Rocky Hulne, Author at Austin Daily Herald

Austin Packers

Hulne: Keep the negativity out of high school sports

As someone who tries to stay positive at all times, I still have moments of weakness where I sit back and wonder what is wrong ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 6:30 pm

Austin Packers

Packer power: Kennedy wins a second state title, while Norton and Greenman land career best performances

MINNEAPOLIS – Austin seniors Alayna Kennedy and Reese Norton cemented themselves as two of the best Packers of all time and sophomore Gracie Greenman showed ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Saturday, November 16, 2024 2:54 pm

Austin Bruins

Bruins use fast start to bring down Mallards on Veteran’s Night

The Austin Bruins scored four times in the first 15 minutes of the game and they didn’t let up as they brought down the Minnesota ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Friday, November 15, 2024 10:16 pm

Austin Packers

Packer girls blank Worthingon for home victory

The Austin girls hockey team prevailed with a 1-0 win over Worthington in Riverside Arena Thursday night. Alexcia Austin scored the lone goal for the ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Friday, November 15, 2024 4:54 am

LeRoy/Ostrander Cardinals

Cardinals can’t keep the pace in state semifinal loss to Falcons

MINNEAPOLIS – The LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli football team simply ran out of big plays. A highly competitive game went south in the late minutes as Fertile-Beltrami dominated ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:57 pm

Mower County

AHS grad slides into leadership role at SDSU’s biggest event

An Austin High School grad recently found herself at the forefront of one of the biggest days on any college campus in the Midwest. Victoria ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:00 pm

Austin senior Sam Winkels signs his national letter of intent to wrestle at St. Cloud State University as his parents Mark and Dayna look at AHS Tuesday. Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com

Austin Packers

Headed to the big stage: Austin’s Winkels commits to wrestle at St. Cloud State

Austin senior Sam Winkels was surrounded by a good representation of the community as he made history by becoming the first Packer to commit to ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:37 pm

Austin Packers

Three of a kind: Austin’s state qualifiers are driven and accomplished

A trio of Packers have their sights set on the podium as seniors Alayna Kennedy and Reese Norton, and sophomore Gracie Greenman are preparing to ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Monday, November 11, 2024 4:46 pm

LeRoy/Ostrander Cardinals

Take it to the Bank: Cardinals crush Jaguars in quarterfinals

KASSON – The LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli football team put together one of its most complete efforts of the season as it shut down Renville County West 50-0 ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Friday, November 8, 2024 11:10 pm

Austin Packers

2024 All-Herald Volleyball Team announced

FIRST TEAM Hallie Hendrickson, setter, Grand Meadow The junior distributed 669 set assists, while adding 158 digs and 58 ace serves on 93% serving. Hendrickson ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Friday, November 8, 2024 4:50 pm

Austin Packers

Austin’s Duop continues improvement as Blue Devils roll to a win

Austin grad Buai Duop has risen to a bigger role with the Riverland Community College men’s basketball team, but the Blue Devils are still locked ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 9:47 pm

RSS General

Hulne: My ill-fated walk offered a remedy for tough times

When I was in my teenage years, I didn’t always make the best decisions. But one of the more foolish decisions I ever made taught ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:58 pm

LeRoy/Ostrander Cardinals

Family tradition: The Sweeney’s have been united by football

LEROY – Sometimes it’s difficult to be the little brother of a standout athlete, but other times it’s a blessing. In the case of LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Monday, November 4, 2024 7:08 pm

LeRoy/Ostrander Cardinals

Cardiac Cards: LOLP wins Section 1 nine man title in dramatic fashion

There was a moment of high drama, but never any doubt on the sideline for the Cardinal football team as they overcame the odds to ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Friday, November 1, 2024 10:53 pm

Riverland Blue Devils

No. 4 ranked Blue Devils will open season in Riverland this weekend 

The Riverland Community College men’s basketball team has established itself as one of the top programs in NJCAA Division III and things will be no ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Thursday, October 31, 2024 7:27 pm

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