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Fantasy Football is in Full Swing at Orono High School

Fantasy Football is in Full Swing at Orono High School

Will Dittrich, Sports Editor September 29, 2014

As a new school year comes and goes, the popular and addicting Fantasy Football game begins as well.   At Orono High School this means that students and teachers are constantly checking their team,...

A great run for the cup

Connor Avery May 14, 2014

Last night at the Xcel Energy Center in St.Paul, the Minnesota Wild fell to the defending Stanley Cup champion, Chicago Blackhawks in a 2-1 overtime thriller, ending the Wild's quest for a Stanley Cup....

The Orono Spartan golfers journeyed north to Fergus Falls to compete in the 2014 Otter Invitational Tournament on May 2nd & 3rd.  The Spartans captured first place by 7 shots over the host Fergus Falls Otters with a two day total of 633.  The Orono team was lead by Dan Lensing 79-75 (154), followed by Cam Knutsen 78-78 (156), Clay Knutsen 79-82 (161), and Alex Greenagel 80-82 (162).  Orono brought two teams to the 16 team event.  The 2nd team played well shooting 690 for 10th place.  Also pictured are Trip Renard, Kalvin Danielson, Henry Schulenberg, Thor Parrish, Cody Limesand, Luke Palm, Luke Renard, Neel Sodhi, Brooks Beutler and Head Coach Dave Herring.

Spartan golfers capture ‘an Otter’ championship

David Herring and May 6, 2014

Orono boys golfers have battled wind, rain, sleet, and snow as well as opponents during the first few weeks of the 2014 season, and so far at least, they have not been defeated.  In their first competition...

Senior pitcher, Hannah Bergh, up for Aspire Athlete of the Week

Pete Makarov, Editor in Chief Online April 30, 2014

Senior Hannah Bergh is up for ASPIRE Athlete of the Week. She is one of five semi-finalist for the award including Jenny Leestma (Eden Prairie), Erik Nyquist (Elk River), Ali Ridge (Minnetonka), and Mason...

LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned from NBA

Pete Makarov, Editor-in-Chief Online April 29, 2014

At 1:20 PM, the Associated Press reported that Los Angles Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, was banned from the NBA after racist tapes of a voicemail he left for his girlfriend was released. NBA Commissioner,...

The baseball team poses for a picture in Florida after practice.

Florida offers more than just sun for baseball team

Claire Mayhew, Visuals Editor April 28, 2014

Over spring break this year, the Orono baseball team traveled to Orlando, FL for fun, sun, and training. “The spring sports teams always have trouble practicing because of the ever-changing and cold...

Fans prove powerful in sports success

Shelby Earley, Staff Reporter April 28, 2014

With the winter sports seasons ending in mid-March, fans were sad to see the events come to a close. Considering nine of the 12 winter sports sent a representative to State this year, students were...

Wrestling season wrap up

Jack Ellis and Julia Spacek March 19, 2014

Althogh this past wrestling season was tough, the team managed to double their wins from last season. The team’s record was 2-12, while they finished tenth in conference. “Our biggest challenge this...

Boys Swim and Dive season wrap up

Jack Ellis and Julia Spacek March 19, 2014

The boys swim and dive team finished 6-6 this season and earned a respectable second place in their conference. “Our season has done well individually, but we lost 17 seniors [last year], so we haven’t...

Nordic Skiing season wrap up

Jack Ellis and Julia Spacek March 19, 2014

Overall both the girls and boys nordic ski team teams did very well this season. The girls team finished third in conference and had five skiers win all conference, while two skiers with honorable mention. “Our...

Girls Hockey season wrap up

Jack Ellis and Julia Spacek March 19, 2014

The Orono girls hockey team had an upsetting first-round 2-3 loss in the section tournament against Princeton/Big Lake/Becker for a season cut short. Orono won the conference championship with a 7-0-1...

Boys Hockey season wrap up

Jack Ellis and Julia Spacek March 19, 2014

The Orono boys hockey team had a great season. After tying for second in the Wright County Conference with Delano, Orono had an 8-4 record, behind undefeated Holy Family. The team also had an amazing...

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