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La Crescent-Hokah wins the District 2 Championship for the second straight season, defeating Rushford-Peterson 32-6.
The Lancers overcame a tight first half to secure the title in the second half surge.
The team’s goal is to translate the state runner-up finish in 2025 into a strong state tournament run in 2026.
The Lancers will advance to the state tournament by facing other district champions at TCO Stadium on June 8.
The Minnesota Vikings support has helped grow flag football in the state, with 104 teams in 2026.
La Crescent-Hokah remains motivated by a 2025 state runner-up finish and seeks continued success in 2026.
The Lancers view fundamentals and teamwork as keys to their success.
The district featured eight teams, including Rushford-Peterson, Houston, St. Charles, and others.
Flag football is booster-backed and not yet sanctioned by the MSHSL in Minnesota.
KTTC coverage notes the district title as part of continued growth in the sport.

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crime1d ago

Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial began with jury selection in Frisco, Texas, over the April 2025 track meet stabbing.
Anthony’s defense fund has raised around $600,000 as prosecutors pursue a murder charge.
Prosecutors say Anthony admitted to the stabbing; the defense argues self-defense as the dispute escalated.
Authorities released Anthony on bail prior to the trial amid ongoing fundraising and public discussion about race.
The case has sparked online debate surrounding race and fundraising for Anthony’s defense.
The investigation involves Frisco Police Department records and statements from the victim’s family and defense team.
If convicted, Anthony faces a murder charge related to the fatal stabbing at a public track meet.
The court proceedings highlight the tension between self-defense claims and fatal violence.
The victim, Austin Metcalf, was 17 at the time of the incident, according to police reports.
The case has involved a notable fundraising effort linked to the defendant’s legal defense.

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sports15h ago

St. Francis announces its 2026 football schedule, opening vs. Clemente and featuring several Illinois conference games.
The Spartans travel for early road games at Brother Rice and St. Rita to begin conference play.
Home games are set for Fenwick and Nazareth Academy, with October featuring road tests at Saint Viator.
Tivias Caldwell returns as the Spartans’ lead rusher, after 838 rushing yards and eight TDs in 2025.
Iggy Amorrortu returns at quarterback after seeing 300 passing yards in eight games as a sophomore.
Defending champions will need to replace quarterback Brock Phillip, who threw for nearly 2,600 yards last season.
Returners on defense include Peyton Shipley, James McGrath, Tyler Dunlap, and Caldwell.
St. Francis secured the 2025 state title, capping a dominant season with a 39-35 win over Providence Catholic.
The schedule emphasizes Illinois opponents, with conference battles highlighted against St. Rita and Nazareth Academy.
The full 2026 schedule spans August to October, culminating the regular season on Montini Catholic.

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sports11h ago

Julian Garcia rolled to a dominant Division 1 final, striking out 14 and allowing no walks in a 2-0 win for St. John Bosco over Norco.
St. John Bosco claimed back-to-back Division 1 titles, defeating Norco 2-0 to seal the championship.
Mira Costa rallied from a 6-1 deficit to win the Division 3 title, marking a pivotal playoff turnaround.
JSerra's softball team secured the Division 1 crown with a standout performance from Liliana Escobar, who struck out 12.
The weekend featured dramatic regional pairings ahead of CIF events, signaling intense matchups to come.
Advertisement notes and notes about coaching changes closed the weekend, shaping post-season expectations.
Regional track highlights included JJ Harel defending his state high jump title with a top performance.
Carrying momentum into the regionals, teams such as Servite and Chapman saw key victories signaling strong post-season runs.
Coaches and administrators discussed transfer policies as the season wound down, shaping eligibility and future rosters.

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