Sports

2024-25 Springfield Varsity Boys Basketball Team
  The Springfield Tiger Boys Basketball team began this season practice on November 25 due to the excellent State Football run. Coming off a 21-8 overall record, 13-3 conference record and tying for 1st place, the team and coaches are looking forward to their new season.  The team is coached by...
Tigers react after #26 Colten Sell recovers a fumble early in the game against Goodhue.
Springfield 20 Goodhue 14 Tigers football fans were, once again, treated to a classic performance on Thursday night in Rochester as Springfield defeated Goodhue 20-14 in the first round of the Class A State Tournament.  The Tigers had been accustomed to playing with the lead for the vast majority...
The Springfield Tigers have advanced to the Class A State Football Tournament for the third year in a row and the fifth time in the last seven years!  Springfield outlasted Murray County Central 20-10 on Friday in the Section 3A championship held at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall...
Tiger Football Team honors staff
Before the start of Friday’s Homecoming football game, Tiger football players thanked a staff member that they felt impacted them in a positive way during their time at Springfield. Each senior walked out on the field with their staff member and presented them with a small gift. The event was...
Springfield’s Sheena Dauer was named to the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame at South Dakota State University. Front row from L: Mary (Wirth) Jorgenson, Melissa (Peter) Curry and Sheena Dauer. Back row from L: Cole Irish, Charlie Clarksean, Ryan Berry and Tom Osterberg. Photo submitted
  Springfield High School alumns, Sheena Dauer, was named to the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame at South Dakota State University this pastweekend.  Dauer attended SDSU from 2000-05. She continued the Jackrabbit tradition of championship distance running by winning six conference titles in cross...
Springfield’s Chain Crew received the MSHSL Distinguished Service Award during last Thursday’s game.
Before the start of Thursday’s home football game, football fans gathered together to celebrate the Springfield Chain Crew for receiving the MSHSL Distinguished Service Award. Recipients of the award were George Tauer, Cal Buddensiek, Alan “Butch” Krebs, and Steve “Buzz” Lang. Joining them was...
River Valley Wildcats Team
  The River Valley Wildcats took on Fairmont last Thursday at home in Sleepy Eye.  “Our team faced some tough competition against Fairmont, but I’m incredibly proud of Taylor Berkner for her outstanding performance. She showed great resilience, winning her match in a thrilling tiebreaker,” stated...
The Springfield -Cedar Mountain Cross Country teams are pictured with their coaches.
The Springfield -Cedar Mountain Cross Country teams began practice Monday, August 12.  Head Coach Luke Amsden and Assistant Coach Brittany Portner have been working with the team in anticipation of their first meet this Friday, August 23 at Winthrop Golf Course.   See complete story and photos in...
Springfield Gold Coach Pitch baseball team
     The Springfield Gold Coach Pitch baseball team has recently finished their season.  Pictured are the members of the team. Front row left to right: Carson Vogel, Vinny Thatcher, Brantley McVicker, Emmett Vogel, Blake Steffl. Back row: Corbin Hesse, Colton Meine, JD Dauer, McCoy Roiger, Case...
Softball Letter Awards winners.
  Springfield Tiger Softball held their annual end of season awards banquet last month. This was a time to thank and honor their athletes for a great season. Many awards were given to the players. See complete story in this week's issue of the Springfield Advance-Press.

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