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Holy Trinity’s expansion makes RibFest’s ‘Plan B’ a success

1 week ago | montgomerymnnews.com | John Mueller

Last week, as the staff and leaders at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church were putting the finishing touches on plans to host the annual RibFest, the prediction of more rain for New Prague and the area gave them reason for concern. More rain is the last thing the church needed as plans for the church’s largest annual fundraiser were being finalized. Concerned more rain would diminish attendance, the group looked for a back-up plan. “We started looking at the weather last week.
Boys’ volleyball ends season in first section match

2 weeks ago | montgomerymnnews.com | John Mueller

New Prague High School’s boys’ volleyball ended its season in its first match in the Section 1A quarterfinals, Wednesday, May 28. No. 3 seeded Rochester defeated the No. 6 seeded Trojans, 25-18, 25-18 and 25-13 at Rochester Mayo. “Rochester came out of the gates playing with a lot of force, serving hard and taking big swings,” said New Prague head coach Greg Sayuk.
Indians improve to 8-0, move to No. 2 in Class C

2 weeks ago | montgomerymnnews.com | Jay Schneider

Outstanding pitching and just enough hitting has aided the Waterville Indians amateur baseball team in picking up three wins last week. The Indians are 7-0 in the 13-60 League and 8-0 overall after defeating Minnesota Lake, 2-1, Wednesday, June 4, Lake Crystal, 3-1, Friday, June 6, and Waseca, 6-2, Sunday, June 8.
Titans advance to State Track and Field Meet

2 weeks ago | montgomerymnnews.com | Jay Schneider

A total of eight Tri-City United (TCU) girls track and field team have advanced to the Class AA State Meet, which will be held Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12 at St. Michael Albertville High School. The Titans placed fifth in the Section 1AA Championship Saturday, May 31 and had many top performances. Northfield placed first with 139 points and they were followed by Byron (125), Winona (121.5), Stewartville (116), and TCU (96).
Four vie for Miss Waterville crown

3 weeks ago | montgomerymnnews.com | Jay Schneider

The 60th Annual Waterville Bullhead Days Celebration will begin with the coronation of Miss Waterville 2025 on Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m at the Waterville Baptist Church. Admission is five dollars for this 68th Miss Waterville and Junior Miss Pageant. Miss Waterville 2024 Claire Elness and her attendant Ryley Henning will preside over their last pageant.
NP boys head into lacrosse sections with a ‘W’

1 month ago | montgomerymnnews.com | John Mueller

Heading into the Section 1A boys’ lacrosse playoffs, New Prague needed a win in a big way after a tough loss the previous evening. The Trojans earned exactly what they needed with a playoff game a few days away, ending a three-game skid. No. 3-seeded New Prague (8-5 overall) opened the section playoffs last night against No. 6-seeded Northfield. Both teams brought an 8-5 record into the game. The winner will play Saturday, May 31, against the winner of No. 2-seeded Lakeville North vs.
After 36 years, Sgt. Major Wilson calls it a career in NP Schools

1 month ago | montgomerymnnews.com | John Mueller

By all accounts, Sgt. Maj. Rich Wilson was the kind of teacher most students enjoyed learning from and classroom instructors and staff enjoyed working with. Next week, he’ll set out with a new set of orders as he enters retirement. This week, Wilson will retire as a fifth-grade teacher at Falcon Ridge Elementary School. He was hired by the school district as a fourthgrade teacher in 1989.
Lady Bucs tie for Sub-District title

1 month ago | montgomerymnnews.com | Jay Schneider

With a split of two games Sunday, May 18, the WEM girls flag football team tied for the Sub-District Championship. The Lady Bucs lost to Fairmont, 26-13, but defeated Lakeville South, 24-21, avenging an earlier season 40-14 loss to South. South, Fairmont, and WEM each ended their Sub-District schedule with a 4-2 record. Fairmont was 6-2 overall while South and WEM were 4-4 overall. In the loss to Fairmont, Alenka Jans completed 24-of-38 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns.
Buccaneer nine win three of four

1 month ago | montgomerymnnews.com | Jay Schneider

The WEM baseball team is heading into the Section Playoffs with some positive performances the last two weeks. The Bucs have won three of their last four games, including a 7-0 forfeit victory against NRHEG and a 10-3 win over Waseca Saturday, May 17. They are now 2-8 in the Gopher Conference and 4-12 overall. In the game against NRHEG, following the loss, officials realized the Panther pitched had already pitched during the week and exceeded the number of innings pitched allowed.
59 WEM students set to graduate Friday

1 month ago | montgomerymnnews.com | Jay Schneider

A total of 59 seniors will don caps, gowns, and tassels in anticipation of graduating from Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23 in the Waterville gymnasium. Of these 59 seniors, 41 have been named honor students. The Class of 2025 has three students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). They are Madeline Heuss, Kaedyn Judd, and Grace LaFrance.