Southern Minnesota’s Top Teams of 2015
Southern Minnesota set some new milestones for future teams to strive for. Here are 10 notable performances.
- 1
WEM Won the State Volleyball Tournament, Beating FBA in the Finals
In their first trip to the state tournament, the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown volleyball team captured the top prize. The Bucs beat conference rival Bethlehem Academy in the finals in a five-set showdown.
- 2
Section 1 Football Teams Caledonia and Grand Meadow Won Prep Bowl Titles
Grand Meadow and Caledonia repeated as state champions in the Prep Bowl finals at TCF Bank Stadium.
- 3
Kasson-Mantorville Won Another Softball Title
Kasson-Mantorville repeated as the state softball champions in a thriller title game.
- 4
Rushford-Peterson Won State Boys Basketball Title
KDHL radio's 67th annual coverage of the state boys basketball tournament included a nice showing of southern Minnesota teams.
- 5
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Wrestling Rallied into State A Finals
Zumbrota-Mazeppa pulled off an upset over Frazee to reach the state finals, where they gave Minneota a run for their money.
- 6
Faribault Boys Soccer Played at State Tournament
Faribault's boys soccer team scored an upset in the first round of the state A tournament and finished in fourth place.
- 7
Faribault BA Football Qualified for State Tournament
Bethlehem Academy's football program has developed into a dynasty in recent years and advanced to the state tournament this fall.
- 8
Triton Boys Qualified for State Golf Tournament for the First Time
The Triton boys golf team set several school records and made it to the state meet for the first time in June.
- 9
Medford's Trap Shooting Team Took Aim at the State Tournament
The fastest-growing sport in Minnesota high schools is trap shooting. Medford participated in the second state meet hosted by the Minnesota State High School League.
- 10
Faribault Lakers Appeared at the State Tournament Again
The Faribault Lakers were eliminated in the second round of the state amateur baseball tournament this fall.