Sports
The Staples-Motley volleyball team came from behind in two of their sets to beat Verndale 3-0 on Aug. 27. They also won 3-0 against Foley on Aug. 29.
Against Verndale, the Cardinals won the first set 25-12 but dug a big hole in the second set, falling behind 4-11. They started their comeback with...
The Staples-Motley cross country teams battled to within one point of several quality teams in their opening meet held on their home course at The Vintage in Staples.
The girls team placed second, one point behind Fergus Falls, while the boys were in a three way battle with Bertha-Hewitt and Park...
Holst Acres hosted a wiffleball tournament for the Staples-Motley Athletic Hall of Fame on Aug. 18. Nine teams participated with a mix of young players, alumni and wiffleball fans. Above, the Class of 2004 team makes a play in the outfield. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The Staples-Motley girls tennis team won the Highway 10 Tournament, Aug. 20. Doubles matches were played at the Staples-Motley courts and singles played at Wadena-Deer Creek.
The season is starting with most of the team playing in new positions after losing three seniors from last year’s team.
“I’m...
The Staples-Motley volleyball team placed second at the Royalton tournament on Aug. 23, 2024, starting the season out with three wins and a close loss in the championship game.
The Cards started slowly in their first round, dropping their first set 15-25 against Foley, but turned it around winning...
Staples-Motley football, volleyball, girls tennis and cross country teams have been practicing since Aug. 12, in preparation for the fall season. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
All Staples-Motley sports teams will be competing in the Heart of Lakes Conference this year, except football, where divisions are determined by the MSHSL.
The 2024-25 Heart of Lakes Conference is made up of:
Barnesville
Breckenridge
Dilworth-Glynden-Felton
Frazee
Hawley
Park Rapids
Pelican Rapids...
Staples-Motley Community Education tumbling classes started in July, with local girls and boys learning skills and strengthening their bodies for gymnastics events. A second session of tumbling starts Aug. 19. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Action photo from the Staples Lumberbats town team game against Perham on July 14. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Audrey Brownell shows the two new numbers she is putting up on the Cardinal Pride sign on Highway 10 in Staples, showing the number of athletic state champions who have come out of the Staples-Motley school district. Brownell won the state track and field 800 and 1,600 meter titles in June, the...
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