Sports
The Staples-Motley volleyball team lost in three straight sets to Bertha-Hewitt on Sept. 6. The Cardinals stayed close but one or two runs in each set left them behind and unable to come back. Scores were 25-19, 23-25, 21-25.
Statistical leaders included:
Mardi Opheim - Ace Serves - 1; Digs - 5;...
The Staples-Motley girls tennis team played in two triangular meets; against Moorhead and Detroit Lakes on Aug. 28, coming out on top in both with 7-0 wins. They dropped a 4-3 match to Long Prairie-Grey Eagle and won 6-1 against Long Prairie-Grey Eagle on Sept. 2.
In the match against fifth-ranked...
The Staples-Motley swim team lost 44-111 to Sauk Centre in their first meet of the season held Sept. 30.
“Overall, the team did fantastic,” said Coach Amanda Olson. “We had a majority of the team drop considerable time from our practice team trials last week, and we had a handful of girls swim...
The Staples-Motley volleyball team won their first match of the regular season, against Long Prairie-Grey Eagle 25-19, 25-21, 26-24 on Aug. 30.
“The win was a great way to start the season,” said Coach Gretchen Bestland. “It’s nice to see their time spent in the gym, teamwork and perseverance...
By Mark Anderson
News Editor
The Staples-Motley football team lost 39-16 to Pequot Lakes in their season opener at home on Sept. 1. The Cardinals ran the ball well, made some big plays on defense, but two fumbles, an interception and poorly timed penalties proved costly for the team.
The Cards...
The Staples-Motley volleyball team picked up a win in the Royals Invite in Pierz, Aug. 26.
The Cardinals lost their first game to Royalton, 12-25, 23-25, split against East Central 19-25, 25-18 andpicked up a win with more total points. The team lost to St. Cloud Cathedral 13-25, 11-25.
In the...
The Staples-Motley cross country teams opened their season at a meet in Menahga on Aug. 19. Both teams finished fourth and both were led by eighth grade runners. Kira Sweeney placed second in the girls race and Emmet Anderson was sixth for the boys.
Team results
Girls varsity
Team scores: United...
The Staples-Motley girls tennis team took back the traveling trophy for the Highway 10 tournament Aug. 24, where doubles matches were played in Staples and singles matches were played in Wadena. The team played three competitive matches on Aug. 27, losing to Brainerd, Princeton and Minnewaska.
At...
The top 20 finishers in the Railroad Days 5K Dash for Kinship Partners, held Aug. 27, are;
Top 20 men:
Kenny Miller, Wadena, 16:03; Jeff Thompson, Staples 18:30; Taylor Johnson, Waite Park, 18:43; Paul Gorton, St. Paul, 18:45; Eric Januszewski, Staples 19:17; Shawn Kittridge, St. Cloud 19:31;...
By Mark Anderson
News Editor
The Staples-Motley girls and boys cross country teams will both be very young, but they both plan to be very fast this year.
“We have good numbers and good athletes,” said Coach Bruce Fuhrman. “The boys have a solid nine to ten runners and the girls have a lot of new...
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