PREP SPORTS EDITION (My coverage area) Olivia Tjernagel Chase Deiter Ryan Tuchtenhagen Marit Gueningsman Morgan Chmielewski Jordyn Salzsiedler Cole Stuedeman Maddie Stuedemann I'm sure there are more I'm missing that always make me think twice.

Top 250 Tri-State Special – “So Athletic” prepdig.com/2019/11/top-25…

4 States, 4 Events, 2 Great Weekends, 1 Top 250 Squad. Here are the top setters and liberos from Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. There is so much talent among this group! Can't wait to see them take the court again! prepdig.com/2019/12/four-s…

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Four area players earn All-State recognition #HJSports hjblogs.com/prep-girls-bas…

So excited to announce my verbal commitment to Iowa State to further my education and volleyball career! Thank you to all my family, friends, coaches, and teammates who have helped me get to where I am today! Go cyclones!❤️💛

There is is. Mayer Lutheran’s Morgan Chmielewski records her 1,000th career dig. Heck of a player. #HJSports

I am excited to announce my commitment to St.John’s to continue my academic and athletic career! Want to thank God who has blessed me w/the talents and ability. Want to thank my amazing coaches at Mayer! Huge thanks to my Family for love and support!!#GoJohnnies ❤️🖤171%COMMITTED

Very excited to announce my commitment to further my basketball and academic career at the College of Saint Benedict! Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today!🏀 #gobennies

I am extremely excited to announce my commitment to the College of St. Bens to further my education and continue my basketball and tennis career! Thank you to my family, friends and especially my coaches who helped me get to this point! #gobennies CSB Basketball

Out of Mayer Lutheran- Representing the Crusaders 5'10" Wing #2- Morgan Chmielewski! Morgan is headed to the College of St. Benedict next year to play for the Bennies! Congrats morgan chmielewski on being named a1A All-Star! Mayer Lutheran H.S. CSB Basketball

SECTION 4A GBB FINAL (1) Mayer Lutheran 80 (2) Heritage Christian 55 Mayer Lutheran headed to state for the first time since 2001. Go crazy Crusader nation. #HJSports

"It’s really special. This is the last time I will play on this court. It’s a pretty great way to end it. It’s just a really special moment.”

2021 All-Area Girls Basketball Team FIRST TEAM Marissa Radtke (Lester Prairie) Morgan Chmielewski (Mayer Lutheran) Emma Lade (Mayer Lutheran) Julia Carns (Mayer Lutheran) Ivy Fasching (HLWW) Taylor Ebert (Lester Prairie)

It’s the end of an era for three of the best in our area. What a blast it’s been to cover them for their entire high school careers. So many impressive performances, memorable games, and fun along the way. Thanks for letting me be part of the ride! #HJSports #TripleM

Mayer Lutheran H.S. Congratulations to Senior Emma Lade on reaching this milestone! 2,000 set assists! Go Crusaders!

Wednesday was the amazing annual Thanksgiving Dinner offered to all students by SJU 🍗 our incoming and sophomore class have never had this experience; until now!! 😊🏀

Senior Carla Meyer scored 23 points and hit the 1,000-point milestone in leading CSB Basketball (7-3, 5-1 MIAC) to an 87-63 decision over St. Olaf (2-8, 1-5 MIAC) on Wednesday night. Recap > > > t.ly/pYsQu #BennieNationProud #Meyerreaches1000points

No game for us, but Chimmy got up a few shots during halftime at the SJU game 🏀😊 - and she wasn’t the only one …

Morgan Chmielewski gives CSB a 66-61 lead with 1:20 to go.

On Senior Night on Feb. 19 after clinching a @MIAC playoff berth, CSB Basketball head coach Mike Durbin recognized the accomplishments and dedication of three seniors - Sophia Jonas, Morgan Chmielewski and Olivia Boily. #BenniePride #ThankyouSeniors #Dedication #Achievement