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High School Football Preview; Rocori Spartans
The Rocori Spartans are the defending Class 4A State champs after defeating Bemidji 17-10 in the Prep Bowl in 2011. Rocori returns some key players but lost alot of talent from their state championship team. Quarterback Nate Meyer is playing college football at South Dakota State and Mac Mueller is set to replace him at quarterback
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Vikings’ Peterson Faces Contact In Practice
Viking running back Adrian Peterson was allowed to have upper-body contact in practice in full pads Monday.
High School Football Preview; Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres
The Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres begin the Scott Hentges era this season. He replaces longtime head coach and current Athletic Director John Ross. Hentges had been the defensive coordinator under Ross. Hentges comes from a coaching family
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Vikings Welcome Carlson Back To Practice
The Vikings have welcomed tight end John Carlson back to practice Sunday after missing 3 preseason games and numerous practices with a knee sprain. Carlson is a Litchfield native that was considered the highest profile free agent signing the Vikings had in the offseason
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Rangers Blank Twins; Diamond Suspended
The Texas Rangers downed the Twins 8-0 Friday night to hand Minnesota their 4th straight loss and 9th loss in their last 10 games. Matt Harrison threw 8 shutout innings with 2 hits allowed to get the win. Sam Deduno allowed 11 hits and 7 earned runs in 5 innings to take the loss and drop to 4-2
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Chargers Edge Vikings 12-10
The Vikings lost 12-10 in their 3rd preseason game to the San Diego Chargers Friday night. The Chargers sat 18 players including starting quarterback Philip Rivers and top tight end Antonio Gates. San Diego made 4 field goals including Nick Novak’s 45-yard game-winner as time expired to win the game.
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High School Football Preview; Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm (audio)
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm underachieved and battled key injuries in 2011 and finished with a 2-7 record including a 42-16 loss to Alexandria in the first round of the section playoffs. The Storm are focused on improvement with head coach Bill Magnuson.
Vikings Host San Diego In Dress Rehearsal
The starters are expected to play into the 3rd quarter including quarterback Christian Ponder.
Vikings May Have to Play Friday Without Guion
The Vikings may have to play without nose tackle Letroy Guion Friday night in their 3rd and most important preseason game.
High School Football Preview; Cathedral Crusaders
The Cathedral football team has improved each of the first 3 seasons under head coach Dean Taylor the bar is set even higher for this season. Cathedral won just 1 game in Taylor’s first year there but 3 games the following year and 6 games in 2011. Ca
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High School Football Preview; Apollo Eagles
The Apollo Eagles were 0-9 in 2011 under head coach Justin Skallerud. Apollo suffered a 21-20 loss at home against Willmar late in the season which shows the improvement made throughout the season. The Eagles are a young team against with 44 freshman out, 40 sophomores and around 20 juniors and 20 seniors.
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Fantasy Football Forum In St. Cloud Tonight
The annual Fantasy Football Forum will take place tonight at Boulder Tap House in St. Cloud from 6-8pm. Fantasy Football experts John Tuvey from thehuddle.com and Bo Mitchell from Fantasy Football Weekly will be at the event giving patrons the latest fantasy football information and strategies to win your league
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