Hedstrom hits 8 three-pointers, but not enough in loss to TRF

It was a record-setting game for senior point guard Courtney Hedstrom, who sunk eight three-pointers in the Detroit Lakes girls’ team’s road game in Thief River Falls Thursday. Despite Hedstrom’s 24 points and most threes by a Laker ever, DL lost to the Prowlers 65-58, who held a sizable edge in free throws, after going 18-22 from the stripe.

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Hochhalter enshrined into Little Falls Hall of Fame

Dawn Hochhalter Michaud made her mark during her Little Falls prep sporting career and she was recognized as such with the honor of being inducted into the Little Falls High School Hall of Fame.

Laker comeback falls flat

A furious comeback fell short for the Detroit Lakes boys’ hockey team, as the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines left Kent Freeman Arena with their first win of the season in a 9-8 victory Thursday night. The Lakers stormed back with a four-goal third period, which chopped into an 8-4 deficit, but the Wolverines (1-17) kept one step ahead of the home team, despite being outshot by a 36-22 margin.

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Lady Hornets hold on for ‘W’

The Frazee Lady Hornet basketball team used a solid defensive effort to pick up a road win Thursday night with a 43-38 victory over Menahga.

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Lakers split in Fosston

There were a pair of intense endings for the Detroit Lakes wrestling team, as they split in the Fosston triangular Thursday. In both duals, the winner was determined in the heavyweight match-up, as Laker eighth grader James Huwe went 1-for-2.

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Laker trio sign letters of intent; Mollberg big catch for UND

The University of North Dakota announced its 2012 football signees on Wednesday, and it was no surprise that quarterbacks and wide receivers were the targets of the program’s coaching staff. Quarterbacks and receivers could be the future difference makers for UND as the program joins the offensive-minded Big Sky Conference this season.

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Richards lands spot on National squad

Posting his best results of the season in Junior Olympic racing, Detroit Lakes High School senior Jake Richards qualified for the Junior Olympic National team, after moving up in the point standings to secure the qualifying spot.

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NCHC signs on with CBS Sports Network

The three-year television contract that the National Collegiate Hockey Conference signed with CBS Sports Network on Tuesday is a mixed bag for the University of North Dakota and its fans.

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Lakers lead the way on conference trails

It was a good shot of momentum and confidence boost for the Detroit Lakes boys’ and girls’ Nordic skiing teams, which swept all the first place finishes during the North Star Conference meet at Rainbow Resort Tuesday.

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Frazee girls’ basketball snaps losing streak with victory vs. Park Christian

The Frazee Lady Hornet basketball team used a quick start on Tuesday night as they cruised to a 60-40 victory over Park Christian at Frazee, breaking their 3-game losing streak.

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Andvik invited to fight in Tool & Die show card

Christian Andvik, 19-years-old, was invited to box at the Tool & Die show held in the Medina Ballroom on Tuesday, Jan 31.

Soccer registration is Feb. 5

The Detroit Lakes summer traveling soccer team registration will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Detroit Lakes High School. The summer traveling competitive teams are for ages 8-19 years. The teams play 10-12 games with other teams in the district, with half of the schedule being home and away. Family discounts and scholarships are available and for more information and online registration, visit www.dlysa.com.

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Hall of Honor looking for submissions

The Detroit Lakes Athletic Foundation will be inducting the third group of honorees into the Laker Athletic Hall of Honor, Oct. 5-6. The primary purpose of the Hall is to honor great Laker athletes and teams of both genders in any varsity sports the Detroit Lakes school system has sponsored.

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STATE GYMNASTICS TRUE TEAM MEET: Lakers struggle, finish 10th

A season of improvement for the young Detroit Lakes gymnastics team also means a season of learning, as the Lakers found out in the Class 1A State True Team meet Saturday in Becker.

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LAKER BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING DL: dominates Yellowjackets

The Detroit Lakes boys’ swimming and diving team claimed 11 of 12 events Thursday to dominate visiting Perham 193-111 inside the BTD Aquatics Center.

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