Sports
Monday, April 15, was a big day for the New Prague High School girls lacrosse program.
The program, in its first year, travelled to Waconia for the first-ever game for both schools. It was played at the junior varsity level, and New Prague came home victorious with a 15-1 win.
"We were all a little...
The catcher, Kayden Factor, holds onto the baseball, as the umpire calls strike two. The Titans gained their first win of the season 13-0 against Mayer Lutheran Monday. (Andrea Nelson photo)
Spot on pitching and an 11-run first inning led to the Tri-City United baseball team’s first win of the season in their home opener over Mayer Lutheran Monday in Le Center.
“They did a lot of things well,” said Titan’s coach Bruce Davis after the game. “They set a tone and came out ready to play....
Trojan pitcher Mia Kraimer struck out eight in her team’s 6-5 win over Chaska Monday,
April 8. (Chuck Kajer Photo)
The New Prague Trojans opened their softball season with a 6-5 win over Chaska Monday, April 8, at home.
Chaska scored two in the top of the first, but the Trojans came back with a run in the bottom, with Kennedy Buckman scoring on a hit by Mia Kraimer. New Prague added two in the bottom of the...
The New Prague Trojan boys tennis team opened its season Thursday, April 4, with a 7-0 loss to St. Peter.
"It was our first match of the year, we showed our beginning of the season jitters," said Coach Ben Hilding. "St. Peter is known for a reputable tennis program, and they beat us with strong...
The New Prague Trojan boys track and field team competed in two meets last week, placing third of seven teams at the Faribault Invitational Tuesday, April 2, then fourth of five teams at the Orono Indoor meet on Thursday, April 4.
The squad is scheduled to host a five-team meet Thursday, April 11,...
The New Prague Middle School team placed third of 28 teams at the State NASPArchery Tournament in Duluth last weekend. (Submitted Photo)
The New Prague Archery Club wrapped up its season over the weekend participating at the 2019 Minnesota NASP bullseye and 3D state archery tournaments held in Duluth. This year’s tournaments had a total of 1,532 archers from 61 participating schools.
This year’s high school team finished fourth out...
Members of the New Prague High School baseball team practice infield drills on the turf field at Trojan Stadium Tuesday, March 26. The team, under first-year Coach Tanner Oakes, will start its season Tuesday, April 2, at Farmington. (Chuck Kajer Photo)
It may be Spring Break, but most spring sports teams at New Prague High School are busy practicing for the upcoming season. The first competitions get underway next week.
There are 10 spring sports this year at New Prague High School, with the addition of boys and girls lacrosse. Those two teams...
Mia Pedersen, daughter of Bret and Jennifer Pedersen of New Prague, takes to the ice at the Spring Skate Show. Mia is a member of the Learn to Skate group in the New Prague Area Figure Skating Club. Even though she has vision and hearing impairments and hypotonia, low muscle tone, she has been taking skating lessons for two years. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
The New Prague Times During the New Prague Area Figure Skating Club’s Spring Skate Show there were Learn to Skate members participating. Among the group was Mia Pedersen, daughter of Bret and Jennifer Pedersen of New Prague. Mia, 7, was enjoying her time on the ice with her peers.
It was something...
Competing at the Minnesota State Short Course Championships for Neptune Aquatics were, left to right, Ella Schmiesing, Taylor Bassett, Cooper Krance, Carolyn DeLuca and Alexis Day. (Submitted Photo)
Five athletes from New Prague-based Neptune Aquatics competed at the 2019 Minnesota State Short Course Championships March 7-9 at the Freeman Aquatic Center at the University of Minnesota.
Top finisher for New Prague was Carolyn DeLuca, who finished second in the 100 freestyle in the 9-10 girls...
Mark Morphew has been named head gymnastics coach at New Prague High School, pending board approval.
Morphew is currently the co-director and a team coach at the New Prague Gymnastics Center. For the past four years, he has also been an assistant coach for the high school team.
He received the...
