Cardinals end season with victory
By Tom Obert, Cub Reporter
The Cardinals beat Fergus Falls 38 - 13 last night at Fergus in the final game of the regular season. That made their season record 5 - 3, which garnered a No. 3 seed for the section 8 - 5A playoffs. 
It appears, therefore, that they will open the sectionals at home next week against Bemidji, a team they beat in the season opener 22 - 0.
It appears, therefore, that they will open the sectionals at home next week against Bemidji, a team they beat in the season opener 22 - 0. (Editor's note: The verb "to garner" would have long vanished from English lexicon, were it not for its consistent use by prep sports reporters. It's a beautiful, descriptive term from a bygone era, so much more elegant than the vulgar "to get" in common usage. Now picture our cub reporter addressing his wife thusly: "Ruthie, my pet, I'm motoring downtown to garner a loaf of bread.")
The game did not command the same level of state-wide attention as the Edina - Wayzata game. As noted by columnist John Millea in this morning's Tribune, that game was a "battle between the haves and the have-mores" and "had people talking all the way from Tiffany & Co. to the Jaguar dealership." Millea certainly has we out-staters at heart!
Soccer
The game did not command the same level of state-wide attention as the Edina - Wayzata game. As noted by columnist John Millea in this morning's Tribune, that game was a "battle between the haves and the have-mores" and "had people talking all the way from Tiffany & Co. to the Jaguar dealership." Millea certainly has we out-staters at heart!
Soccer
The girls soccer team just finished their best season ever and received a No. 3 seed in the section. Though they lost in the second round to No. 2 seed Elk River, we congratulate their accomplishments. And now, of course, soccer stars Abby Williams and Kathryn Del Zoppo can turn their full attention to their senior years with the hockey team.
Volleyball
Volleyball
The volleyball team routed St. Cloud Tech this week, thus earning a share of the conference title. Tech was one of 2 teams that had been tied with the Cards for 1st place. The team finished the season on a roll, so big things are expected in the sectionals. This is a young team that should be even better next year.
Now, turning to the weather. . .
Now, turning to the weather. . .
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inally, after a summer during which we may have received 3 inches of rain between May and September, I can report that the rain gauge on the SW shore of Lake Darling has reported almost 9 inches of rain since the end of September. In fact, we have not seen the sun here since last Saturday, and we're not expected to for at least several more days. As a result, the small maple tree we planted in the driveway 2 years is now in fine fettle before winter sets in.
inally, after a summer during which we may have received 3 inches of rain between May and September, I can report that the rain gauge on the SW shore of Lake Darling has reported almost 9 inches of rain since the end of September. In fact, we have not seen the sun here since last Saturday, and we're not expected to for at least several more days. As a result, the small maple tree we planted in the driveway 2 years is now in fine fettle before winter sets in.