Sports
The Staples-Motley girls tennis team stormed into their first Section 5A tournament and nearly came away with the team title, dropping the championship match 4-3 to New London-Spicer on Oct. 8. In the individual tournament, both Cardinal doubles teams made it to state, as Jenna Dvorak and Haley...
The Staples-Motley cross country teams swept the Mid State Conference titles, winning both team and individual titles on Oct. 10 at Crosby-Ironton. In addition, the top five runners for both the boys and girls finished in the top ten, to qualify for all-conference, and the next two runners were in...
Issaiah Tabatt and Jack Tyrrell work their way up in the conference meet (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
The Staples-Motley cross country teams swept the Mid State Conference titles, winning both team and individual titles on Oct. 10 at Crosby-Ironton. In addition, the top five runners for both the boys and girls finished in the top ten, to qualify for all-conference, and the next two runners were in...
With a 3-1 win against Aitkin Oct. 10, the Staples-Motley volleyball team may have locked up a first round home game for the playoffs. The team also lost to Pelican Rapids Oct. 8. The Cardinals are currently the number two seed in Section 8AA South, which would allow them to host the first round of...
The Staples-Motley football team emerged on top in an evenly matched game at West Central Area on Oct. 10. Both teams scored two touchdowns, but the Cardinal defense stopped two conversion tries and the offense made their own, to come out with a 16-12 win and recognition in the state football polls...
With a 3-1 win against Aitkin Oct. 10, the Staples-Motley volleyball team may have locked up a first round home game for the playoffs. The team also lost to Pelican Rapids Oct. 8. The Cardinals are currently the number two seed in Section 8AA South, which would allow them to host the first round of...
The medley relay that swam their best time, top left: Gonzalez, right: Moe, Bottom left: Dickey, right: Dukowitz)
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
Every time the Staples-Motley football team looked like they were gaining momentum, a game changing play went the wrong way, and they ended up with a 22-6 loss to Pillager on Oct. 4.
Both teams spent the first half trying to establish a running game. Logen Weite...
The Staples-Motley girls swim team faced Fosston/Bagley on Oct. 1, collecting personal best races and setting themselves up for better performances in the last meets of the year.
“The girls have such a wonderfully positive energy, even when they’re tired,” said Coach Amanda Toft. “We have really...
