Sports

Wrestling Conference Championship: West Central & Central MN Conference Individual Champions. Front row (L to R): Tucker Simmons 106# (Royalton Upsala), Dan Gunlogson 113# (United), Zander Clausen 120# (United), Alex Diederich 126# (Royalton Upsala), Cole Holien 132# (ACGC), Brady Holien 145# (ACGC) Back row (L to R): Jeremy Mugg HWT (Royalton Upsala), Jaxon Behm 220# (ACGC), Thomas Dineen 195# (Benson), Peyton Hemmesch 182# (Paynesville Area), Gabe Gorecki 170# (Royalton Upsala), Mason Studemann 160# (ACGC), Jacob Leibold 152# (Royalton Upsala) Not pictured: Davin Rose 138# (MAHACA) PHOTO SUBMITTED

On Friday, Team UNITED wrestlers traveled to the HighWater Ethanol Invitational in Lamberton, taking second place with a score of 171. Those scoring first place for Team UNITED were Daniel Gunlogson (113 pounds), Zander Clausen (120 pounds), and Keaton Haas (220 pounds). The team takes to the mats again at a triangular in Minneota on Thursday.

On Tuesday, the Thunder Hawk boys defeated BOLD in Bird Island for a 72-59 West Central Conference Win. Leaders in the game included Landen Stock who scored 20 points with 12 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Justin Collins added another 14 points with two threepointers, while Andrew VanBinsbergen scored 13 points with six rebounds, four assists.

Last Tuesday, the Montevideo girls basketball team defeated the Melrose Dutchmen in a West Central Conference victory in Melrose, 70-57. Leaders in that game included Avery Koenen, who scored a game-high 26 points with 12 rebounds, two blocks. Teagan Epema scored another 16 points toward the team total with six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Complete scoring from that game follows:

The Montevideo Gold Dusters dance team took part in the "Happiness is Dance" competition at YME on Saturday, with schools from over 20 districts. The Varsity Kick team took 6th place, competing against 18 teams. JESSICA STÖLEN-JACOBSON

New London-Spicer and Sauk Centre are signature early-season wins for the once-beaten Montevideo girl’s basketball team, coach Anthony Jackson told the Montevideo American-News recently. “We came into the season thinking that we could compete against those two high-quality teams,” said Jackson.

Tuesday evening, the Thunder Hawk boys defeated Benson 6-39 in a home game. Leaders in that game included Kaden Boike, scoring 18 points including four three-pointers, and six rebounds. Hunter Strand added another 11 points with three assists to the team total. Complete scoring from that game follows:

Last week, the Montevideo High School hosted free admissions to all home sports events, with packed crowds at both the boys' and girls' home basketball games. During the half-time shows of both basketball games on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the Gold Dusters dance team showed off their skills to the home crowds.

It’s easy to root for Montevideo boy’s basketball tri-captain Kaden Boike, on and off the court. The ultra-elite three-sport athlete, a senior and natural leader is highly respected by his peers and coaches.