Sports

Sixteen teams participated in The Benedictine Living Community - Crookston's Glow Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 10th . This annual event, which has become a comminuty favorite, had not taken place since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Cassie Rudie, Benedictine Crookston's Foundation Development Director says, “We are so happy to be able to host this event again. It was a great night of golf and fundraising and fun was had by all” The first place team was sponsored by Christianson Honey. Members of that team are pictured left to right in the photo, Ryan Liebl, Josh Fossand, Derek Christianson and Tanner Christianson. The second place team was sponsored by Wendell and Penny Johnson. Members of that team were Dylan Johnson, Tom Johnson, Chris Martin and Denny Martin. And the team taking third place was sponsored by Edward Jones – David Aamoth. Members of that team included Andy Fee, Katie Fee, Sam Melbye and Marley Melbye.

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s soccer team allowed a goal in each half as they fell 2-0 to Concordia University-St. Paul Friday, September 16 at the UMN Crookston Soccer Field. The Golden Eagles generated three shots in the second half and had chances, but were unable to secure the equalizer before the Golden Bears scored their second goal of the afternoon.

Despite a 1-3 loss to Thief River Falls, the Crookston Pirates volleyball team electrified Crookston High School gym, celebrating their second set victory. The last time the Pirates won a set was in their season-opening match against Bagley on August 25.

The Crookston Pirate girls’ tennis team carried its success from the weekend into its home triangular on Tuesday, September 13, defeating Moorhead and Thief River Falls. The Pirates lost to Thief River Falls 2-5 and tied with Moorhead 3-3 earlier this month.

The Crookston Pirates girls’ soccer team lost its third game of the season, but there was still reason to celebrate as Katelyn Christensen scored her first goal of the season in the closing minutes.

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s golf placed second out of 11 teams at the Bemidji State University Invitational with rounds of 294 and 293, while the women's golf team placed fourth out of nine teams at the Tracy Lane Memorial at Bemidji Town and Country Club in Bemidji, Minn.

“Halle had a great week going 3-1 at the toughest spot on the team in the #1 Singles slot as well as 1-0 at #1 Doubles. Halle's work ethic and competitive spirit has pushed her improvement at a faster pace than the other girls, solidifying her position on the roster.

“Tanner is a new addition to our football team this year, and we are so glad to have him. He has good football skills and even better leadership skills. We have asked him to learn a lot early in the year at the fullback/tailback positions on offense and linebacker on defense. He continues to get better and more comfortable in those roles every week and will be a solid player for us this year on both sides of the ball.” –Head Coach Nate Lubarski