Coaches Shows

Huskies' senior Nate Smith scored a pure hat trick in Owatonna's 4-1 win over Apple Valley Saturday afternoon at the Lincoln Soccer Complex in Owatonna.

Extra point attempts made for plenty of drama in NRHEG's 14-12 win at Norwood-Young America Friday night, the Panthers first win of the season. After playing to a scoreless regulation tie, NRHEG lost the coin toss for overtime and started with the ball.

Owatonna, Northfield, Mankato West and Winona all won lopsided games Friday night to improve to 3-0. At least one of those teams will lose next week, as the Scarlets go to the Winhawks.

Owatonna High School football coach Jeff Williams said the Huskies passed a tougher test in their 46-7 week two victory over Rochester Mayo and faces an even tougher task upcoming Friday September 15 when the 2-0 Huskies go to the 2-0 Austin Packers

Owatonna boys soccer is unbeaten three matches into the season at 1-0-2, but those two ties are the result of late-game goals by Farmington and Lakeville North. OHS coach Bob Waypa said on Saturday's coaches show that they need to find a way to finish off teams.

Blooming Prairie football coach Chad Gimbel can toss out the opponent's game film from last year. With a move to a new sub-district, the Awesome Blossoms play seven teams this season that weren't on last season's regular season schedule.

Starting their season a day earlier than most teams shouldn't bother hall of fame coach Don Henderson too much. The Triton Cobras return about nine starters on each side of the ball

NRHEG football coach Dan Stork will be asking his new varsity quarterback to handle an experienced team and guide them through a tough schedule. He might also insist he take out the garbage and pick up his room.

The Huskies open their season Thursday against Red Wing at Fuller Field at Dartts Park at 5PM on KRFO AM 1390.

After opening their season at home Monday against United South Central, Medford baseball plays Kenyon-Wanamingo in US Bank Stadium on Tuesday, April 4, at 7:15PM.