CENTRAL LAKES CONFERENCE

Litchfield sophomore Anthony Estrada is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting a 3-run home run in a Section 5AA first-round game against Maple Lake on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Optimist Park in Litchfield.

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Baseball roundup: Litchfield Dragons aim for spoiler role

Baseball report for Thursday, May 25, 2023, in west central Minnesota. No. 8 Litchfield hopes to get a replay of last year's Section 5AA playoffs after beating Maple Lake 4-2

CMCS sophomore Wesley Fussy looks to make a throw to first base for an out during a Camden Conference game against MACCRAY on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Lilleberg Field in Raymond.

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Baseball roundup: CMCS Bluejays don't crumble against MACCRAY Wolverines

Baseball report for Monday, May 22, 2023, in west central Minnesota. CMCS beats MACCRAY 13-0 in 5 innings of a Camden Conference game

May 22, 2023 10:30 PM

NLS freshman Addi Nelson is mobbed at home plate after hitting a grand slam during a non-conference game against Paynesville on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Paynesville.

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Softball roundup: NLS Wildcats power past Paynesville Bulldogs

Prep softball report for Thursday, May 18, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Addi Nelson slugs a grand slam in the Wildcats' 9-5 win over the Bulldogs

May 18, 2023 11:18 PM

Willmar junior Dylan Staska begins his slide toward home plate for a run in Game 1 of a Central Lakes Conference doubleheader against St. Cloud on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Swansson Field in Willmar.

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Baseball roundup: Willmar Cardinals keep it close with St. Cloud Crush

Baseball report for Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Willmar falls to St. Cloud 5-2 and 5-4 in a CLC doubleheader

May 16, 2023 11:11 PM

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Golf roundup: Willmar Cardinal boys shoot a 308 at Alexandria

Prep golf report for Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Sartell wins with a 294 and host Alexandria cards a 296 at the CLC meet

May 16, 2023 11:07 PM

By Tom Elliott

Willmar senior Joey Wisocki reads the green on hole No. 9 at Eagle Creek Golf Club during Day 2 of the Cardinal/Wildcat Invite on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Willmar.

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Tribune Notebook: Willmar golfer earns Central Lakes honor

Joey Wisocki is named the Central Lakes Conference boys golfer of the week

May 16, 2023 04:39 PM

By Tom Elliott

YME senior Bryce Sneller readies a pitch during a Camden Conference game against D-B on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Nelson Field in Dawson.

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Baseball roundup: YME Sting pitching dominates against D-B Blackjacks

Baseball report for Thursday, May 11, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Bryce Sneller strikes out 12 over 7 innings in Yellow Medicine East's 8-0 win at Dawson-Boyd

May 11, 2023 11:04 PM

By Joe Brown

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Golf roundup: Willmar Cardinal boys finish a strong 3rd at Brainerd

Prep golf report for Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Willmar shoots a 303 to finish behind Sartell, host Warriors

May 09, 2023 07:48 PM

By Joe Brown

Willmar senior Sam Raitz, right, tries to make a catch over a pair of St. Cloud Apollo defenders during a North Central White District game on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 at Hodapp Field in Willmar. Raitz made the catch but was ruled out of bounds.

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Tribune Notebook: Raitz, Hodges among Cards honored at senior awards banquet

Sam Raitz excels in football, basketball and track and Deshawna Hodges stands out in soccer, basketball and track

May 09, 2023 04:40 PM

By Tom Elliott

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Baseball roundup: Willmar Cardinals struggle in 7-3 loss to Princeton

Baseball report for Monday, May 8, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Willmar makes eight errors in non-conference defeat at Bill Taunton Stadium

May 08, 2023 10:36 PM

By Tom Elliott

KMS freshman Taylor VanHeuveln begins her wind-up during a non-conference game against Benson on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Murdock.

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Softball roundup: KMS Fighting Saints earn the 'W'

Prep softball report for Friday, April 28, 2023, in west central Minnesota. KMS knocks off rival Benson 11-4 in matchup of Swift County opponents

April 28, 2023 10:09 PM

By Joe Brown

MACCRAY junior Greta Meyer connects with a pitch for a two-run single during a Camden Conference game against YME on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Granite Falls.

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Softball roundup: MACCRAY Wolverines makes the most of it

Prep softball report for Thursday, April 27, 2023, in west central Minnesota. MACCRAY knocks off Yellow Medicine East 11-4 despite being out-hit 11-4 in a Camden game

April 27, 2023 11:08 PM

By Joe Brown

Paynesville senior Max Athmann grins while rounding third base after hitting a three-run home run during a Central Minnesota Conference game against BBE on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Paynesville.

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Baseball roundup: Paynesville Bulldogs' bats come alive against BBE Jaguars

Baseball report for Tuesday, April 26, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Paynesville lashes out 12 hits in 14-1 win over Jaguars in a matchup of ranked teams

April 25, 2023 11:24 PM

By Joe Brown

CENTRAL LAKES CONFERENCE

CENTRAL LAKES CONFERENCE is the tag for the prep athletic conference in central Minnesota, which includes the schools of Alexandria, Brainerd, Fergus Falls, Rocori, Sartell, Sauk Rapids-Rice, St. Cloud Apolo, St. Cloud Tech and Willmar.