Don't you all think we could have had a more coordinated, more determined national policy right from the start? And, don't you think the desired approach would have been pushed by the political party that did not have the presidency from 2016-2020? OK now you'll call me a "Trump hater." Such is life when you're having to deal with a cult. And for the fifth or sixth time, let me just say, "cult leaders take their followers down with them." History underscores this.
I sure couldn't get away with writing like this, were I still with the Morris newspaper.
So, on to basketball and the upbeat story from Thursday night. A thorough review is on the West Central Tribune website. I don't know if this means the paper took notes from the Morris coach. I know from experience that our boys coach, "Torgy," is devoted to calling the WC Tribune and to media commitments in general. He even posts game stats on Maxpreps. Other MACA coaches have tended to be inconsistent by comparison.
I have written as fact that MACA is now out of the WC Tribune's coverage territory, as a rule. This would appear to be underscored by the recent All Area Volleyball Team announcement. I looked over that spread and was surprised to see that New London-Spicer had not nominated anyone. That tells me there's a formal nomination process - it's not the newspaper "winging it."
I have always had mixed feelings about the All Area thing from Willmar. Because, the honor lacks the type of imprimatur we expect for such things. It's the newspaper in charge. Yet the awards suggest some true legitimacy. No mention of MACA in the spread. The spread reported that Minnewaska in addition to New London-Spicer did not nominate anyone. What that tells me, is that Minnewaska is still recognized as being in the WC Trib's territory.
How important is all this? Frankly, quite important to me as someone who likes to stay abreast of Tiger sports and share through some online writing. At present it looks like I'm in good shape for MACA boys basketball. Looks like Torgy will pull strings. At present I am doubtful about the other teams.
The Morris newspaper unfortunately has a "teaser" site that cannot be counted on at all. The newspaper is a business, and they must feel their approach serves their business interests. The Morris newspaper site was actually much better when it was under Forum Communications. Yes, I'm sure a lot of people didn't like how a lot of the links were to Willmar newspaper coverage. The Forum also owned the Willmar paper. Still does.
The Forum has left Morris. Their presence here was a little puzzling. Excellent sources told me the Forum was planning to close the Morris paper like they did with Hancock. I used to knock myself out writing sports for the Hancock Record, over about 15 years. You'd think I'd be a candidate for grand marshal of the Hancock July 4 parade. Just kidding!
As we speak, the kmrs-kkok website looks like the best place to find timely coverage of Tiger sports. Although, summaries can be disappointingly brief, darn it. Life goes on. And to think people used to think I was lazy!
Let's get into the Thursday night win by the MACA boys over Lac qui Parle, game played at LQPV. That high school is out in the middle of nowhere. I remember when it opened. Can you hear coyotes out in the distance?
No surprise to see Jackson Loge picking up where he left off. Look for him to just keep churning out the stats. Loge took care of business with 19 points scored in the Tigers' 60-37 win over the Eagles. Loge complemented that stat with 17 rebounds, four blocked shots and two steals. Thomas Tiernan was back at it with his long-range shooting. He made four 3-pointers as part of scoring 18 points.
Three Tigers each put in six points: Durgin Decker, Tyler Berlinger and Cole Wente. Wente made two 3-pointers and Decker one. Brandon Jergenson scored four points and Sam Kleinwolterink one. Decker backed up Loge in rebounding with eight. Jergenson dished out five assists. Decker, Tiernan and Loge each had two steals.
Lac qui Parle Valley's top scorer was Kaiden Allpress with 15 points. He made one '3'.
So, will we continue seeing regular MACA boys hoops updates on the West Central Tribune site? Would be nice if answer is yes. It would be nice if the girls program would develop an online channel to give us some reliable game updates, timely.
The long winter season lies ahead. Can we keep the pandemic concerns off to the side somewhat? I'm not betting on it.
- Brian Williams - morris mn minnesota - bwilly73@yahoo.com
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