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McGregor senior Shay Kelley at bat.
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Mercuries in close game; earn #5 seed
John Grones | May 21, 2013
Sports Editor
The McGregor Mercuries are playing better softball going into the Section 7A playoffs this week. They lost a close game to a very tough Nashwauk-Keewatin team, defeated Cromwell, and then split with Northland to end the regular season 6-7.
The Mercuries earned the #5 seed and will travel to Silver Bay to play the #4-seeded Mariners.
The week began with a tough loss (4-1) on Tuesday, May 14 in Nashwauk. The pitchers’ battle went to Kelsey Kennedy who pitched all seven innings and didn’t give up a hit, while striking out 16.
McGregor bounced back and hit the ball well against Cromwell. The team had 12 total hits and easily defeated the Cromwell Cardinals 10-0.
Stacia Staska picked up the win. She pitched all five innings and gave up just two hits, no runs, and struck out...
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Austin Pfisthner placed 5th.
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Cromwell, South Ridge, Floodwood attend Matt Kero Invitational
John Grones | May 14, 2013
Sports Editor
A few small schools, Cromwell, South Ridge, and Floodwood attended the Matt Kero Invitational at Duluth Public School Stadium this past Friday.
Not surprising, the three small schools had some high placings among the big schools—Duluth East, Superior, Hastings, Ashland, and Duluth Denfeld.
Highlighting the day was a first place finish by South Ridge long-distance runner Gracie Otis and a first place finish by the 3200 meter girls relay team of Cromwell (Andrea Hakamaki, Rachel Hutar, Bailey Gronner, and Allie Cahoon).
The Cromwell girls not only had a winning 3200 meter relay team, but they placed in all four relays. “The girls are really having a lot of fun,” said Cromwell head coach Dave Foster. “They are excited about track and they are working hard.
The Cardinal girls also placed 3rd in the 800 meter relay (Kiera Anderson, Bailey Gibbs, Andrea Hakamaki, and Allie Cahoon) and the 1600 meter relay (Allie Cahoon, Rachel Hutar, Kiera Anderson, and Bailey Gibbs).
“This was our best...
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Polar Bear- Justin Hall sliding around a tag.
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Mercury softball team wins opener
John Grones | May 7, 2013
Sports Editor
The McGregor Mercury high school softball team got off to a great start this season. They defeated the Aitkin Gobblers 16-4. Unfortunately, the next two games did not go quite as well. They lost to the Carlton Bulldogs 16-0 and Hill City 15-9.
McGregor head coach Bob Staska felt that the 8-run second inning was a key against Aitkin. “The big blow came with the two on and two outs,” said Coach Staska. “JoJo Orbeck had a nice at bat and drew a walk, and that turned the line up over to Abby (Hawkinson). After falling behind, she worked the count full and fouled off a couple of pitches before hitting a single that got through the left fielder and went to the fence.”
That brought in three and she then scored on a wild pitch. Stacia Staska and Shelby Kelley also got hits in the inning. Stacia picked up the win on the mound.
Things did not go quite as well as McGregor pitchers gave up 24 walks and 18 hits in the next two games versus Carlton and Hill City. “Our pitchers really struggled,” said Staska. “It was a little surprising, too, considering that both of them have improved their control tremendously. We need to get strike one. That is always a key.”
The team did come away with one positive. Coach Staska noted that...
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