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Solace at the rink

Photo by Matt Dahlseid Marshall boys hockey coach Kori Pearson returned to the bench on Dec. 17, after his wife, Sadie, died from meningitis complicated by lupus.
February 9, 2010

MARSHALL – Kori Pearson glides across the ice, running drills, calling out tips, getting his team ready for what he knows is a big game. It’s Wednesday afternoon. The next evening, the Marshall boys hockey team is set to face New Ulm, a team undefeated in the South Central Conference. Pearson, head coach of the Tigers, knows his team will need to be sharp. By focusing his players on their game, Pearson is distracting himself. During these brief times each day, he’s getting his mind off of Sadie. But when Pearson leaves the ice, his mind goes back to Sadie, the 32-year-old wife he lost on Thanksgiving. Sadie Pearson died from meningitis complicated by her lupus on Nov. 26. Kori has had trouble finding enough sleep. He’s suddenly a single father with one son in second grade and another just nine months old. “She was my best friend,” Pearson said. “It’s tough, her not being around. Everything’s a reminder.

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Tigers tackle Huskies on road, 63-42

February 9, 2010

The Marshall boys basketball team picked up its third straight win with a 63-42 victory over Southwest Conference foe Jackson County Central Monday night in Jackson.

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Newton pours in 20 in Knights win

February 9, 2010

The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights shot 52 percent from the floor and came away with a 65-52 victory over Murray County Central in Slayton Monday night.

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Area briefs

February 9, 2010

Hart to play soccer at SMSU



Southwest Minnesota State University head soccer coach Amy Olson announced the signing of four student-athletes for the 2010 season.

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Panthers comeback falls short against Saints

February 7, 2010

TRACY — The Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panthers were looking for their second straight win of the season and kept pace with St. James in the second half of a nonconference game in Tracy Saturday.

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Hutchinson offense too much for Tigers, 4-3

February 7, 2010

MARSHALL — For the second straight game, the Marshall boys hockey team was outshot by more than 20, and for the second straight time, the Tigers needed overtime to decide their contest.

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What do you think Brett Favre should do next season? Return and lead the Vikings again
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