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Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

A super fun school day basketball game in Langdon We have many things to discuss this week, but let’s start by giving a big shout out to everyone who put together the first-ever school day basketball game in Langdon on Feb. 7. It’s a pretty cool story, actually.
Eastyn Schaefer blocks a shot by the Bearcat's Alec Peyerl. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Eastyn Schaefer blocks a shot by the Bearcat's Alec Peyerl. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cards host first-ever school day game; end five-game losing streak

It's been busy, busy times for the Langdon-Munich Cardinals boys basketball team. They got stormed out for a home game versus North Star Feb. 6 then made it up for what was the first-ever during the school day game in Cardinals basketball history on Feb. 7.
Blades junior gold boys take second at Wisconsin Tournament

Blades junior gold boys take second at Wisconsin Tournament

Blades junior gold boys take second at Wisconsin Tournament

The Langdon Blades Junior Gold hockey team took a break from their North Dakota league schedule to play at the tournament in Siren, Wisc. Feb. 7-9. There they were in an eight-team field that featured teams from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and North Dakota.
INAUGURAL 10,000 SHOT CLUB MEMBERS

INAUGURAL 10,000 SHOT CLUB MEMBERS

INAUGURAL 10,000 SHOT CLUB MEMBERS

Pictured above are the first members of the Langdon-Munich 10,000 shot club. The Cardinals Sports Boosters challenged all kids in grades K-6 to work on their shots and put up 10,000 basketball shots between Oct. 1 and Feb. 1, and these are the ones that made it, with many others coming close.
Co-Player of the Game on Senior Night was Meredith Romfo, who had a game high 17 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Co-Player of the Game on Senior Night was Meredith Romfo, who had a game high 17 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lady Cards lose last regular season game, head to postseason with 12-7 record

The Langdon-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team had their last regular game of the 2024-25 season at home versus Grafton on Senior Night Feb. 7. Lady Cards seniors Meredith Romfo and Mikaela Olson were honored before the game, along with their parents.
Grant Cosley adds 2 points to his 17-point night in Drayton in the Eagles win over the Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Grant Cosley adds 2 points to his 17-point night in Drayton in the Eagles win over the Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Eagles have close call with DVE, stay unbeaten at 15-0

North Border is now ranked #2 in the state in latest Class B Media Poll District 3 boys basketball games have been a wild roller coaster this year. It seems there are no guaranteed wins night in and night out.
Eastyn Schaefer takes a leap and sinks a bucket at the Cards' faceoff against the Eagles. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Eastyn Schaefer takes a leap and sinks a bucket at the Cards' faceoff against the Eagles. Photo by Larry Stokke.

EAGLES BEAT CARDINALS IN HIGHLY ENTERTAINING GAME AT THE LANGDON GYM

In one of the more highly anticipated basketball games of the winter sports season, the North Border Eagles, ranked third in the state, came to Langdon to take on the Langdon-Munich Cardinals in a two-point District 3 contest.
Benjamin Berg brings the puck around the side of the net to try a shot in the Jr Gold game. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Benjamin Berg brings the puck around the side of the net to try a shot in the Jr Gold game. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Blades lose rare back-to-back games at home, win at Northwood

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor The Langdon Blades Junior Gold hockey team had a busy league weekend with one game at Dakota Spirit Arena. They played on Jan. 31 at Fargo then Feb. 1 against the Richland Rangers at the DSA. They lost two frustrating games, 6-1 to the Phantoms and 3-0 to the Rangers.