SAINT CLOUD (KNSI) —
The Pierz Pioneers defeated the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders in high school girls basketball action on Thursday night.
Cathedral hung around in the first half, but Pierz went on a run and led by 16 at halftime.
The Pioneers continued to grow their lead in the 2nd half thanks in large part to Ashley Kimman who scored a team high 14 points on the night.
For her efforts, Kimman was named the All-Star Trophy and Awards Player of the Game.
Pierz cruised in the second half and came away with a 59-40 victory.
Ellie Pelzel led the way for the Crusaders with 13 points.
Pierz improves to 7-2 on year and 3-0 in the conference while Cathedral falls to 5-4 and 1-1 in the Granite Ridge Conference.
Highlights:
Kimman Bucket:
Stearns-Benton SWAT Team Responds to Axe Assault at St. Joseph Home
Originally published 6:54 a.m. October 8th, 2026 Updated 1:09 p.m. October, 8th, 2026 (KNSI) - A St. Joseph man is in custody after a 12-hour standoff with police that started when he allegedly broke into a home armed with an axe. According to the St...
Oct 8, 2026
UPDATE: Two People Killed in Wrong Way Crash on I-94 Sunday Morning
Originally published October 12, 2026 7:38 a.m. Updated October 13, 2026 5:43 a.m. (KNSI) - Two people are dead following a wrong way crash on Interstate 94 early Sunday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol's preliminary crash report, 57-...
16h ago
Dave's Hot Chicken Sets October 23rd Grand Opening in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Dave's Hot Chicken has set a date to open its first St. Cloud-area restaurant. Franchise co-owner Alex Humphries tells KNSI News the Nashville-style chicken chain is targeting October 23rd for the grand opening of its new location at Riverto...
Oct 9, 2026
St. Joseph Man Arrested After 12-Hour SWAT Standoff, Axe Break-In
(KNSI) - A St. Joseph man is in custody after a 12-hour standoff with police that started when he allegedly broke into a home armed with an axe. According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, a 911 call came in at about 6:22 p.m. Wednesday from a ...
Oct 8, 2026
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!