Pat Ruff

The excitement has reached a fever pitch for the fans, players and coaches of the Mabel-Canton football team. The Cougars have reached the state tournament for the first time in 44 years.

Leah Ellavsky grew as a goal scorer this past season. But that is not what truly makes the Byron Bears' star midfielder tick. The unselfish Ellavsky would rather give than get.

Versatility among star girls soccer players a common theme this season.

Ground game carries No. 3-ranked Fillmore Central to 34-21 win over Lewiston-Altura in Section 1, Class 1A championship football game.

Fillmore Central started fast and never let up as it beat Kenyon-Wanamingo in straight sets in the Section 1, Class 1A volleyball championship Saturday.

The Mayo girls tennis team is pursuings its third straight state tournament tennis title. It's expected to get it.

Jack Hobday, a senior at St. Olaf College, is in his first season as a nearly full-time starting goalie for the No. 8-ranked Oles.

Mayo junior Malea Diehn beats close friend and teammate Aoife Loftus in section singles championship. Mayo teammates Ana Medina and Eliana Elder win doubles crown.

Section 1, Class 1A doubles championship once again represented by the Bauers and Thierens.

Century senior Abbey Holm got started in rowing thanks to being pent up by the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, she is completely committed to the sport and set to compete in it at the University of Kansas.