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Coach's Playoff Update

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After picking up back-to-back CLC victories over the past two weeks, ROCORI Football Coach Joel Baumgarten gave us his thoughts about the team’s chances in the upcoming playoffs. ROCORI will play at home tonight against St. Cloud Apollo at 7 p.m. Be sure to get out to the game and cheer on the Spartans. Also, stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI for the highlights from last weeks thrilling game against Bemidji.

ROCORI vs Bemidji

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Cold Spring, MN  USA

FIRST HALF

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In their final regular season game of the 2008 season, the ROCORI Spartans hosted the Bemidji Lumberjacks. Fresh off of a gritty comeback win against Willmar, the Spartans looked to get on a roll as they headed into the playoffs. Nick Schneider and the offense would supply plenty of points, and they would also control the clock as the team pounded the ball on the ground, cruising to an easy victory. Watch all of the highlights from this game, and stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI for all of your Spartan playoff coverage.

SECOND HALF

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The Spartans opened up the second half leading by two touchdowns, and they would continue to run the ball efficiently. They would score on their first drive of the second half. The defense would also play strong as Alex Salstrand came up with his second fumble recovery of the game. ROCORI played an excellent all around team game, and the Spartans went on to win 41-21.

ROCORI vs Willmar

Friday, October 10, 2008
Willmar, Minnesota  USA

FIRST HALF 

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In desperate need of a Central Lakes Conference win, the ROCORI Spartans traveled to Willmar to take on the Cardinals. Early in the game Willmar jumped out to a 14 – 0 lead and it looked as if the Spartans were going to lose again. However, the offense put together an impressive drive that utilized both the running and ground attack. If the Spartans wish to have any success moving forward into the playoffs, they’ll need to continue to pound the ball on the ground, which will eventually open up the passing game. Watch all of the highlights of this game and be sure to stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI for all of your Spartan football highlights.

PS.  THERE WERE CAMERA ISSUES IN SHOOTING THIS GAME, WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE QUALITY OF SOME OF THIS HIGHLIGHT FOOTAGE


SECOND HALF

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The Spartans trailed going into the second half, but the defense would turn up the pressure. Late in the game, the offense would put together an impressive drive that will surely be a confidence-builder as they gear up for the playoffs.

2008 Homecoming PowderPuff Game

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It was another hilarious and exciting night at Pioneer Park in Cold Spring, as the juniors took on the seniors in the annual 2008 Powder Puff game. Both teams wanted to come out and impose their will on the opposing girls by running the ball with determination. No matter what side you were playing for, rooting for, or whether you just wanted to sit back and watch some interesting football, the game was a blast. Great job to all the girls and thanks to the coaches and referees for making this possible. See you all at the 2009 game.

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ROCORI vs. St. Cloud Tech

Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Cold Spring, MN  USA

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After winning their first two Central Lakes Conference games, the ROCORI Spartans football team have been in a bit of a funk. Things would not be any easier for the Spartans last Friday as they welcomed the St. Cloud Tech Tigers to Cold Spring for their homecoming football game. The weather was perfect, and the crowd was rowdy as they hoped to cheer the Spartans on to a victory. The Tigers marched down the field for a touchdown on their first possession, and the Spartans countered with a touchdown of their own after a nice kickoff return by senior Mitch Bork. Watch all of the first half highlights here on DigElog ROCORI.


SECOND HALF

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The Spartans came out to the field up by a field goal, but their lead disappeared quickly. After a fumble at midfield, the Tigers high-powered offense quickly put up two scores and snatched the lead away. St Cloud Tech would not trail again as the Spartans came up on the wrong side of victory for the fourth game in a row.

Cheerleader Squad 2008

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In this story you'll meet this year's ROCORI Football Cheerleaders and hear from their coach Kelly Klegstad who has been with the program for the past 8 years.  You'll see the girls as they prepared for their home opener and then we'll see them being their best at this year's Homecoming game.  These are some very talented and dedicated young ladies.

Coach's Midseason Football Update

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Every fall, DigElog ROCORI and Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union team up to bring you the most in depth coverage of ROCORI Spartan football. In this story, you’ll hear from head coach, Joel Baumgarten, as he gives us an exclusive mid-season interview. This story includes highlights from the first half of the season. Coach Baumgarten discusses some of the goals that the team has established as they continue on into what will hopefully be a long and successful postseason.

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ROCORI Varsity Football vs Alexandria - GAME HIGHLIGHTS

September 27th, 2008
Alexandria, MN USA

FIRST HALF

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The ROCORI Varsity Football Spartans traveled to Alexandria, MN, to take on a winless Alexandria Cardinals. The Spartans learned early in the game that the Cardinals were not going to go down without a fight, especially on their school's homecoming. The Spartans dominated the first half, but the score still remained close as the teams went into halftime with the Spartans leading 13-7.

SECOND HALF

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The second half included a number of very tough calls against the Spartans by the officials.  The Spartans were positioned to win this one with less than three minutes remaining.  The game totally reversed in favor of the Alexandria Cardinals after a blocked punt that was carried to the to the Spartan one yard line.  The Cardinal's would score and then score again in less than two minutes, following an interception
deep in Spartan territory.  The final score of 19 to 29 in no way represented the hard fought game this was between ROCORI and Alexandria.

ROCORI VARSITY FOOTBALL vs Fergus Falls GAME HIGHLIGHTS

September 19th, 2008
Cold Spring, MN   USA

FIRST HALF

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Last Friday night the ROCORI Spartans took on the Fergus Falls Otters. The Otters came into Cold Spring undefeated with impressive CLC victories against Willmar and Sartell. The first quarter was packed with action as both teams put up a combined 35 points. This story features all of the first half highlights from the game.

SECOND HALF

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After a long first half filled with scoring, the temperature began to drop and the fog rolled into Spartan Stadium. At times the players had trouble seeing the ball let alone gripping it in their hands. Down by just one score, the Spartans leaned on their defense to stop the Otters playmakers. Watch the second half of the game as the Spartans fought to pull out a win against a great undefeated opponent.

ROCORI VARSITY FOOTBALL vs Fergus Falls HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW

September 19th, 2008
Cold Spring, MN  USA


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The Rocori Spartans varsity football team returned home this week to take on the undefeated Fergus Falls Otters.  In this game highlight Quarterback Adam Backes fakes a half-back pitch and then finds wide receiver Dustin Schlangen on a long pass down the middle.  Schlangen breaks two tackles and lopes on into the end zone for a 65 yard touchdown.  This ended up being a back and forth dog fight between two well coached teams. Stay tuned for more highlights of the entire game later this week here on DigElog ROCORI.

Dustin Schlangen breaks through two tackles