John Rittenhouse
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Schilling would make U of M men better
Watching the early-morning news on a local television station Sunday made me realize something. It’s been four long years since I’ve seen Ellsworth’s Cody Schilling play … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 2/1/12
Dave Gangestad discovers his lucky number
The number 11 has no sentimental meaning to Luverne’s Dave Gangestad. Thinking it did, I asked the local man a series of questions one night last week. “Is your birthday on the 11th day of … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 1/25/12
Cards clean skeleton out of their closet
The Luverne boys’ basketball team delivered a message to future opponents during a Southwest Conference clash in Marshall Jan. 10. Foes should forget about the fact that the Cardinals will play … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 1/18/12
Frys win big at event in Sleepy Eye
It would be hard to say Luverne’s Kent and Loria Fry met their expectations during an event staged in Sleepy Eye last month. The truth of the matter is the local couple didn’t establish any … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 1/11/12
Longtime LHS coach draws honor
In 1989 Luverne’s Al Stoakes had an itch he needed to scratch. Those were glorious times for the Luverne High School track program, and Stoakes, a former hurdler himself in high school and … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 1/4/12
Summer baseball yields year's top story
The year 2011 featured a number of grand accomplishments for athletes representing the Star Herald coverage area. As has become tradition, my final column of the year is dedicated to listing what … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 12/28/11
Former Adrian state champion to return to mat
An Adrian High School graduate is receiving a second chance to wrestle. Steven Loosbrock, who captured a state championship for the Dragon wrestling program with a 46-3 record in 2010, thought his … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 12/20/11
Year of redemption begins for Scholten
Luverne’s Cody Scholten came close to living a dream last January. An oval snowmobile racer from Luverne, Scholten was competing in the championship race of the 440 sport modified class at the … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 12/14/11
Memory lapses are source of concern
I’ve been trying to cope with the reality that my best days may be behind me. They have to be, based on a couple of serious mental lapses on my part in the past couple of months. I’ve long … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 12/7/11
EHS athletes help claim football title
A school known for its basketball prowess helped another area town capture a state football championship Friday. After winning back-to-back Class A basketball championships and placing second at … more
By John Rittenhouse, Sports Editor | 11/30/11
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