Car Accident, 2 Previews

#1 posting 11.28.2008
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MINNESOTA REPORTS
CAR ACCIDENT
Stina Leiseth of Yellow Medicine East was killed in a one car roll over Wednesday afternoon. Leiseth averaged 5.2 ppg for the Sting last winter. Leiseth made the West Central Tribune and Marshall Independent all area teams in volleyball this fall. From the West Central Tribune.

Our sympathies to the family and YME.

PREVIEWS
Abby Rothenbuehler is the key to Mankato West's season. From the Mankato Free Press.

Willmar is previewed in the West Central Tribune.

The Minnesota High School season tips off today. I had tournament schedules up yesterday.

Next up: More Area Reports

More Accident News

#1 posting 10.21.2007
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CHRISTENSEN ACCIDENT
Here is more on the tragic car accident involving Kevin Christensen and his family. From the Bemidji Pioneer.

STARS THANK YOU
The Minnesota Stars had a nice group of girls come and try-out for our 12U-14U on Thursday night at Bloomington Jefferson. All three age groups were strong. They worked very hard and impressed us in many ways.
Thanks to all of you who came, and the effort you gave during your try-out.
Tom Eckmann
Minnesota Stars
Recruiting Coordinator

STORIES OF HOPE
Hope College in Michigan had a captain's retreat before the start of their season on Wednesday.

Hope also will be hosting the D3 tournament this year and the NCAA committee was impressed with their facilities. Both from the Grand Rapids Press.

The photo is now up on the Jenny Gilbertson verbal.

Thanks to the readers for the help. If you have news, go to my profile and email me.

Next up: Later today after Sunday Fall League action

Fatal Accident

#2 posting 10.20.2007
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FATAL ACCIDENT
Kevin Christensen the program director of the Northern Lynx and his family were involved in a car accident on Thursday morning. His wife Julie A. Christensen was killed, while Kevin and his daughter Janelle suffered injuries. Kevin is in serious condition, Janelle is in good condition. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Christensen family in this tragedy and our hopes for a speedy recovery. From the Duluth News Tribune.

JANSSEN TRIAL
A juror describes why they voted to have former Hortonville, WI girls basketball David Janssen innocent of charges of sexual assault. From the Appleton Post Crescent.

MERCHANT ERA
The Suzy Merchant era is underway in East Lansing. From the Grand Rapids Press.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Turtle Mountain Community College of Belcourt is adding a women's basketball team this season. From the Bismarck Tribune.

POINT PARADE
ONTARIO
Brittney Miller, Boylen 33 vs Earl Haig 49-22 consolation finals
Brittney Miller, Boylen 33 vs University of Toronto Schools 60-57 semis
Alexandra Aliferis, University of Toronto Schools 28 vs Boylen 57-60 semis
Stephanie Somerton, Father Henry Carr 26 vs Don Bosco 57-38.
Vanessa Williams, Bishop Allen 22 vs Johnson 37-26.

Thanks for your patience readers, I was out of town until this afternoon.

Thanks to the readers for the help. If you have news, go to my profile and email me.

next up: tomorrow morning.