts and some strength and condi-tioning, we might hit the ball a little better, too.”

Anderson also hit .333 with 25 RBIs last season andwas a dominant pitcher during Southland’s post-season run.

“He’s been looking really solid and we’ve beenworking with him,” Retterath said.

Southland will get a lift from its senior trio of NickSchmitz, Decker Bendtsen and Mike Goergen, whohit .357 last season.

“This is kind of the final hurrah for those guys tomake a state tournament,” Retterath said. “Hopefullywe can put together a good year and see what hap-pens.” �

Rebels will relyon their pitching

•April 1: Rushford-Peterson at Southland, 5 p.m.•April 4: Southland at Fillmore Central, 5 p.m.•April 8: GMLOK at Southland, 5 p.m.•April 9: Southland at Chatfield, 5 p.m.•April 11: Wabasha-Kellogg at Southland, 5 p.m.•April 15: Southland at Saint Charles, 5 p.m.•April 18: Plainview-Elgin-Millville at Southland, 5 p.m.•April 22: Southland at Wabasha-Kellogg, 5 p.m.•April 23: Southland at Dover-Eyota, 5 p.m.•April 25: Southland at Rushford-Peterson, 5 p.m.•April 29: Caledonia at Southland, 5 p.m.•April 30: Fillmore Central at Southland, 5 p.m.•May 2: Southland at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•May 6: Saint Charles at Southland, 5 p.m.•May 7: Southland at Lewiston-Altura, 5 p.m.•May 9: Chatfield at Southland, 5 p.m.•May 10: Southland at Plainview-Elgin-Millville, 5 p.m.•May 13: Southland at Caledonia, 5 p.m.•May 14: Southland at Lewiston-Altura, 5 p.m.•May 20: Dover-Eyota at Southland, 5 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

LukeAnderson

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Rebels will needto grow in 2013

The Southland softball team will enter the upcoming season with-out some inexperience as the Rebels return just three players with var-sity experience.

Southland, which went 9-12 ovreall last season, will look for lead-ership from seniors Haley Kirkpatrick and Megan Mullenbach, and jun-ior Haley Kiefer.

“We’re going to be a young team this year,” Southland head coachGreg Schulte said. “I’m hoping the girls learn how to play varsity soft-ball, and we’ll need to improve every day.”

Southland will get most of its pitching from freshman SamEmanuel. �

•April 11: Southland at Wabasha-Kellogg, 5 p.m.

•April 15: St. Charles at Southland, 5 p.m.•April 18: Southland at PEM, 5 p.m.•April 19: Hayfield

at Southland, 4:30 p.m.•April 22: Fillmore Central

at Southland, DH, 4:30 p.m.•April 23: Dover-Eyota

at Southland, 5 p.m.•April 25: Southland

at Rushford-Peterson, DH, 4:30 p.m.•April 27: Southland

at Kenyon-Wana. Tournament, 10 a.m.•April 29: Southland

at Alden-Conger, 5 p.m.•April 30: Southland

at Glenville-Emmons, 4:30 p.m.•May 2: GMLOK

at Southland, DH, at 4:30 p.m.•May 7: Lewiston-Altura

at Southland, 5 p.m.•May 9: Southland

at Chatfield, DH, 4:30 p.m.•May 13: Southland

at Caledonia, DH, 4:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

Haley Kiefer

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On theroad again

The Grand Meadow-LeRoy-Ostrander-Southland girls track and field teambrings back five of its state qualifiers from last season as it looks toward another bigyear.

Danielle Hanson, who ran the 300-meter hurdles and the 4 x 400-meter relayat state, Elizabeth May, who ran the 400-meter run, and was on the 4 x 200 and 4x 400-meter relays at state, Sydney Bendtsen, who ran on the two state qualifyingrelays, Addison Tapp, who ran on the state 4 x 200-meter team, McKenzie Kirtz, who

ran in the 1600-meter run atstate and Mor-gan Schmitz,who threw dis-cus at state, areall back fromlast year.

Southland’sseniors Hanson,May and Tappshould all havebig years. Han-son has been tostate four times,May was inthree events at state last year, and Tapp hasbeen a solid sprinter for GMLOS.

“Our three returning seniors have allrun varsity since seventh grade,” GMLOS

head coach Andrea McKichan said. “They are amazing leaders and ex-tremely talented athletes. All three have plans of competing at the collegelevel.”

GMLOS is hoping to win the SEC meet again this year, and the teamhopes to qualify for state in more events this year.

“We have a very talented group of young girls coming through the pro-gram that love track and work very hard,” McKichan said. �

•March 23: GMLOS at UW La Crosse Inivte, 9 a.m.•April 4: GMLOS at Saint Charles, 4:30 p.m.•April 9: GMLOS at Chatfield, 4:30 p.m.•April 11: GMLOS at Hayfield, 4:30 p.m.•April 16: GMLOS at Stewartville, 4:30 p.m.•April 18: GMLOS at Triton, 4:30 p.m.•April 23: GMLOS at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m.•April 25: GMLOS Invite in Grand Meadow, 4:30 p.m.•April 30: GMLOS Invite

in Grand Meadow, 4:30 p.m.•May 7: GMLOS: at Rushford-Peterson, 3 p.m.•May 14: SEC meet at GMLOS

in Grand Meadow, 4:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

“We have a verytalented group of

young girls comingthrough the programthat love track andwork very hard.”

-Andrea McKichan,GMLOS coach

McKenzie Kirtz

With five returning state meetcompetitors, GMLOS is looking strong

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Southland boys track and field team is hoping tocompete for a Southeast Conference title as itbrings back nine athletes with varsity experience.

GMLOS will look to seniors Coty Kirtz, ColeHartson and Mike Ojulu to lead the way.

“They have been with the program for years andprovide an excellent example of work ethic for theteam,” said GMLOS head coach Scott Hall, who is inhis fifth year at the helm. “Conrad Bauer and AnouarHilali are both seniors who are out for track this yearthat should provide positive leadership as well.”

Kirtz accels in the long jump, while Hartson andOjulu will be strong in the middle distance runs.

GMLOS doesn’t have much experience in thethrowing events, and some new athletes will findroles on the team.

“One of our goals is to find the best events for allof them so that they can contribute to the team,” Hall

said. “We want to improve each meet throughout theseason and compete for the SEC Conference title.”

GMLOS has nine sophomores on the squadthat could get stronger as the year goes on.

“I look for this group to blossom as the sea-son progresses and compete at a high level,”Hall said. �

•March 23: GMLOS at UW La Crosse Inivte, 9 a.m.•April 4: GMLOS at Saint Charles, 4:30 p.m.•April 9: GMLOS at Chatfield, 4:30 p.m.•April 11: GMLOS at Hayfield, 4:30 p.m.•April 16: GMLOS at Stewartville, 4:30 p.m.•April 18: GMLOS at Triton, 4:30 p.m.•April 23: GMLOS at Blooming Prairie, 4:30 p.m.•April 25: GMLOS Invite in Grand Meadow, 4:30 p.m.•April 30: GMLOS Invite in Grand Meadow, 4:30 p.m.•May 7: GMLOS at Rushford-Peterson, 3 p.m.•May 14: SEC meet in Grand Meadow, 4:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home meets in bold

•April 8: Southland at Winona Cotter, 4:30 p.m. (B)•April 11: Caledonia at Southland, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 15: Rushford-Peterson at Southland, 4:30 p.m. (B)•April 16: Southland at Fillmore Central, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 20: Southland at Hayfield Tournament, 8:30 a.m. (G)•April 22: Southland at Chatfield, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 25: Kingsland at Southland, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 26: Southland Tournament, 3 p.m. (B,G)

•April 29: Southland at Kingsland, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 30: Southland at Triton Tournament, 1:30 p.m. (B,G)•May 3: Southland at Rushford-Peterson, 4:30 p.m. (B)

•May 6: Southland at Caledonia, 4:30 p.m. (B)•May 6: Caledonia at Southland, 4:30 p.m. (G)•May 7: Chatfield at Southland, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•May 10: Fillmore Cen. at Southland, 3:30 p.m. (B,G)•May 13: Southland at Lyle-Pacelli, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•May 16: Southland

at Three Rivers Meet in Winona, 1:30 p.m. (G)•May 20: Southland at Winona Cotter, 4:30 p.m.

Southland boys and girls golf schedule

B = Boys, G = Girls

Cole Hartson

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•April 1: Chatfield at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•April 2: GMLOK at St. Charles, 5 p.m.•April 4: Caledonia at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•April 5: GMLOK at Rushford-Peterson, 5 p.m.•April 8: GMLOK at Southland, 5 p.m.•April 12: GMLOK at Dover-Eyota, 5 p.m.•April 15: GMLOK at Wabasha-Kellogg, 5 p.m.•April 16: Lewiston-Altura at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•April 18: St. Charles at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•April 19: GMLOK at Fillmore Central, 5 p.m.•April 22: Dover-Eyota at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•April 25: GMLOK at Chatfield, 5 p.m.•April 29: Rushford-Peterson at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•April 30: GMLOK at Caledonia, 5 p.m.•May 2: Southland at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•May 6: Wabasha-Kellogg at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•May 7: GMLOK at Plainview-Elgin-Millville, 5 p.m.•May 10: Fillmore Central at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•May 13: GMLOK at Rushford-Peterson, 5 p.m.•May 14: Plainview-Elgin-Millville at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•May 16: GMLOK at Lewiston-Altura, 5 p.m.

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Experience front and center•April 5: Caledonia-Spring Grove

at GMLOK, DH, 4:30 p.m.•April 8: Byron at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•April 12: GMLOK at Dover-Eyota, 5 p.m.•April 15: Wabasha-Kellogg

at GMLOK, 5 p.m.•April 16: GMLOK at Lewiston-Altura, 5 p.m.•April 18: GMLOK at St. Charles, 5 p.m.•April 23: Mabel-Canton

at GMLOK, 4:30 p.m.•April 25: Chatfield

at GMLOK, DH, 4:30 p.m.

•April 27: GMLOKat Lewiston-Altura Tournament, 9 a.m.

•April 29: GMLOKat Rushford-Peterson, 5 p.m.

•May 2: GMLOKat Southland, DH, 4:30 p.m.

•May 7: Plainview-Elgin-Millvilleat GMLOK, 5 p.m.

•May 10: GMLOKat Fillmore Central, 5 p.m.

•May 14: GMLOKat Plainview-Elgin-Millville, 5 p.m.

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

The GMLOK softball teamhas seven returning starters, butit must replace its pitcher andshortstop from last season as itprepares for the upcoming sea-son.

GMLOK has eight playersback with varsity experience.

“Our returning experiencewill be our strength, and ourweakness will be our lack of ex-perience at pitcher,” GMLOKhead coach John Fenske said.“Both of our pitchers are goodbut will be starting their first var-sity games.” �

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•April 15: Lyle-Pacelli at GMLO, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 18: GMLO at Stewartville Tourn., 8 a.m. (B,G)•April 19: GMLO at Houston, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 22: Lanesboro at GMLO, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)

•April 25: Glenville-Emmons atGMLO, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•April 26: GMLOS at Southland Invite, 8 a.m. (B,G)•May 3: GMLO at Lyle-Pacelli, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•May 6: Houston at GMLO, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•May 10: GMLO at Lanesboro, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)•May 13: GMLO at Glenville-Emmons, 4:30 p.m. (B,G)

SCHEDULE/Home games in bold

Grand Meadow-LeRoy-Ostrander golfer Tyler Sloan

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