If there were ever proof that God is a Stewartville Tiger Fan, I want you to watch Leslie Kundert kick this XP that sailed on the wings of an angel named Gordy for a storybook ending to
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season! Tigers up 43-7 with 3 to go!
My wife and I welcomed another beautiful baby boy into the world yesterday! Everyone, meet Oliver Vincent. 7 lbs, 13 oz. 19 3/4 inches long. Mom and baby are both healthy and happy!
This kid’s stats are made all the more impressive by the fact that he predominantly played in the first halves of games all year. Incredible.
He’s a senior in 2022, returning to a title-winning team with a lot of key talent also returning beside him. Look out, y’all.
FOOTBALL: The
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all-area football player of the year, unsurprisingly, is Chatfield star
@SamBacker5
. Backer and I looked back on his storied career together, as I had the honor of summing it all up with this story. Enjoy:
No. 1 Stewartville secured its third consecutive district title tonight with a 28-6 win over Lourdes. These Tigers are rolling. My story for
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:
I get if it happens during a regular game with no cameras, it’s a gut call. Human error, etc. That’s part of the game, and that’s fine. But with the benefit of instant replay, there is zero excuse for that decision.
And for anyone wondering, there will be no accountability.
FINAL | Class AA Prep Bowl: No. 7 Chatfield 14, West Central Area/Ashby 13.
Gophers clinch their fifth state title in school history and first since 2013.
This morning, we said goodbye to our furry friend, Otis. He'd been battling cancer and today we put an end to his pain, knowing God was calling him home. He was such a good boy.
We already miss you so much, buddy. We love you, now and forever. ❤️💔
FINAL | Class AA state quarterfinals: No. 7 Chatfield 50, No. 2 Minneapolis North 20.
The Gophers will head to U.S. Bank Stadium next week for a state semifinal date with Barnesville.
FINAL | Section 1AA football title game: No. 1 Chatfield 10, No. 8 Caledonia 8.
23 wins and counting for these Gophers, who will represent Section 1 in the state tournament yet again.
CHATFIELD FIELD GOAL: Ice water. Jacob Erickson drills it from 27 yards out to reclaim a narrow lead for the Gophers.
Chatfield 10, Caledonia 8.
6:54 to play. Buckle up.
TOUCHDOWN CHATFIELD: Backer in for his sixth rushing TD. That has to be his final carry of the night, I'd imagine. 8-yard run gives him 237 yards for the night on 19 carries.
Chatfield 50, Minneapolis North 7.