The Tech boys basketball team lost 56-44 to Alexandria Wednesday night in Willmar in the Section 8-3-A Final. The Cardinals were the #1 seed while Tech was seeded #2.
The Cathedral boys soccer team lost 6-0 to St. Paul Academy and Summit School Thursday night at Eden Prairie High School in the Class A State Tournament Quarterfinals. The Crusaders' season ends with a record of 17-2.
The Tech boys soccer team captured the Section 8AA title Thursday night with a 2-1 win over rival Apollo at St. Cloud State's Husky Stadium. The Tigers improve to 11-6-2.
Tech and Apollo High Schools have implemented a e-hall pass system for bathroom use during the school day this school year. Apollo High School Principal Justin Skallerud and St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON. Skallerud explained the e-hall pass system has been running at the Junior Highs for a few years now.
Apollo and Tech are sending a big contingent of athletes to participate in the state track and field meet at St. Michael-Albertville Thursday-Saturday (June 9-11).
Graduates and families of graduates can get very excited about the announcement of students' names during graduation ceremonies. Because of this Tech and Apollo High Schools have traditionally asked families and students from applause and outbursts while names are announced so all names can be heard and for the process to proceed in a timely fashion.
The Minnesota State High School League Boys Basketball State Tournament is officially underway, and four central Minnesota teams are playing in the quarterfinal round.
The Class 3A, 4A and 2A quarterfinals will take place today and tonight at Williams Arena and Target Center in Minneapolis. St. Cloud Tech will play 3rd seeded DeLaSalle at 4 p.m. this afternoon.
Sauk Rapids-Rice improved to 2-0 with a 42-21 rout at home against Tech Friday night. The Storm led 22-0 after the 1st quarter and 36-0 at halftime. Tech drops to 0-3.