Nick Leonardelli

Detroit Lakes, Monroe

Sports Editor at Detroit Lakes Tribune

Sports Editor for Detroit Lakes Tribune, Perham Focus https://t.co/gaBf64E0LV | https://t.co/CF1ywUqTig | Wisconsin born

Articles

‘We support each other’: Detroit Lakes’ golf community shines in boys golf comeback CLC victory

2 weeks ago | dl-online.com | Nick Leonardelli

DETROIT LAKES — The golf community in Detroit Lakes is one of a kind. The bond between Detroit Lakes' golf teams and their fans was on full display at the Detroit Country Club, where a sea of support watched the boys capture their first Central Lakes Conference titleThe Lakers were down eight strokes to Class AAA powerhouse Alexandria after Round 1 but rode home-course knowledge to a stunning rally.
A massive gutter ball: Detroit Lakes adapted bowling future in jeopardy with demolition of Voyager Lanes

2 weeks ago | dl-online.com | Nick Leonardelli

DETROIT LAKES — The Detroit Lakes adapted bowling team saw 10 athletes have a shot at being state champions. After this season, the future of the program is in doubt as Voyager Lanes is set to be demolished , leaving the bowlers without their opportunity to be student-athletes. For three years, Scott “Pep” Piepkorn has been at the helm, driving the athletes to Voyager Lanes during the nearly two-month-long season. Ethan Walz had brought Piepkorn on board as the two wanted to take over the team.
Perham signing day: 13 Yellowjackets taking talents to next level

2 weeks ago | perhamfocus.com | Nick Leonardelli

PERHAM — On Wednesday, May 21, the Studio at Perham High School was packed with friends, family, and faculty to celebrate 13 Yellowjackets' commitment to extend their athletic careers to the next level. Activities Director Erin Anderson had Cash Burke, Bjorn Anderson, Carter Flatau, Aubry Zimmerman, Ashton Detloff, Tyrus Coudron, Will Baker, Morgan Smith, Harry Poole, Aaron Ziemann, Cole Reuter and Blake Swenson talk about their time as a Yellowjacket and why they chose their schools.
‘Keep grinding’: Perham’s motto during a winter-like day at the Heart O’ Lakes

2 weeks ago | perhamfocus.com | Nick Leonardelli

DETROIT LAKES — Whistling gusts of wind and a feels-like temperature hovering around 30 degrees is a weather forecast you hear during the winter months. The Perham girls golf team had to battle the conditions for the Heart O’ Lakes Conference championship on Monday, May 19 at Wildflower Golf Course. The unusual May weather created a difficult playing field with higher-than-normal scores. But the Yellowjackets managed a third-place finish with a team score of 397 (+109).
Perham picks up biggest win of season over No. 1 ranked Rockford

2 weeks ago | perhamfocus.com | Nick Leonardelli

WACONIA — Minnesota high school baseball fans gathered at Lion's Field for Baseball Day Minnesota 2025 on Saturday, May 17. The Perham baseball team was part of a four-game slate with the best teams in the state across all classes. The Yellowjackets faced off with Class AA's No. 1-ranked team and the 2024 state champion Rockford.
Flashes of improvement as Lakers fall in regular season finale

3 weeks ago | dl-online.com | Nick Leonardelli

DETROIT LAKES — Thunderstorms turned a doubleheader into a single-game season finale for the Detroit Lakes and Little Falls softball teams. The Flyers (6-12) extended the Lakers (2-16) losing streak to 15 games with a 10-3 win. Little Falls has a seven-game winning streak over Detroit Lakes in the past five seasons. The Lakers ended the regular season with their fewest wins since 2021 (2-18).
Senior Night buzzes at Arvig Park, Perham sweeps Barnesville in exciting fashion

3 weeks ago | perhamfocus.com | Nick Leonardelli

PERHAM — Perham and Barnesville battled it out in a Heart O' Lakes doubleheader for four and a half hours in the blistering and unusual early spring heat at Arvig Park. Tuesday, May 13, was an extra special night for the Yellowjackets (7-10). They secured their first sweep of the season with a thrilling 9-8 extra-inning victory in Game 1 and a commanding 15-6 win in Game 2.
Lakes are playing the best to be the best, Detroit Lakes swings into 3rd place at Northwest Classic

3 weeks ago | dl-online.com | Nick Leonardelli

DETROIT LAKES — To be the best, you have to learn from the best. And that’s exactly what the Detroit Lakes boys golf team had been up to this past week. The Lakers hosted a handful of the best teams in the state for the annual, two-day Northwest Classic at Detroit Country Club on May 9-10. Detroit Lakes finished in third place with a final score of 603, shooting a 301 after Round 1 and a 302 following Round 2.
Fun is everything: The Yellowjackets are buzzing on an 11-game winning streak

3 weeks ago | perhamfocus.com | Nick Leonardelli

PERHAM — “If you’re not having fun, you’re not winning,” senior Seth Urbach said, emphasizing the team's chemistry after the Yellowjackets pummeled Frazee in five innings for their 11th consecutive victory at Tuffy Stadium on Friday, May 9. Perham (11-0) walked away with a 10-0 victory in five innings, marking their sixth win by mercy rule. Senior Ashton Detloff tossed a gem with two hits allowed and nine strikeouts.
Laker adapted bowlers sent off by school and classmates

4 weeks ago | dl-online.com | Nick Leonardelli

DETROIT LAKES — Cheers and high-fives filled the hallways at Detroit Lakes High School as the Lakers held a send-off for the Adapted Bowling team before they leave for the state tournament on Friday, May 9. The students stood alongside the walls, clearing a path for the standout bowlers who qualified for state. 10 bowlers will make the trip to the Bowlero in Brooklyn Center to test their talents and hopefully bring back a state title.