Nathan Hawkins

Sports Anchor and Reporter at KTTC-TV (Rochester, MN)

@KTTCTV Sports Anchor/Reporter | @Unl_CoJMC Alum '23

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Honkers lose sixth straight as Border Cats surge late

6 days ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The Rochester Honkers pulled ahead in the sixth inning, but the Thunder Bay Border Cats scored nine runs in the seventh to win 15-7. The loss is Rochester’s sixth straight — the longest streak in the Northwoods League. The Honkers fall to 6-21. They’re back in action tomorrow at Mayo Field for another battle with Thunder Bay. First pitch is set for 5:05 p.m.Find stories like this and more, in our apps. Copyright 2025 KTTC. All rights reserved.
Athlete of the Week: Pine Island Baseball

1 week ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

PINE ISLAND, Minn. (KTTC) – “I’m still trying to realize what just happened for us, for our program,” Pine Island baseball’s Landon Lowrie said. A moment that will live on in program history: the championship moment. “Unbelievable feeling,” Pine Island head coach Dan Drazan said. “I was floating at the end of the game.”For the very first time, Pine Island baseball is a championship team. “You can’t feel any better than this as a high school baseball player,” senior Brandon Week said.
Southeast Minnesota baseball players named to MSHSBCA All-State teams

1 week ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Every year, the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association (MSHSBCA) announces All-State teams. The 2025 list honored 100 players, with a select few from Southeast Minnesota earning the honor.
Full highlights & postgame: Pine Island beats Glencoe-Silver Lake to capture Class AA Championship

1 week ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KTTC) – Pine Island baseball made history on Saturday. When Alex Knox threw out a runner for the third out in the seventh inning, the Panthers earned a 2-1 win over Glencoe-Silver Lake for the first championship in team history. “There’s no better feeling than this, going out here, being able to compete and win state,” senior Luke Sems said.
Section 1 athletes earn titles at Class A State Track & Field Championships

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

SAINT MICHAEL, Minn. (KTTC) – The track & field season is over for Class A athletes, but as select few ended the year on top of the podium. At the Class A State meet in Saint Michael on Wednesday, several area athletes rose to the top of the class. In girls triple jump, Rushford-Peterson/Houston’s Aubryana Boldt leaped the furthest distance. Her jump of 37 feet and 1.5 inches edged out Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton’s Ellie Sosa by 3.5 inches, earning the gold medal.
Family ties: father-son duo coach Stewartville baseball to state

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

STEWARTVILLE, Minn. (KTTC) – For nearly two decades, Mark Schmitz called the shots for Stewartville baseball. “It’s a big responsibility being the head coach of a program,” he said. But two seasons ago he decided to resign, and it was clear should take the role. “Ty’s always been the right guy for the job,” Mark said. Tyler Schmitz is Mark’s son. When Tyler stepped up, Mark didn’t step down. Announcer: The Tigers are coached by head coach Tyler Schmitz, assistant coach Mark SchmitzHe just stepped back.
Honkers falter over final three innings in loss to Huskies

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The Rochester Honkers nabbed a four-run lead through six innings, but the Duluth Huskies rallied with 11 runs over the final three frames to win 14-7. The Honkers fall to 5-8 on the year. They return to action on the road on Monday for a doubleheader against the Waterloo Bucks. Find stories like this and more, in our apps. Copyright 2025 KTTC. All rights reserved.
MSHSL releases brackets for 2025 State Baseball Tournament

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – In the next week baseball champions will be crowned, but there’s a lot of baseball to play before a trophy is raised. The 2025 State Baseball Tournament begins Wednesday, and the MSHSL has released the brackets. Stewartville, Pine Island & Hayfield represent southeast Minnesota as Section 1 champions.
Battle-tested Hayfield baseball returns to state

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – It’s been a wild ride for Hayfield baseball. “All our games have been rollercoasters,” Hayfield senior Eric Bermea saidThe best rollercoasters are worth the thrill. “We just dug deep, played baseball and won I guess,” Hayfield senior Hunter Simonson said. “It feels awesome.”On Wednesday, Hayfield topped Southand in the Section 1A Championship game to go to state for the fourth time in six seasons. It’s a remarkable stretch for any team.
Honkers surrender 11 runs in fourth inning, fall to Huskies at home

2 weeks ago | kttc.com | Nathan Hawkins

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – An 11-run fourth inning by the Duluth Huskies was enough to shake the Honkers one Saturday, with Rochester losing 15-4. The Honkers started strong with a two-run home run in the first inning by Maddox Haley, but the tides turned in the fourth inning. Duluth added four more runs in the ninth to secure the 11-run victory. Rochester falls to 5-7. They return to action at Mayo Field on Sunday night for another contest against the Huskies.