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Canby's run goes on empty

Photo by Jenny Kirk Canby’s Courtney Slaba (5) shoots a layup over Southwest Minnesota Christian’s Jada Vander Veen (35) in the closing seconds of the first half during the Section 3A final at the R/A Facility Friday. For more photos, go to cu.marshallindependent.com.
March 13, 2010

MARSHALL —Down by 12 points with eight and a half minutes remaining, things looked a little bit bleak for the Canby girls basketball team in the Section 3A finals at the R/A Facility at Southwest Minnesota State. But the Lancers dug down deep and went on a 14-2 run, tying the contest at 48-48 with 4:45 left to play. Canby took the lead on the next possession and then traded baskets with Southwest Minnesota Christian in the finals minutes. Possession of the ball became priceless, and in the end, the dream season came to a close for Canby. “SWC is a very good basketball team and we wish them the best of luck,” Canby head coach Kevin Hansen said. “It came down to the final possession of the game. We got down by 12, but we felt we were coming back and we did. We never gave up and we haven’t all season. I’m very proud of our effort and our girls.” With 11.1 seconds remaining, Jenni Vander Veen came up huge for SWC after rebounding a teammates missed perimeter sho.

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Mustangs’ offseason filled with questions

March 13, 2010

On Friday, Southwest Minnesota State University interim head coach Brad Bigler was hot on the recruiting trail.

“We’ve been out since last Sunday for that final push of the high school season,” Bigler said.

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Mustangs fail to advance at nationals

March 13, 2010

Three Southwest Minnesota State University wrestlers took part in the first day of the NCAA Division II National Championships Friday in Omaha, Neb., but none were able to advance to compete on Day 2.

Brandan Schunk, C.D.

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Vikings storm on

March 12, 2010

MARSHALL — In their first meeting of the season, Dawson-Boyd crushed Minneota 74-36. Last month, the Blackjacks needed overtime, but managed to pull out a four-point win in Minneota.

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Canby can’t stop top-ranked Wolverines, 74-39

March 12, 2010

MARSHALL — The section semifinals are a good time for a team to elevate its play — but when that team is already undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the state, it becomes a sight to see.

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Lancers hoping playoff experience pays off

March 12, 2010

A year ago, the Canby girls basketball team had the most successful run in the program’s history, compiling a 22-7 record and making it to the Section 3A finals before falling to Adrian.

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