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The No. 4 seeded Mayer Lutheran boys’ basketball team had a more successful season than anyone predicted, landing in the Section 5AA finals. From left, Phil Burfeind, Mason Diedrick, Joel Burfeind, Tanner Luebke, Sam Schlueter, Dustin Edmison, and Brandon Wroge celebrate the Crusaders’ semifinal upset of HLWW on March 12.

LHS succeeds in first year under new head coach

By Melissa Marohl on March 28, 2013 at 10:32 am

Not only did the Mayer Lutheran boys’ basketball team have to adjust to a new coach this season, the Crusaders …
 
Junior Chad Anenson takes a shot during the same game.

Annandale defeats LHS for Section 5AA title

By Melissa Marohl on March 21, 2013 at 12:53 pm

After a postseason run no one predicted, the Mayer Lutheran boys’ basketball team’s season has ended. It was a long …
 
The 2013 All-Section South team was comprised of players from throughout the section, including, front row: Kaylie Brazil (NYA), Leah Szabla (Providence), Brooke Willmsen (NYA), Lexi Erpenbach (NYA), Taylor Finley (Providence), Nathalie Ratliff (Providence), Kirsten Klitzke (Watertown-Mayer), and Claire Killian (Watertown-Mayer); back row: Hallie Anderson (Jordan), Alex Hancock (Jordan), Madison Dean (Jordan), Nico Schmidt (Mayer Lutheran), Lauren Manteuffel (Mayer Lutheran), Ashlyn Hucky (Mayer Lutheran), and Kate Theisen (Watertown-Mayer).

Crusader girls happy with third place MRC finish

By Melissa Marohl on March 21, 2013 at 12:49 pm

No matter the number of wins or points scored, each basketball season is successful for Kris Gustin, head of the …
 
Brooke Willemsen spins away from a Providence defender on the way to the basket. (Times staff photos by Paul Downer)

Raiders fall to Providence Academy in subsection finals

By Paul Downer on March 14, 2013 at 3:44 pm

One of the best seasons in recent memory came to an end for the Central girls’ basketball team on Wednesday, …
 
At left, Andrew Cardinal goes in for a layup between a pair of Crusader defenders. (Times staff photos by Melissa Marohl)

Central boys drop playoff opener to Mayer Lutheran

By Paul Downer on March 14, 2013 at 3:36 pm

When playing at their best this season, the Central boys attacked the basket with speed and played an aggressive game …
 
NYA native Matt Meuleners recently became Northern State University’s first four-time All-American in wrestling. He also nearly became the Wolves’ first ever three-time national champion, but fell by a 4-3 count in the championship match. (Submitted photo)

Meuleners becomes NSU’s first four-time All-American

By Paul Downer on March 14, 2013 at 3:32 pm

Northern State senior Matt Meuleners’ bid for a third straight national title fell inches shy last weekend evening in Birmingham, …
 
Senior Phil Burfeind looks for an open teammate during the Crusaders’ playoff victory over NYA last week.

Crusaders upset Jordan for semifinal spot

By Melissa Marohl on March 14, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Update: Mayer Lutheran upset No. 2 HLWW on March 12 in a 47-45 contest. The Crusaders will face Annandale this Friday, …
 
Junior Anthony Gruenhagen

Crusaders fall to Holy Family, Heritage Christian

By Melissa Marohl on March 7, 2013 at 1:18 pm

During any given sports season, a team can be quickly plagued with illness and injury. So far this year, the …
 
Senior Emily Johnson

Royals upset LHS in 5AA girls’ hoops

By Melissa Marohl on March 7, 2013 at 1:15 pm

Mayer Lutheran girls’ basketball head coach Kris Gustin knew from the start of last Thursday’s playoff game that it was …
 
Above, Raiders 195-pounder Matt Ditsch was one of six Central wrestlers to take third place at the individual section tournament. (Times staff photo by Paul Downer)

Good showing for Raiders at sections

By Paul Downer on February 28, 2013 at 2:47 pm

Only 16 wrestlers are still standing at each weight class in the State of Minnesota, and Central senior Grant Mueller …
 

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