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The Robins moved to 4-0 this afternoon with a hard fought 10-6 victory over Anoka-Hennepin. The Robins started slowly at the plate today, trailing 4-1 after three innings. In the fourth inning, the tides turned, as the Robins rallied for 5 runs and took the lead for good. Jayda Johnson was the difference maker today, drawing 3 walks at the plate while having an absolutely stellar game in the field. She pitched extremely well and as a fielder played a major role in recording12 of the 21 outs in the game. Grady Lease, Abbi Lashuay and Darius Larson all went 4-4, with Lease scoring twice and hitting 2 doubles. Larson scored once and drove in 2 critical RBI. Nick Johnson had 3 hits, including a double, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Junior Dockter and Micah Bomgardner also finished with 2 RBI each. The win clinched first place in the North Conference for the Robins who still have three game remaining before the state tournament. The Robins are at home next week with Dakota United coming to Armstrong on Tuesday and Anoka-Hennepin on Wednesday.

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The Robins are now 3-0 after a 22-11, 5-inning win over the Osseo Orioles. Today was a tough day in the field for the Robins, as they committed 9 fielding errors, but their bats were nearly unstoppable as the Robins knocked out 35 hits and scored the 5 run maximum in 4 of the 5 innings. Jose Leon Estrada, Grady Lease, Micah Bomgardner and Abbi Lashuay all went 4-4 at the plate, including a grand slam home run from Lease in the second inning. Lease finished the game with 5 RBI. Nick Johnson also hit a 2 run home run for the Robins in the first inning. Estrada, Johnson, Bomgardner, Noah Mittendorff, Darius Larson and Calvin Bauman all finished the game with 2 RBI and Lashuay finished with 3 RBI. Jayda Johnson was 2-2 with 3 runs scored in addition to being the winning pitcher. Junior Dockter and Sean Majeski both had 3 hits and 1 RBI. The Robins are at Anoka-Hennepin next Wednesday for a rematch with the Mustangs.

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The Robins are now 2-0 after another 14-4, 5-inning victory, this time against the Anoka-Hennepin Mustangs. The Robins defense showed significant improvement since the last game, and did a great job of limiting scoring opportunities by the Mustangs. The Robins scored the 5 run maximum in the first inning and never looked back from there. A strong second inning had the Robins in front 8-0 before the Mustangs scored their first run in the third inning. Another 5 run inning in the bottom of the third all but put the game away. The Robins middle schoolers were red-hot tonight with Grady Lease, Junior Dockter and Abbi Lashuay all going 3 for 3 at the plate. Dockter finished the game with a triple and 2 RBI, Lease had a triple and 3 RBI and Lashuay scored twice. Sophomore Noah Mittendorff was also solid again tonight, also going 3 for 3. Nick Johnson and Sean Majeski also had very solid games, with both recording 2 hits and scoring 2 times. Jayda Johnson was as good as ever on the mound, pitching all 5 innings and fielded her position extremely well. The Robins are now off until May 3rd when the travel to Osseo for a rematch with the Orioles.

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The hearts of Robins fans are still recovering after the thrilling overtime victory on Wednesday night. The Robins had a three-goal lead that evaporated in the 3rd period with the Maple Grove Crimson forcing the extra period The period of bonus hockey didn’t last long, as Nick Johnson took over in OT and scored the game-winner within the first ten seconds of the period making the final score 5-4. Jose Leon Estrada led the Robins with three goals and one assist, Jayda Johnson had one goal, and Calvin Bauman and Micah Bomgardner with one assist each. The Robins now await seeding for the adapted floor hockey state tournament on March 17 & 18.

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The Robins were on the road on Monday to face the undefeated Brainerd Warriors. This was a very competitive game from start to finish, with the game tied at 3 going into the final period. Unfortunately, the 3 goals from Jose Leon Estra were not enough for a victory as the Warriors just had too much offense and pulled away for a 6-3 win. Jayda Johnson, Calvin Bauman, and Abbi Lashuay all recorded one assist each. The Robins had a tremendous defensive effort anchored by Senior Darius Larson with 10 blocks and goalkeeper Sean Majeski with 7 saves. The final game of the regular season will be at home against Maple Grove at 4:30 pm on Wed,esday, February 22.