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Olyvia Erickson looks to return to the state meet for the Raiders in several key races with the hopes of improving her results for her senior year.

Track time trials is the official start of spring sports

Hastings track and field athletes opened their season with an early spring competition designed to give both the boys and girls teams a first look at where they stand after the winter training … more

By Bruce Karnick | 4/1/26

The Hastings girls wrestling team poses after winning the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association Girls Dual State Championship. The Raiders defeated Coon Rapids, Pine Island, St. Michael-Albertville, and Chatfield to secure the 16-team title, with Elli Levine, Olivia Levine, and Audrianna Dahlberg each going 4-0 on the day to help lead Hastings to the championship.

Season recap: Wrestling

The Hastings Raiders wrestling program delivered one of its most complete seasons in recent memory during the 2025–26 winter, combining team championships, individual state success, academic … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/25/26

At least three local volunteer organizations make massive upgrades to their online presence

The challenges facing businesses, clubs, networking groups and a plethora of other entities around the world is a list far too great to put into one story, but for local organizations, membership and … more

Op/Ed by Bruce Karnick bruce@hastingsjournal.news | 3/25/26

15 Hastings wrestlers earn NWCA High School Scholar All-American

The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) annually awards high school wrestlers across the nation awards for academic achievement. This year, Hastings had 15 wrestlers earn the award, several … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/25/26

Matthew Foss celebrates with head coach Chad Feikema after reaching the 1,000-point milestone for his varsity career earlier this season. Foss was a consistent offensive leader for the Raiders and capped his career as one of the program’s top scorers.

Season Recap: Boys Basketball

The Hastings Raiders boys basketball team opened the 2025–26 season with confidence, stayed in the Metro East Conference race through the middle of the winter, and closed the year with a Section … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/25/26

The Hastings Raiders gather following their Hockey Day Minnesota appearance at United Heroes League Ice Rink, one of the program’s showcase moments of the season. The outdoor game highlighted a competitive year that included a section tournament victory and a trip to the Section 4A semifinals.

Season Recap: Boys Hockey

The Hastings Raiders boys hockey team closed the 2025–26 season with a 13–13–1 record, a Section 4A quarterfinal victory, and a competitive semifinal appearance against top-seeded Mahtomedi, … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/25/26

The Hastings Hawks and the City of Hastings added 20 feet of space to the concessions stand at the baseball field at Veterans Park. Part of that expansion included a complete rebuilding of the awnings and natural ventilation of the roof on both the concessions stand and utility shed as well as replacing the shingles on the 26-year-old buildings.

Veterans Park baseball concessions stand upgrade nearly complete

During the 2024-25 offseason, the Hastings Hawks board decided to check another big item off their capital improvement plan for Veterans Park, a much-needed concessions stand expansion. Months of … more

By John McLoone | 3/24/26

Hastings junior James McNamara competes at the MSHSL Alpine Ski Meet at Giants Ridge on Feb. 10, making his second appearance at state and posting a strong first run against the top skiers in Minnesota.

Season Recap: Alpine Skiing

The Hastings Raiders alpine ski team spent the 2025–26 season building momentum through a demanding schedule of conference races, invitationals, and championship competition. By the time the season … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/21/26

Season Recap: Dance Team

The Hastings Raider Dance Team continued its steady rise during the 2025–26 season, building on the foundation established during the program’s first year competing under the Minnesota State High … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/21/26

Mya Bauer attacks the basket during Hastings action this season. Bauer led the Raiders in scoring with 396 points (14.7 per game) while shooting 53.6 percent from the field and also paced the team with 210 rebounds, anchoring the offense throughout the season.

Season Recap: Girls Basketball

The Hastings Raiders girls basketball team navigated a season that featured early growing pains, a strong midseason surge, and a return to the Section 3AAAA playoffs, finishing the winter with a … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/19/26

On a cold winter day at Hockey Day Minnesota, a moment between games brought a different kind of spotlight to the rink. The Treasure Island ‘Island Impact’ program awarded Alayna Adamez a $5,000 scholarship for her work in school, in sports and in the community. Left to right: Alayna Adamez, Park High School Girls Hockey Varsity Head Coach Evan Ziegler and Grant Johnson Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council President.

From sports to community: Adamez honored with Island Impact Scholarship

Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 may be remembered for the cold weather and fun hockey, but for Park of Cottage Grove’s Alayna Adamez, one memory stands out, even months after the game was played. After … more