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Wabasso football falls to Border West at state
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google EYOTA, Minn. (KEYC) - The Wabasso football team battled Border West in the 9-player state tournament on Thursday. The Rabbits fall by a final of 28-6. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Signing day: West and East athletes make college commitments official
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato West and Mankato East athletics had a total of six athletes sign a letter of intent on Wednesday. athletes committed to a handful of universities including Minnesota State, St. Cloud State. and MSU Moorhead.
Signing Day: West and East athletes make college commitments official
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato West and Mankato East athletics had a total of six athletes sign a letter of intent on Wednesday. athletes committed to a handful of universities including Minnesota State, St. Cloud State. and MSU Moorhead. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
St. Mary’s girls volleyball set to compete at state for first time in program history
St. Mary’s girls volleyball set to compete at state for first time in program history Published: Nov. 11, 2026 at 4:44 AM UTC|Updated: moments ago
MSU volleyball closes out regular season with win over Sioux Falls
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State volleyball team took on Sioux Falls at home for the final game of the regular season. Mavericks end on a high note with a 3-0 win over the Cougars, and finish with an 11-17 record on the regular season.
MSU volleyball closes out regular season with win over Sioux Falls
MSU volleyball closes out regular season with win over Sioux Falls Published: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM UTC|Updated: moments ago
MSU soccer squeezes past Northern State in nail-biting NSIC semifinal
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State Mavericks take on Northern State in the NSIC semifinal game. MSU held a 2-1 lead the first half. Wolves battled back to tie it up 3-3 and close out regulation time. Two overtime periods and 13 PKs later, the Mavericks get it done and advance to the NSIC championship against Bemidji State on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Mankato West football team advances to Class AAAAA state tournament
CHASKA, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato West football team took on the Waconia Wildcats for the Section 2AAAAA championship. the scarlets walk away with a 21-14 victory and advance to state competition that starts next week.
Mankato West football team advances to Class AAAAA state tournament
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google CHASKA, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato West football team took on the Waconia Wildcats for the Section 2AAAAA championship. the scarlets walk away with a 21-14 victory and advance to state competition that starts next week. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
MSU soccer squeezes past Northern State in nail-biting NSIC semifinal
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State Mavericks take on Northern State in the NSIC semifinal game. MSU held a 2-1 lead the first half. Wolves battled back to tie it up 3-3 and close out regulation time. Two overtime periods and 13 PKs later, the Mavericks get it done and advance to the NSIC championship against Bemidji State on Sunday at 1 p.m. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s volleyball sweeps Cleveland for Section 2A championship
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - Cleveland volleyball made their second consecutive Section 2A championship appearance against Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s. The No. 3 seeded Knights took home the team’s first every section championship in straight sets against the No. 1 seeded Clippers. The Knights advance to the Class A state tournament which begins on November 12th. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Crusaders set to make fourth straight Class A state appearance
Crusaders set to make fourth straight Class A state appearance Published: Nov. 5, 2026 at 12:42 AM UTC|Updated: 6 minutes ago
Area athletes shine at state tennis competition
MINNEAPOLIS/BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (KEYC) - State girls tennis competition comes to a close this week with a number of area athletes capping off strong seasons. In Class A, St. James Area's Elizabeth Shores finishes as the singles runner-up. Fairmont's doubles team of Emelia Klanderud and Alison Slama finish fourth in Class A. In Class AA, St. Peter's Kylie Southworth/Brielle Romasiewicz took the top spot in the state in the doubles competition.
Area athletes shine at state tennis competition
MINNEAPOLIS/BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (KEYC) - State girls tennis competition comes to a close this week with a number of area athletes capping off strong seasons. In Class A, St. James Area’s Elizabeth Shores finishes as the singles runner-up. Fairmont’s doubles team of Emelia Klanderud and Alison Slama finish fourth in Class A. In Class AA, St. Peter’s Kylie Southworth/Brielle Romasiewicz took the top spot in the state in the doubles competition.
Mankato West boys soccer falls to Blake
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (KEYC) - The No. 8 seeded Mankato West Scarlets take on top seed Blake in the first round of Class AA state tournament. The Bears defeat the Scarlets 3-1.
Prep athlete: Shores leading by example for St. James Area
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. James Area girls tennis team is in the midst of state tournament play, and a standout senior is helping lead the way. Elizabeth Shores' tenacity and leadership is why the senior of the St. James Area girls tennis team is our Prep Athlete of the Week.
St. Peter boys soccer loses to Academy of Holy Angels
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Peter boys soccer takes on Academy of Holy Angels in the first round of Class A state tournament. The St. Peter Cinderella story comes to an end after falling to the Stars 3-0.
Prep Athlete: Shores leading by example for St. James Area
Prep Athlete: Shores leading by example for St. James Area Published: Oct. 30, 2026 at 4:09 AM UTC|Updated: 17 minutes ago
Mankato West boys soccer falls to Blake
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google SHAKOPEE, Minn. (KEYC) - The No. 8 seeded Mankato West Scarlets take on top seed Blake in the first round of Class AA state tournament. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
St. Peter boys soccer loses to Academy of Holy Angels
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google SHAKOPEE, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Peter boys soccer takes on Academy of Holy Angels in the first round of Class A state tournament. The St. Peter Cinderella story comes to an end after falling to the Stars 3-0. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
St. James Area girls tennis team finishes Class A runner-up
St. James Area girls tennis team finishes Class A runner-up Published: Oct. 29, 2026 at 3:45 AM UTC|Updated: 5 minutes ago
St. James Area girls tennis advances to Class A semifinals
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. James Area girls tennis team battled Morris-MACA/WCA in the Class A state tournament on Tuesday. St. James Area wins by a final of 6-1.
St. Peter girls tennis falls to Mahtomedi
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Peter girls tennis team battled Mahtomedi in the Class AA quarterfinals on Tuesday. St. Peter falls by a final of 4-3. Saints top Becker in the consolation bracket and will face South St. Paul for fifth place.
St. Peter girls tennis falls to Mahtomedi
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Peter girls tennis team battled Mahtomedi in the Class AA quarterfinals on Tuesday. Saints top Becker in the consolation bracket and will face South St. Paul for fifth place. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Mankato East girls soccer falls to Mahtomedi
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google FARMINGTON, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato East girls soccer team battled Mahtomedi in the opening round of the Class AA state tournament on Tuesday. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
St. James Area girls tennis advances to Class A semifinals
The top-seeded Saints take down Morris-MACA/WCA to keep title hopes alive.
MSU volleyball defeats University of Mary
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Minnesota State volleyball teams closes out the weekend with a match-up against University of Mary. Mavericks get the win in straight sets. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
MSU volleyball sweeps Minot State
Lester surpasses 2,000 career assist milestone.
St. Peter boys soccer punches ticket to Class A state tournament
AUSTIN, Minn. (KEYC) - The underdog and No. 5 seed in section playoffs, St. Peter boys soccer team took on the No. 2 seed Southwest Minnesota Christian. The Saints battled back in the second half after being down 2-0, and ultimately won in a penalty kick shootout to be crowned Section 2A champions. St. Peter advances to Class A state tournament play which begins next week. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Maverick Insider: MSU football set to battle Wayne State following bye week
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State football team is currently unbeaten on the season with a 7-0 record heading into this weekend’s match-up against Wayne State. Defensive lineman Wyatt Osterbauer joins Maverick Insider to discuss the depth up front for MSU. The Mavericks are averaging close to 250 rushing yards per game in 2026. Senior offensive lineman Josh Witt tells us why the team is so effective at moving the ball.
Fillmore Central wins big over St. Clair/Loyola
ST. CLAIR, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Clair/Loyola Spartans host the Fillmore Central Falcons for their final home game of the regular season. The Falcons lead 20-6 at half and go on to win 28-6.
Fillmore Central wins big over St. Clair/Loyola
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ST. CLAIR, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Clair/Loyola Spartans host the Fillmore Central Falcons for their final home game of the regular season. The Falcons lead 20-6 at half and go on to win 28-6. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Sports extra: Fall week eight (Wed.)
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Check out this week's special Wednesday edition of Sports Extra! HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: MANKATO WEST VS RJM - 38-0 WASECA VS. NEW ULM - 35-14 USC VS. NRHEG - 40-8 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER SECTION 2A CHAMPIONSHIP: ST. PETER VS. SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN - 2-2 ST. PETER WINS IN PENALTIES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER SECTION 2A CHAMPIONSHIP: CANNON FALLS VS. FAIRMONT - 1-0
Sports Extra: Fall Week Eight (Wed.)
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Check out this week’s special Wednesday edition of Sports Extra! HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: MANKATO WEST VS RJM - 38-0 WASECA VS. NEW ULM - 35-14 USC VS. NRHEG - 40-8 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER SECTION 2A CHAMPIONSHIP: ST. PETER VS. SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN - 2-2 ST. PETER WINS IN PENALTIES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER SECTION 2A CHAMPIONSHIP: CANNON FALLS VS. FAIRMONT - 1-0 Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Sports extra: Fall week eight (Tues.)
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Check out this week's special Tuesday edition of Sports Extra! HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER SECTION 2AA CHAMPIONSHIP: MANKATO WEST VS. WORTHINGTON - 2-1 OT HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER SECTION 2AA CHAMPIONSHIP: MANKATO WEST VS. MANKATO EAST - 2-1 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CATHEDRAL VS. EDGERTON - 32-20 GHEC-T VS. NICOLLET - 48-20 REDWOOD VALLEY VS. ST. CLOUD CATHEDRAL - 56-7 LCWM VS. LUVERNE - 27-6 ST. JAMES AREA VS. MADELIA - 33-6
Sports Extra: Fall Week Eight (Tues.)
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Check out this week’s special Tuesday edition of Sports Extra! HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER SECTION 2AA CHAMPIONSHIP: MANKATO WEST VS. WORTHINGTON - 2-1 OT HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER SECTION 2AA CHAMPIONSHIP: MANKATO WEST VS. MANKATO EAST - 2-1 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CATHEDRAL VS. EDGERTON - 32-20 GHEC-T VS. NICOLLET - 48-20 REDWOOD VALLEY VS. ST. CLOUD CATHEDRAL - 56-7 LCWM VS. LUVERNE - 27-6 ST. JAMES AREA VS.
No. 3 MSU soccer wins big over MSU Moorhead
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - MSU soccer takes on MSU Moorhead for the second-to-last home game of the regular season. Mavericks shutout the Dragons 5-0.
No. 3 MSU soccer wins big over MSU Moorhead
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - MSU soccer takes on MSU Moorhead for the second-to-last home game of the regular season. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Mankato East girls soccer takes down Marshall to advance to section championship
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato East girls soccer takes on Marshall in the Section 2AA semifinals. Cougars walk away with the win 10-0. Mankato East will take on crosstown rival Mankato West on Oct. 20.
Mankato East girls soccer takes down Marshall to advance to section championship
Mankato East girls soccer takes down Marshall to advance to section championship Published: Fri Oct 16 2026|Updated: moments ago
Maverick Insider: No. 5 MSU football stays sharp during bye week
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - On this week’s edition of Maverick Insider we caught up with MSU football’s Antoine Johnson Jr. about his journey to MSU and what makes the defense special. Next, we spoke with Ishmael Emmanuel-Holloway about his role within the team. Head coach Todd Hoffner breaks down bye week and how to keep the same energy the remainder of the season. Then, former MSU midfielder Aubrey Bahl speaks about what the MSU women’s soccer team needs to do to finish the regular season strong.
Prep Athlete: Fischer helps lead LSH in undefeated section play
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google LESUEUR, Minn. (KEYC) - With just one game remaining in the regular season, the Giants have yet to lose a section matchup. A key component to this success is sophomore middle hitter Ashlyn Fischer with her versatility on the court and leadership through actions. Here’s a look into our Prep Athlete of the Week. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Sports extra: Fall week seven
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Check out this week's special Wednesday edition of Sports Extra! HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: MANKATO WEST VS. CHANHASSEN - 42-20 MANKATO EAST VS. APPLE VALLEY - 27-16 OWATONNA VS. MAYO - 21-16 WEM VS. ST.CLAIR/LOYOLA - 36-0 MAPLE RIVER VS. BLUE EARTH AREA - 36-12 WASECA VS. ALBERT LEA - 41-6 ST. PETER VS NEW ULM - 31-21 BLOOMING PRAIRIE/HAYFIELD VS. JWP - 27-26 PIPESTONE AREA VS. SIBLEY EAST - 42-22
Sports Extra: Fall Week Seven
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Check out this week’s special Wednesday edition of Sports Extra! HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: MANKATO WEST VS. CHANHASSEN - 42-20 MANKATO EAST VS. APPLE VALLEY - 27-16 OWATONNA VS. MAYO - 21-16 WEM VS. ST.CLAIR/LOYOLA - 36-0 MAPLE RIVER VS. BLUE EARTH AREA - 36-12 WASECA VS. ALBERT LEA - 41-6 ST. PETER VS NEW ULM - 31-21 BLOOMING PRAIRIE/HAYFIELD VS. JWP - 27-26 PIPESTONE AREA VS. SIBLEY EAST - 42-22 Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
LeSueur-Henderson volleyball defeats St. Clair
ST. CLAIR, Minn. (KEYC) - St. Clair volleyball hosted LeSueur-Henderson for their final home game of the regular season. Giants walked away with the victory 3-0.
LeSueur-Henderson volleyball defeats St. Clair
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ST. CLAIR, Minn. (KEYC) - St. Clair volleyball hosted LeSueur-Henderson for their final home game of the regular season. Giants walked away with the victory 3-0. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
St. Peter girls tennis captures back-to-back team Section 2AA championship
St. Peter girls tennis captures back-to-back team Section 2AA championship Published: Mon Oct 12 2026|Updated: 14 minutes ago
No. 19 MSU men's hockey close out series against No. 7 Wisconsin with loss
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The No. 19 Minnesota State men's hockey team welcomed back former head coach Mike Hastings for a home series against No. 7 Wisconsin. MSU falls to the Badgers in the final game of the series, 4-1. The Mavericks take to the road next weekend for a series against Merrimack.
No. 19 MSU men’s hockey close out series against No. 7 Wisconsin with loss
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The No. 19 Minnesota State men’s hockey team welcomed back former head coach Mike Hastings for a home series against No. 7 Wisconsin. MSU falls to the Badgers in the final game of the series, 4-1. The Mavericks take to the road next weekend for a series against Merrimack. Autoplay 1 of 26 The Mavericks look to bounce back on the road against Merrimack next weekend.(KEYC) Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app.
Sports extra: Fall week six
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Check out this week's edition of Sports Extra! HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: MANKATO WEST VS. TWO RIVERS - 58-0 OWATONNA VS. NORTHFIELD - 42-21 ST. PETER VS. ALBERT LEA - 25-13 WASECA VS. WORTHINGTON - 49-7 FILLMORE CENTRAL VS. NRHEG - 35-6 WABASSO VS. NICOLLET - 51-20 MARTIN COUNTY WEST VS. ST. JAMES AREA - 30-0 NCAA: NO. 18 MINNESOTA STATE MEN'S HOCKEY VS NO. 9 WISCONSIN - 4-0 NO. 7 MINNESOTA STATE WOMEN'S SOCCER VS. CSP - 4-0.
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