Because Simley was moved from its traditional spot in Section 4 to Section 1 – the same section as rival Kasson-Mantorville.

Clint Adkins directed the Lakota East boys basketball team through its most successful and painful season in 2020, when the team didn’t get to finish a postseason run because of the pandemic.

Mankato East boys basketball coach Joe Madson has stepped down after 24 years at the helm of one of the most respected ...