Local Sports News

Z-M is 6-10 overall, 3-6 in the H-V-L. Cannon Falls fell to 8-7 and 1-6. The Bombers host Ellsworth, Wisconsin Saturday night at 7:15 following an alumni game.

Waseca hockey teams were told yesterday that their jerseys honoring Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson couldn't be worn during the season. Residents and supporters weren't too happy about it.

More and more prep games are being canceled due to the lack of MSHSL officials.

H & R Block Stat Sheet Stuffer: Blooming Prairie senior Gabe Hagen

The Cobras host Pine Island Friday while Cannon Falls goes to Zumbrota-Mazeppa Thursday night.

The game will feature two of the top scoring teams in the conference. Rochester Century has 87 goals, Owatonna 70 and Faribault 68 total to top the Big Nine in all games played.

The girls game features two of the top scoring teams in Minnesota high school girls hockey. Faribault has the third most goals in the state with 109 in 18 games. Owatonna ranks fifth with 107 goals in 18 games.

Minneota was defeated by Goodhue in a showcase event at Kasson-Mantorville High School last weekend in a rematch of last year's Class 1A title game.

Representing the Big Nine is Rochester Century, Mankato East and Austin. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, Blooming Prairie and Hayfield are ranked teams from the Gopher Conference.

OHS grad Steph Kretlow is off to a great start in her senior track and field season with the University of St. Thomas.