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The Ski Gull Alpine ski team competed in the first race of the 2004 series Sunday.

Approximately 95 racers competed, including skiers from the Duluth-Superior Alpine Club, Arrowhead Alpine Club, Lutsen Alpine Team and Ashland Alpine Team.

Brainerd boys

8-9-year-olds -- Thor Linnerooth, 4th place

10-11 -- Rian Hutchinson, 6th place, Joey Loken 11th place, Peter Qualey 13th place

12-13 -- Thomas Ruttger 2nd place, Bror Linnerooth 5th place, Jonathon Aga 9th place, Andrew Jay 13th place

Brainerd girls

6-7 -- Emma Hanson 6th place

8-9 -- Savannah Stone 4th place

10-11 -- Hollie Garry 10th place, Kenzey Ostrowski 11th place

12-13 -- Andrea Cibuzar 10th place, Katie Hutchinson 12th place, Ariana Cibuzar 14th place

Sophomore boys defeat Apollo

The Brainerd Warriors sophomore boys' basketball team beat St. Cloud Apollo 57-54 Tuesday on a buzzer-beating shot by Landon Stanfield.

Stanfield led the Warriors in scoring with 25 points. Devin Hollingsworth added 12. Brainerd's next game is Friday at home against Rocori.

Wolves mascot to be at Pierz game

Timberwolves mascot Crunch will perform during the Pierz Pioneers boys' basketball game 7:30 p.m. Friday against Kimball.

Rubin repeats as boxing champion

Nate Rubin of Brainerd won his second straight Silver Gloves boxing regional championship last weekend.

Rubin, 125 pounds, decisioned Xavier Ballin for the title and qualified for the nationals in Kansas.