The MCC Rebels finished a busy week at home against the Eagles of Southwest Minnesota Christian. The Eagles are at the top of the Red Rock Conference again this season with a young roster that includes just a pair of seniors. The Eagles are a team that will give the Rebels problems because they are big and fast plus they like to pressure the ball all over the floor. The outcome of this game was decided early on.

The MCC Rebels were back at home on Tuesday when they played host to the Coyotes of Heron Lake Okabena Fulda. The Rebels were starting the second half of their schedule against the Coyotes who beat them by 15 points back in December. The Coyotes are a senior-dominated team who with a win would get back to 500 with a 9-9 record. The Rebels were hoping for their first conference win of the season. The Rebels would play a much more aggressive game on the defensive end but offensive struggles would cost them another game.

Tuesday was a good night for basketball as the 7 and 8th grade both won against TMB and the C, B, and A teams all earned wins over HLOF. The C-team would earn a 40- 28 win being very aggressive on offense as the team put up 53 shots throughout the game.

The C-squad was off to a good start against RTR in Tyler Tuesday night, but couldn’t sustain that level of play against a strong RTR squad. Going down 24-14 at halftime and eventually falling 49-25. Hudson Schryvers led the Rebels with 8 points, Dawson Schreier had 5, Andrew Holm 4 and Gavin Gillette had 4, and Dylan Kluis had 3, and Carson Englekes had 1.

The FMCC Warriors had another busy week with a triangular in Springfield against Springfield and the Adrian Dragons. There was much anticipation going into the Tri for another chance at Adrian but the Dragons would be a bit too much as the Warriors lost at some of the earlier weights where they had wins before.

Monday, January 24: Teacher In-Service / No School. Tuesday, January 25: Breakfast: Assorted Cold Cereals, Buttered Toast 9-12, Assorted Fruit Choices, Fruit Juice, Milk.

We are approaching an important time for our students and staff as they will be taking the MCA tests shortly. Our district is evaluated and compared to all other schools based on our test scores each year. MCC Schools has a strong tradition of excellent scores and ranks very high in the state of Minnesota. I encourage you to stress to your student how important it is to do their best on these tests. In addition to working hard on the practice tests, students should get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast for best results. Thank you in advance for your support and assistance in educating your child. It truly does take a village to raise our children. Please check out our website for additional tips for study skills and homework help. I have included 10 Ways to help your child be successful during testing season.

The Slayton American Legion Auxiliary would like to invite all MCC Junior Girls to participate in the “The Girls State” program. It is an opportunity to meet other girls from all over the State of Minnesota and learn all about State government.

Slayton American Legion Post 64 monthly meeting Monday January 31 2022 7pm at the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fairgrounds, 3048 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN 56172. All veterans, members and non-members, are encouraged to attend. If you have served or have family members who have served and want to find out more on how to become a member of the American Legion family, please join us.

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 64 monthly meeting Monday January 31 2022 6pm at the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fairgrounds, 3048 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN 56172. If you are a male descendant of a veteran or current service member, you are eligible to become an SAL member, and want to find out more on the SAL please join us.