50 years ago: 1965

The Albert Lea High School wrestling team won its eighth straight District 2 title. Mark Allen, 95 pounds; Ken Stauch, 112; Gary Neist, 127; Ken Stencel, 138; and Chuck Jean, 154, were district champions. Second-place Albert Lea finishers were John Demo, 103; Bob Severson, 145; and Tom Countryman, 165, also wrestled at the state tournament.

Al Rasmussen set an Emmons High School record of 40 points in its 72-55 basketball victory over Delavan. The Eagles raised their season record to 9-5 in the Border League.

Freeborn High School also improved their Border League basketball record to 9-5 after defeating Alden 81-69. Dick McKean scored 23 points and Al Jensen had 19 for Freeborn. Alden was led by Brad Sweet with 19 points and Bob Hoeg with 16.

 

25 years ago: 1990

In the first round of District 2A girls’ basketball playoffs, NRHEG defeated LeRoy-Ostrander 45-36. The Panthers were led by Ann Felsheim with 10 points.

Advancing to the Minnesota state wrestling tournament from Albert Lea were Max Bjerke at 119 pounds, David Mendenhall, 152; John Timm, 160 lbs; Brian Hensch, 171; and Mark Bell at heavyweight.

Mike Isaacson from Lake Mills won the Iowa state wrestling title at pounds.

 

10 years ago: 2005

Named to the 2004-05 Big Nine All-Conference girls’ hockey team from Albert Lea were Tessa Christensen and Laura Hillman. Tigers receiving All-Conference honorable mention were Jenna Christensen, Sarah Jensen and Amy Leach.

In Class 1A West Subdistrict boys’ basketball, Glenville-Emmons defeated Blooming Prairie 55-44. Jarrad Knutson led Glenville-Emmons with 22 points.

Albert Lea defeated Austin 51-44 in the quarterfinal round of Section 1AAA girls’ basketball tournament. Hali Hendrickson scored 12 points and had 12 rebounds, and Liz Thompson had 10 points for the Tigers.

Ryan Moore scored 21 points and Parker Skophammer, 13, for the Albert Lea boys’ basketball team in its 70-53 win over United South Central.