Friday, Oct. 5, 2016

Dutchmen Football

Tackles by Jordan Klaphake (21) and other members the Dutchmen team helped Melrose to a 21-14 come from behind win over Maple Lake in the homecoming game capped an up and down week for the Dutchmen and Lady Dutchmen team. Melrose, trailing 14-0 at half-time score three second half touchdowns to take the win.  The last came with about two-minutes in the game on a pass to Brady Birch. A video of the winning touchdown can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdObJHVr518

Lady Dutchmen Swimming

The swimmers and divers had a strong outing against Holdingford posting a 103-72 win. The team had first place, or the best time in all events but one.

Lady Dutchmen Volleyball

The Lady Dutchmen rebounded from a 3-0 loss to top ranked Morris on Tuesday to defeat Minnewaska 3-1 on Thursday. Homecoming queen Abby Hinnenkamp had 12 kills in Thursday’s win contest.

Melrose Cross Country

The Dutchmen finished fifth and Lady Dutchmen seventh a Payneville on Tuesday. Nathan Budde finished sixth in the boys race. Ashley Herdering took 18th in the girls race.

Dutchmen Soccer

Melrose downed St. John’s Prep in overtime on Monday, but fell 3-1 to Little Falls Tuesday and 4-3 to Becker on Thursday. Good play in the net by Josue Munoz (above) kept Becker from scoring in the second half.  A video of Francisco Cervantes’ goal again Becker can be seen at https://youtu.be/oQlDeCCFopk.  Melrose has a game today at 1 p.m. against Minnewaska.

Lady Dutchmen Tennis

Despite some well played matches the Lady Dutchmen fell 4-3 to Osakis on Tuesday and 5-2 to Minnewaska on Thursday. Tennis competes Saturday in the West Central Conference Tournament at Melrose and Sauk Centre.

Lady Dutchmen Soccer

The Lady Dutchmen had three rough games this week falling 3-0 to St. John’s on Monday, 6-1 to Little Falls on Tuesday and 11-0 to Becker on Thursday.