Trey Lower
KDWA Sports Director
Wednesday Final: Raiders 9, Simley 1
Carter Lundstrom (pictured) threw six strong innings for his third win of the season, and Simley pitching put 11 free runners on throughout Wednesday's baseball game, as Hastings routed Simley, 9-1, sweeping the season series, LIVE on KDWA, Wednesday evening. KDWA's Nick Tuckner has the recap!
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Final Week Looming For Boys Golf
The Hastings Raiders Boys Golf Team is set to close out their 2024 Regular Season early next week, before Sectional Play opens up the next week, and playoffs open in earnest. Head Coach Matt Klein of the Raiders joined KDWA Sports to catch fans up on all of the action, that has been at a steady pace of two to three meets per week, down the stretch. We talked about some of the Raiders making a jump, as playoffs get closer.
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Conference Title Comes Down To Thursday
The Prescott Cardinals Softball Team now has their Middle Border Conference Championship race coming down to just one game, after falling to conference Co-Leader Ellsworth, 2-1 on Tuesday, setting up a one-game shot for both teams to win the title outright on Thursday, in Ellsworth, LIVE on KDWA. Head Coach Nick Johnson broke down the tough loss, the crucial game on Thursday, and what to expect out of playoff seeding, this Sunday.
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Pickleball, Bags League Registration
The City of Hastings will now be offering both Pickleball and Bags leagues for young and old adults alike, for this coming Summer Sports Season, with the new beautiful pickleball courts at Roadside Park, and bags being played at spacious Pioneer Park. Phil Vargas with Hastings Parks and Recreation joined KDWA's Nick Tuckner with details, and to announce that registration is now OPEN for both leagues!
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Raiders Pull Out Big Sticks, Brooms
The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team is now 4-0 over their last four games, following Monday's 9-4 road win at South Saint Paul, sweeping the season series from the Packers, behind two Raider home runs, and the pitching trio of Cole Karnick, AJ Werner, and Creed Peterson. Listen in to hear Cade Kimmes' first home run of the season, and Head Coach Ryan Stoffel's postgame thoughts, as they now prepare for road trip number two on Wednesday, at Simley, LIVE on KDWA.
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Raiders Sweep Packers Monday
The Big Sticks came back out to play on Monday, as the Hastings Raiders Baseball Team got two more home runs, one from Evan Nelson (4th of Season) and Cade Kimmes' first to the opposite field, charged them to a season sweep at South Saint Paul, 9-4, to open a week of three road games. Nelson's blast, a towering, majestic shot, and Kimmes' big swing the other way were aided by the pitching trio of Cole Karnick, AJ Werner, and Creed Peterson. They kept the Packers off-balance the entire game. Now, the Raiders travel to Simley, Wednesday at 4:30. KDWA's Nick Tuckner has the recap.
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Hurricanes Win In Historic Debut
On Sunday at Vets Park in Hastings, a new dawn of competitive baseball hit the field, as Hastings now has a 35+ Team in the prestigious Minnesota Federal League, and the Hastings Hurricanes played their first game against the Veseli Vulcans, on quite possibly the best weather day of the spring, thus far. The Canes were led by numerous former Raiders, with Derrick Pfeffer leading the attack from the pitchers mound, throwing four shutout innings, while allowing only two hits, and striking out eight in his first win of the year. Numerous players had their first Federal League hits, while long time Raider Soccer star Shane Lanning traded in his goaltenders jersey for a bat, and also earned his first ever amateur baseball hit in the game, as did longtime Hastings Youth Coach Jacob Lingle, who also played in his first-ever amateur game. Jordy Horsch had two hits for the Canes, while Nate Otto added a booming RBI triple to pace the offense. After scoring three in the first inning, and two more in the second, it was smooth sailing for the Hurricanes, leading 5-0 after two, en route to a 9-2 victory in their first-ever game. Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender was also in attendance, throwing out the first-ever first pitch. The Canes will be back home Sunday at 5:30pm, right after the Hawks game, hosting Rosemount.
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Coaches Show Rewind: Prescott Baseball
The Prescott Cardinals Baseball Team is out to a 10-4 start as this week begins, and of course, the Cardinals will have some huge Middle Border Conference games against Baldwin-Woodville, that will have huge playoff seeding implications. Head Coach Jeff Ryan of the Cardinals joined KDWA's Nick Tuckner for the Prescott Coaches Show brought to you by Ptacek's IGA, and Philander's Grill. Coach Ryan looked back at the sweep over Amery, their biggest win in the first half against Altoona, and we also shared some fun looking back at the old Prescott-Hastings rivalry.
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Coaches Show Rewind: Raider Softball
The Hastings Raiders Softball Team is getting closer and closer to playoffs, and were able to have a little bit of fun on Saturday for "Softball Day in Hastings" after some early rain, at Vets Park. The Raiders proceeded to take care of business against Mounds View, 8-2, in the nightcap at Vets. Head Coach Jen Thesing joined KDWA Sports on Saturday for the Hastings Coaches Show, brought to you by Perkins of Hastings, and Dr. Tyler Rohr of Hastings Family Dental Care. Listen to the entire show below!
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1999 Champs Honored, Raiders Win Big
After honoring many of the members of the 1999 State Championship Team, on their 25th anniversary, The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team made a giant statement to not only the Metro East Conference, but also Section 3AAAA, after beating the top team in both, Two Rivers, and convincingly at that, 9-1, on Friday at Grossman Field. Alex Hendrickson threw a complete game, and Jack Seleski was 3-3, with 4 RBI's. Listen to Nick Tuckner's wrap HERE:
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Raiders Right Back In The Chase
The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team jumped right back in to the Metro East Conference Championship race on Wednesday at Grossman Field, lighting up the scoreboard with a 13-3, five inning win over North, sweeping the season series over the Polars, 2-0. Head Coach Ryan Stoffel joined us on a rainy Thursday to look back at the huge win, the topsy-turvy nature of the Conference, Friday's upcoming big Section Battle with Two Rivers, and the fun to be had Saturday, at Prescott!
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Boys Tennis Back On Track
The Hastings Raiders Boys Tennis Team took care of business on Wednesday against Tartan, 6-1, in Metro East Conference action, behind a singles sweep, and some great play out of the Raider Doubles Teams, as well. KDWA's Nick Tuckner has a recap of the Raider victory, as the squad has less than a week to play in the regular season.
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Raiders, Rally Sausage Pound North
The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team took advantage of 10 walks, 2 hit batters, a handful of wild pitches, along with six clutch hits, in Wednesday's 13-3, five inning win over North Saint Paul, at Grossman Field, sweeping the Season Series 2-0. Whether it was the Duffs Meats 2 "Rally Sausage" acquired by KDWA's Nick Tuckner before the game, or just the will to snap out of their one-game funk, it sure was fun! Also, the Hastings Softball Team won on the road, sweeping Mahtomedi, with a 7-2 road win. KDWA's Nick Tuckner has more on the diamond wins!
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Raiders Keeping Pace With Top Teams
The Hastings Raiders Boys Lacrosse Team may have lost their last two games, but nearly upset one of the best teams in the conference, in the process. The Raiders lost at Mahtomedi 10-4 in a much closer game than the score indicated, while Tuesday's game with Hill-Murray went in to overtime, with Hastings falling 15-14. Head Coach Brian Willson joined KDWA's Nick Tuckner to talk about the two game set, as they hit the halfway point of the season.
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Raiders Shut Out, Cardinals Hang a Zero
The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team was blanked by Hill-Murray in the first of two Conference games with the Pioneers on Tuesday, 3-0, while the Prescott Cardinals Baseball Team jumped to 9-3 overall, with a shutout win at Amery, 7-0. Hastings and Prescott will meet LIVE on KDWA, Saturday at 2pm, from Firehall Field! Prescott Softball also defeated Osceola, 4-2 on Tuesday.
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"Kickball At The Club" May 11th
The Hastings Golf Club and the Hastings Public House will be giving residents the chance to come out to the Club, and play in their Kickball Tournament, which will also act as a celebration of sorts for the Pub and Course, as Owner Nicole Sindelar and staff celebrate FIVE YEARS! Do you want to play in the Tournament on May 11th?? Sindelar has more on all of the fun to be had!
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Raider Tennis Moving Towards Sections
The Hastings Raiders Boys Tennis Team is creeping up on Sectionals, and have also played some of the top teams in the area, to prepare for the next three weeks. Head Coach Alex Zuzek joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday with an update, as they prep for playoffs!
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Coaches Show Rewind: New Culture
There has been a definitive culture change at Prescott High School over the last handful of years, with numerous teams and individuals moving on deep in to their postseason runs, getting in to Sectional or State competition. There's no doubt that the brand new weightroom, a strength and conditioning coach, and the willingness to work has been bought in to, school-wide. Head Football Coach Jordan Hansen has more on this culture change in the air, in our Prescott Coaches Show Replay, brought to you by Ptacek's IGA, and Philanders Grill!
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Coaches Show Rewind: Girls Lacrosse
The Hastings Raiders Girls Lacrosse Team is off to a high-flying 3-1 start after wins against Rochester JM, Rochester Mayo, and Two Rivers, before falling for the first time to one of the State's perennial powerhouses, Mahtomedi, on Friday. Head Coach Andy Gerlach whips us around the first handful of games, and also talked about what is coming up! Listen in to the complete Coaches Show from Saturday, brought to you by Perkins and Hastings Family Dental Care.
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Baseball Final: Raiders 5, Titans 1
The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team jumped back in to the win column on Thursday in their make-up game with Tartan, beating the Titans, 5-1, behind the pitching trio of Carter Lundstrom, Creed Peterson, and Mark Denoyer, while Sawyer Tjomsland, Evan Nelson, and Johnny Teigland all had big days at the plate. The Raiders hope to play at Hill-Murray Friday, weather permitting.
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Trent Hanson: Employee of the Year
When we caught up with Hastings High School Athletic Director Trent Hanson earlier this week, he knew were going to discuss the upcoming Raider Athletic Awards Ceremony, but what he didn't know, was that long time media co-hort Nick Tuckner was going to corner him, and make him talk about himself for once. That's because Hanson is the much-deserving 2024 Hastings Public Schools "EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR", for his work in the HHS Athletic Department, but also for taking on the interim Hastings Middle School Principal job as well, without missing a beat. Trent was humbled by the honor, and we talked about some of his big professional influences that have helped him reach this point in his career. (Photo Courtesy of Hastings Public Schools)
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Depth Showing, Records Breaking
The Prescott Cardinals Girls and Boys Track and Field Teams continue to shine this Spring, after their last two meets, at Elk Mound, and then another record-breaking meet for the Boys 100M Relay on Tuesday (pictured) in Baldwin, have put the Cardinals on the map. Head Coach Emily Calabrese talked about a couple of the Cardinals that have been jumping in to the Varsity lineup, and also more on the success of some of their throws athletes. (Photo Courtesy of PHS)
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Raider Highlight Package: Big Sticks
In the most dramatic win of the season for the Hastings Raiders Baseball Team, they hit two more home runs, one by Evan Nelson, the other a game-winning three-run shot from Jack Seleski, plus got some clutch pitching down the stretch in the latter innings, to win 4-2 over Mahtomedi. The win marks the first-ever three game winning streak over Mahtomedi in Metro East Conference history, as Hastings jumped to 4-2 overall, and 4-2 in the Conference. Take a listen to some of the big plays, and especially swings, from Monday's win!
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HHS Athletic Awards May 6th
Coming up at 7pm on Monday, May 6th, Hastings High School will host their second annual Athletics Awards Ceremony in the HHS Auditorium, recognizing over 100 awards given out to student-athletes, teams, and coaches from numerous Raider Teams. Hastings High School Athletic Director Trent Hanson joined KDWA's Nick Tuckner on Tuesday with more on the event!
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Long Balls Launched, Raiders Win Again
The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team kept the big sticks going, especially in the clutch, as the Raiders got two more home runs (8 in 6 games), the 4th of the season for Evan Nelson, and the 1st of the year for Jack Seleski, in extra innings, which ended up being the game winner, as Hastings took down the top dog in the Metro East Conference, Mahtomedi, 4-2, in nine innings. Seleski also shined on the mound, pitching five scoreless innings, striking out six. Now, the Raiders will host Saint Thomas Academy, Wednesday at 4:30pm, LIVE on KDWA!
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