Rocky Hulne

Madelyn Kramer scored four goals as Faribault beat Austin 6-0 in the Packers' home opener, while Ava Lillis made 13 saves.

Freshman Akeara Oman had eight kills and three aces as Lyle/Pacelli swept LeRoy/Ostrander 25-22, 25-13, 25-16.

Austin football found bright spots in a 40-14 opening loss to New Ulm, scoring two late first-half touchdowns and forcing three turnovers.

Austin volleyball rallied after a slow start, taking a set from state-ranked Stewartville in a four-set loss as freshman Nya Tut posted 10 kills.

High school sports build accountability, discipline and community values that matter beyond a team's win-loss record.

Austin freshman Aubrey Green, a cross country, hockey and track athlete, scored the Packers' first soccer goal of the season in a tie with Albert Lea.

Sep. 9— Hulne: The average fan only sees a small part of the high school sports experience. They go to a game or two on a Tuesday or Friday night and watch how the team plays. If the team loses, the fans may think that it's a negative experience for the players, but if the team wins, the fans may assume all of the players are happy. That's not always the case. While winning is fun, high school ...

Hayfield outlasted Blooming Prairie 25-15, 16-25, 25-18, 20-25, 15-11 in a five-set volleyball match Thursday.

Pacelli students marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with Austin police and fire chiefs sharing personal stories and a Field of Honor featuring 2,977 flags.

Southland rallied in the fourth quarter to beat defending Section 1A champion Fillmore Central 22-20, sealing the win with a late pass breakup.