The Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Tiger boys basketball team went 2-0 at the Country Inn and Suites Basketball Classic in Fergus Falls. “We got off to such good starts with our defensive pressure that both teams were both fighting up-hill from the start,” Tiger coach Mark Torgerson told KMRS/KKOK. “Our defense has really been sparking our offense.” The No. 4-ranked Tigers … [Read more...] about Tiger boys win Fergus Falls holiday tourney
On A Scoring Frenzy: Bruns credits teammates for giving her scoring opportunities
Sophomore Karlie Bruns tallied her fifth hat trick of the season and the Morris Benson Area girls hockey team finished second at its hosted MBA Holiday Classic Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 28 and 29, at the Benson Civic Center in Benson. The Storm have tallied 40 goals on the year through 11 games, and Bruns has over half of them. Bruns leads the Storm in scoring and points … [Read more...] about On A Scoring Frenzy: Bruns credits teammates for giving her scoring opportunities
Tigers girls earn first conference win
The Morris Area / Chokio-Alberta girls basketball team is 1-0 in West Central Conference play as the Tigers beat Melrose Friday, Dec. 10, in Melrose. The Tigers are 3-4 overall after falling to Wheaton/Herman-Norcross Tuesday, Dec. 14 and West Central Area Friday, Dec. 17. The Tigers competed at the Eden Valley-Watkins tourney Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 20 and 21, in Watkins, … [Read more...] about Tigers girls earn first conference win
Tiger boys swim opens season with fourth-place finish
The Morris Area / Chokio-Alberta boys swim and dive team opened the season at the Tom Uvaas Otter Invite on Saturday, Dec. 11, in Fergus Falls. The Tigers were one of six teams that competed at the meet. In addition to the Tigers, other teams were Fergus Falls, Detroit Lake, Park Rapids, Perham/New York Mills and Thief River Falls. The Tigers placed fourth overall with 228 … [Read more...] about Tiger boys swim opens season with fourth-place finish
No. 4-ranked Tigers top No. 5 Blake at Breakdown’s Tip-Off Classic
After trailing at halftime, Morris Area / Chokio-Alberta came back to defeat Blake 84-74 in a boys basketball matchup of two top-five ranked teams on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic in Hopkins. The No. 4-ranked Tigers trailed 42-41 at the break, but outscored the Bears 43-32 to claim victory over the No. 5-ranked team in Class 2A. The Tigers shot 50 … [Read more...] about No. 4-ranked Tigers top No. 5 Blake at Breakdown’s Tip-Off Classic
Rose named MVW at Grant County Invite, MAHACA finishes fourth overall
Morris Area / Hancock / Chokio-Alberta Junior Davin Rose won the 138-pound championship at the Grant County Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 11, in Barrett. The MAHACA team was in Barrett for weigh-ins at 7 a.m. With a bye in the first round, Rose didn’t see the mat until close to noon. In his semifinal match, he took a 16-1 tech fall victory over Brien Poser of Ottertail Center … [Read more...] about Rose named MVW at Grant County Invite, MAHACA finishes fourth overall
Grove helps Tigers to second win before dropping two straight
Junior Maddy Grove dropped 20 points to lead the Morris Area / Chokio-Alberta girls basketball team to its second straight win of the season against Osakis Friday, Dec. 3. Last week, the Tigers fell to New London-Spicer Tuesday, Dec. 7 and Willmar Thursday, Dec. 9 to fall to 2-2 on the year. The Tigers traveled to Melrose for a West Central Conference game Friday, Dec. 10 … [Read more...] about Grove helps Tigers to second win before dropping two straight
Loge takes the reigns from father as all-time points leader at MACA
Morris Area senior, and future Augie, Jackson Loge became the all-time leading scorer after breaking the all-time career points record previously held by his father, Kevin Loge, in a win against section opponent New London-Spicer Tuesday, Dec. 7. “He said he was proud,” the senior said of what his father told him after the game. Loge recently signed to play basketball at … [Read more...] about Loge takes the reigns from father as all-time points leader at MACA
Storm falls in shootout against Detroit Lakes
Karlie Bruns scored six goals for Morris Benson Area, but the Storm couldn’t contain Detroit Lakes in a 12-7 loss Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Lee Community Center in Morris. After falling behind 1-0, the Storm reeled off three straight goals, one from Kortney Sanasack and two from Bruns. The Lakers responded by scoring five straight goals that bridged the first and second … [Read more...] about Storm falls in shootout against Detroit Lakes
Loge dominates in season opening win for MACA boys
Senior Jackson Loge opened his fifth and final season on varsity in dominant fashion, leading the Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta boys basketball team to a 60-37 season opening victory over Lac qui Parle Valley Thursday, Dec. 2, in Madison. Loge had 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting and 17 rebounds to help the Tiger defense put together a strong game in the opener. The Tigers held … [Read more...] about Loge dominates in season opening win for MACA boys