The winter sports season wrapped up for most local teams this past week. The exception is the Owatonna adapted floor hockey team, which advanced to state March 13 and 14.
Boys basketball teams winning on Thursday night have earned a trip to the Twin Cities for the state tournament beginning March 11. The NRHEG girls lost to WEM in subsection semifinal play.
Wrestling is an easy sport to fall in love with. The overall concept is pretty basic, and as you learn the nuances the more fun it gets. The state tournament is really something to behold.
Owatonna High School freshman Peyton Robb won the state Class AAA title on Saturday with a 12-5 decision over Victor Gliva of Farmington. Listen to all the Owatonna placing matches.
Owatonna freshman Peyton Robb capped the action for the local wrestlers with a state title. OHS had four place winners. Medford had two. NRHEG had one state place winner.
Boys basketball playoff action began Wednesday night in section 1AAAA and 1AAA. Owatonna lost at Lakeville North 57-30. Faribault dropped a 59-44 decision at home to Winona.
St. Olaf men's basketball coach Dan Kosmoski has the Oles in good position for another deep playoff run. Last year marked their first NCAA tournament appearance.
Boys basketball playoff action is cranking up to full speed this week. Tuesday, Feb. 24 includes Medford at NRHEG and Blooming Prairie playing at the Mayo Civic Center.
Two games remain in the regular season for the Steele County Blades. They will host Forest Lake on Friday, Feb. 20 and Maple Grove on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Four Seasons Centre.