Owatonna sports

Owatonna buried Faribault 55-0 for their fifth straight over their neighbors to the north. The Huskies amassed a large rushing total in improving to 2-1 on the season.

Due to a chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening in Mankato, Owatonna's season-opening game will start at noon Saturday. Kat Kountry 105FM will carry the action live.

A successful playoff run by the Owatonna High School baseball team segues into a busy summer of baseball at Dartts Park. A double-header is featured Thursday, June 4.

While chuckling over Bob Uecker's recent dilemma of being locked in the broadcast booth, a few memories of similar situations came to mind.

Huskies coach Tate Cummins is looking forward to a "major league" schedule this week, as Owatonna plays four games in four days, starting at home Monday against John Marshall.

Owatonna High School baseball should find out right away where they stand in the Big Nine Conference race as they face a couple of the preseason favorites in the opening week of the season.

You don't have to look too far to find Owatonna connections to the just-completed state high school boys basketball tournament. Listen to the special interviews here.

Longtime Owatonna High School assistant football coach Doug Wanous will receive the Butch Nash award at the state football coaches association banquet on Saturday, March 28.

Monday was the first official day of boys tennis practice in Minnesota. It was also the start of the second week for baseball and golf. Indoor drills were likely on the agenda.

Huskies coach Josh Storm shared highlights of the 2014-15 season during Sunday's banquet. He talked of the growth and opportunity players had, plus an unbeaten record in seven overtime games.