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Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms

Rivalry reversed: BP tops Hayfield for the first time in five years

Whether it be in volleyball, girls basketball or even softball, Hayfield has had Blooming Prairie’s number in recent years. But that trend took a turn ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Thursday, April 6, 2023 8:35 pm

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Rocky Hulne: Recalling the joys of backyard baseball

Play Ball! Those words echo as loud as any from my childhood memories. All you needed was warm sun, a small leather ball, and the ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 8:15 pm

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Back in the game: Austin grad returns to hoops to coach Iowa girls team to a state run

Sometimes when you leave the game you love, it has a way of coming back to you. Zach Wessels, who graduated from Austin High School ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 5:06 pm

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Giving back to the game: Longtime coach and softball mentor is set to lead Rebels

ADAMS – Tom Clements has played a big role in the lives of many area softball players over the years, and now he’s back in ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Monday, April 3, 2023 5:53 pm

Austin Packers

All Herald Boys Basketball Team

FIRST TEAM Jake Truckenmiller, guard, Lyle-Pacelli The senior averaged 15.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.5 steals per game. Truckenmiller finished with 1,088 career ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Friday, March 31, 2023 4:39 pm

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Lanes of laughter: Adapted bowling team brings the fun and the competition

Austin eighth grader Ella Riley has an infectious smile that lights up the room, and she was shining her brightest at Echo Lanes on Monday. ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Monday, March 27, 2023 6:52 pm

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Hulne: Get out and move this spring

I want everyone of the Herald readers to go take a hike this spring. No, I don’t mean that I’m angry or upset with you ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Monday, March 27, 2023 2:37 pm

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All Herald Girls Basketball Team

FIRST TEAM Ajiem Agwa, guard, Austin The sophomore had a huge impact for the Packers on the offensive end of the court as she put ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Friday, March 24, 2023 5:29 pm

Lyle/Pacelli Athletics

Bringing the heat: L-P sophomore is set for a dynamite season on the mound

LYLE – Lyle-Pacelli sophomore Hunter VaDeer recently accomplished a feat that many high school pitchers chase, but never reach, and now he’s more focused than ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Monday, March 20, 2023 6:33 pm

Hayfield Vikings

Vikings can’t keep up with BOLD in state semifinals

MINNEAPOLIS -The Hayfield girls basketball team had its pursuit of its first ever state title come to a halt when it lost to No. 3 ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Friday, March 17, 2023 4:33 pm

Hayfield Vikings

No easy way out: Vikings survive multiple setbacks to prevail in OT

MINNEAPOLIS – The Vikings girls basketball team survived against all odds to beat Badger Greenbush/Middle River 63-58 in overtime in a Class A quarterfinal game ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:33 pm

Grand Meadow Superlarks

Hulne: The bittersweet goodbye of a sports bond

The last game of the season is never easy for any team that doesn’t win a championship, but it is especially tough when a coach ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:07 pm

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Lifting opportunities: Packer sophomore wins big for new weight lifting program

There is a new way for Packer athletes to compete and it involves focus, form and a little bit of elbow grease. Austin has introduced ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 12:01 pm

Hayfield Vikings

Battle tested: Seniors will help keep Vikings calm in state tournament

HAYFIELD – The Hayfield girls basketball team is exactly where it wanted to be this season. Now it’s time to turn up the intensity. After ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Monday, March 13, 2023 6:08 pm

Austin Packers

Winhawks beat the clock, upset Packers

The No. 2 seeded Austin boys basketball team suffered a last second heart break at the end of a long fight as its season came ... Read more

by Rocky Hulne, Saturday, March 11, 2023 9:10 pm

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