Building off a good season
Even though the Detroit Lakes boys’ hockey team’s run in the playoffs was cut off way too prematurely, the 2009-10 season could be one which could end up being a launching pad of sorts for the next several years.
RELATED CONTENTLakers’ inexperience hinders 2009-10 season
After losing a host of seniors who led the Detroit Lakes girls’ basketball team to a Section 8-3A championship in the 2008-09 season, this season was going to be a learn-as-you-go type of year.
RELATED CONTENTCL-B ends Indians’ playoff run
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Martin Wind came up big down the stretch as Cass Lake-Bena defeated Mahnomen 86-74 in the semifinals of the Minnesota Section 8-1A boys basketball tournament at Ralph Engelstad Arena-TRF. With Mahnomen leading by one point and less than three minutes left in the game, Wind hit the first of three straight 3-pointers to push the Panthers to victory.
RELATED CONTENTRangers make title game
WADENA, Minn. - A second-half lull proved costly for Hawley’s boys basketball team, as the Nuggets lost 53-46 to Crosby-Ironton in the Section 8-2A tournament Tuesday.
RELATED CONTENTLakers’ season hit by injury bug, but gain experience
The Detroit Lakes boys’ basketball team could have used some of this St. Patrick’s Day luck through the season, just in the form of having a healthy full team on the floor consistently.
RELATED CONTENTLakers progress through season
Although the win-loss record didn’t tilt towards the Detroit Lakes girls’ hockey team, progression throughout the season would be the better way to measure it.
RELATED CONTENTScoring comes at a premium in DL’s loss to Lumberjacks
The Detroit Lakes boys’ basketball team pulled off one of its better defensive performances of the season, but it still wasn’t enough. The No. 3 seeded Bemidji Lumberjacks ended the No. 6 Lakers’ season 55-44 in the Section 8-3A playoffs Tuesday.
RELATED CONTENTPair of Lakers take top two spots in Lotvola Cup
A pair of young guns finished first and second in the Lotvola Cup Saturday at Maplelag. High school state qualifiers, sophomore Jake Richards and junior Dylan Ramstad-Skoyles finished with the gold and silver, respectively, as the former beat the latter by five seconds.
RELATED CONTENTArea bikers in state qualifier
A BMX biker contingent from Detroit Lakes competed in the State Qualifier race at Rehbeins Race Track in Lino Lakes over last weekend.
RELATED CONTENTFeldt works his way to fifth in Class 2A
To say Detroit Lakes senior Alex Feldt “earned” his fifth-place finish in the 171-pound weight class in the Class 2A state individual meet would be an understatement.
RELATED CONTENTMatch made in heaven
Perfection is rarely seen in the sports world, but St. Cloud State University senior defenseman Garrett Raboin has found it.
RELATED CONTENTHornets finish with silver in Class 1A
ST. PAUL — Frazee finally met its match. The Hornets’ undefeated season and hopes for their first state title since 2002 both ended on the same mat Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center.
RELATED CONTENTOak comes oh-so-close to 1st state championship
Only .32 of a second separated Detroit Lakes junior Quillan Oak and Laker history.
RELATED CONTENTFrazee loses class 1A final to Jackson County Central
Frazee finally met its match. The Hornets’ undefeated season and hopes for their first state title since 2002 both ended on the same mat on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
RELATED CONTENTFrazee advances to class 1A state wrestling finals
Frazee needed Kody Lafraniere-Sorenson to step things up a notch. The senior 189-pounder did just that, dominating his match at 215 pounds to send Frazee into the Class 1A team championship.
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