Alex Vandenhouten

2 weeks ago | postbulletin.com | Alex Vanden Houten |Alex Vandenhouten

CHATFIELD, Minn. — It was the game's third batter, and many thought that would be it for Rylee Urban's afternoon. The Chatfield High School sophomore pitcher had just absorbed a bullet of a line drive from Stewartville standout Sydney Klar right in the stomach. Chatfield coach Brent Berge was preparing for the worst. "I come running out of the dugout," Berge said. "By the time I get out there, I'm trying to stay calm.

3 weeks ago | postbulletin.com | Alex Vanden Houten |Alex Vandenhouten

ROCHESTER — As just an eighth-grader, Chelsea Putzier more than held her own for the Mayo varsity softball team. She hit approximately .270 against pitching in the Big Nine Conference that was as stout as ever that year. It included Winona pitchers Makayla Steffes and Ava Hamsund, Century's Morgan Erickson, Mankato East's Kylinn Stangl and Red Wing's Bri Tix — all of whom are playing college softball or committed to play college softball.

3 weeks ago | postbulletin.com | Alex Vanden Houten |Alex Vandenhouten

ROCHESTER — There are always surprises and frustrations when it comes to MSHSL Section realignment. This year's edition might just take the cake. That's because the MSHSL decided to move national wrestling powerhouse Simley — winners of 11 state titles since 2008 and the program with the second-most individual state champions in state history (71) — back into Section 1. The decision brought about plenty of emotions, with frustration and confusion being the most prominent among area coaches.

4 weeks ago | postbulletin.com | Alex Vanden Houten |Alex Vandenhouten

STEWARTVILLE — It was back in 10U when Stewartville High School softball coach Krystal Peterson first got to know Sydney Klar. It didn't take long for Peterson to realize Klar had something special in her right arm. "Even at 10 and under, she had quite an arm," Peterson said. Wanting to be a part of the action every pitch, the now-Stewartville junior has found herself in the circle since just about the first time she stepped onto the diamond.

1 month ago | postbulletin.com | Alex Vanden Houten |Alex Vandenhouten

Head coach: Jess Dahl (second season)2024 record: 7-7 overall, lost in Section 1 quarterfinals Key returning players: Liv Morrissey, Sr., Midfielder/Attacker (56 goals in 2024, 117 career goals, 46 draw controls in 2024, Team MVP); Ava Austin, Sr., Midfielder/Attacker (14 goals, 44 draw controls); Bella Ashton, Jr., Attacker/Midfielder (four goals, injured in first game last year); Olivia Prochnow, Jr., Defender; Melanie Decker, Jr., Defender; Chloe Magnuson, Jr., Midfielder.