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  • Area High School Teams Are Eager For 2024 Spring Season

    Pat Garry|Mar 30, 2024

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer The long-awaited and much-anticipated thaw is looming, and area high school student athletes are chomping at the bit to get the spring season rolling. Coaches are optimistic and look forward to successful journeys in 2024. Roseau Softball The Roseau softball season is underway, and the Rams are looking to build off of their strong 2023 season. Last year, the Rams went 15-8, losing to TRF and Park Rapids in their section play. Although graduating All Conference/All Section SS/P Rebecca Wensloff, the Lady... Full story

  • Roseau Hockey Girls-On To Championship Game

    Pat Garry|Feb 17, 2024

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer Let the playoffs begin! The Roseau girls hockey team got the post-season started with a bang. On Tuesday, February 6, the girls toppled Sartell/Sauk Rapids, 9-1, in the Class 2A, Section 8 quarterfinals at Roseau Memorial Arena. That set up a meeting between the Lady Rams and Brainerd/Little Falls, on Saturday, February 10, in semifinal action. It was Roseau, emerging victorious, 3-2. The Rams now play Moorhead, on Wednesday, February 14, in the Class 2A, Section 8 championship game, in Thief River Falls.... Full story

  • Roseau Hockey Girls Finish Regular Season In Style

    Pat Garry|Feb 9, 2024

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer Winners of four consecutive games, the 15-10-0 Roseau girls hockey team finished its final two regular season games on the road. On Tuesday, January 30, the girls topped Warroad, 2-1, at Gardens Arena. Friday, February 2, saw the Lady Rams handle Alexandria, 7-4, at Runestone Community Center. Warroad Game Scoring by periods: Roseau: 0, 1, 1; Warroad: 1, 0, 0; Shots on goal favored Roseau, 31-25; Roseau Individual Scoring: Lily Erickson, 1 goal, 1 assist; Jerrett Tietz, 1 goal; Goalie Jada Pelowski had 25...

  • Lady Ram Hoopsters Snatch A Pair Of Wins

    Pat Garry|Jan 27, 2024

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Roseau girls basketball team started the week with back-to-back victories. On Monday, January 22, the Lady Rams out-lasted a good Warroad team, 67-63, at Roseau High School. Tuesday’s action resulted in a 57-46 win over a formidable Crookston bunch, once again at Roseau HS. Warroad Game (Halftime score was 34-30, Rams) Scoring breakdown Roseau: Reagan Kvien 17, Sophie Olson 7, Brooklyn Hulst 14, Anya Severson 24, Anna Ulvin 2, Casey Kendrick 3. Scoring breakdown Warroad: Danika Gustafson 4, Zepora L... Full story

  • Warrior Hockey Boys Relish 2-1 Week

    Pat Garry|Jan 20, 2024

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer It was another positive week for the Warroad boys hockey team, as they improved their season overall record to 14-3-0. On Tuesday, January 9, the boys fell to Roseau, 3-2, in overtime, at Roseau Memorial Arena. Thursday’s game with Crookston resulted in an 8-0 Warriors’ victory, at Crookston Sports Center. The Warroad kids completed their successful week with a 4-1 win over Hermantown on Saturday, at Hermantown Hockey Arena. Roseau Game Scoring by periods: Warroad: 1, 0, 1, 0; Roseau: 0, 2, 0, 1; Shots on... Full story

  • Lady Warriors skate a flawless week

    Pat Garry|Jan 20, 2024

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer Winners of three straight and four of their last five games, the Warroad girls hockey team is enjoying the new year. On Tuesday, January 9, the girls defeated Roseau, 5-3, at Roseau Arena. Friday, January 12, saw the Lady Warriors top Alexandria, 3-0, at Runestone Community Center. Wrapping-up a perfect week, the Warroad girls bested Fergus Falls, 2-1, on Saturday at the Fergus Falls Community Arena. Roseau Game Power Plays: Warroad, 0-2; Roseau, 1-4; Penalties: Warroad, 22 minutes on 7 infractions; Roseau,... Full story

  • Lady Warriors Endure Hectic Week

    Pat Garry|Jan 13, 2024

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Warroad girls hockey team welcomed the new year with a lot of ice time. Now holders of an 11-5-0 overall record, the Lady Warriors went 1-2 in a very busy week. On Tuesday, January 2, the girls lost a tight one to Bemidji, 1-0, at Bemidji Community Arena. Bouncing back strong on Friday, the Warroad kids bested St. Cloud, 8-3, at the MAC in St. Cloud. Closing the week on Saturday, again the Warriors dropped a 1-0 squeaker to Brainerd/Little Falls, at Essential Health Sports Center. Bemidji Game Power...

  • Roseau Boys Edged In Overtime

    Pat Garry|Dec 30, 2023

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Roseau boys hockey team faced off with Bemidji on Thursday, December 21, at the Bemidji Community Arena. This was the last game before the holiday hiatus, and the Rams dropped a tough one in overtime, 3-2. Scoring by periods: Roseau: 0, 0, 2, 0; Bemidji: 0, 0, 2, 1; Shots on goal favored Bemidji, 40-30; Rams Individual Scoring: Gavin Jensen, 1 goal; Noah Urness, 1 goal; Bradyn Thingvold, 1 assist; Goalie Connor Woidtke, 26 shots on goal, 24 saves; Power Plays: Roseau, 0-3; Bemidji, 1-4; Penalties: Roseau... Full story

  • Rams Hockey Boys Endure Busy Ice Time

    Pat Garry|Dec 16, 2023

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Roseau hockey boys recently played a full week of hockey. On Tuesday, December 5, they took on Moorhead and lost, 1-0, at Moorhead Sports Center. Friday, December 8, the Rams defeated Grand Rapids, 3-2, at Roseau Memorial Arena. Saturday saw the Roseau boys fall to Elk River/Zimmerman, 2-1, also at Memorial Arena. Moorhead Game Scoring by periods: Roseau: 0, 0, 0; Moorhead: 1, 0, 0; Shots on goal favored Roseau, 37-26; Rams Individual Scoring: None. Goalie Connor Woidtke, 26 shots on goal, 25 saves;...

  • Area High School Teams Are Primed For 2023 Fall Season

    Pat Garry|Aug 26, 2023

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Staff Writer High school student athletes prepare to get back on the competitive fields, tracks, and hardwoods, as summer slips into fall and a new season emerges. Coaches, athletes, and administrators are optimistic, and they look forward to healthy and successful journeys in 2023. ROSEAU VOLLEYBALL Becky Hayden begins her 8th year of coaching volleyball, and her 7th year at the helm of the Roseau team. “We are an eager team looking to build from our 2022 season! We graduated four seniors, but have a majority of our t...

  • Warrior Boys' Phenomenal Season Ends In A Tough Loss

    Pat Garry|Mar 18, 2023

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer The Warroad hockey boys’ post-season run commenced with a commanding 5-1 victory over St. Cloud Cathedral, on Wednesday, March 8. But on Friday, the Warriors decided to throw a little drama into the action, defeating Orono in the semifinal round, by a 4-3 thrilling double-overtime final tally. With their staggering, unblemished 29-0-1 record on the line and the Class A title in their sights, the Warroad boys were determined to beat a very formidable Spartans squad, no matter how many overtime periods t... Full story

  • Lady Rams Skate Through Quarters, Semis, Look To Finals

    Pat Garry|Feb 18, 2023

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer It was a veritable playoffs “sweeps” week for the Roseau hockey girls. On Tuesday, February 7, the girls flew by Buffalo, 4-0, in the Section 8AA quarterfinals at Rams Sports Center. Saturday’s action saw the Lady Rams take out Alexandria, 3-1, at the Rams Sports Center, in the Section 8AA semifinals. Next on Roseau’s slate is a Wednesday, February 15 showdown versus Moorhead, at Ralph Engelstad Arena, for the Section 8AA Championship. Buffalo Game Scoring by periods: Buffalo: 0, 0, 0; Roseau: 0, 2, 2; S...

  • Rams Hockey Boys Split The Week

    Pat Garry|Feb 18, 2023

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer The Roseau boys hockey bunch won a game and lost a game last week. On Monday, February 6, the Rams toppled Thief River Falls, 3-0, at Ralph Engelstad Arena. The boys’ Thursday game resulted in a 7-4 loss to a tough Grand Forks Red River squad, at Roseau Memorial Arena. Rams now sit at 14-8-1 on the year. TRF Game Scoring by periods: Roseau: 0, 1, 2; TRF: 0, 0, 0; Shots on goal favored Roseau, 52-16; Rams Individual Scoring: Preston Lundbohm, 2 assists; Jake Halvorson, 1 goal, 1 assist; Noah Urness, 2 g...

  • Warroad Hockey Ladies Win Section 8A Semis

    Pat Garry|Feb 18, 2023

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer Rolling through the Section 8A semifinals on Saturday, February 11, the Lady Warriors toppled East Grand Forks, 9-2, at the Gardens in Warroad. Next up for the Warroad girls is a February 16 matchup versus Crookston, at the Gardens, for the Section 8A Championship. EGF Game Power Plays: Warroad, 3-4; EGF, 1-5; Penalties: Warroad, 12 minutes on 6 infractions; EGF, 8 minutes on 4 infractions; Scoring by periods: Warroad: 4, 1, 4; EGF: 1, 0, 1; Shots on goal favored Warroad, 56-6; Warroad Individual Scoring:... Full story

  • Warrior Boys Powering-Up As Playoffs Loom

    Pat Garry|Feb 18, 2023

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer The Warroad hockey boys, now 24-0-0 on the season, enjoyed another “sweeps” week recently. On Monday, February 6, the Warriors outlasted East Grand Forks, 4-2, at EGF Civic Arena. Tuesday’s results were Warroad 3, East Grand Forks 2, this time at the Gardens Arena. The Warroad boys wrapped-up the week on Thursday, with a dominating 8-0 victory over Bemidji, at Bemidji Community Arena. One regular season game remains for the Warriors, Saturday, February 18, at Sartell-St. Stephen. EGF Game 1 Scoring by pe...

  • Warroad Hockey Ladies Are Conference Champions

    Pat Garry|Feb 11, 2023

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer Finishing an awesome season with a sparkling 21-3-1 record, the Warroad girls hockey team captured the Greater Minnesota Conference last week. On Monday, January 30, the Warriors topped Roseau, 9-2, at the Rams Sports Center. Thursday’s action saw the Warroad girls close the regular season with a convincing 7-2 win over Moorhead, at the Gardens in Warroad. Post-season play begins on Thursday, February 9. Roseau Game Power Plays: Warroad, 2-3; Roseau, 0-5; Penalties: Warroad, 10 minutes on 5 infractions; R...

  • Lady Warriors Go Unbeaten At Home Holiday Tournament

    Pat Garry|Dec 31, 2022

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer The Warroad girls hockey team sponsored a Hockey Holiday Invitational Tournament, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 26, 27, 28. The Lady Warriors defeated Lakeville North, 10-0, in round one. Lakeville North Game Power Plays: Warroad, 2-3; LN, 0-2; Penalties: Warroad, 4 minutes on 2 infractions; LN, 6 minutes on 3 infractions; Scoring by periods: Warroad: 4, 3, 3; LN: 0, 0, 0; Shots on goal favored Warroad, 47-12; Warroad Individual Scoring: Madilyn Skogman, 1 assist; Lexi Kirkeby, 1 assist;...

  • Roseau Hockey Ladies Win One, Lose One

    Pat Garry|Dec 17, 2022

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer The Roseau hockey girls split the weekend, defeating Buffalo, 4-1, on Friday, December 9, at the Buffalo Civic Center; and falling to Holy Family, 5-0, at Victoria Ice Arena, on Saturday, December 10. Buffalo Game Shots on goal favored Buffalo, 39-27; Scoring by periods: Buffalo: 0, 1, 0; Roseau: 2, 1, 1; Roseau Individual Scoring: Amelia Kvien, 1 assist; Jasmine Hovda, 1 goal, 1 assist; Lily Erickson, 1 goal; Payton Remick, 1 goal; Summer Byfuglien, 1 assist; Samantha Peterson, 1 assist; Ella Ketring, 1 go...

  • Lady Warriors Split The Week

    Pat Garry|Dec 10, 2022

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer Continuing to look down from the catbird’s seat, the Warroad hockey girls are now an impressive 7-1 on the still very young season. On Friday, December 2, the Warriors dropped a close 4-3 battle to a tough Benilde-St. Margaret’s team. The Red Knights are 5-1 overall on the new campaign. But oh what a difference a day makes! Saturday, the Warroad kids found themselves in a scoring scramble with Gentry Academy. It was a welcome treat for the on-looking faithful, as they witnessed the two teams put-up 17 total...

  • Lady Warriors Celebrate Pre-Holiday Rout

    Pat Garry|Dec 3, 2022

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer Keeping in-line with the looming holiday celebration, the Warroad hockey girls served-up a dozen-and-a-half goals to the East Grand Forks team…and asked for nothing in return. Multiple goals by multiple Warriors skaters, the deluge, which more resembled a football game, ended with an 18-0 visitor’s victory. That marks the Warroad girls’ fourth straight win. Power Plays: Warroad, 2-2; EGF, 0-2; Penalties: Warroad, 4 minutes on 2 infractions; EGF, 4 minutes on 2 infractions; Scoring by periods: Warro... Full story

  • Rams Hockey Girls Calm The Green Wave

    Pat Garry|Nov 19, 2022

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer The Roseau attackers were relentless on the ice, Tuesday, November 15, as they tickled the twine a half-dozen times, and skated away with a 6-0 victory over the EGF Green Wave. Roseau: 2, 0, 2; Lakeville North: 1, 0, 0; Shots on goal favored Roseau, 29-11; Roseau Individual Scoring: Jasmine Hovda, 2 goals; Lily Erickson, 2 goals, 1 assist; Payton Remick, 2 goals, 1 assist; Kylie Bjerk, 1 assist; Cora Lundbohm, 1 assist; Samantha Peterson, 1 assist; Goalie Madalyn Lisell, 11 shots on goal, 11 saves. Power...

  • Area High School Teams Are Excited For 2022-23 Season

    Pat Garry|Nov 12, 2022

    By Pat Garry, Sports Writer It’s time to tape-up the sticks, roll out the mats, and air-up the basketballs, as another winter season rapidly approaches. Student athletes are chomping at the bit to get the competition underway, and coaches again look forward to successful journeys. ROSEAU BOYS BASKETBALL First year Coach Ryan De Bock is excited to lead the Roseau boys basketball team this year. “This season is going to be about laying the foundation to set these guys up for success; both physically and mentally. Our team motto this year is “Clea... Full story

  • Volleyball Rams Finish Regular Season, Look To Playoffs

    Pat Garry|Oct 22, 2022

    Submitted by Pat Garry, Sports Writer The Roseau volleyball team played back-to-back matches, as they put a close on regular season play. Monday, October 17, the girls lost to Badger-Greenbush-Middle River, 0-3; and on Tuesday, the Rams shut-out Crookston, 3-0. (BGMR Match) Set scores were 17-25, 11-25, and 14-25. Rams Stats: Anya Severson, 10 kills, 6 digs; Nevaeh Fletcher, 3 kills; Becca Wensloff, 2 kills, 6 digs; Aubrey Waage, 3 kills, 4 digs; Sophie Olson, 14 digs; Kayla Moser, 11 assists;...