Sports

T-Birds sneak past Crusaders

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/27/2022 - 10:10am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

The GFW boys basketball teams traveled to Mayer on Saturday, December 17 to take on the Crusaders of Mayer Lutheran.

The Crusaders put the first points on the board, and held the lead early on, but the T-Birds fought their way back and gained the lead midway through the first half. 

Lady Cougars zap Chargers

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/27/2022 - 10:10am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

The Cedar Mountain Lady Cougars traveled to New Ulm on Monday, December 19 for a Tomahawk Conference matchup with the MVL Chargers. 

The Cougars, coming off a 10-day break and a win over the Springfield Tigers, were ready to put their skills to the test.

The Chargers had trouble putting their game together though, and didn’t put up much of a fight.

GFW girls drop one to Rabbits

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/27/2022 - 10:09am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

The GFW girls’ varsity basketball team hosted the Rabbits of Wabasso on December 6 in a Tomahawk Conference matchup. 

The T-Birds fell behind early and were unable to rally. By the time the teams headed into the break, they were looking at a 6-20 deficit.

While they tried to find their way back in the second half, the Rabbits were just more than they could handle. 

Lady Cougars bound past Tigers

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/20/2022 - 9:53am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

The Cedar Mountain girls’ varsity basketball team traveled to Springfield on Friday, December 9 to face the Tigers on their home court for the first time this season.

Lady Cougars fall to Mustangs in their first home game of the season

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/20/2022 - 9:52am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

The Cedar Mountain Lady Cougars hosted the Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Mustangs in their first home game of the season on December 6. 

The Lady Cougars worked hard, but the Mustangs were too much for them this early in the season. BLHS pulled out in front early in the game and never looked back.

T-Bird boys suffer second loss of the season

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/20/2022 - 9:52am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

On Thursday, December 8, the GFW boys’ varsity basketball team hosted the Indians of Sleepy Eye Public in their first home game of the season.

The Indians put the first points on the board, but the T-Birds responded quickly, keeping the score close, and trading points for the lead early in the game.

T-Birds fall to Indians

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/20/2022 - 9:51am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

The GFW boys’ basketball team traveled to Lester Prairie on Tuesday, December 6 to take on the Bulldogs on their home court in a non-conference matchup.

The Bulldogs jumped out in front early, and worked to hold onto their advantage.

GFW T-Birds sneak past Wolverines

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/20/2022 - 9:50am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

The GFW boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to Arlington on Friday, December 9 for a game against the Sibley East Wolverines.

Sibley East put the first points on the board, but the T-Birds answered quickly with a short jumper by Ashton Buboltz.

Lady T-Birds participate in Wabasso Tourney

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/20/2022 - 9:50am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

The GFW girls’ varsity basketball team participated in a tournament in Wabasso on December 9th and 10th.

On Friday, December 9th, the girls went head-to-head with the Chargers of Westbrook-Walnut Grove.

Lady T-Birds win one, lose one in their first week of the season

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 8:00am

By Denise Bonsack, Publisher

The GFW girls’ varsity basketball team hosted the Giants of LeSueur-Henderson on Monday, November 28 in a non-conference contest.

The T-Birds played well and kept the score close so that, as the teams headed into the halftime break, they held a two-point advantage with a score of 19-17.

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