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Michael Savaloja

Savaloja is the sports lead writer for The Jamestown Sun.

He can be reached via email at:

msavaloja@jamestownsun.com

And found on Twitter at:

@MichaelSavaloja

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Sun sets on Jamestown sports writing career
Savaloja: "I don't know if I ever measured up, but I'll always be grateful for the opportunity and my time at The Sun."
July 14, 2021 06:00 AM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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Zillmer wins, wrecks on Dakota Classic opening night
Jordan Zillmer arguably would've celebrated Saturday's win at Jamestown Speedway by hoisting himself onto the roof of his car in victory lane.
July 11, 2021 01:11 PM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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Hibdon wins Dakota Classic Modified Tour opener
For 25 laps, Hibdon ran second to Eddie Belec, of Arvada, Colorado, but he was able to sneak underneath Belec to lead the final five circuits and claim victory in his first Dakota Classic appearance.
July 10, 2021 11:00 PM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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Staying perfect: Post 14's West Region dominance continues
Jamestown brushed aside the Minot Metros on Thursday, limiting the visitors to four total hits in the doubleheader while moving to a perfect 14-0 in the American Legion Class A West Region standings with four conference games remaining.
July 09, 2021 09:00 AM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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Eagles sweep Class AA Keybirds at Jack Brown Stadium
If everything would've sailed as smoothly as Gage Orr locking down the seventh-inning safe Tuesday night at Jack Brown Stadium, the Jamestown Post 14 Eagles would've been sleeping at 11 p.m. instead of still playing baseball.
July 06, 2021 11:02 PM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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Banish stays focused during Fireworks Spectacular
The Milnor, North Dakota driver simply said he was searching for a little more speed five laps into coasting from wire to wire.
July 05, 2021 01:56 PM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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Bismarck's Crist Pittenger wins first career A-mod feature
The 21-year-old Bismarck driver won his first career IMCA Modified feature race during Jamestown Speedway's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular.
July 05, 2021 01:56 PM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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Loan from mom paying off for Bismarck's Preston Martin
Not only has Preston Martin repaid mom, the owner of Lady J's Catering & Decor in Bismarck, for kickstarting his INEX legends career, but the 25-year-old also notched his first Jamestown Speedway victory during Sunday's annual Fireworks Spectacular.
July 05, 2021 01:56 PM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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Eagles sweep Mandan at Jack Brown Stadium
Jamestown tops the A's 7-6 and 6-0 to improve to 10-0 in the Class A West Region standings.
July 01, 2021 12:12 AM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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Fourth of July fireworks planned at Jamestown Speedway
Fourth of July racing and fireworks will remain a tradition this Sunday at Jamestown Speedway.
June 29, 2021 08:20 AM
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By  Michael Savaloja
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