Sports
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The City of Staples is proposing a five percent utilities increase for 2026, which would increase the average bill of city residents about $10 per month.
At the Oct. 14, 2025 Staples City Council meeting, Public Works Director Scott Grabe said a five percent...
The Staples-Motley wrestling team had four Section 7A champions and one second place finisher, so they will be sending five wrestlers to the state tournament.
Section champions were Gage Bjerga at 106 pounds, Caden Kramer at 114, Colbe Tappe at 152 and Luke Bjerga at 189. Eli Greenwald was second...
With varsity sports practices set to start on Aug. 17, the Staples-Motley middle school football camp was held Aug. 4-7, with young players able to perform with the help of varsity players. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The Staples-Motley 14U softball team finished their summer season with a close loss at Pine River in their league tournament. Pictured, front row from left, Rachael Decker, Grace Halverson and Lily Brichacek; back row, coach Tom Brichacek, Maddy Michael, Milli Dewald, Emily Becker, Aubree Hove,...
With wildfire smoke choking off the outdoors, young athletes found clean air indoors at The Nest for the Staples-Motley Community Education basketball camps July 14-16. Players were able to learn from Coach Zack Qual, above, and high school players. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The Staples-Motley Babe Ruth 16U baseball team has been playing games this summer at Jerry Riewer Field in Staples. Their league playoffs start this week. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The 14U Staples-Motley summer recreation softball team played June 15 at the varsity softball field in Staples. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Colt League team #2, for grades three and four, played a game at Dower Lake in June. There are three Staples-Motley teams playing in the Colt League for summer recreation. They also play at Converse Park in Motley and travel to other towns for the league. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Staples-Motley Tee Ball league played Tuesdays and Thursdays in June this summer. (Photos by Mark Anderson)
The Staples-Motley 12-U summer recreation softball team has been playing games Tuesdays and Thursdays in June at the varsity field and traveling to other towns. Pictured, the team competes against Pine River-Backus on June 9. (Photos by Mark Anderson)
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