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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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Young Trojans looking for good year

08/19/2008 12:00 AM
WORTHINGTON — After playing at No. 4 singles last season, Worthington’s Sameera Nalla will have a new challenge this season: No. 1 singles. “We lost a lot of seniors last year,” Nalla said. “But we’re just going to have to bring it up a notch. We have to keep getting our shots and have fun.” With a small squad, having fun and getting along hasn’t been a problem for the young Trojans.
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Jackson shortstop Caleb Rossow tags out New London-Spicer’s Jeremy Dirksen as Jackson pitcher Tom Hady looks on during the fourth inning of an amateur baseball state tournament game Sunday in Chaska.

Bulls bow out of state tourney

08/18/2008 12:00 AM
CHASKA — Scott Bahr said it was one of the most frustrating losses in his 20-year career as coach of the Jackson amateur baseball team. After a premature victory celebration in the bottom of the ninth, the Bulls suffered a disheartening 6-2 loss to New London-Spicer (13-14) in 13 innings Sunday in the first round of the state tournament.

Luverne wins big at Worthington Invitational

08/16/2008 12:00 AM
PIPESTONE — Worthington’s Leigh Van Hove was the top finisher for the Trojan girls’ tennis team Friday at the Worthington Invitational tennis tournament. At No. 2 singles, Van Hove won her first match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, before losing her second match 4-6, 2-6 to finish second.

Jackson ready for amateur state tournament

08/16/2008 12:00 AM
WORTHINGTON — When Jackson takes the field Sunday at the amateur baseball state tournament, the Bulls may be considered a little bit of an underdog. But that’s OK with manager Scott Bahr.
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Worthington High School assistant coach Brad Grimmius directs drills during football practice Monday in Worthington.

Long-time dream becomes reality for Grimmius

08/15/2008 12:15 AM
WORTHINGTON — Brad Grimmius’ career-shaping revelation came at a strange time.

‘Best of the best’ at Jackson Speedway this weekend

08/15/2008 12:15 AM
JACKSON — More than 200 drivers will converge this weekend on Jackson Speedway to participate in one of the biggest racing events in the region. The Kemna-Asa Jackson Nationals began last night and continues through Saturday.
Matt Huss/Daily Globe
Worthington VFW coach Ryan Weber directs runners in a game earlier this season.

Q&A with VFW coach Ryan Weber

08/14/2008 12:15 AM
After leading Worthington’s VFW baseball team to state, the third-year coach took time to reflect

Irlbeck resigns as head baseball coach at MW

08/13/2008 12:15 AM
WORTHINGTON — After one season at the helm of the Minnesota West baseball program, Jeremy Irlbeck has resigned his position to take a job as an assistant coach at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kan.
Matt Huss/Daily Globe
Worthington High School football coach Dennis Hale instructs players during the first day of practice on Monday in Worthington.

Vacation’s over: Worthington starts football practice

08/12/2008 12:00 AM
WORTHINGTON — The spikes clicked against the pavement. The grunts echoed off the bleachers. The whistles and shouts pierced the calm quiet of the morning. After 10 long months, football season has returned. Worthington High School’s football team had its first practice of the year Monday, signaling the unofficial end of summer vacation for many high school students.

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