The Minnesota State High School League released the most recent updates for Spring Athletics in regards to COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 25.
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Though sports have been postponed due to COVID-19, athletes are still being recognized in both Monticello and Big Lake for their accomplishments.
The Monticello girls track and field team had a very successful season last year and were looking forward to the 2020 season until it COVID-19 put a stop to spring sports until further notice.
The Monticello Swim Club has had a fantastic season with some incredible wins.
Every year at the Minnesota Boys State Hockey Tournament 10 lucky athletes are recognized for the Minnesota state High School All Hockey Hair Team.
Robert Mueller made a way for the Monticello wrestling program in the 70’s.
Monticello and Big Lake High Schools have made the decision to close schools starting Monday, March 16 until Friday, March 27 as they try to navigate the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After a devastating loss in the quarterfinals the Moose weren’t in the best spirits.
The Magic and the Hornets met for one final time in the section quarterfinal on Tuesday, March 3 at Monticello.
The Moose were at Mariucci once again for the consolation championship in the boys hockey state tournament, taking on the Delano Tigers.
Monticello (No. 2) was up against Fridley (No. 3) on Friday, March 6 at St. Michael-Albertville High School.
The Magic girls basketball team was ready to take on the number one team in the section, Becker.
The Moose hockey team is no stranger to the state tournament. In fact, everything leading up to the section championship was just another game in Coach Eric Nelson’s opinion.
Monticello and Big Lake have had a long standing rivalry on the court.
One wrestler from Monticello and four wrestlers from Big Lake advanced to the state tournament at the Xcel Energy Center.
The Big Lake girls basketball team is hoping the third time is a charm.
The Monticello and Big Lake boys basketball teams both fell to conference competitors this past week, but are focusing on the section quarterfinal game.
After a devastating loss in the quarterfinals the Moose weren’t in the best spirits.
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They say the third time is the charm.
The Monticello boys basketball team will face Fridley Friday, March 6 in Section 5AAA playoff action following a 64-61 win over Big Lake on Tuesday, March 3 at Monticello High School. Tip-off is at 8 p.m.
Christian Noble is just a sophomore and went into the Minnesota wrestling state tournament undefeated and ready to keep it that way.
Monticello’s Dakotah Parker wasn’t nervous heading into the diving state meet on Thursday, Feb. 27, instead he was confident.
The Monticello girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals on Thursday, Feb. 27, taking down Rocori 53-41.
Big Lake's Christian Noble will be vying for a state wrestling title Saturday night at the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Monticello's Jesse Midas and Big Lake's Nolan Reiter and Christian Noble remained undefeated in state tournament wrestling action after two sessions on Friday, Feb. 28.
Four area wrestlers earned victories Friday in the opening round of the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament.
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The Monticello Moose boys hockey team is returning to the state hockey tournament for the third time in four years.
The Magic boys basketball team defeated Big Lake for the second time this season.
Monticello and Big Lake both competed in the Section 6AA wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Dassel-Cokato High School.
The Monticello boys swimming and diving team has had a very successful season and is currently 4-4 over all.
The Moose are on a roll, skating circles around any competition thrown their way.
The Monticello and Big Lake rivalry continues as the girls basketball teams went head to head on Friday, Feb. 21.
The Monticello gymnasts came in ready to give their all in the individuals state competition.
The Hornets have had five goals for the 2020 gymnastics season. And have just checked the fifth goal off of the list by claiming the Minnesota Class A Gymnastics Championship title.
Monticello took second place over all in the Section 7A meet on Saturday, Feb. 15 scoring a 141.5. Three Magic individuals earned spots to compete in the state meet on Saturday, Feb. 22.
The Magic basketball teams hosted a double header on Saturday, Feb. 15 inviting Moorhead to their gym to compete. Though it was a weekend game, the stands were packed with fans from the home team and the visitors.
The Moose have clinched the conference championship title and went on to play one final game against Buffalo before heading into section play.
Monticello and Big Lake wrestling competed in the MSHSL Section 6AA Tournament on Friday, Feb. 14. Monticello made it to the quarterfinals falling to Becker and Big Lake made it to the semifinals also falling to Becker.
Monticello High School nominates four students every year for the AAA Award and ExCEL Award.
Monticello High School had five students participate in National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
The Montiview Mountain Bike Challenge Course is now open for riders.
Back in the beginning of January the Moose took on North Branch in a 3-1 victory. On Friday, Feb. 7 the Moose defeated North Branch 7-1 and took the title of conference champions.
The North Wright County RiverHawks routed Cambridge-Isanti/Mora/Pine City 6-0 in the opening round of the section tournament but lost a tough game to Forest Lake to end the season.
The Moose have had a victorious season so far, sitting with a current record of 14-6.
The Monticello gymnastics team went head to head with St. Francis adding another win for their season.
Monticello had a tough weekend picking up two losses against Princeton on Friday, Jan. 31 and against St. Croix Lutheran on Saturday, Feb. 1.
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