PERHAM YELLOWJACKETS

The Detroit Lakes girls tennis team beat East Grand Forks 5-2 for its second win over the Green Wave this season.

Area football scores for week four.

The Detroit Lakes football team put on a clinic in its 49-6 win over Perham in the Battle for the Paddle. The Lakers gained 600 yards of total offense including 290 yards rushing from Ethan Carrier and 145 yards receiving from Mason Carrier. The Lakers spoke about the added motivation following last year's heartbreaking loss to the Yellowjackets.

Detroit Lakes head coach Reed Hefta and Perham head coach Aron Velde previewed the Battle for the Paddle this Friday, including a look back on last year's remarkable finish at Ted Meinhover Field. This is an opinion column written by Jared Rubado. Opinions expressed do not specifically represent the Detroit Lakes Tribune.

After picking up its third sweep of the season on Tuesday against Perham, the Detroit Lakes volleyball team feels as if it's clicking on all cylinders. The Lakers are off to a 3-0 start this fall and have yet to drop a set.

Longtime local signal caller Mark Gulseth expressed his concerns with the official shortage around the state and how it will impact prep sports in the lakes area.

On June 10, Dave Cresap was part of Valley City State University's inaugural Coaches Hall of Fame class. He received the Osmon Icon Award. VCSU honored alumni who have gone on to successful and influential coaching careers. Cresap talked about his longevity and his longevity in coaching.

After a slow start to the 2022 season, the Detroit Lakes boys tennis team is beginning to find its footing. The Lakers beat Perham 5-2 and are looking forward to a promising run in the Section 8-2A tournament in a few weeks.

On a day where the Detroit Lakes and Perham softball teams each had highs and lows, both got their first wins of the season and some confidence going forward.