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Owatonna fell behind early and had chances to rally late, but fell 8-2 to Lakeville South Monday in the Section 1AAAA playoffs. Their season ends with the defeat.

Owatonna put plenty of runners on base during the Section 1AAAA opener at Mayo Field, but fell to the Spartans 6-2. The Huskies face elimination Monday in Lakeville.

Owatonna's boys and girls lacrosse teams could clinch Big Nine titles on Thursday. The OHS girls are seeking their second straight championship.

Rochester Century topped Owatonna 5-2 in the Section 1AA tennis quarterfinals. The Huskies end their season at 15-5 with individual sections to start next week.

With a 7-0 win at the West Hills Tennis Center on Tuesday in the Section 1AA opener, the Owatonna boys tennis team advances to face Rochester Century.

Owatonna boys tennis is scheduled to open Section 1AA tournament play Tuesday. The OHS girls lacrosse team is looking forward to a big conference grudge match. The weather could play a role in their efforts.

Blooming Prairie senior Tommy Braaten shot a 71 at Waseca's Lakeside Course on Monday, tying a school record reached two other times, according to coach Cory Hendrickson.

The end of the regular season is in sight for high school baseball and softball teams. Owatonna's clubs are looking to reverse recent trends with sections approaching.

Mankato West scored twice in the fifth inning for a 2-1 Big Nine Conference victory over Owatonna at Franklin Rogers Field in Mankato on Thursday night.

The Panther softball team celebrated a walk-off 3-2 win over Maple River while their diamond counterparts lost a 6-5, nine-inning decision at Mapleton on Tuesday.