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Bombers aim to defend Great River title Braham 2011 records: 13-5 overall, 11-1 Great River Conference (1st place), Lost in second round 5A playoffs. Top returners: SRS Cory Ambrose (P/ SS), Nick Hammond (1B/P), Kevin Strelow (2B), JRS Sam Stigen (C/P), Casey Grell (CF/P). Team depth: SRS Jerry Griggs (3B), Jamin Storlie (IF/OF), Tyler Vaughan (OF), Nick Mattson (OF). The Bombers have a solid core of returners to take on the defense of their 2011 Great River title. Cory Ambrose is the leader on the mound, and he also was an offensive igniter in the lead-off spot last spring. He will take over SS when not throwing, giving Braham a veteran infield with Nick Hammond,

Kevin Strelow and Sam Stigen behind the plate. Casey Grell showed nice range in CF and also had several clutch hits in the No. 9 slot in the order. Tyler Vaughan brings back his athletic skills to the outfield after being locked into AAU hoops the last several springs. “Last year we were pretty set at our positions; this year we’re trying to put nine out there with a few unknowns, trying to fill the holes made from our seven graduates,” said Bomber head coach Aitor Leniz, who like all the spring coaches, appreciated the early chance for outdoor practices from the onset. His Bombers are ranked 9th in the Class A pre-season poll. Great River Conference Outlook: East Central was hot on the Bombers’

heels last season, but the Eagles lost much to graduation, too. Coach Leniz sees Ogilvie helped out by a strong youth program, and Hinckley-Finlayson was a young team in 2011 which should be much improved. Aitkin usually sneaks in with a competitive team each spring, too– placing 3rd in the GRC last season. Section 5A Outlook: Eden ValleyWatkins out of 5A is the two-time defending State champ in Class A– going 50-3 over those two seasons. The Eagles are righfully ranked No. 1 to start ‘12. Section runner-up Browerville could also be a team to watch this spring, along with Legacy Christian who was the team that clipped the Bombers in the east subsections last year.

Braham Baseball 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Avery Nystel, Richard Hanson, Sonny Foote, Noah Bone, Jacob Ambrose, Drake Held, Ryan Riesing, Shane Parson, Allen Ramstad, (Row 2) Jake Stello, Trent Anderson, Tyler Stromlund, Nathan Scott, Jordan Bone, John Clemes, Chris Pinatro, Tristan Marthaler, Eric Jones, (Row 3) Alex Sutton, Jamin Storlie, Casey Grell, Sam Stigen, Cory Ambrose, Nick Hammond, Tyler Vaughan, Jerry Griggs, Nick Mattson, Kevin Strelow.

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BRAHAM BASEBALL OPPONENT TIME at Ogilvie 4:30 p.m. at Hinckley-Fin. 4:30 p.m. Rush City 4:30 p.m. Aitkin 3:30 p.m. Grantsburg,WI 4:00 p.m. Isle 4:30 p.m. at Pine City 4:30 p.m. PACT 4:30 p.m. Hinckley-Fin. 4:30 p.m. Legacy Christian 4:30 p.m. Barnum 4:30 p.m. at Rush City 7:30 p.m. East Central 4:30 p.m. at Onamia 4:30 p.m. at Pine City 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Prep 4:30 p.m. 5A Subsections Section 5A Tourney at Faber Field, St. Cloud Class A State Tourney, Jordan & Chaska

Maintaining grasp of M-8 trophy will be Jacket Softball challenge Cambridge-Isanti 2011 records: 14-2 Mississippi 8 Conference (1st place), 16-5 overall, lost in first round Section 7AAA playoffs. Top returners: SRS Taylor Bowker (SS), Katie McCann (C), Kate Hammero (P), JRS Amanda Hanson (1B), Kendall Sandberg (3B), Leah Ponting (OF), Jessica Golden (OF/P), Hannah Thiry (OF), Erica Epsen (OF). Team depth: SRS Nicole Bielick (OF), Ronnie Risch (P), SO Josie Potrament. Kate Hammero takes over on the rubber from three-year varsity pitcher Bailey Bakken, bringing good control and a fighting attitude. She will have a strong defense with the entire outfield back, along with Taylor Bowker, Amanda Hanson and Kendall Sandberg providing strong gloves in the

infield. Katie McCann is back behind the plate where she brings savvy leadership at both catcher and the lead-off spot in the batting lineup. “We have several infielders and outfielders returning this season, so we are expecting a very solid defense. Our hitting should be improved if we approach every at bat with a mission and with confidence. While our pitching staff is a little inexperienced at the varsity level, they have been working hard in the off-season on a good mix and location,” said Bluejacket head coach David Hanson. Mississippi 8 Conference Outlook: The conference should be even tighter than last year’s grinder since the two weakest teams– Princeton and Zimmerman– moved off to the Granite Ridge. The Bluejackets will have to come out of the gate

fast and aggressively to stick in the race. “Buffalo will be a favorite with their junior ace pitcher. All of the other teams in the conference played pretty young last year, so we are expecting everyone to be very competitive,” said Coach Hanson. Big Lake also has its tough pitcher returning. Section 7AAA Outlook: Forest Lake will be gunning for a fifth-straight State trip after finishing as the Class AAA runners-up in 2011. The Rangers return seven starters and 13 total varsity members for Coach Angie Ryan’s club. Anoka, who upset C-I in the opening round, went on to finish as 7AAA runners-up, and the Tornadoes should be in shape to challenge again with their young squad. St. Francis is another team to keep an eye on this spring.

Cambridge-Isanti Girls Softball 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Katie McCann, Casey Johnsoy, Brittni Peterson, Erica Epsen, (Row 2) Andrew Pflipsen-mngr, Katie Skalicky, Hannah Thiry, Josie Potrament, Leah Ponting, Taylor Bowker, Kendall Sandberg, (Row 3) Coach Bob Nassif, Ronni Risch, Nicole Bielick, Amanda Hanson, Jessica Golden, Kate Hammero, Coach Dave Hanson.

DATE April 5 April 9 April 10 April 12 April 14 April 14 April 17 April 24 April 26 May 1 May 3 May 4 May 8 May 11 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 22, 24 May 30-31 June 7-8

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI SOFTBALL OPPONENT TIME Minneapolis Edison W North Branch 9-3 at Buffalo 4:30 p.m. Big Lake 4:30 p.m. Duluth East 3:00 p.m. Duluth Denfeld 4:45 p.m. Monticello 4:30 p.m. St. Michael-Albertville 4:30 p.m. at Rogers 4:30 p.m. at Becker 4:30 p.m. Buffalo 4:30 p.m. at Big Lake 4:30 p.m. at Monticello 4:30 p.m. Chisago Lakes 4:30 p.m. Rogers 4:30 p.m. at St. Michael-Albertville 4:30 p.m. Becker 4:30 p.m. Princeton (x2) 4:15/5:30 p.m. Section 7AAA playoffs Section 7AAA final four @ Forest Lake Class AAA State Tourney @ North Mankato

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Warriors building on returning core of players Cambridge Christian 2011 record: 10-5 overall (no CAL playoffs). Top returners: JRS Anthony Lecceardone (P/IF), Alex Lecceardone (C), Peter Maring (CF), SOPHS Alex Moses (P/IF), Grant Taylor (1B/C), Jack Swenson (2B/C), Jake Bergman, (SS/P), Charlie Swenson (LF). Team depth: SOPHS Eric Kalpin (C/IF/OF), Isaiah Hurd (OF), Ian Thune (OF/P). Much of the Warriors baseball squad from the past two springs are back for head coach Jerry Moses. The CCS boys saw that experi-

DATE Apr. 10 Apr. 17 Apr. 20 Apr. 23 Apr. 24 Apr. 26 Apr. 30 May 3 May 4 May 7 May 11 May 14 May 15 May 19 May 22

CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN BASEBALL OPPONENT Northlakes Academy Liberty Classical Christian Life at PACT Math & Science Academy Rosemount Baptist Chesterton Academy Northlakes Academy at Liberty Classical at Rosemount Baptist at Christian Life PACT at Math & Science Academy CAL Tourney @ Christian Life, Farmington Chesterton Academy

TIME 4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. TBD 4:30 p.m.

ence pay off when they doubled their victory count last spring, with pitchers Alex Moses and Anthony Lecceardone leading in innings. Alex Lecceardone, Grant Taylor, Jack Swenson and Jake Bergman are all back for a skilled infield. Tall Peter Maring is back to range in the outfield, with Charlie Swenson returning in left. “It think our pitching and defense are looking pretty good in our early practices,” said Coach Moses. “We have experienced bats on our offense, but we need to improve with our aggressiveness at the plate to score more runs this season. One of the biggest factors is we

can’t have the number of injuries which challenged us throughout last season.” The Warriors have a good home schedule with eight games stacked up this season. The big news for 2012 is Coach Moses worked with Christian Athletic squads and other non-affiliated teams to finally put together an end-ofseason tournament which will be a great carrot for the CCS boys. CAL rival Christian Life will host the tourney this year at its Farmington location. Coach Moses also expects good rivalries to continue between his Warriors and Liberty Classical and Rosemount Baptist.

Cambridge Christian Baseball 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Coach Jerry Moses, Isaiah Hurd, Jack Swenson, Alex Moses, Iain Thune, Matthew Rinke, (Row 2) Coach Chuck Swenson, Anthony Lecceardone, Grant Taylor, Jake Bergman, Peter Maring, Charlie Swenson, Alex Lecceardone, Eric Kalpin, Coach Brian Bergman.

Warrior Softball few in numbers but stout in heart Cambridge Christian 2011 record: 4-5 overall (no Christian Athletic League tourney). Top returners: SRS Annie KinCannon (P/ IF), Mikayla Lecceardone (C), JRS Caitlin Walburg (3B), Kellie Pedersen (CF), Clarissa Filetti (OF), FR Kim Walburg (1B), Kristin Bergman (SS) Team depth: 8TH Kristin Bergman (IF/P), Caitlin Svoboda (2B), Amelia Cole (OF), Olivia Petersen (OF). The Warriors will attack an expanded fastpitch schedule led by their senior battery of Annie KinCannon and Mikayla Lecceardone. With the Walburgs back at the corners and Kristin Bergman returning at short, the CCS girls should have a stronger defense to back up KinCannon on the mound. Speedy Kellie Pedersen also returns a strong arm to her DATE Apr. 10 Apr. 13 Apr. 17 Apr. 20 Apr. 23 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 May 28 May 3 May 4 May 7 May 8 May 11 May 14 May 18 May 19

CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SOFTBALL OPPONENT Northlakes Academy Legacy Christian Liberty Classical Christian Life at PACT Rosemount Baptist at Pine City ‘C’ at Legacy Christian Northlakes Academy at Liberty Classical at Rosemount Baptist at Pine City ‘C’ at Christian Life PACT Pine City ‘C’ CAL Tourney @ Christian Life, Farmington

centerfield spot. “The girls are fielding well and hitting the ball hard well in our first week of practice. Mikayla brings back experience and great leadership skills behind the plate, and we have a veteran pitcher in Annie KinCannon” said Warrior head coach Kim Aleckson. “With our limited numbers, all members will get more game experience this season. I see us as a hard-working team which will try to take that next step up.” The Warriors, like CCS Baseball, will get an end-of-season Christian Athletic League tourney for the first spring to test how far they’ve developed as players. That tourney will be hosted by Christian Life on May 19. Prior to that, the CCS girls continue to play their home games at North Isanti Baptist’s nice country field.

(Row 1, l-r): Stormy Husnik, Briana Erbstoesser, Becca Cuda, Angela Bendickson, Shannon Parson, (Row 2) Larissa Heyer, Lizzie Altendorf, Laura Parson, Kelsey Knapp, Isabella Williams, Maddie Altendorf, Carley Lynch, (Row 3) Grace Zierden, Dani Braund, Sara Tomlinson, Nikki Bacon, Taylor Nordby, Willow Graves, Alicia Anderson. Not pictured: Natalie Bacon, Abby Salmonson, Saffron O’Brien, Molly Clear, Miranda Strelow, Haley Peabody, Alysha Newsom, Shelby Frost, Sara Pearson.

Braham’s battery back to take on Huskies, Jaguars in GRC

TIME 4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. TBD

Braham 2011 records: 7-9 overall, 4-7 Great River Conference (6th place), Lost in first round 5A playoffs. Top returners: SR Becca Cuda (3B), JRS Sara Tomlinson (P), Bella Williams (C/IF), Dani Braund (1B). Team depth: SR Alysha Newsom, JR Laura Parson, Abby Salmonson, SO Nicole Bacon, 9TH Natalie Bacon. The Bombers will be rebuilding on the cornerstone of returning starting pitcher Sara Tomlinson and catcher Bella Williams, with Dani Braund also back and moving from behind the plate to 1B. Becca Cuda, who missed last season after a knee injury after starting her sophomore year, will provide infield stability with a quick glove at 3B. “Sara is a returning pitcher and will be count-

Cambridge Christian Softball 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Kimberly Walburg, Caitlin Walburg, Clarissa Filetti, Kaitlin Svoboda, (Row 2) Coach Kim Aleckson, Mikayla Lecceardone, Olivia Petersen, Kellie Pedersen, Annie KinCannon. Not Pictured: Kristin Bergman, Amelia Cole.

DATE Apr. 13 Apr. 17 Apr. 19 Apr. 20 Apr. 24 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 Apr. 28 Apr. 30 May 1 May 3 May 4 May 7 May 8 May 10 May 12 May 15 May 17,18,22 May 24 May 29, 31 June 7-8

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Section 5A Outlook: Osakis rode the wave of an undefeated season by finishing on top in Section 5A in 2011, but the Silverstreaks dropped their two games at State. Coach Swanson expects Barnum and Isle, who finished just begin Osakis in the section tourney, to be the teams to defeat in 5A this spring.

BRAHAM SOFtBALL OPPONENT TIME at Ogilvie 4:30/6:30 p.m. at Hinckley-Fin. 4:30/6:30 p.m. Rush City 4:30/6:30 p.m. Aitkin 4:30/6:30 p.m. at East Central 4:30/6:30 p.m. Pine City 4:30/6:30 p.m. Isle 4:30/6:30 p.m. at Deer River Tourney 9:00 a.m. PACT 4:30/6:30 p.m. St. John’s Prep 4:30 p.m. Hinckley-Fin. 4:30/6:30 p.m. Legacy Christian 4:30 p.m. Barnum 4:30/6:30 p.m at Rush City 4:30/6:30 p.m. East Central 4:30/6:30 p.m. at Webster, WI Tourney 9:00 a.m. at Pine City 4:30/6:30 p.m. 5A Subsections 5A Subsection finals @ Whitney Park, St. Cloud Section 5A Tourney at Whitney Fields, St. Cloud Class A State Tourney, North Mankato

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Great River Conference Outlook: Isle is the two-time defending champions in the Great River. “Hinckley-Finlayson and Isle return a ton of talent and will be the teams to beat in the Great River Conference,” forecast Coach Swanson.

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ed on to eat up a lot of innings. Bella is a catcher who provides great work behind the plate. Those two worked hard together this off-season,” said Bomber head coach Becky Swanson. “We have some very good young talent ready to get their shot at playing at the varsity level.”

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Braham Softball 2012

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Jacket Boys battle State champ Rogers in Mississippi 8 Cambridge-Isanti 2011 records: 4th place Mississippi 8 Conference, 10th place Section 7AAA. Top returners: SRS Jared Knutson, Jonah Poppen, Reggie Martin, Austin Galligan, SO Matt Swanson.

Cambridge-Isanti Girls Golf 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Jenna Hooper, Paige Holt, Amelia Utecht, Jami Zacharias, Evan Gorham, Jade Lamb, (Row 2) Dagne Gorham, Anna Sunderman, Elizabeth Poppen, Emma Dimassis, Kate Harmston, Aubrey Sanford, (Row 3) Coach Steve Hanson, Megan Hallstrom, Emily Sunderman, Brittany Minar, Leah Schoenecker, Megan Koester, Alyssa Rapp.

All starters back for C-I Girls Cambridge-Isanti 2011 records: 4th place Mississippi 8 Conference, 7th place Section 7AAA. Top returners: SRS Leah Schoenecker, Emily Sunderman, Megan Hallstrom, Alyssa Rapp, JR Megan Koesterm, FR Anna Sunderman.o Team depth: SRS Brittany Minar, JRS Jenna Hooper, Dagne Gorham The full six-pack of varsity starters returns to the links for the Bluejacket Girls. Leah Schoenecker and Emily Sunderman are back for their third varsity season after they and Anna Sunderman led the squad at sections in ‘11. Alyssa Rapp, Megan Hallstrom and Megan Koester also competed for the team throughout last spring. “We have 21 girls out for golf this year, including many out for the first time. They have been working hard learning the game, and we expect them to improve rapidly as they get in more practice. The upperclassmen will use their experience to keep pace in the tough Mississippi 8 Conference,” said new Bluejacket head coach Steve Hanson. CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI GIRLS GOLF DATE OPPONENT TIME Apr. 4 at Monticello Invite 9th Apr. 10 at Becker (M8) 4:00 p.m. Apr. 12 at Becker Invite 1:00 p.m. Apr. 16 at Pine City Scramble 9:00 a.m. Apr. 18 at Monticello (M8) 4:00 p.m. Apr. 23 Purple Hawk Girls Invite 1:00 p.m. Apr. 26 at Becker (M8) 3:30 p.m. Apr. 30 at Buffalo (M8) 3:30 p.m. May 8 at Crosby-Ironton Invite, Rutgers 12:00 p.m. May 14 at Riverwood Invite 3:30 p.m. May 15 at Milaca Invite 11:30 a.m. May 16 Purple Hawk (M8) 3:30 p.m. May 22 at St. Michael-Alb. (M8) 4:00 p.m. May 28 Section 7AAA Prelims @ Gr. National, Hinckley May 31 Section 7AAA Finals @ Gr. National, Hinckley June 12-13 Class AAA State Meet @ Bunker Hills, C.Rapids

Team depth: JR Aaron Allen, FR Nate Cox The Bluejackets have a strong foundation to climb in the standings this season. Along with the conference meets, the team will gain experience at top-level events such as the Blaine TPC Invite, Coon Rapids Invite, Elk River Invite and the two-day invites at Pequot Lakes and Grand Rapids. “Matt Swanson was All-Conference last season, and he will be the key this season to our team shooting low scores. Jared Knutson has been a consistent golfer the past couple of years, earning Honorable Mention AC last season. Those two golfers along with Reggie Martin, Jonah Poppen and Austin Galligan will be looked upon for leadership. Freshman Nate Cox has been striking the ball well in the early going, as well,” said Bluejacket head coach Mike Hennen. Mississippi 8 Conference Outlook: Rogers is on a long title-run in the M-8 and appears to lose no steam this spring. “Rogers will have an unbelievable team again as they come off of a Class AAA State championship. They return four golfers from last year’s team, including SRS Corey Muenzhuber and Jordan Rykal who finished tied for 10th at State. The rest of us will be battling for 2nd place,” projected Coach Hennen. Section 7AAA Outlook: Defending section champ Elk River has four-of-six varsity starters back to begin the season as the favorite. 2011 runner-up Forest Lake boasts JR Max Kelly, the reigning ‘AAA’ individual champ. Andover is another tough squad for C-I to overcome at the annual gathering on Hinckley’s Grand National GC layout.

DATE Apr. 9 Apr. 11 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 April 19 Apr. 20-21 Apr. 23 Apr. 27-28 Apr. 30 May 1 May 3 May 9 May 10 May 15 May 21 May 22 May 28 May 31 June 12-13

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI BOYS GOLF OPPONENT TIME at Becker Invite 2nd, 329. at Monticello Invite 12:30 p.m. at Blaine TPC Invite 8:00 a.m. at Becker (M8) 3:30 p.m. at Coon Rapids Invite @ Bunker 9:00 a.m. at Pequot Lakes Invite 2:00/9:30 at Monticello (M8) 3:30 p.m. at Grand Rapids Invite 12/9 a.m. Purple Hawk Boys Invite 1:00 p.m. at Rogers (M8) 3:30 p.m. at Becker (M8) TBD Purple Hawk (M8) 3:30 p.m. at Buffalo (M8) 3:30 p.m. at Elk River Invite 2:00 p.m. at Duluth East Invite @ Northland 9:00 a.m. at Rogers (M8) 3:30 p.m. Section 7AAA Prelims @ Gr.National, Hinckley Section 7AAA Finals @ Gr. National, Hinckley Class AAA State Meet @ Bunker Hills, C.Rapids

Mississippi 8 Conference Outlook: Buffalo held off a strong challenge from Becker to maintain its grip on the girls golf crown last season. However, watch out for the Bulldogs who have four-of-six starters back from the team which finished in 6th place at Class AA State, including ‘AA’ individual runnerup SR Kourtney Williams who averaged 74.5 on the Ridges at Sand Creek. Section 7AAA Outlook: The Elk River girls joined their boy counterparts at the top to sweep the 7AAA crowns last spring. The Elks have half their varsity back to defend the title at Grand National GC, paced by SR Sadie Martin (8th at State).

Cambridge-Isanti Boys Golf 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Aaron Allen, Austin Galligan, Jared Knutson, Reggie Martin, Nate Cox, Evan Lundeen, Matt Swanson, (Row 2) Colten Weekley, Jordan Robillard, Jonah Poppen, Landon Schoeneck, Peter Dunbar, Eric Maltrud, Evan Dunbar, Brad Schintz.

Bombers return much of lineups to take on GRC, new section Braham 2011 records: Girls– 4th place Great River Conference, 2nd place Section 7A. Boys– 6th place Great River Conference, lost first round of 7A meet. Top returners: Girls– SRS Brianna Richmond, Lauren Vandenport, SO Caitlyn Richmond, FR Courtney Vanderport, 8TH Ali Anderson Boys– SR Josh Eliasson, JR Dylan Altendorf, 9TH Quinn Richmond, Brandon Brown, Terry Gruba, Francis Loerzel, Mitch Kahlow. Team breakdown: For the second straight season, Caitlin Richmond had a strong finish for the Bomber girls golf squad in 2011 when she took 2nd place at the Section 7A finals, advancing to State where she finished in 48th place. Brianna Richmond, Lauren Vandenport and Ali

Anderson also all return for the Braham girls who finished as the section runnersup. New-comer Courtney Vanderport adds a fifth shooter for the squad. The Bomber boys are graced with all their letter-winners back from last spring, led by Josh Eliasson and Quinn Richmond who both reached Day 2 of the Section 7A tourney. “Hopefully we will be more mature this year. We are still young with only one senior boy in Josh. The girls are hoping to build on last season’s success at sections,” said Bomber head coach Ed Melcher.

Moose Lake-Willow River returned to the top of GRC boy golf last season. Isle and Onamia will co-op this spring, with the Raiders being led by JR Grant Exsted– the 2011 GRC medalist who finished 6th at Class A State. Section 4A Outlook: For the first time in years, Braham golf moved out of Section 7A and into the private school-oriented Section 4A. It’s a new start for all teams since last year’s boys & girls champions from Providence Academy moved up to Class AA golf.

Great River Conference Outlook: The Rush City and Pine City girls had a tight race in the conference in 2011, with both teams returning the majority of their lineups this season.

Braham Boys Golf 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Terrance Gruba, Quinn Richmond, Mitch Kahlow, (Row 2) Joshua Eliasson, Dylan Altendorf, Brandon Brown.

DATE Apr. 12 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 23 Apr. 24 Apr. 26 April 30 May 1 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 10 May 14 May 23 May 30 May 30 June 12-13

BRAHAM BOYS & GIRLS GOLF OPPONENT TIME at Pine City Boys Scramble 12:00 p.m. at Pine City Girls Scramble 12:00 p.m. at Isle 4:30 p.m. at Purple Hawk Girls Invite 12:30 p.m. at Hinckley-Fin. 4:30 p.m. at East Central 4:30 p.m. Purple Hawk Boys Invite 12:30 p.m. at Aitkin 4:30 p.m. Moose Lake-WR 3:45 p.m. Pine City 4:30 p.m. at Mora Girls Invite 12:00 p.m. at Rush City Boys Invite 3:45 p.m. GRC Finals at Isle 10:00 a.m. at Mora Boys Invite 12:00 p.m. Section 4A Boys Meet @ Fox Hollow, Rogers Section 4A Girls Meet @ Goodrich, Class A State Meet @ Pebble Creek CC, Becker

Braham Girls Golf 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Courtney Vanderport, Ali Anderson, (Row 2) Lauren Vanderport, Caitlin Richmond, Briana Richmond.

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C-I Girls coming out strong in field events Cambridge-Isanti 2011 records: 3rd place Mississippi 8 Conference Finals, 6th place Section 7AA Finals. Top returners: SRS Erica Young (sprinter, relays & long jump), Emily Santiago-Holboy (shot put & discus), Adelle Nelson (pole vault), Michelle Ziebarth (sprints), Alex Nelson (middistance), JRS Paige Muehlhauser (middistance & sprints), Emily Moore (middistance), Kylie Baas (high jump, relays & long jump), Danielle Page (hurdles & triple jump), Taylor Oullette (distance), SO Carlynn Galeazzi (relays, long jump & sprints), FR Lily Porta (sprints, long jump & relays). Team depth: FR Thessa Daniels (sprints), Melyssa Varsoke (hurdles), Anna Nelson (pole vault), Emily Baker (shot put). The Bluejackets are finding their way in the early going, led by the field events. Emily Santiago-Holboy is throwing well in the shot put and discus, and Kylie Baas is back as a top high jumper.

Lily Porta is rising in the long & triple jumps, along with Erica Young who also has been the team’s leading sprinter. Adelle Nelson has posted two 1st places in the pole vault already. Michelle Ziebarth, Carlynn Galeazzi and Thessa Daniels bolster the sprint talent. Melyssa Varsoke has been the leader in C-I’s traditionally-tough hurdle events. “We have a large number of girl’s out for track this spring and are hopeful that the strong numbers will payoff. We have several returning letter-winners who are strong in several events. Our depth will be our strength this season,” said new C-I girls head coach Linda Droubie. Coach Droubie, who has taught and coached at CIHS for 13 years, is a graduate of Austin H.S. where she excelled in track & field, volleyball and basketball. In T & F, she was an All-Conference performer and State qualifier. Mississippi 8 Conference Outlook: Monticello had a dominating M-8 Finals last spring to defend its conference title. “Monticello looks to

be returning place-winners in almost every event, including the top-3 in both the mile and two mile, the top-2 in the 400, and the top-2 in the 800. With that kind of talent returning, they should be tough to beat and maybe even get close to. The true battle will be for the next three-to-five spots with strong teams in Buffalo, STMA and up-and-coming Big Lake. C-I looks to be in this fight, as well, returning two M-8 champs in Kylie Baas (high jump) and Emily Santiago-Holboy (shot),” analyzed Coach Droubie. Section 7AA Outlook: Forecast Coach Droubie, “The teams that will most likely be at the top again are Forest Lake, Andover, defending champ Elk River and Grand Rapids. All return substantial talent in multiple events with younger athletes looking to step up. C-I will take a hit with 72% of last year’s points lost to graduation (ie. State hurdler/jumper Hannah Mueller and vaulter/sprinter Rocelle Anderson). There will be many opportunities for underclassmen to step up.”

Cambridge-Isanti Girls Track & Field 2012

(Row 1, l-r): Raeann Malmberg, Kali Dawson, Thessa Daniels, Natasha Peterson, Alexis Wiese, Alice Dimassis, Rosemarie Westphal, Erica Young, Emily Santiago-Holboy, Rebecca Mins, Adelle Nelson, Alexandra Nelson, Michelle Ziebarth, Morgan Smith, Andrea White, Megan Schultz, Ashley Watson; (Row 2) Lindsey Elmquist, Courtney Durant, Michaela Pasch, Katelin Katchmark, Alexandra Simpson, Kyla Matteson, Danielle Page, Katrina Page, Carlynn Galeazzi, Paige Muehlhauser, Carly Dupre, Abriel Schlenker, Kylie Baas, Aliina Knickerbocker, Schuyler Loneman, Shelby Swanson, Ashley Winselman, (Row 3) Lily Porta, Madeline Ouellette, Alison Krueger, Jennifer Taray, Brooke Thunstrom, Kathryn Beauto, Anna Nelson, Emily Baker, Cassandra Galligan, Britta Rud, Melyssa Varsoke, Kolbey Tompkins, Breanna Erickson, Alexandra Willette, Kiely Fredlund, (Row 4) Kenzie Boysen, Carolin Volz, Anna Murray, Kaitlyn Ryappy, Carly Christensen, Meghan Skiba, Kelsey Jannusch, Kallan Hartnett, Kaelyn Rosenburg, Elizabeth Chappell, Linda Todd, Laura Botey, Kurara Takahashi, Paige Thomas, Linsey Codner.

Jacket Boys Track showing nice team balance Cambridge-Isanti 2011 records: 3rd place Mississippi 8 Conference Finals, 6th place Section 7AA Finals. Top returners: SRS Aaron Kordiak (sprints & middle distance), Forrest Kalk (jumps & hurdles), Jordan Kalk (jumps & hurdles), Jeremy Ham (throws), Adam Muehlhauser (throws & sprints), Matt Seafolk (mid-distance), Trevor Galligan (mid-distance), Kyle McCormick (mid-distance/ distance), James Edstrom (distance), JRS Clint Treichel (throws), Patrick Jones (pole vault & middle distance), Justin Rud (jumps & sprints), Darren Codner (distance), SO Darren DeBaere (throws) Team depth: SRS Alex Lyzhoft (hurdles), Alex Skoglund (distance), Ben Williams (pole vault), JRS Sam Thomas (sprints), Travis Holt (sprints, mid-distance), Jerimiah Johnson (hurdles), Dan Kropidlowski (mid-distance).

The Bluejackets boast stars and workman-like athletes capable of putting up points this season. Aaron Kordiak shines brightest so far by sprinting to 2nd in both the 100 and 400 at last week’s True Team. Jumping veterans Jordan and Forrest Kalk are capable of having huge multievent showings each week out. Trevor Galligan is an M-8 contender in the 800 (3rd last year). The throwers also had a strong day at the C-I True Team with Adam Muehlhauser, Darren DeBaere and Clint Treichel all finishing top-10 in the shot put, followed by Jeremy Ham, Muehlhauser, DeBaere and Treichel placing in the top-8 in the discus. Patrick Jones and Ben Williams need a strong pole vault season in an event hit particularly hard through graduation. “We should have a very balanced team. Event strengths include discus, high jump and middle dis-

DATE Apr. 2 Apr. 3 Apr. 5 Apr. 12 Apr. 19 Apr. 19 Apr. 21 Apr. 24 Apr. 29 May 3 May 8 May 15 May 17 May 22 May 30 June 2 June 8-9

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI BOYS & GIRLS Track & Field OPPONENT TIME U of M-Mankato Indoor B 2nd, G 3rd B.Lake, Becker G 3rd Bluejacket True Team Invite B 6th, G 6th Rogers, Annandale 4:00 p.m. at Big Lake Triangular 4:00 p.m. Ayen Invite 4:00 p.m. at St. Francis Invite 9:00 a.m. at St. Michael-Alb. 4:00 p.m. at Hamline Invite TBD at Waconia Invite 4:00 p.m. at True Team Sections @ W.Bear Lake 3:30 p.m. Forest Lake, Sauk Rapids 4:00 p.m. M-8 JV Meet @ Buffalo 4:00 p.m. at M-8 Finals @ St. Michael 1:00 p.m. Section 7AA Prelims @ Princeton Section 7AA Finals @ Princeton Class AA State Meet @ Hamline University

tance,” commented C-I head coach Kent Viesselman. Mississippi 8 Conference Outlook: Buffalo continued its strong T & F tradition by defending its conference championship last spring before going on to place 8th at Class AA State. Coach Viesselman expects the Bison to remain the team to beat this season. Runner-up Monticel-

lo finished just a few points ahead of his Bluejackets in 2011. Section 7AA Outlook: Coach Viesselman foresees Forest Lake, defending champ Andover, Elk River, Grand Rapids and his CambridgeIsanti boys to be the leaders at the 7AA Finals hosted by Princeton this spring.

Cambridge-Isanti Boys Track & Field 2012

(Row 1, l-r): Mason Palmer, Young Ho, Max Knowlton, Clint Treichel, Justin Rud, Adam Muehlhauser, Jake Olson, Matt Seafolk, Alex Lyzhoft, Kyle McCormick, James Edstrom, Trevor Galligan, Forrest Kalk, Aaron Kordiak, Jordan Kalk, Jeremy Ham, Grant McCormick, Alex Skoglund, Joe Hunt, Tanner Asplund, Josh Bayne, Ben Williams, Antonio Dominguez; (Row 2) Ben Nelson, Austin Schulz, Joe Ackerson, Austin Westphal, Nate Wallman, Anthony Mendieta, Luke Parsons, Nik Gibb, Joe Miller, Travis LaBeau, Jesse Sikkanen, Travis Holt, Jeff Lorsung, Luke Bien, Andrew Fosse, Darren Codner, Patrick Jones, Tim Person, Mark Gese, Dan Korta, Darren DeBaere, Spencer Simon, Hunter Vavra, (Row 3) Simon Vang, Lew Godfrey, Spencer Santillo, Luke Rosburg, Jay O’Neil, Bryant Nelson, James Moyer, Chase Griffin, John Huesman, Devin Matthews, Kyle Willette, C.J. Schlictman, Sam Thomas, Henry Boettcher, Boston Knighton-Johnson, Ryan Coop, Chance Laidly, Dan Kroplidowski, Alex Mendieta, Jerimiah Johnson, Matt Kuehn, James Gallas, Josh Kendrick; (Row 4) Jared Pankow-Lingwall, Kenny Beagley, Josh Samsa, John Solberg, Parker Brown, Cody Hemmelgarn, Peter Edblad, Jake Estes, Karl Sternquist, Ben Boysen, David Kent, Jordan Parker, Jackson Glassel, Ryne Cullen, Chase Hicks, Justin Gordon, Zack Feigum, Chris Sullivan, Tyler Braaten, Geoff Slaughter, Joel Heiserich, Leonard Leisering, Nick Keocher.

2012 Section Assignments Section 5A Baseball Atwater-Cosmos, Belgrade-BE, Braham, Browerville, East Central, Eden Valley-Watkins, Hinckley-Finlayson, Isle, Kerkhoven-Murdock, Kimball, Ogilvie, Onamia, Osakis, Pillager, Royalton, Rush City, St. John’s Prep, SwanvilleUpsala Section 4A Boys & Girls Golf Braham, FAIR, Heritage Christian, Legacy Christian, Liberty Classical, Maranatha Christian, Mayer Lutheran, Minneapolis North, New Life Academy, Rush City, St. Agnes, Southwest Christian, St. Croix Prep, Trinity, West Lutheran

Section 5A Softball Atwater-Cosmos, Barnum, Belgrade-BE, Braham, Browerville, Cromwell, East Central, Eden Valley-Watkins, Hinckley-Finlayson, Isle, Kimball, Ogilvie, Osakis, Royalton, Rush City, St. John’s Prep, Swanville, Upsala Section 5A Boys & Girls Track & Field Albany, Annandale, Atwater-Cosmos, BelgradeBE, Braham, Eden Valley-Watkins, Foley, Holdingford, Howard Lake-Waverly, Legacy Christian, Lester Prairie, Litchfield, Maple Lake, Melrose, Milaca, Mora, New London-Spicer, Ogilvie, Paynesville, Pierz, Pine City, Rockford, Royalton, Rush City, St. Cloud Cathedral, St. Cloud Christian, St. John’s Prep, Spectrum, Swansville-Upsala

Section 7AAA Baseball Andover, Anoka, Cambridge-Isanti, Chisago Lakes, Duluth Central, Duluth East, Elk River, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, North Branch, Princeton, St. Francis Section 7AAA Boys & Girls Golf Andover, Cambridge-Isanti, Chisago Lakes, Cloquet-Esko, Duluth Central, Duluth East, Elk River, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, North Branch, Princeton, St. Francis, St. Michael-Alb. Section 7AAA Softball Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Cambridge-Isanti, Chisago Lakes, Duluth Central, Duluth East, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, North Branch, Princeton, St. Francis

Section 7AA Boys Tennis Andover, Cambridge-Isanti, Chisago Lakes, Cloquet-E-C, Duluth Central, Duluth East, Elk River, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids-Greenway, Hibbing-Chisholm, North Branch, Princeton, St. Francis Section 7AA Boys & Girls Track & Field Andover, Big Lake, Cambridge-Isanti, Chisago Lakes, Cloquet, Duluth Central, Duluth East, Elk River, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, Hermantown, Hibbing, North Branch, Princeton, St. Francis, Zimmerman

Section 1 Adapted Bowling Albany, Alexandria, Andover, Anoka, Austin, Blaine, Cambridge-Isanti, Champlin Park, Coon Rapids, Fergus Falls, Fridley, Hopkins, Jackson Co., Lake City, Mahtomedi, Mankato East, Mankato West, Minneapolis North, Monticello, North Branch, Ortonville, St. MichaelAlbertville, St. Paul Central, St. Paul Highland Park, St. Paul Humboldt, St. Paul Johnson, St. Peter, Simley, Spring Lake Park, Tartan, Wayzata 2011 Spring Sports Outlook copy and photos by Greg Hunt (C-I Track team photos submitted)

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State experience back to lead C-I bowlers Top returners: SRS Dominic Slattery, Austin Sprandal, Todd Champion, Chrissy Schermerhorn, Cody Beardslee, Jackson Larson, Josh Cook, JR Jon Furlong, SO Victoria Koukol, Team depth: JRS Liz Chappel, Nicole Pliam, FR Abby Keller, Chrissy Baker, Brianna Hoover, Cody Hoover. The Bluejacket Adapted Bowling squads are loaded with athletes coming back with State tourney experience. Dominic Slattery, the boys PI champion in 2009 and 2010, continued his good throwing by placing 4th last season.

ticipate in a lifetime activity, learn about teamwork, dedication and determination,” noted Bluejacket head coach Susan Kaspar.

Victoria Koukol (8th), Chrissy Schermerhorn (16th), Cody Beardslee (16th) and Jackson Larson (17th) also competed well in the PI Division at Eden Prairie’s Brunswick Zone. In the boys CI division, Austin Sprandal (21st), Todd Champion (40th) and Jon Furlong (72nd) also represented the Jacket crew at State. The majority of seniors have a number of bowling seasons under their belts. “I look forward to coaching this team once again and spending time with the enthusiastic staff and athletes. This is a great opportunity for students to par-

Section 1 Outlook: The Bluejackets are in a tough section which covers a large geographical region. Nearby rival North Branch placed 2nd in the State PI tourney and 10th in the CI division. Fellow section-partner Monticello closed the season 3rd at State in the CI division and 6th in PI.

Cambridge-Isanti Adapted Bowling 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Brianna Hoover, Abby Keller, Coach Susie Kaspar, (Row 2) Austin Sprandal (co-captain), Cory Hoover, Jon Furlong, Victoria Koukol, Chrissy Baker, Nicole Pliam, (Row 3) Mary Eklund, April Dalquist, Denise White, Dennis Fahrni, Dominic Slattery, Josh Cook (captain), Chrissy Schermerhorn, Liz Chappell (co-captain), Cody Beardslee (captain), Deb Feero, Deanne Biggins. Not pictured: Jackson Larson.

Braham Girls have balanced Rush City team ahead of them Braham 2011 records: 3rd place Great River Conference, 11th place Section 5A Finals. Top returners: SRS Austyn Eng, JRS Jessica Westman, Sammy Patterson, Abby Salmonson, Sammy Kreyer, SOPHS Rachel Eskuri, Jenna Winter, 8TH Jaclyn Hollencamp. Team depth: SR Kelsey Sorenson-Giffrow, JR Jessica Lindgren, SO Kayla Nickles. Austyn Eng returns to lead after being voted the Bomber Girls’ team MVP last season. Eng, a Bemidji State track & field recruit, finished strongly at sections by placing 4th in the pole vault and 5th in

Great River Conference Outlook: Rush City is the two-time GRC defending champion after rolling to a 26-point win over runner-up Hinckley-Finlayson at last spring’s outdoor finals. The Tigers held off a good challenge from Mille Lacs (Isle/ Onamia) to win last week’s Ogilvie Invite.

the 300 hurdles. Rachel Eskuri is off to a good start in distance events, winning the 1600 and placing 2nd in the 3200 at last week’s Ogilvie Invite. Jessica Westman and Sammy Patterson also add distance depth off last fall’s cross country team. Jaclyn Hollenkamp is Braham’s leading sprinter, and Jenna Winter adds depth in the 800, high jump and pole vault. Athletes out for track for the first time are Kelsey Sorenson-Giffrow (sprints/throwing events) and Kayla Nickles (sprints). “We aim to have our girls earn a few individual conference championships and honorable mention awards, along with advancing four-to-six girls to sections out of a tough subsection,” said Bomber head coach Joe Rajkowski.

Section 5A Outlook: St. Cloud Cathedral is the defending 5A girls champ, led by 2011 3200-meter State champ JR Elena Danielson. Annandale and Foley were two more 5A teams which placed in the top-15 at the Class A State meet last June.

BRAHAM BOYS & GIRLS Track & Field DATE OPPONENT TIME Mar. 31 Braham Indoor, Foley B 6th, G 6th Apr. 3 at Ogilvie Invite B 5th, G 4th Apr. 10 at Rush City Invite 3:45 p.m. Apr. 12 at Ogilvie Meet 4:15 p.m. Apr. 19 at Ayen Invite, Cambridge 4:00 p.m. Apr. 24 at Ogilvie Lion Pride 4:15 p.m. Apr. 27 at Pine City Chengwatana 3:45 p.m. May 1 at Rush City Tigerama 3:45 p.m. May 3 at Ogilvie Meet 4:15 p.m. May 4 at Hinckley-Fin. Invite 3:45 p.m. May 8 at Aitkin Quad 4:30 p.m. May 15 at GRC Finals @ Hinckley 3:15 p.m. May 17 at GRC Relays @ Hinckley 3:45 p.m. May 22 5A Subsections May 30 Section 5A Finals @ St. John’s University June 10-11 Class A State Meet @ Hamline University

Sprint events will lead Bomber Boys this spring Braham 2011 records: 7th place Great River Conference, 19th place Section 5A Finals.

Braham Girls Track & Field 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Kayla Nickles, Shelby Maslow, Jessica Borchardt, Jaclyn Hollenkamp, (Row 2) Coach Craig Kotsmith, Coach Nita Worthley, Julia Lindgren, Jessica Westman, Austyn Eng, Rachel Eskuri, Jenna Winter, Samantha Patterson, Coach Joe Rajkowski.

Top returners: SR Jacob Rajkowski, JRS Dillon Arispe, Luke Whitehead, Bryce Lanhart, Logan White, SOPHS Zach Dahlman, Connor TenNapel Team depth: SRS Cameron Braund, Marshall Sward, 8TH Nick Jones, Thomas Warner. Jacob Rajkowski returns as the tops points-earner for the second straight year, specializing in sprints and the long jump. Rajkowski broke the team record in the 400 at last week’s Ogilvie meet. Dillon Arispe is adding strong placings in the 110 hurdles and 800, and Zach Dahlman is improving in the 400 and triple & long jumps. Thomas Warner is putting up the Bombers’ best distance times, and Luke Whitehead adds sprinting experience. Marshall Sward (sprints) and Cameron Braund (throwing events) are strong athletes competing their first year in track. “Having fun, staying healthy and keep improving are the keys to success for both track squads,” said Bomber head coach Joe Rajkowski. “We are challenged with low numbers again which makes it tough to fill all events, especially the relay teams.” Great River Conference Outlook: Pine City unseated Rush City as the GRC champs last season, but the Tigers out-pointed the Dragons at last week’s Ogilvie Invite. RC is strong in the sprints, hurdles, pole vault and throwing events. Section 5A Outlook: Holdingford won an extremely tight boys’ battle at the large 5A gathering at St. John’s last spring, holding off the likes of Annandale, St. Cloud Cathedral, Foley and Mora.

Braham Boys Track & Field 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Nick Jones, Jacob Fike, Cody Anderson, Christian Patterson, Thomas Warner, Jacob Lindgren, Logan Leavey, (Row 2) Eric Eskuri, Zach Dahlman, Connor TenNapel, Bryce Lanhart, Randy Braund, Jorgen Mankie, John Larson, (Row 3) Coach Nita Worthley, Coach Craig Kotsmith, Brandon Arispe, Logan White, Cameron Braund, Marshall Sward, Jacob Rajkowski, Dillon Arispe, Coach Joe Rajkowski.

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Bluejackets chasing Bison in Mississippi 8 Cambridge-Isanti 2011 records: 9-7 Mississippi 8 Conference (4th place), 1210 overall, lost in second round Section 7AAA playoffs. Top returners: SRS Cole Bakke (P/IF), Ryan Miller (P/IF), Clayton Jennissen (CF/P), Matt Ziebarth (3B), Tom Selz (RF), Austin Karpen (P/1B), Ryan Epsen (C/2B), Luke McCracken (C/2B), Jordan Locken (LF). Team depth: SRS Nick Jellison (P/OF), Mike Haddick (OF), Erik Quanrud (P/OF), Trent Chromy (1B/P), JRS Mitch Andres (OF/P), Kevin Johnson (2B), Mitch Renstrom (1B/P), Kyle Gageby (C), SO Jake Johnson (P). The Bluejackets take to the diamond

with a group which returns with much experience from both the 2011 high school season and the summer Legion ball campaign. Cole Bakke, with his strong fastball/slider mix, will aim to repeat his 7-0, 1.43 ERA season from a year ago. Clayton Jennissen and Tom Selz return as athletic outfielders who have their pitchers’ back, and Matt Ziebarth brings back a great contact-hitting bat. Ryan Miller is back for a third varsity season for C-I with his crafty pitching mix. The Jackets can hit, but they need to step it up with their gloves this spring. “With our experience and overall team speed, our defense should be a strength of the program,” said Bluejacket head coach Todd Smrekar.

Mississippi 8 Conference Outlook: Buffalo rose to the top of the M-8 heap last spring after going 12-4 in conference battles and returns an athletic squad in 2012. Coach Smrekar also foresees 2010 champ and last year runner-up St. Michael-Albertville fielding another balanced team for his Jackets to chase. Section 7AAA Outlook: Forest Lake is the three-time defending champ in the section after defeating St. Francis in the ‘11 title game. The Rangers welcome new head coach Tal Gravelle and are ranked 6th in the Class AAA pre-season poll. Andover with its strong pitching and St. Francis are two more top 7AAA contenders this spring.

Cambridge-Isanti Baseball 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Kevin Johnson, Jake Johnson, Kyle Gageby, Mitch Andres, (Row 2) Trent Chromy, Nick Jellison, Jordan Locken, Mike Haddick, Luke McCracken, Austin Karpen, Mitch Renstrom, (Row 3) Coach Wade Reichmann, Coach Ryan Hajek, Ryan Miller, Matt Ziebarth, Tom Selz, Clayton Jennissen, Erik Quanrud, Ryan Epsen, Cole Bakke, Coach Ben Sickler, Coach Todd Smrekar.

DATE Apr. 5 April 10 April 12 April 14 April 17 April 21 April 24 April 26 April 28 May 1 May 3 May 4 May 8 May 9 May 11 May 15 May 17 May 18 May 23 May 25 May 30, June 1 June 5-7 June 14-15

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI BaseBALL OPPONENT TIME Grand Rapids 4-2 at Buffalo 4:30 p.m. Big Lake 4:30 p.m. Duluth East 3:30 p.m. Monticello 4:30 p.m. Duluth Denfeld 12:00 p.m. Saint Michael-Albertville 4:30 p.m. at Rogers 4:30 p.m. Rogers 4:30 p.m. at Becker 4:30 p.m. Buffalo 4:30 p.m. at Big Lake 4:30 p.m. at Monticello 4:30 p.m. Spring Lake Park 7:00 p.m. at Saint Michael-Albertville 4:30 p.m. Rogers 4:30 p.m. Becker 4:30 p.m. at Princeton (x2) 5/6:30 p.m. Chisago Lakes 7:00 p.m. at North Branch 4:00 p.m. Section 7AAA playoffs Section 7AAA final four @ F.Lake, C.Lakes Class AAA State Tourney @ Midway & Siebert Field

C-I boys retooling on the courts Cambridge-Isanti 2011 records: 6-1 Mississippi 8 Conference (2nd place), 10-5 overall, Lost in second round of Section 7AA playoffs. Top returners: SRS Marshall White, Sam Renier, Matt Olson, Christian Utecht, JRS Nate Henderson, Calvin Cicha Team depth: SO Josh Fredlund, 8TH Devin Gislason. With four starters graduated and another moved out of the district, the Bluejackets need to retool half its varsity lineup. The team is coming off a fine 2011 which saw C-I challenge for the conference title, so there is a built-in confidence level from the returning core. Marshall White enters the season after going 6-1 in M-8 2nd Singles last year. Sam Renier is also a returning All-Conference player who may move from 1st Doubles

DATE April 10 April 12 April 17 April 20 April 24 April 28 May 1 May 3 May 4 May 8 May 10 May 12 May 12 May 14 May 16 May 17 May 21-22 May 24 May 29 May 30 June 5-8

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI BOYS TENNIS OPPONENT TIME at Pine CIty 4:30 p.m. at Buffalo 4:15 p.m. Big Lake 4:15 p.m. at Mora 4:15 p.m. Monticello 4:15 p.m. Bluejacket Invite 9:00 a.m. St. Michael-Albertville 4:15 p.m. at Rogers 4:15 p.m. at Princeton 4:15 p.m. at Becker 4:15 p.m. at Saint Francis 4:00 p.m. M8 Singles Tourney @ Monticello 9:00 a.m. M8 Doubles Tourney @ STMA 9:00 a.m. at Andover 3:30 p.m. at Chisago Lakes 4:00 p.m. North Branch 4:15 p.m. 7AA South Team Tourney @ High Seeds 7AA Individual Subsections @ St. Francis Section 7AA Team Semis, Finals @ St. Francis Section 7AA Individuals @ St. Francis Class AA State Meet @ U of M Baseline Center

into Singles this season. Nate Henderson and Calvin Cicha bring back Doubles experience after solid ‘11 seasons on the court. Christian Utecht and Josh Fredlund are among the large group competing to fill the holes in the lineup. “The leadership of our veteran players and the competition created by the large group of motivated players vying for varsity positions will help us develop into a strong team as we gain experience,” said Bluejacket head coach Thea Lowman. “We will consistently work hard to compete with the top teams in our conference and section. We look to grow with every match, continually developing our consistency and maximizing our strengths.”

championships. “Becker is the favorite to win the conference again-- none lost to graduation,” noted Coach Lowman. Buffalo should also be a tough matchup in the M-8. Section 7AA Outlook: Forest Lake has owned 7AA boys tennis the past two years, led by three-time State Singles champ Dusty Boyer. The Rangers are not as balanced as last season which could open the door for new member Elk River to climb to the top. The Elks were the Section 8AA champs last season and finished in 4th place at State. Their five State individual entrants are all back, including FR Joshua and Samuel Geareau who were ‘AA’ Doubles consolation champs– as 8th graders.

Mississippi 8 Conference Outlook: Becker is on a 14-match conference win streak after sealing the past two M-8

Cambridge-Isanti Boys Tennis 2012 (Row 1, l-r): Luke Williams, Hunter Bialke, Paul Elmstrand, Destiny Modina, Rafael Hernando, Carlo Holmberg, Nick Thomas, Willy Lillemo, Rio Hindami, (Row 2) Josh Fredlund, Wyatt Johnson, Niko Merkouris, Josh Minnihan, Thomas Phillips, Brandon Vernig, Derek Belford, Tim Schultz, Alex Heinen, (Row 3) Coach Jennifer Magnuson, Derick MeMars, Mikey Colbaugh, Marshall White, Calvin Cicha, Sam Renier, Nathan Henderson, Christian Utecht, Coach Thea Lowman. Not pictured: Matt Olson, Stuart Yurczyk, Winston Waligora, Devin Gislason, Sam Walz, Brandon Whittemore.

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