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Members of the Prior Lake Mariners team include, back row, left to right, Mike Hess, Bryan Lawrence, Ryan Ernster, Jake Bergstreser, Matt Moriarty, Paul Busselman and Jake Lerher. In the front row are, left to right, Major Chumley III, Matt Lyrenmann, Andy Koehler, Scott Rhone and Chris Petrie. Not pictured are Ben Jacobson, David Busselman, Jim Klugherz, Justin Hackett, Lance Smith and Pete Hohn.

PL Mariners finish third in state baseball tournament for seniors

August 20, 2025

The Prior Lake Mariners took third place in the Minnesota Senior Men's Amateur Baseball Association State Tournament held Aug. 16-17. The team played in the 35 and older category. Overall, they went 8-7 for the season.

Children interested in learning more about playing LaCrosse can do so at PLAY's meeting scheduled for Sept. 2.

Child interested in LaCrosse? Come to PLAY meeting Sept. 2

August 13, 2025

Children interested in playing LaCrosse can come to an informational meeting planned by Prior Lake Athletics for Youth on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Open to both boys and girls, the meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. There is...

The Prior Lake Mudcats faced off against the Union Hill team.

On to state

Randy Geister
August 13, 2025

The Prior Lake Mudcats amateur baseball team will face Bird Island in the Minnesota State Amateur Class “B” Baseball Tourney after winning big over New Prague 10-5 and Union Hill 4-3 this past weekend. In doing so, they earned the third seed in District...

Taylor Smith, longtime supporter of baseball in Prior Lake, was inducted into the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame.

Hall of Famer

August 6, 2025

Taylor Smith, a longtime member of the Prior Lake baseball community, has been inducted into the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. The honor highlights his years of service, leadership, and impact on the sport and the lives of young athletes...

Jays, Mudcats, Legion were in action during past week

Jays, Mudcats, Legion were in action during past week

Randy Geister
July 30, 2025

The Mudcats played this past Sunday against the Lonsdale Aces in their best-of-three playoff series to see who will be advancing in District 3B. The game was scoreless through nine innings as both teams had outstanding pitching. The Mudcats broke the...

Registration for the fall PLAY football program, grades K-8, closes July 15.

PLAY football registration for grades K-8 closes July 15

July 2, 2025

Registration for the Prior Lake Athletics for Youth football program for grades kindergarten through grade 8 will close on Tuesday, July 15. Equipment handout for those who are registered for the fall program is scheduled for July 28-30. Players will...

The Prior Lake High School girls lacrosse team came home as state champions for the 2025 season. (Photo / Caty Mawing Photography)

State champs!

Staff report
June 18, 2025

The Prior Lake High school girls lacrosse team finished season play undefeated and came home with the state championship trophy. The Lakers defeated the Stillwater Ponies 13-8 last Saturday while playing at Eden Prairie High School. This was the third...

The Prior Lake Jays took home the consolation championship trophy after defeating the Brookings Cubs at the Arlington tournament. (Prior Lake Amateur Baseball Association)

Baseball play is back in full swing for Jays, Mudcats and Legion teams

Randy Geister
June 18, 2025

The Prior Lake Jays concluded their participation at The Friendly Tournament in Arlington by defeating the Brookings Cubs 11-1 on June 8 and secured the tournament's consolation championship. Brookings scored first in the bottom of the first inning,...

Colten Gunderson fires a pitch in the section playoffs vs. Eden Prairie on May 26, 2025. Courtesy photo / PL Boys Baseball

Laker roundup: PL teams face section tournament foes

Randy Geister
May 28, 2025

Spring tournament season is upon us, and the Lakers face strong competition in their section. Here is a look at how some of Prior Lake's teams have fared heading into the postseason. Baseball The Lakers are in the thick of the 4A section 2 playoffs,...

PLHS activity fees, tickets may be on the rise

PLHS activity fees, tickets may be on the rise

Renee Winick
May 22, 2025

A series of proposed changes would offset more than $200,000 in activities spending for the Prior Lake-Savage Area School district. Activities director Jeff Marshall presented proposed increases in activities fees and ticket prices. The new rates...

Prior Lake's Dallas Handevidt and Lukas Aidas rally in an early season doubles match this spring. Courtesy photo / PL Boys Tennis

District gets USTA grant to upgrade tennis courts

Robb Jeffries
May 7, 2025

The United States Tennis Association announced Monday, May 5, that the governing body and its affiliates have awarded Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools a grant of nearly $50,000. The funds, totaling $48,075, will be used to resurface the eight tennis...

Children between ages of 10 and 15 are invited to fish in the Scott County Sheriff's Department Fishing Derby being held on June 11. (Submitted by Scott County Sheriff's Dept.)

Registrations open for annual fishing derby hosted by Sheriff’s Department

Staff report
May 6, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Department will host its annual Fishing Derby for children on Wednesday, June 11,  on Cedar Lake in New Prague. This is the 26th year the event has been hosted, providing local children with the opportunity to fish with law...

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