Sports scoop

Youth basketball night rescheduled

The Alexandria Youth Basketball Night has been rescheduled for Friday, March 1 during the Cardinal boys’ basketball game against Rocori at 7:30 p.m.

All youth basketball players wearing their youth basketball T-shirt or jersey will receive free admission to the game.

All players will also receive a team photo and varsity players will be signing autographs after the game. Cookie/coffee social will also follow the game in the hallway outside the gym.

CLC performer of the week

Alexandria goalie Ben Allen was named the Central Lakes Conference performer of the week for allowing just one goal in the section quarterfinals and two goals in the section semifinals.

Hochsprung named

athlete of the week

Alexandria’s Justin Hochsprung was named the St. John’s University athlete of the week in men’s hockey recently after notching four points in a series sweep of Bethel to claim a share of the Johnnies first MIAC regular-season title since 2005.

Hochsprung posted a pair of goals, one on a power play and the other on a short-handed empty net play, and had the lone assist on a game-winning goal.

Soccer Association deadlines approaching

The Alexandria Area Soccer Association Summer Soccer deadline is fast approaching.  Register online, by mail or in person at the UPS Store by March 1.

After March 1, only open roster positions will be filled.

The U10 registration deadline is April 1.

See www.alexandriasoccer.org for forms and online registration.

Lacrosse clinic

Lakes Area Recreation is holding an introductory lacrosse clinic on Saturday, April 6 at the Runestone Community Center.

The clinic will be led by Justin Gervais, coach at Mahtomedi High School and director of Minnesota Lacrosse Skills Clinics, LLC, and Kevin Whiteis, head coach at Robbinsdale-Cooper High School and defensive coordinator for Team Minnesota U13.

For more information, call Lakes Area Recreation at (320) 762-2868 or visit www.lakesarearecreation.com.

Deadline for registration is March 29.

Cage fighting event

at Shooting Star in Mahnomen

There will be a cage fighting event at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen March 15, featuring two pro fights – Brent Puffe, Bemidji, vs. Chad Vaundrin, Wisconsin and Bruce Nelson, Ada vs. William Brownotter, South Dakota.

Fighters from Alexandria, Brainerd, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Bemidji, Fosston and Wisconsin will also be on the card.

Action begins at 8 p.m.

Runestone Spiel

March 1-3

The 7th annual authentic Runestone Spiel will be held at the Runestone Communty Center Friday-Sunday, March 1-3.

There is a 16 team limit with four games guaranteed. Cost is $160 per team.

There will also be a 2+2 Fun Spiel on Saturday, March 2 for new/novice curlers.

Players may sign up individually and will be placed on a team.

Cost is $20 per person and there is an eight-team limit.

For more information, visit www.vikinglandcurling.org or e-mail info@vikinglandcurling.org.

WCA elementary

basketball tournament

West Central Area will host an elementary basketball tournament on Saturday, March 23 for boys and girls in grades 4-6.

Cost is $100 per team.

For more information or to register, contact Sandy Kashmark at (218) 685-5356 or (320) 528-2269.

YMCA classes

The Alexandria Area YMCA is offering beginning and advanced gymnastics classes beginning February 26 and running through April 9 for boys and girls ages 18 months and up.

Participants can register online by visiting www.alexandriaymca.com or by calling (320) 834-9622.

The YMCA is also offering winter youth baseball and softball activities including an indoor hitting league beginning on March 17 for youth in grades 3-9. Teams of four will compete against each other.

There is a youth indoor pitching clinic on Sunday, March 3, at 6 p.m. for youth in grades 3-6 and includes four sessions to focus on the fundamentals of pitching.

Batting cages are open Fridays and Sundays, with Saturday batting cage times available beginning February 23.

Call (320) 834-9622 for specific times.

There are baseball gym rentals available as well.

LAR 35-older open gym

Lakes Area Recreation holds open gym on Sundays for 35-older from 7-9 p.m. at the Discovery Middle School gym, running to the middle of April.

Cost is $3 for adults.

For more information, call Lakes Area Recreation at (320) 762-2868.

Montevideo youth basketball tournament

There will be a youth basketball tournament in Montevideo for boys and girls in grades 5-7 on Saturday, March 23.

Entry deadline is March 8.

For further information, contact Amy Reidinger at areidinger@monte.k12.mn.us or call (320) 269-5026, extension 3262.

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