SoMINN SPRING SPORTS 2025

Tri-City United softball

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Justin Lerfald, 3rd year

Assistant Coach: Lexi Franek, 5th year

Assistant Coach: Jaime Harmon, 3rd year

Assistant Coach: Richelle Brokl, 3rd year

ROSTER: Ellie Adams 9, Lacey Beer

9, Lexie Berger 9, Bree-Ann Blaschko 9, Grace Harmeyer 9, Madelyn Hoefs 9, Camryn Holicky 9, Hallie Holicky 9, Annika Meier 9, Lily Schmiesing 9, Emme Beer 10, Nicole Cooper 10, Elaine Fink 10, Kira Lind 10, Jocelyn Westlie 10, Emma Germscheid 10, Laynee Blaschko 11, Cristina Cruz 11, Lucy Fleek 11, Taylor Haecherl 11, Claire Hoefs 11, Caleigh Hoefs 11, Isabella Jones 11, Emily Kuckinka 11, Ella Schmiesing 11, Lily Traxler 11,

Anne Cooper 12, Tayla Kline 12, Avery Lerfald 12, Emma Skluzacek 12, Audrey Vosejpka 12, Sophie Whipps 12

KEY PLAYERS:

We have a great group of players that are working hard for a common goal. Senior Captain Avery Lerfald is looking to raise her level from the numbers she put up last year. Junior Cristina Cruz had a breakout year and Junior

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

We have not decided on rosters yet. I hope that all of the players can provide an impact, but some players that could potentially provide a spark are Juniors Laynee Blaschko, Claire

Hoefs, Taylor Haecherl, and Isabella Jones.

2024 RECAP:

7-5, 4th Place in Minnesota River

1-2, Section 2AA finished 8th We really improved as the season progressed. One of the

goals each season is to make it to Caswell Park and we did that.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

1-0, each week our biggest opponent will be ourselves. If we control the little things before they become big, we will be competitive in every game and have a solid season. We had a bunch of first time varsity players last season and they gained so much experience. This team can go as far as they are willing to work for and believe they can.

COMPETITION:

There are some traditionally strong programs in our section. I’m not focused on other teams. That will all sort itself out. We are focused on being the best we are capable of each day and we want to be there in the end.

BY THE NUMBERS:

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2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We are starting in the newly formed South Central Conference this year. This should be a fun change. Our Section also returns many top players from a year ago and last years top teams: LCWM, Belle Plaine, Jordan and Fairmont. Our goals are to improve daily and be playing our best ball at the end of the year.

COMPETITION:

These schools have many top returners coming back; LCWM, Belle Plaine, Jordan, St. James and Fairmont, and they should at the top of the section favorites. We are very young group and are hopeful to compete at the end of the year.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Caleigh Hoefs will look to do the same this season.

Avery Lerfald reaches back and makes a grab on a popup behind first base. (file photo - Le SueurCountyNews.com)

Emma Skluzacek robs a homer in right field. (file photo - Le SueurCountyNews.com)

Wellness on Walnut

Cleveland softball

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Rich Kern / first year

Assistant coach: April Thompson / first year

ROSTER: Taylor McCabe senior LF, Lacey

McCabe soph 2B, Cecelia Gair 9th OF, Anna Lamont soph Catcher / IF, Taylor Wolf soph OF, Keira Schipper soph catcher / IF, Delaney Thompson soph pitcher, Kaitlyn Flowers soph

SS / P, Kiya Sohn fresh OF, Ava Kluntz fresh IF, Ava Hahn senior CF, Mollie Bowman JR IF, Jocelyn Kortuem fresh IF

KEY PLAYERS:

Pitcher Delaney Thompson is coming off knee surgery and missed last season. She will carry the team as our starting

pitcher this season. Keira Schipper our outstanding catcher will have a great season throwing runners out at second with her strong arm behind the plate and swings a solid bat also!

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

The two seniors Ava Hahn and

Lacey McCabe will cover the outfield ground again with their speed and agility to run down many outs.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We plan on being at least .500 this season with hopefully a good playoff run despite the low numbers this season. Also to place in the top three of the conference is a team goal.

COMPETITION:

We feel like we match up well in the conference this season as long as we stay injury free. On the Academic side of things we are very solid with a team GPA over 3.75, so proud of these players that work just as hard in the classroom as they do on the field.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Yes we are low on numbers this season but we are excited to play and get lots of experience and playtime with a full schedule of 20 games this season...weather pending! 13 - total players 9 - letter winners 2 - seniors

look for her to be one of our top hitters this season.

Miley Roemhildt, junior, 3B/ OF – Miley has a strong swing and will give us both infield and outfield depth. Sophomores and Freshman competing for spots- Madalyn Miller, Paetyn Judd, Ellie Lamont, Meghan Krystosek, Emily Ungaro, Brooke Novak.

2024 RECAP:

Finished 6-11, falling to Maple River in the first round of section playoff action.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Crystal Lamont

12th year

Assistant Coaches: Kelsey Bauer

10th year, Maddyson Dufault 3rd year

COMPETITION:

Randolph and USC will be the top teams in the conference.

In the section Belle Plaine and LCWM

KEY PLAYERS:

Seniors: Kaedyn Judd, Miranda Krystosek. Juniors: Liza Baker, Robynn Schwichtenberg, Miley Roemhildt. Sophomores: Alix Velzke. Freshman: Paetyn Judd

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Alix Velzke, sophomore, P,Alix gained valuable experience last year and improved every time she took the mound. She improved her consistency,

location, and off speed pitch. She also was one of our leaders offensively. I think she will take a big step forward this season and become a top player in the conference and section.

Robynn Schwichtenberg, junior, catcher - Robynn developed into our top hitter last season. She has a

great swing and is a threat to hit the gaps every time she comes to the plate. She did a great job defensively behind the plate. She does a nice job blocking and framing to help our pitchers out.

Miranda Krystosek, senior, OF – Miranda has good range in the outfield. She is an excellent bunter who can help us with our small ball game.

Kaedyn Judd, senior, 2B/ OF – Kaedyn is a good contact hitter who can help us advance runners. She also is fundamentally sound defensively and will help us improve our defense this season.

Liza Baker, junior, 3B/SS – Liza is an athletic player who will help us with her versatility. She improved offensively last season as the season progressed and she gained more experience. I

We bring back our pitcher/ catcher battery this season and we will rely on them to lead our team. Both Alix and Robynn made good gains last year throughout the season and we are excited to see their continued growth. We had a young team last season and the experience they gained should help us see positive team improvement this year. We should have a quick team that can find different ways to get on base and score runs. We hope to improve our defense and do a better job of limiting our errors. Our goals are to build on the experience we gained last season and put ourselves in a position to be competitive every game.

Ava Hahn sprints to first after dropping down a bunt hit. (Photo courtesy of Richard Rohlfing-Cleveland Public Schools)

WEM’s Ropbynn Schwichtenberg was named to the all-conference softball team. (File photo - Faribault. com)

Keira Schipper kept her hitting streak alive in the game vs MCW. (Photo courtesy of Richard Rohlfing-Cleveland Public Schools)

WEM’s Alix Velzke delivers a pitch. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

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Faribault softball

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Shane Gunderson, 3rd year

Assistant coach: Ned Louis, 3rd year

Assistant coach: Ellie Knutson, 2nd year ROSTER:

Clara Nawrocki (9, C), Ariana Hernandez (10, OF), Amira Williams (10, INF, P), Hattie Danberry (9, OF), Audrey Handshaw (9, INF), Jayliah Hagel (11, OF), Grace Brazil (12, INF), Mara Cook (12, OF), Jamie Adamek (12, INF), Holly Boyd (9, C, INF), Jovalynn

Vangness (10, OF), and Daya Boettcher (11, OF).

Divina Williams (7, INF, P), Maggie Wasilowski (8, OF, C), Camilla Cruze (8, INF), Drew Anderson (7, INF),

Alyssa Dudley (8, INF), Baylee Gunderson (7, OF, P), and Addi Schultz (8, INF).

KEY PLAYERS:

Jamie Adamek, Grace Brazil, Amira Williams are all returners from last years team and are all tremendous leaders.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

We have a number of young players this year on the varsity. We will need them all to contribute. Hattie Danberry, Audrey Handshaw, and Holly Boyd will be some girls to keep your eye on as well as Baylee Gunderson.

2024 RECAP:

We had a tremendous year last year. We ended the year with a 13-12 record and went to the section finals where we lost to Winona 2-1 in extra innings.

2025

SEASON OUTLOOK:

We will continue to get better each practice and game. We will be young, so we will have a lot of learning opportunities. Our goal is always to be better today than we were yesterday.

COMPETITION:

Our conference is one of the best in the state. We had two teams in the state tournament last year. Mankato East is the two time defending state champion. Winona will be the top team in our section.

BY THE NUMBERS:

21 - total players 5 - letter winners 3 - seniors

Bethlehem Academy softball

COACHES:

Head Coach: Scott Trump

Assistant coaches: Chrissy Trump, Shelby Glenzinski, Jason Tobin

ROSTER:

Anna Tobin 12th,IF. Evie Donahue 12th, OF. Sarah Tobin 10th, P/OF/1B, Anna Cohen 12th, IF, Morgan Wilson 12th, P/IF, Liv Glumack 12th, IF, Jocelyn Simones 12th, C/OF, Caitlin Bothun 11th, IF, Kaylee Katra 12th, OF, Esbeida Nunez 12th, OF, Keira Drier 9th, IF and Jenna Lippert 9th, C/OF.

KEY PLAYERS:

Morgan Wilson will provide a steady hand on the mound each and every outing while Anna Tobin, Anna Cohen, Liv Glumack can be steady bats. Jocelyn Simones behind the plate is experience there as well.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Caitlin Bothun, Kaylee Katra, Esbeida Nunez as well as the return of Evie Donahue in the outfield.

2024 RECAP:

A 13-7 finish which would good enough for fourth place in the conference before falling in the firsdt round of the elimination bracket during section playoff action.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We expect to compete for the conference and section title with a deep roster of experienced players in the field, on the mound and at the plate. This would be our second run to the

state tournament in three years and the final run for all of our seniors.

COMPETITION: Kenyon-Wanamingo, Blooming Prairie and United South

Central. We no longer have to worry about Randolph in the equation following a class change.

First baseman Amira Williams gets in a defensive stance with

runner on

during Faribault’s win over Red Wing in the Section 1AAA elimination bracket. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Morgan Wilson celebrates a strikeout with her teammates. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Shortstop Jamie Adamek readies. (File Photo — Faribault.com)

Anna Tobin makes contact during an at-bat. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

COACH:

Head coach: Megan Sabrowsky

ROSTER:

Chloe Donkers (Sophomore, Catcher), Sophia Belcher (Freshman, IF/OF), Vanessa Bartel (Senior, IF), Olivia Vierling (Freshman, IF/OF), Ruby Sjoblom (Freshman, IF/OF), Eva Jacobson (Sophomore, OF), Claire Olson (Freshman, IF/OF), Ilah Rechtzigel (Freshman, IF/ OF), Lily Nygaard (Junior, IF/ OF), Addison Lindell (Junior, IF/ OF), Anna Ostertag (Sophomore,

Allina Mendoza (Senior, IF), Amber Lerfald (Senior, IF/OF), and Hannah Kruger (Freshman, IF/OF).

KEY PLAYERS:

Vanessa Bartel, Allina Mendoza, Amber Lerfald, Addy Lindell, Anna Ostertag, Chloe Donkers, Eva Jacobson

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Ruby Sjoblom, Olivia Vierling, Claire Olson

Anna Ostertag, not new to the

Kenyon-Wanamingo softball Owatonna softball

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

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C-Squad

ROSTER: Seniors: Brooklyn Nelson, IF/ OF; Preslee Hodgman,

Roush,

Juniors:

Sophomore: Leighton Nelson, C/IF

Freshmen: Ava Fisher, IF; Jessalynn Smith, P/IF

program but stepping into the role of starting pitcher.

2024 RECAP:

Overall Record:11-10 Conference Record: 6-5

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Building team chemistry with a new squad of girls. Getting girls on base and taking advantage of key moments. Continuing to build on the success from last year by driving fundamentals.

KEY PLAYERS:

Kendra Bogen – returning starting SS and offensive leader in several categories last year.

Keeliana Doran – returning starter from last year that will be one of our stronger offensive players and will be asked to take on a bigger role offensively.

Lilly Trager – top returning pitcher from last season and also coming off a good year offensively her junior year.

Averie Roush – returning starting left field that brings speed on the bases and puts a lot of pressure on opposing defenses.

Preslee Hodgman – one of our experienced returning players

that will step into the starting center field position.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Jess Smith – Will be seeing some time in the circle this season after bring the primary JV pitcher the past 2 seasons. She will also get some time in the IF and is expected to contribute offensively this year as well.

Leighton Nelson – Will be stepping into the primary catching role.

Ava Fisher – Talented hitter as a 9th grader expected to help us offensively this year.

2024 RECAP: Overall Record: 17-7

COMPETITION:

We are in a very tough conference when it comes to softball. There are a lot of great softball programs in the Gopher Conference. We are a young squad this year but have a lot of great softball players! I think we will have some challenges to face, but our girls are up for the challenge.

BY THE NUMBERS:

14 - total players 7 - letter winners returning 3 - seniors

8-3 in in the Big 9 – finished 4th in conference standings (behind Mankato East, Winona and Mankato West) 3rd in the section (behind New Prague and Farmington)

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

After graduating so many starters last year we will need some time to figure out were all the new pieces fit. We have talent that has been waiting for their chance to be in that varsity lineup and we look forward to seeing who steps up this season. By the end of the season, we hope to be near the top in the conference standings again.

COMPETITION:

Conference- Mankato East is coming off of back-to-back AAA state championships and will be the favorite to win the conference this year. I am also expecting Northfield, Winona, Mankato West and Rochester Mayo to be in the mix for the top conference spots.

Section- Farmington returns a lot of talent from last year and is the favorite there.

Pitcher),

Coach: Jeremy Moran, 7th year

Coaches: Rachel Malo and Kevin Raney, 7th year

Coaches: Abby Olson (head), 7th year; Michaela Kruger (assistant), 4th year

Coaches: Jaylen Heller

(head), 3rd year; Mattie Hellrud (assistant), 1st year

Coaches: Kirstin Manning (head), 2nd year; Molly Dickerson (assistant), 1st year

OF; Keeliana Doran, IF; Averie

OF/IF; Katrina Ethen, IF/OF; Lilly Trager, P/IF

Kaylee Butler, IF/C; Kendra Bogen, IF; Hailey Butler, IF/OF

On-deck batter Eva Jacobson and teammates react after Amber Lerfald crossed the plate for Kenyon-Wanamingo’s game-winning run against Medford last season. (File Photo — TheKenyonLeader.com)

Junior Kendra Bogen is one of three captains on the Huskies team this season along with Averie Roush and Preslee Hodgman. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Kenyon-Wanamingo freshman second baseman Anna Ostertag is one of several starters eligible to return in 2025 after a winning season in 2024. (File Photo — TheKenyonLeader.com)

Shortstop Jamie Adamek readies. (File Photo — Faribault.com)a Amber Lerfald gets a lead from third base during Kenyon-Wanamingo’s Section 1A win over Houston. (File Photo - TheKenyonLeader.com)

Senior Lilly Trager will be both a reliable pitcher and hitter this season for the Huskies. (File photoOwatonna.com)

Medford softball

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Jon Velishek, 2nd year

Assistant Coaches: Addison Horsman and Buzz Brady, 2nd year

ROSTER:

Senior: Hailey Chambers, IF Juniors: Liv Boie, IF; Jade Laue, C/IF; Aleah Vogt, OF Sophomores: Jules Brady, UTL; Jada Braund, P/UTL

Freshmen: Taylor Brady, OF; Audrey Kath, OF; Ella Mullenmeister, UTL; Melia

Schema, P; Emmelou Schmitz, UTL; Natalie Wolf, IF

KEY PLAYERS:

Hailey Chamber, Aleah Vogt, Jade Laue and Liv Boie.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

The underclassmen are the ones

to keep your eye on, as we have key holes that need to be filled and need to see who will step up to the challenges.

2024 RECAP:

4-11 in conference. Wasn’t the way we had hoped for but allowed some other players to step up and gain some JV and Varsity experience.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Overall, have fun and grow as a team, be successful on and off the field.

COMPETITION:

We are going to be a young team this year. May take our bumps and bruises but also could surprise some teams in conference. Randolph, BA and USC look to be the top programs for Conference play. As far as

Section, it’s tough, I think we have the best Section in the state and would look again to Le Sueur-Henderson, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial and Jordan to round out the top 3.

BY THE NUMBERS:

12 - total players

5 - letter winners

1 - senior

3 - juniors

2 - sophomores

6 - freshmen

Jade Laue is one of three juniors on the Tigers team this season. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Liv Boie gets in a defensive stance during a softball game in 2024. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Wendy Schultz, 26th year (1993-2004, 20102014, 2016-2023, 2025-)

JV Coach: Nate Jensen

ROSTER:

Seniors: Aspyn Stenzel, UTL; Ava Cummins, UTL.

Juniors: Addy Stadheim, C; Chloe Stork, IF/UTL; Cam VanMaldeghem, IF; Kyera Rustice, OF.

Sophomores: Olivia Berg, SS/P; Faith Phillips, C/OF; Paige Johnson, OF.

Freshmen: Brooklyn Sommer, P/IF; Ezra Boerner, C/IF; Jovey Knudson, IF/OF; Kenley Gehrke, UTL; Tru Thao, UTL; Alexa Viktora, UTL; Mallory

Groskreutz, OF; Alamae Gutierrez.

KEY PLAYERS:

Addy Stadheim and Olivia Berg return as starters from last season.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Underclassmen on the team, including eight freshmen.

2024 RECAP:

7-14 overall record, 3-8 Gopher Conference record

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We hope to get better and improve throughout the entire season and be playing our best ball at playoff time.

Strengths: Hard workers, speed, and great attitudes

Weakness: Varsity experience

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Cam Rutledge, 4th year

Assistant Coaches: David Lassahn and Shelbi Swenson

ROSTER:

Seniors: Ella Smith, OF; Catelyn Bartlett, IF; Mia Johnson, P; Brianna Deplitch, OF Junior: Madelyn Harvey, OF Sophomores: Bella Schiller, C; Addison Mongeau, IF; Neila Nelson, IF; Gracelyn Anderson, IF; Aubrey Klocke, OF Freshmen: Natalie Winzenburg, IF; Raylee Miner, P

KEY PLAYERS:

Ella Smith returns as a 3 year starter, who was named to the all-section team last season. We expect her to be one of our top hitters and a leader in centerfield.

Catelyn Bartlett is a returning starter after playing every game at shortstop last season. She stepped up and played great at shortstop for us all season last year.

Madelyn Harvey is another returning starter from last years section championship team where she started in the outfield for us.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Bella Schiller, Addison Mongeau, Neila Nelson, Natalie Winzenburg, and Gracelyn Anderson.

2024 RECAP:

Section Champions and state participant.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We have a lot of new faces this season after graduating 6 senior starters from last years section title team. We will be a young team and will be playing many girls with little varsity

Blooming Prairie softball NRHEG softball HOME TEAM!

experience. We will have some growing pains along the way, but we still expect to compete with the best teams in our section.

COMPETITION:

Conference Favorite- Randolph

Section Favorite- Hayfield, Bethlehem Academy, Southland, and Wabasha

COMPETITION:

Conference favorites: Randolph- went to state last year and return most of their team

USC- has their returning pitcher back who is dominate

Faribault Bethlehem Academy

Section favorites: Belle Plaine, Jordan, and LCWM

Catelyn Bartlett was the starter at shortstop in every game for the Blossoms last season. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Olivia Berg attempts to tag a stealing runner last season against Maple River. Berg is one of two returning starters for NRHEG. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Ella Smith catches a pop fly in center field during the Sec

Aspyn Stenzel is one of two seniors on the Panthers this year along with Ava Cummins. (File photoOwatonna.com)

Waseca softball

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Head Coach: Amanda Sommers, 2nd year

Assistant Coaches: Abbe Hoehn, 2nd year; Molly Schmidt, 4th year; Katie Yaste, 1st year

ROSTER:

Seniors: Siri Kuhns, 2B/1B; Kenzie Sanborg, OF/3B; Lily Owens, SS/3B/OF

Juniors: Audrianna

Willingham, 3B/OF; Lauren Grant, C/SS/OF; Chloe Roemhildt, 3B/OF; Madison Roessler, C/SS; Ellery Waldron,

P/1B; Hannah Teague, 2B/OF

Freshmen: Allison Mader, SS/3B/OF; Hannah Rugger, P/OF

Eighth-Grade: Avery Barto, P/ SS; Hannah Sommers, 1B/P

KEY PLAYERS:

Siri Kuhns- Senior captain, second baseman

Madison Roessler- Junior, catcher and shortstop, Big South All-Conference Honorable Mention last season

Lauren Grant- Junior captain, catcher, shortstop, and outfielder Ellery Waldron- Junior pitcher

Lily Owens- Senior captain, shortstop and outfielder Avery Barto- 8th grade pitcher and shortstop Kenzie Sandborg- Senior outfielder

Hannah Sommers- 8th grade first baseman

2024 RECAP: 1-19 overall season record, 1-6 non-conference record, 0-12 conference record Lost in the first round of sections against Belle Plaine

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We are still a fairly young team this year and working on re-building our program this season. We look forward to the leadership of our three captains (Lily Owens, Siri Kuhns and Lauren Grant). We are returning 10 letter winners from last year, and look forward to having their experience on the field. We are also working to build up the positive culture of our program. We have a young pitching staff this season, with our Junior Pitcher Ellery Waldron, and an 8th grade pitcher Avery Barto looking to make an impact this season.

COMPETITION:

We will have very tough competition in our conference again this season. We will face many tough teams this season including: New Ulm, St Peter. Belle Plaine and TCU.

BY THE NUMBERS:

3 - Seniors

6 - Juniors

2 - 9th Graders

2 - 8th Graders

10 - Returning Letter Winners

12 - Total Players

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Head coach: Brianne Eldred, 14th year as a head coach, 1st at JWP

Assistant coach: Jeff Simmonson, 2nd-year assistant

Assistant coach: Jace Emery

ROSTER:

Taylor Sims - OF, Lillian Ewert - OF/IF, Ryleigh Donner - IF/P/OF, Lily Quast - IF, Victoria Blomstrom - OF, Ellah Oliver - IF, Sophie Coulsey - IF, Addison Miller - OF, Autumn Thissen - IF, Kayle LangfordIF, Briele James - DH, Brielle Dessner - OF, Hudson Miller - IF

KEY PLAYERS:

Ryleigh Donner- as an 8th grader she pitched for the Bulldogs, she is now a year older and many games under her belt from fall and dome ball. She will be hitting this year at times as well

Victoria Blomstrom- A solid outfielder and a good slapper. Strong and fast.

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Ellah Oliver- at SS again with a great attitude. She will be a dynamic player on the team. Captain.

Autumn Thissen- strong-willed, strong person. She is going to be a great at-bat and a solid glove. Captain.

Kayle Langford- another year at the corner makes for a strong fielder. She will be a solid at bat with her quick hands.

Brielle Dessner- big bat and will be a leader at the plate and in the outfield. Captain.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

No one new, we only lost one girl last year.

2024 RECAP:

Victoria 0.288

Ellah 0.147

Brielle D 0.403

Lexie 0.484

Autumn 0.357

Kayle 0.327

Hudson 0.18

Lilly E 0.174

Sophie 0.125

Goals:

Finish each game with a positive outlook. Finish above .500. Make it past the first round of sections.

COMPETITION:

Randolph will be tough, they have Carter coming back and almost every starter coming back. I believe we can beat 3 of the teams who won more games in the conference than us. USC has their pitcher back and will be tough as well.

Lily Owens snags a line ball in the air last season. (File photoWasecaCountyNews.com)

Brielle Dessner. (file photo)

Siri Kuhns is one of three captains for the Jays along with Lauren Grant and Lily Owens. (File photo - WasecaCountyNews.com)

Thissen makes

St. Peter baseball

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Kurt Moelter, 24th year

Assistant coach: Justin Helget

Assistant coach: Riley Pfiffner

Assistant coach: Ryan Timmerman

ROSTER: Lathe Bly Jr., Joe Connor Jr., Carter Dale Jr., Noah Frey Jr., Jared Herrley Jr., Tyler Krakow Jr., Cole Suska Jr., Levi Wachal Jr., Ian Wills Jr., Ashton Guida So., Max Hollerich So., Alex Korir So., Ryan Moelter So., Finley Olson So., Ethan Potts So., Owen Potts So.

KEY PLAYERS:

Levi Wachal Ryan Moelter Alex Korir

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Lathe Bly Carter Dale Cole Suska

Ian Wills Noah Frey Joe Connor Max Hollerich

Ashton Guida

Owen Potts

Ethan Potts

2024 RECAP:

We finished 2nd in the conference behind Marshall. In the sections we beat Worthington and were then eliminated by Marshall in the 3rd round. We lose a strong group of seniors and will

replace them with Juniors and Sophomores this spring.

2025 SEASON

OUTLOOK:

This will be a huge learning year for us. We graduated 12 seniors and have very little experience coming back. Levi Wachal is our top returner and will be our No. 1 pitcher as a junior. Ryan Moelter and Alex Korir also played meaningful innings for us at the end of last year as 9th graders. We will be relying on those three to carry

us this spring. We have a strong group of juniors who have been playing a lot of baseball through 507, which should translate to the High School season this spring. We are looking for contributions from Cole Suska, Carter Dale, Lathe Bly, Joe Connor, Ian Wills, Noah Frey along with sophomores Ryan Moelter,. Alex Korir, Owen Potts and possibly Ashton Guida and Max Hollerich. As always, our goal is to improve each day and learn through mistakes and experiences gained throughout the season. Even though we are very young, we have a great group who is willing to take chances and learn/improve throughout the season. It’s going to be a fun season.

COMPETITION:

In our conference, Marshall will be the team to beat. They bring back a strong pitching staff and are always well-coached. New Ulm will be much improved from last year along with Waseca.

BY THE NUMBERS:

10 - total players

5 - letter winners

3 - seniors

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Zac Weber, 2nd Year

Assistant coach: Luke Dose, 2nd Year

Assistant coach: Joe Kane, 2nd Year

Assistant coach: Lon Berberich, 25 years

Assistant coach: Corey Carlen, 1st Year

ROSTER:

Brody Berndt, 12th, Pitcher/ IF, Carter Wilke, 12th, OF,

Logan Fahey, 12th, IF, Peyton Tellijohn, 11th, IF/Pitcher, Joe Lewis, 11th, Catcher, Jack Miller, 11th, IF, Luke Miller, 11th, Pitcher/OF, Jackson Wolf, 11th, OF, Corbin Guggisberg, 10th, IF/Catcher, Colton Wilson, 10th, IF/OF, Dalton Wilson, 10th, OF/IF, Will Adams, 10th, Pitcher.

KEY PLAYERS: Brody Berndt, Carter Wilke, Logan Fahey, Peyton Tellijohn, Joe Lewis

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Luke Miller, Jack Miller, Corbin Guggisberg, Colton Wilson, Dalton Wilson

2024 RECAP:

Conference Record: 9-3 (Tied for 1st)

Section: 1st Place

State: 4th Place

Comments: The 2024 season was a historic one for LSH baseball, as we made it to state for the first time in school history. Our team was led by a strong senior class—nine in

total, with five in the starting lineup—who set the tone with their leadership both on and off the field. It was an incredible group to coach, and for my first year, I couldn’t have asked for a more memorable experience.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Even though we lost several key starters and leaders from last season, I have no doubt that we can put together another successful year. We have players who have competed at the highest level and understand what it takes to win, along with guys ready to step up and embrace new roles. The talent and dedication are there—we just have to go out and prove it.

COMPETITION: This year, we’re competing in a

new conference, and I believe we have what it takes to contend for a top spot. Several teams in our conference are also in our section, and I expect those same teams to be among the best in the section. In no particular order, I’d say the top teams in the section will

be Belle Plaine, Sibley East, Lake Crystal, Maple River, and LSH.

Alex Korir delivers a pitch in his win over Mankato East. (file photo-StPeterHerald.com)

Peyton Tellijohn steps into a throw to first for an out. (file photo - LeSueurCountyNews.com)

St. Peter head coach Kurt Moelter talks with 2024 graduate Kaeden Guida. (file photo-StPeterHerald.com)

Brody Berndt flashes the leather as he makes a diving grab for an out. (file photo - LeSueurCountyNews.com)

Tri-City United baseball

COACH, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Greg Westerman, first year as head coach

ROSTER: Keegan O’Meara C|P|INF, Kellen Jirik P|OF, Parker O’Malley P|INF, Preston Ernste

2B, Brody Factor P|INF|OF, Levi Blaschko 1B, Blake Herman OF, Hunter Moravec P|INF, Camden Burns P|INF, Nathan Blaschko P|INF,

Keegan O’Meara tags a Waseca runner out at home. (Ben CampLeSueurCountyNews.com)

in the Section 2 elimination bracket first round.

Brendan Frederick P|OF, Calob Dobmeier P|INF|OF, Cameron Dobm P|INF|OF, Dylan Fink C|1B|OF, Hayden Braith OF

2024 RECAP:

Finished the season with a record of 10-13 lost to Waseca

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

With a mix of experienced veterans as well as newcomers to varsity baseball, the Titans will be exciting as players develop throughout the season.

COMPETITION:

The first season in the Big South conference for TCU will provide a new set of opponents as well as challenges.

BY THE NUMBERS:

15 - total players 6 - seniors

Kellen Jirik slides safely into second. (Ben Camp-LeSueurCountyNews.com)

Northfield baseball

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Josh Spitzack (3rd Year)

Assistant coach: Chris Graupmann (3rd Year)

Assistant coach: Bill Dunker (1st Year)

Assistant coach: Nic Zabel (5th Year)

ROSTER:

Ryan Cahoon (12, Catcher), Caleb Grawe (12, OF/P), Aki Gupta (12, OF), Eli Mikkelson (12, P), Aidan Molesky (12, 2B/P), Justus Naumann (12, OF), Jack Pribyl (12, OF), Vladimir Simon Martinez (12, P), Seth Thompson (12, SS/P), Niko Vandewalker (12, 1B), Jens Amunrud (11, INF/P), Rourke Bennett (11, 1B/P), JT Graupmann (11, INF/P),

(12), Caleb Grawe (12), Niko Vandewalker (12), JT Graupmann (11)

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Tyler Hupton (11, INF/P), Jake Lorence (11, 1B), Dylan Morrow (11, OF), Mason Muench (11, OF), Michael Steward (11, INF), Henry Webber (11, OF), Christian Whiteman (11, OF), Wade Gilbertson (10, 3B/P), Brody Jenson (10, C/3B), and Ben Ims (10, INF/P).

KEY PLAYERS:

Seth Thompson (12), Ryan Cahoon (12), Eli Mikkelson

Kenyon-Wanamingo baseball

COACHES,

YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Dylan Craig 1st year as varsity head baseball coach

Assistant: Nate Craig 1st year

ROSTER:

Owen Craig (Senior, P/INF), Owen Edwards (Senior, P/ INF), Gunner Kennedy (Senior, P/INF), Isaac Hedeen (Senior, P/1B/OF), Kyle Vukelich (Senior, P/1B/OF), Kyle Brogger (Senior, OF), Reed Sommer (Senior, P/OF), Tanner Hedeen (Senior, OF), Jack Vierling (Senior, INF), Ross Aldorfer (Senior, P/INF), Noah Wallaker (Senior, C), Charles Koncur (Senior, OF), Brennan Flotterud (Junior, C/OF), and Bryan Jacobson (Junior, P/OF).

Michael Steward (11), Rourke Bennett (11), Dylan Morrow (11), Christian Whiteman (11), Henry Webber (11), Wade Gilbertson (10), Brody Jenson (10)

2024 RECAP: 15-11 (10-5 conference 3rd place), Section 1AAA Champion and lost in state consolations. We had some injuries early in the season, but had a good run through the section tournament

KEY PLAYERS:

All 12 seniors

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Bryan Jacobson and Brennan Flotterud both juniors who are gonna play a key role in important situations whether that means base running, pitching hitting, or giving someone a day off.

2024 RECAP: 14-7 Gopher conference champions.

and finished with our first state appearance since 2016.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We have a good group of seniors returning that were a big part of our success last year and a talented group of juniors that will be ready to step in and contribute. We should have a lot of competition at different spots so the key will be coming together and embracing roles and playing for each other.

COMPETITION:

We feel we have the talent to compete in both the conference

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We look to be competitive again in the Gopher Conference. We want to win that again and make a run through the section tournament.

COMPETITION:

We hope to be a favorite in the gopher conference. We look to be competitive against everyone in the section and the conference. Teams tough in conference Blooming Prairie and Hayfield and JWP. Tough

and the section, but the Big 9 is always loaded and there are a lot of teams that will be tough in sections. Mankato East and West will be the favorites in the conference, but Mayo and Owatonna are always in the mix. For the section, Stewartville and Byron are always tough, but K-M and Winona could also be right there this year. We know we going to have to play well to compete, but if we can come together early we have a chance to have a successful season.

BY THE NUMBERS:

We will have 13 returning letter winners and 10 Seniors

section with Southland Lyle Pacelli and Hayfield.

BY THE NUMBERS: 14 varsity members. 12 seniors and 2 juniors. 9 returning letter winnings. And two returning 2nd team all conference members.

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2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We graduated 10 seniors last year and we are looking for a lot of younger guys to fill into those spots. We are looking to be a competitive team this year and our pitching and defense should

keep us in games. We will be a young team this year with only 4 seniors and 3 juniors so we will have a lot of lower classman being asked to step in this year.

COMPETITION:

The Big 9 is a very tough conference and has been a tough baseball conference

from top to bottom. Mankato East and West are two of the toughest teams in the conference the last couple years. Owatonna and Northfield will be very good this year too.

BY THE NUMBERS:

15 - total players

1 - letter winners 3 - seniors

The Northfield baseball team poses with the Section 1AAA championship after defeating Stewartville in two games. The Raiders returned to state for the first time since 2016. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Kenyon-Wanamingo junior pitcher Gunner Kennedy. (File PhotoTheKenyonLeader.com)

Northfield catcher Ryan Cahoon in action against Mankato East. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Kenyon-Wanamingo infielder Owen Craig lunges to apply a tag on a Blooming Prairie baserunner. (File Photo - TheKenyonLeader.com)

Ben Cunniff is in full extension on a fastball. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Owatonna baseball

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Tate Cummins, 18th year

Assistant Coaches: James Dahlgren, Travis Hilstad, Chad Wiesner, and Nate Van Roekel

ROSTER:

Seniors: Tanner Smith, IF/P;

Andrew Mitchell, OF; Hunter Theis, C; Zachary Haarstad, 1B; Tayler Sheehan, OF; Connor Wiese, IF/P; Blake Davison, OF; Jack Meneguzzo, 1B; Gavin Saxton, IF.

Juniors: AJ Ulrich, OF; Hunter Theobald, 1B; Christian Flores, IF/P, Grayson Campion, IF; Wyatt Frantesl, OF; Amilio Garza, IF; Braydan Mahlman,

OF/P; Will Radel, IF/P; Jace Ulrich, IF/C/P; Isaiah Farwell, OF; Bentley Arvig, OF.

Sophomore: Nolan Rolloff, IF/P.

KEY PLAYERS:

Tanner Smith, Andrew Mitchell, Hunter Theis, Zachary Haarstad, Tyler Sheehan, Connor Wiese, Blake Davision,

GOOD LUCK TITANS!

Jack Meneguzzo, and Gavin Saxton are all seniors who are returning letter winners. Smith and Wiese are the top returning pitchers.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Will Radel: Player to watch that plays great defense and has a knack to score runs.

Jace Ulrich: Utility player that can truly play anywhere.

Isaiah Farwell: Brings speed to the outfield that can be an offensive threat.

Bentley Arvig: Left-handed stick that runs very well.

Nolan Rolloff: Talented sophomore that is versatile and can be a leading hitter.

2024 RECAP:

12-10-1 overall record, 8-7-1 Big 9 Conference record

Won Section 1AAAA first round, lost Section 1AAAA quarterfinal and elimination bracket quarterfinal

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Our goals are to compete for a Big 9 Title and Section Title. Overall, we have an experienced group of players that have been successful throughout their baseball careers. We are going to focus on our team this year and control anything that we have direct influence on this season.

COMPETITION:

The conference is strong once again. Mankato East has a AAA State Championship level team. Rochester Mayo will be tough once again. Rochester Century has some great pitching that should serve them well. Northfield has several leaders that can flat out play. It should be a great conference this year. The section will also be strong with Lakeville South, Lakeville North and Farmington leading the way. Our team can compete, but we will have to gel well and focus on improving daily. We have the pieces to compete with anyone.

BY THE NUMBERS:

21 - total players 9 - seniors 11 - juniors 1 - sophomore 11 - returning letter winners

Medford baseball

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Head Coach: Joe Melles, 9th year

Assistant Coaches: Chris Haakonson, 10th year; Derek Sorenson, 6th year

ROSTER:

Seniors: Logan Maas, OF/P; Reid Wildgrube, OF Juniors: Kevyn Burr, OF Sophomores: Kyle Vatsaas, C; Will Van Ryn, OF; James Wegner, OF/P; Justin Limon, IF/P; Landon Seiler, IF/P

Freshmen: Mason Witter, IF; Mason Krenz, IF; Jared Sheeler, IF; August Zacharias, IF/P; Jones Stricker, OF; Kale Concannon, IF Eighth-Grade: Trever Vatsaas,

Elliot Jones, IF/P; Brad Limon, IF/P; Kailer Quast, OF; Andrew Bartosh, IF/P

KEY PLAYERS:

We are returning 7 starters and are expecting contributions from all 7. They are one year older and we are expecting a jump in their development. This would include Seiler, Limon, Wegner, Maas, Kyle Vatsaas, Wildrgube and Zacharias.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

We are expecting Mason Krenz to be our full-time first baseman and will play a huge role as a new starter.

2024 RECAP:

We finished last in the Gopher conference and lost in the first round of playoffs. 2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We had such a young team and we are hoping we take a step up in play and development. Our conference is very tough and our goal is to compete and keep developing.

Last year we finished last so we have a lot to prove as we get a year older and hope to compete with anyone in the conference.

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Tanner Smith will return for his senior season for the Huskies. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Connor Wiese (15) high fives pinch runner Andy Mitchell (7) last season. Both players are seniors this season. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Medford’s Landon Seiler throws a pitch during a game last season. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Blooming Prairie baseball NRHEG baseball

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Matt Kittelson, 9th year

Assistant Coach: Chad Gimbel, 2nd year

ROSTER:

Seniors: Carter Bishop, OF; Brady Kittelson, OF/P; Bo Zwiener, IF,OF,C; Alex Lea, IF/P

Junior: Carsten Ingvalson, C/P

Sophomores: Gabe Staloch, IF/P; Eliot Gimbel, IF/P; Kelvin McCarty, OF Freshmen: Brayton Ingvalson, IF/P; Lukas DenHerder, IF/ OF/C

KEY PLAYERS:

Alex Lea - .357 avg with a 1.011 OPS. 5 doubles and 2 triples, 21 RBI, and 15 stolen bases. Led team in innings pitched last season. 1st Team AllConference.

Brady Kittelson – hit .368 last season with 25 hits, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 25 runs scored, and 22 stolen bases. 2nd Team AllConference.

Gabe Staloch - hit .344 with 21 hits, 4 triples, 17 RBI, and 16 stolen bases. 2nd Team AllConference.

Carsten Ingvalson – hit .246 with 16 hits, scored 14 runs.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Freshmen Brayton Ingvalson and Lukas DenHerder, Sophomores Eliot Gimbel and Kelvin McCarthy. All four will be called on to play significant roles in the infield or outfield this season.

2024 RECAP: 10-9 overall, 7-3 Gopher Conference (tied for 2nd place). #8 seed in Section 1A Tournament, lost to #9 seed JWP in first round of Section 1A Tournament.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Our goal is always to get better each day. Everyone wants to win, that’s a given. We just to focus on the process and the actions and habits that will give us the best chance to win ballgames.

COMPETITION:

There are a lot of very good teams in our conference and section, which makes it a lot of fun. We believe we can go out and compete with any of them. Randolph, Hayfield, and USC produce solid teams every year in the Gopher Conference. Lyle-Pacelli is the defending Section 1A Champion and will be very tough again this year.

BY THE NUMBERS:

4 – Seniors

1 – Juniors

3 – Sophomores

2 – Freshman

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Head Coach: Shawn Larson, 2nd year as head coach

Assistant Coach: Marcus Fischer, 2nd year

Volunteer Assistant: Jeff Reese (Hall of Fame Coach)

ROSTER:

Seniors: Alden Dobberstein, P/SS/2B; Aaden Hanna, P/ OF; Jace Ihrke, P/C; Carter Martens, P/3B; Aidan Schlaak, P/IF; Seth Staloch, SS/2B; Brock Ziemke, 1B

Juniors: Isaac Bauleke, OF; Evan Berg, OF/IF; Jordan

Brouwers, OF/3B; Wyatt Larson, P/C/3B; Quen Meyering, OF; Owen Wayne, P/2B/SS

Sophomores: Fynn Baumann, P/OF; Braylon Carlson, OF; Chase Johannsen, SS/2B;

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Alex Lea led the Blossoms in innings pitched last season. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Brady Kittelson was named to the Gopher All-Conference second team last season. (File photoOwatonna.com) Alden Dobberstein returns to the Panthers for his senior season. (Lucas Dittmer/southernminn.com)

BOYS TENNIS

St. Peter boys tennis

COACHES,

Head coach: Aaron Rothenberger, 13th year as head coach (6 years assistant varsity coach)

Assistant coach: Magnus Soderlund, 2nd year

Assistant coach: Zetta Haugen 1st year

ROSTER: Evan Buffington 12th, Quinn Dixon 12th, Roy Hendrickson 12th, Eli Stoll 12th, Callum Harmes 12th, Ezekiel Ribar 12th, Jerry Soderlund 12th, Braedon Dornfeld 12th, Kaiser Hagen 12th, Noah Kracht 12th, Cole Engelhardt 12th, Cam Nelsen 12th, Isam Ibrahim 12th, Drake Smuder 12th, Wyatt Davis 12th, Levi Gilbertson 11th, Jaxson Schaefer 11th, Ashton

Baker 11th, Alexander Dlouhy 11th, Malcolm McHugh 11th, Elijah Cherland-Narum 11th, Samuel Szybnski 11th, Sam Baxa 11th, Amar Daidzic 11th, Cole Buffington 10th, Everett Pettis 10th, Brody Kennedy 10th, Jaego Smuder 10th, Jake Banks 10th, Brayden Rothenberger 8th, Abel Baker 7th, Solomon Baker 7th, Dane Wenner 7th, Caleb Gilbertson 7th, Enzo Valentini 7th, Eli Becker 7th,

Brendan Holicky 7th, Dominic Yost 7th, Traesyn Doran 7th, Jack Schabert 7th, Ahnki Smuder 7th, Hugo Bosch 7th, Adrian January 7th, Bentley Koch 7th

KEY PLAYERS:

Senior Captains: Quinn Dixon and Ezekiel Ribar. Other returning varsity members include: Seniors Roy Hendrickson, Eli Stoll, Callum Harmes, Jerry Soderlund, Kaiser Hagen. Juniors: Levi Gilbertson, Ashton Baker,

Jaxson Schaefer, Alex Dlouhy. 8th grader Brayden Rothenberger

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

There were many returning members of our 2024 tournament squad that were on the JV squad in 2023, many of them were unprepared for the challenges of playing against experienced varsity players. This past off season, many of our returning players put in time in the off-season to get themselves prepared for this year, so it will be exciting to see who emerges as our top tier guys on the team.

2024 RECAP:

5-14 record

1-4 BSC East Division

Lost in Section 2A quarterfinals to SW Christian (Chaska)

Section 2A Doubles 2nd place participants and State Qualifiers: Quinn Dixon and Luke Gilbertson

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Goals for this season is to show more consistency with our game and mental decision making. We were very inexperienced last season, so the consistency with our shots and inexperience with our decision making showed in many of our matches. We hope

that after a year we will be a more confident, experienced team. We want to double our win total from last year, improve our conference record and advance further in Section 2A team competition compared to last year.

COMPETITION:

Conference: BSC East: New Ulm and Waseca, BSC West: St. James

Section 2A: Holy Family, Mound Westonka, SW Christian, and Litchfield

We will be below these listed teams when it comes to experience and talent but if we find the right combination in doubles and can get a singles win or two, we can play well against the teams above us in the BSC and Section 2A

BY THE NUMBERS:

44 - total players, almost 18 more than last season 15- Seniors, most have less than 2 years experience in tennis 14 - 7th graders, most in many years or could be a program record

2 - returning BSC all conference award winners (Eli Stoll and Quinn Dixon)

1 - goal: that each and every participant plays with the right attitude, best effort, and good sportsmanship!

Ezekiel Ribar. (file photo-StPeterHerald.com)

Quinn Dixon. (file photo-StPeterHerald.com)

Owatonna boys tennis

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Curt Matejcek, 29th year

Assistant Coaches: Zach Waletich, 6th year; Jake Kringen, 1st year

Volunteer Coach: Sara Anderson

ROSTER:

Seniors: Thomas Oien, Finn Loveless, Joe Zeman, and Jack Mottl

Junior: Stephon Sennott

Sophomores: Asher Penn, Landon Rahn, Owen Kaytor, Kjel Borkenhagen, and Graeme Spinks

Freshman: Tristan Gibart

Eighth-Grade: August Penn

JV: Cooper Spinks, Alexander Voracek, Keiran Cole and Cole Nelson

KEY PLAYERS:

The team returns a core of players who gained valuable varsity experience last season.

Seniors Thomas Oien, Finn

Loveless and Joe Zeman, who captain the team, will lead the team in match experience.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Returning letter winners

Stephon Sennott, Asher Penn, Landon Rahn, Owen Kaytor, Kjel Borkenhagen, and August Penn

2024 RECAP:

Finished last season with an 11-4 overall record and went 8-3 in conference play. The team graduated two Varsity seniors, #1 doubles player

Leyton Williams and #1 singles/doubles player Thomas Herzog.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Players have dedicated themselves to playing this offseason to improve and develop their games. The team’s goal is to always finish in the top third of the conference and make the team section final 4.

COMPETITION:

The Big 9 will be ultra competitive this season with its parity, although everyone will be chasing Rochester Mayo who is the clear favorite to repeat as Big 9 Champions, Section Champions and win the State Tournament.

BY THE NUMBERS: 4 - seniors 1 - junior 5 - sophomores 1 - freshman 1 - eighth-grader

Waseca boys tennis

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Head Coach: Kyle Collins, 23rd season

Assistant coach: Trish Mercier

ROSTER:

Seniors: Tyler Jellum, Aiden Groskreutz, Lucas McQuery, Brayden Hoof, Tanner Hanson, Tommaso Scognamiglio

Juniors: Allen Kopetzki, Bryghton Rugger

Sophomores: Henry Huttemier, Dawson Goodlander, Otto Schoenrock, Nolan McQuery

Freshmen: Armaan Bhatti, Kyler Carlson, Joe Calhoun

Eighth-Grade: Keenan Collins, Carson True, Nicholas Nelson, Oliver Rugroden, Jesse Wobschall

KEY PLAYERS:

Senior Tyler Jellum (5-10) 1st Singles, All-Conference in 2024

Senior Lucas McQuery (9-1) at 3rd doubles

Senior Brayden Hoof (7-1) at 3rd doubles

Senior Tanner Hanson (6-3) at 2nd doubles, HM all-conference in 2024

Junior Allen Kopetzki (5-6) at various positions

Sophomore Henry Huttemier (11-4) at #2 singles, AllConference in 2024

Sophomore Otto Schoenrock (9-5) at #3 singles

Freshman Armaan Bhatti (7-3) at #4 singles

8th -Grader Keenan Collins (7-5) at #2 Doubles, HM allconference in 2024

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

We don’t have many new players this year. We have 9 returning letter winners, who should give us some good depth.

New Player: Tomasso Scognamiglio is an exchange student from Italy.

2024 RECAP:

Last season we were 13-4 which was the 6th best record in the last 25 years. 3-1 in BSC-East, behind New Ulm who won the Big South in 2024.

In Section 1A we were the #4 seed, defeating Red Wing in the section quarterfinals and then lost to #1 seed Cotter (6-1) in the semi-finals, who won the section over Lourdes.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We hope to compete for a conference and section title. The conference appears to be wide open for anyone to take.

The Section is tough again, with many good teams.

COMPETITION:

We have new divisions this spring in the Big South Conference:

Black (Big schools): New Ulm, Fairmont, St.Peter, Waseca and Worthington Gold (Small schools): Blue Earth, Luverne, Pipestone, Redwood Valley and St. James

The winner of each division plays off at the end of the season for the conference title. Conference favorites: Black Division: St.Peter and Waseca, Gold Division: St. James Section 1A: Cotter, Lourdes and Schaeffer Academy are all good.

BY THE NUMBERS:

20 - total players

9 - letter winners

6 - seniors

2- Juniors

4- Sophomores

3- Freshman

5- 8th graders

3 - Captains: Tyler Jellum, Lucas McQuery, and Henry Huttemier

Thomas Oien is one of three captains for the Huskies along with Finn Loveless and Joe Zeman. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Tanner Hanson will return to the Bluejays for his senior season. (File photo - WasecaCountyNews.com)

Joe Zeman. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Sophomore Henry Huttemier will return after being named to the all-conference team last season. (File photo - WasecaCountyNews. com)

Faribault boys tennis

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Jeff Anderson 12th year

Assistant coach: Robb Morris 4th year

ROSTER:

Carsen Kramer (12), David Novak (12), James Olson (12),

Isse Ali (11), Adam Diaz-Coons (11), Ben Diaz-Coons (11), Kelvin Fu (11), Colin Haefs (11), Nelson Landrau Ortiz (11), Miles Leopold (11), Richard Lopez (11), Joel Malz (11), Brandon Petricka (11), Andy Tino-Quila (11), Mitch Gibbs (10), Marco Molina Rodriguez (10), Landon Shepherd (10), Coleman Lewis (9), Dylan Madrid (9), and Bentley Lewis (7).

KEY PLAYERS:

Brandon and Carsen are two returning Big 9 All Conference players that are expected to return to our 1 and 2 singles spots while Adam and Ben Diaz-Coons are expected to return to our 1 doubles spot. There are a lot of 10th and 11th grade players that put in time off-season to improve; I expect

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2024 RECAP:

Conference Record 2024 –2-9 – defeated Albert Lea and Winona

these players will help elevate our team to be even more competitive that we were last season.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

A lot of our team has had the opportunity to play Varsity and help the team out. There is a lot of talent and ability on our team and it will be a fun season to watch their improvement on the court in both practices and matches.

Overall record 2024 – 5-11 – also defeated Stewartville, Farmington, and Lake City. Our best overall record in over 11 years

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

As always, do our best and have fun. Our focus will be to get ourselves properly prepared in practices so we are confident on the courts during matches.

COMPETITION:

In conference, I am looking

for the team to be competitive in all matches and especially against Albert Lea, Winona, Austin, Northfield, and Red Wing and competitive against Stewartville, Waseca, Lake City, and Farmington for nonconference opponents. Mayo remains a favorite in conference with Century, Mankato West, and Owatonna able to challenge Mayo a bit.

BY THE NUMBERS:

A total of 20 players are expected, including 6 new to tennis and 8 returning letter winners. The team consists of 3 seniors, 11 juniors, 3 sophomores, 2 freshmen, and 1 seventh grader.

Faribault boys tennis players Brandon Petricka, Adam and Ben Diaz-Coons, and Carsen Kramer meet with Coach Jeff Anderson. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

No. 1 singles player Brandon Petricka backhands the ball during Faribault’s road triangular at Owatonna. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Northfield boys tennis

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Erik Swenson, 2nd year

Assistant coach: Jake Odell, 2nd year

ROSTER:

1st Singles: Carter Borovsky, 10th grade

2nd Singles: Theo Menk, 11th grade

3rd Singles: Eli Bengtson, 9th grade

4th Singles: Andy Amundson, 11th grade

1st Doubles: Dyson McBroom, 10th grade; Niccolo Paitoni, 12th grade.

2nd Doubles: Cameron Melnychuk, 12th grade; Max

Beckman, 10th grade

3rd Doubles: Easton Truman, 10th grade, Graham Peterson, 12th grade

KEY PLAYERS:

Carter Borovsky had a stellar season last year, making it to the Final Four of individual sections with his doubles partner, Joe Grant. He’ll be playing 1st singles this year,

switching off to 1st doubles sometimes with our other top players. Carter’s individual regular season record last year was 11 wins and 1 loss, as was the same record for the entire doubles squad last year.

Theo Menk is our returning singles player who played 3rd singles last season, and is now playing in the 2nd singles spot. I expect great things from Theo this year. He plays with confidence and consistency and should win several matches for the team this year.

Eli Bengtson is our returning 9th grader who played 4th singles last year and is now up to the 3rd singles spot. Eli had a strong season last year finishing 10-2, and placing second in the 4th singles category at the Big 9 tournament.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Niccolo Paitoni is a senior on the team this year, a 12th grader and an exchange student from Italy. He will be trading off between 1st singles and 1st doubles this year. He’s got a nice kick serve, consistent slice volleys, he’s a great poacher, and has hard, consistent groundstrokes. I’m excited to see him compete this year!

2024 RECAP:

Basically the same team that we had the previous year, because no seniors graduated. These guys worked so hard in the off season to bring their level of tennis to the next level and it really showed. Record was 3 – 7 last year, and this year we finished 8 – 2 in the Big 9 Conference, 10 – 2 overall. Our doubles guys were undefeated this season, except for Mayo. Even in our 3-4 loss to John Marshall, the doubles were still undefeated. Amazing!

At the Big 9 Tournament, 4 out of 7 positions finished either second or fourth place: First and Third Singles finished 4th place out of 12 players in their respective brackets, Second Doubles also finished 4th place out of 12 doubles groups in their bracket. 4th Singles and 3rd Doubles finished 2nd place out of 12 positions in their brackets. Our team was awarded a 3rd seed in the Section 1AA Tournament behind Mayo and Lakeville North because of our great success this season.

We had a first round Bye and home advantage lost a heartbreaker to Century 3-4.

For Individual Sections, our team avenged the loss by going far in the brackets at Lakeville South High School that day. Three out of four positions had first round Byes. First Singles and Second Doubles won their first matches and made it to the third-round quarter finals. First Doubles won both their matches that day and got the right to go to the Final Four in Rochester the next day.

Although they lost both matches, they played their best tennis going up against the elite players of Section 1AA, and won more games in those final sets than they did during the regular season against those opponents.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

I want to instill the values and principles in my team that the Gustavus Tennis Team instills in their players, which are positive attitude, sportsmanship, and best effort. Instilling these values and

adopting systems and strategies to help us through tough spots in matches should help us on our journey.

We have a strong team this year, and I expect us to go far. We should finish in the top third of our conference somewhere, hopefully towards the top again.

COMPETITION:

As always, Mayo is the gatekeeper to going to State, so they will give us our best challenge. I also expect both Mankato teams, as well as John Marshall, Century, and Owatonna to give us some tough competition. Our strategy last year was to win all three doubles matches and one of the singles matches, usually 4th singles, to win the match. This year it will be a little different. I expect to have a good mix of strength in both doubles and singles.

BY THE NUMBERS:

21 - total players

11 - returning players

6 - seniors

Dyson McBroom returns a forehand in a action against Rochester John Marshall. (File Photo - NorthfieldNews.com)

Carter Borovsky places a backhand volley. (File Photo - NorthfieldNews.com)

TRACK & FIELD

St. Peter boys track & field

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach, Keith Hanson, 27 years

Assistant coach: Goeorge Schoenborn 15 years

Assistant coach: Melic Thomas, 1st year (has been MS coach for 5 years)

ROSTER:

Roblae Abdi, Luke Banks, Derek Guth, Mohamed Jimale, Dayne Tollefson, Omari Ahmed, Ramiro Alcantara Alvarez, Kemper Ely, Cyrus Fremo, Brock Guth, Zakir Hussein, Riley Kamm, Parker Maloney, Ricardo Pacheco Fugon, John Schueler, Jemari Zuniga Thorpe, Erick Barrientos Castaneda, Joe Dorow, Isaih Hesse, Robert Hughes, Elijah Mercado, Sakaria Mohamed, Zakir SayidNour, Laird Bly, Timothy Culuris, Emmet Easton-Hong, Karac Forbord, Theodore Francis, Enzo Gazzola, Emilio Hopkins, Issak

Calvin Kuhlman, Henry Nienow, Jayden Sherfield, Nathan Walter

KEY PLAYERS:

Senior - Luke Banks, state place finisher in Shot Put and Discus

Senior - Derek Guth, state place finisher in 200, 4 x 200 relay, state entrant 100

Junior - Brock Guth, state entrant pole vault

Junior - Ramiro Alcantara Alvarez state place finisher 4 x 200 relay

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Roblea Abdi - Mid Distance Parker Maloney - Throws Elijah Mercado - Sprints and Relays

Freshman- Enzo GazzolaDistance

2024 RECAP:

Finished 2nd in the Big South Conference

Finished 3rd in Section 2 AA meet

Placed 6th at State 2AA meet Graduated Corbin Herron, 2 time State Champion in the hurdles now competing at the college level and doing well there.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We have a number of State participants returning with their eyes on a higher placement at the State meet, hopefully we can build a relay or 2 that can compete at that level also. We have a number of younger athletes that will have to step up and play some roles for varsity competition.

COMPETITION:

We could be in the running for the conference meet if we can get some points out of all of the events. In the Section, Mankato East always has a strong squad as well as Mankato West and

Humphrey,

Marshall. Our Section is very competitive in track as four of the teams from our Section placed in the top 15 at State.

Derek Guth pushes himself to the finish line. (file photo/Southernminn.com)

Luke Banks launches the discus in his first throw of the day. (File photo/Southernminn.com)

St. Peter girls track & field

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Jeff Portugue

34 years ( 28 as head coach)

Assistant coach: Bill Stuewe

32 years

Assistant coach: George Schoenborn 28 years

ROSTER:

Gretta Baker, Addison Landsom, Trista Landsom, Katherine Callahan, Keira Friedrich, Adeline Letts,

Annika Magelee, Ceejae Marroquin, Rowyn Myhra, Madison Petersen, Macey Portner, Kyla Yost, Audrey Born, Savanna Brown, Melina Chadwick, Ella Dirks, Nichole Garcia, Isla Gassman, Vivian Hendrickson, Addison Jaeger, Audrey Menning, Liliana Prunty, Natalie Salfer, Noelle Simonette, Kady Thoms, Lydia Fell, Avyn Myhra, Grace Penner, Jaylin Yost, Gianna Wurscher, Mya Zuniga, Brielle Friedrich, Zyiana Kopischke, Annika Smith

KEY PLAYERS:

Keira Friedrick- Can run very fast in the 800-3200M Ella Dirks- 400-800 is very good at both distances and will be used in a field event this season

Lydia Fell- High jumper who is also a very competitive hurdler Addison Landsom-Field Event standout in both the PV and TJ Annika Magelee- Field Event standout in both the PV and Discus

Sprint relay and field event standouts: Macey Portner, Vivian Hendrickson, Lilliana Pruntry and Noelle Simonette.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Brielle Friedrich in the distance races. St. Peter Shot puttersBasically all either are new to track and field or have never thrown in a meet.

2024 RECAP:

Second in the conference meet to Marshal, Fourth in the section 2AA meet East, West and Marshal placing in the first three spots. Very tough conference and section and I thought we finished the season

on a high note with many PRs at both the conference and section meets. We broke four outdoor and four indoor school records during the season as well.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

I would like to finish in one of the top three spots in both the conference and the section. I realize that might be tough but I think we might have a bit more depth this season which could help us score a few more points in both meets.

COMPETITION:

I would think Marshal is the

conference favorite with St. Peter and Waseca close behind. East has had a lock on our sections for the past several years and I don’t see that changing this season. East is very well coached and has many outstanding athletes. That is a deadly combination that is difficult to beat. West could make a run at the section title as well but I give East the edge.

BY THE NUMBERS:

20 returning letter winners

3 Seniors 9-Juniors 13-Sophomores 5-Freshman

Le Sueur-Henderson track & field

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Tami Burns, 3rd year

Assistant coach: Alex Floersch, 3rd year

Assistant coach: Jeff Schulz, 2nd year

Assistant coach: Sara Rassmussen, 1st year

ROSTER: Kamdin Amela, Patrick Bendlin, Reese Rehm, Hazel Renstrom, Landry Straub, Ashton Williams, Tycen Tellijohn, Sophia Anderson, Riley Browning, Claire Doerr, Ashlyn Fischer,

Stella Nelson, Kain Romano, Harper Simonette, Khloe Swanson, Nevaeh Delgado, Rayna Williams, Riley Mader, Jorryian Henderson, Ashlyn Abraham, Kendra Biedscheid, Luke Cornelius, Grace Feser, Callie Greisen, Evelyn Haemig, William Husfeldt, Jemma Maxwell, Ellen Renstrom, Jasha Saradolla, Lily West, Tyler Bushway, Liam Christenson, Nora Doerr, Ashton Duangdara-Bendlin, Gracie Fredrickson, Grady Graham, Andrew Lansing, Nick Larson, Joemarrion Henderson, Luca Greenig, Owen Greisen, Claire Hathaway, Lauren Horning, Norah Renstrom, Sophia Sampson, Lauren Stueber,

Daisy Tietz, Kendra Westphal, Sebastian Williams, Jack Fuhrman, Ashley Grapentine, Kaiden Reinhardt, Nolan Diekmann, Lily Flores, Wyatt Genelin, Kaden Graff, Connor Hank, Joe Hutton, Jayden Katosek, Hunter Libra, John Morales-Gomez, Riley Sater, Koreyann Straub, Liam West, Anderson Reinhardt.

KEY PLAYERS:

Riley Sater

Norah Renstrom

Sophia Sampson

Ashlyn Fischer

Liam West

Wyatt Genelin

Owen Greisen

Kaiden Reinhardt Joe Hutton

2024 RECAP:

Our team delivered excellent performances at the Minnesota River Conference Championship. For the girls, Riley Sater finished first in pole vault clearing 11-3 breaking the MRC meet record and the LSH school record. Norah Renstrom finished second in the 3200m with a time of 12:37.18. For the boys, Liam West finished first in the 100m (11.42) and 200m (23.38), and second in the long jump (19-7.5). Wyatt Genelin finished first in the 110m hurdles with a time of 15.66

and second in the high jump clearing 5-10.

At the Section 2A meet, we achieved success with three champions and one third place finisher. Riley Sater excelled in pole vault by clearing and winning with a height of 11-7, setting a new school record. Norah Renstrom secured first place in the 1600m, Wyatt Genelin won in the 110m hurdles and Liam West finished third in the 100m.

At the state meet, Riley Sater had another record-breaking performance winning the event by clearing 11-9. Norah Renstrom participated in the 1600m event, finishing in 18th place, while Wyatt Genelin secured 6th place in the 110m hurdles.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Our primary goal is for each team member to work diligently to improve their performance and create a supportive environment. We believe our athletes will not only enhance their skills but strengthen their character and determination as well.

COMPETITION:

It’s difficult to predict but we expect strong competition in the new conference this season. BY THE NUMBERS:

65 - total track and field athletes 11 - returning letter winners 13 - seniors

Keira Friedrich. (file photo/Southernminn.com)

Riley Sater clears the bar in the pole vault. (file photo - LeSueurCountyNews.com)

Addison Landsom pushes the pole back as she clears a mark in the pole vault. (file photo/Southernminn.com)

Wyatt Genelin clears a hurdle. (file photo - LeSueurCountyNews.com)

Tri-City United boys track & field

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Boy’s coach: Craig Nordling, 9th year as Head Coach, 13th year coaching track at TCU

Head Girl’s coach: Brian Fogal, 12th year as Head Coach, 19th year

Assistant coaches:

James Timmerman - throws coach 6th year

Andrew Ruiz - - distance coach 4th year

Macy Gillespie - JH Coach 1st year

Stephen LeJeunesse - JH Coach 1st year

Thomas Franek - Pole Vault coach 4th year

Sophie Smith - Pole Vault coach 1st year

ROSTER:

Rafael Balcazar, Juan Lopez, Carson Lobatos, Ian Merlo, Tyrese Sheffel, Gavin Sherman, Ander Parra, David Black, Abram Chimal, Grant Fitterer, Triston Olson, Jan Peters, Peter Robrahn, Zachary Zehnder, Elysha Birkbeck, Corday Freeman, Toren

Kelly, Soren McNamara, Nicolas Mejia, Chase Miller, Gavin Phelps, Keith Sexton, Jude Soto, Owen Bauer, Eric Borchardt, Christopher Corona, Christopher Estrada, Carson Flicek, Oliver Grogg, Giovanni Perez, Cassen Potthast, Easton Sween, Adrian Trujillo, Colton Velishek, Lukas Bisek, Caden Brown, Keith Chappuis, Colton Dorweiler, Ian Hart, Matthew LeClair, Coby Matchinksi, Aiden Mladek, Taison Nhem, Darby Phelps, Rhys Risto, Thomas Sandbulte, Jaden Yin, Casey Bruzek, Austin Burk, Quinton Crutchfield, Patrick Duchene, Logan Krocak, Noah Oman, Cooper Sladek, Samuel Teigen, Anson Ulrich, Maxwell Velishek, Odin Wright.

KEY PLAYERS:

Top Runners

Name Yr. Events

Rafael Balcazar Sr 200/400 Tyrese Sheffel Sr 100/200 Abram Chimal Jr 100/200 Grant Fitterer Jr Mid-Distance / Distance

Soren McNamara So 400/800 Gavin Phelps So 400/800 Eric Borchardt 9th 200/400

Top Field Athletes

Name Yr. Events

Rafael Balcazar Sr HJ Soren McNamara So PV Corday Freeman So Shot

Key Newcomers

Name Yr. Events Comments

Ian Merlo 12th Hurdles First year out for track Gavin Sherman 12th LJ/TJ First year out for track Toren Kelly. 10th. Sprints Giovanni Perez 9th 100/ 200 Easton Sween 9th 100/200

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Brielle Friedrich in the distance races. St. Peter Shot puttersBasically all either are new to track and field or have never thrown in a meet.

2024 RECAP:

The 2024 season had many exciting performances. Section 1AA in Track provided great opportunities for our track team. Goi Ruei finished the year running strong, as did Grant Fitterer in the 800 and 1600. Ruei graduated last year, and Fitterer is back leading our distance runners for his Jr.

year. Eric Borchardt made a huge splash coming in as an 8th grader to lead TCU sprinters.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Many individuals on the team will contribute heavily in both Field events and Running events. With the loss of seniors who contributed across events there are holes that we will need to fill. However, we return a solid group with experience. Many top-five performances were posted last year. Those athletes returning look to put their names in the TCU Record books. Goi Ruei will be considered one of the favorites to come out of Section 1AA in the 800, Rafael Balcazar and Eric Borchardt will compete for a top slot in the 400m. In field events, a couple sophomores to watch will be Corday Freeman in the throwing events and Soren McNamara in the pole vault.

COMMENTS FROM THE COACH:

As with other sports our numbers are a rollercoaster. An unusually large group of “new to track” athletes has helped our

numbers and we are hopefully starting to build a larger JH program to feed our team in the future. We have new members of the team who have not been in a varsity track meet. We have a strong core returning and have many athletes with the potential to score points. Coaches are excited to see what the Big South Conference brings. Once we are able to actually get outside, it will be fun to watch how the team progresses throughout the spring. There are many spots that opened up this year due to graduation. Our goal is to improve on our conference and section performances from last year. TCU Track and Field hopes to have success in both the Big South Conference meet, as well as the Section 1AA meet.

GOALS:

We are always looking to improve. Individual athletes will be working hard to improve their “Personal Records” and push to score points at the conference meet. There are many individuals and relays that were getting close to the school records last year as underclassmen. It is quite possible to see some of the TCU School Records fall this Spring.

Tri-City

STRENGTHS:

We are returning many athletes with experience. Experienced members of the team allows coaches to move past basic instruction to details with form and technique. Our upperclassmen will also be great mentors to the younger runners. Distance runners are returning after posting a strong Cross Country season. Depth and experience will provide a boost to our relay teams as well.

CONFERENCE OUTLOOK:

All teams in the conference have strengths in various events. We hope it to have balance throughout the events which will hopefully enable us to push for a top conference finish. Marshall, St. Peter, and Waseca look to be the favorites, but look for TCU to be competitive in our first year of the Big South Conference.

SECTION OUTLOOK: TCU will be able to compete in preliminary races at the section meet and it will now be a two-day Section Meet. We have many athletes with the ability to make it to the final races. I look for our team to have a successful Section meet, and hopefully a trip to the State Meet

United girls track & field

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Brian Fogal, 17th year

Assistant coach: Craig Nordling, 10th year

Assistant coach: Andrew Ruiz, 3rd year

Assistant coach: Jim Timmerman, 6th year

ROSTER:

Miriam Domingo Lopez-12, Khloe Flicek-12, Kaylee Harkins-12, Alexis Marcussen-12, Megan Marek-12, Ainsley Narum-12, Yasmin Ruiz-12, Lucrezia Pignata-12, Kristen Siebsen-12,

Kaylee Gogerty-11, Eden Krocak-11, Guadalupe Lopez-11, Morgan Meier-11, Lillian Rondorf-11, Hannah Caron-10, Lillian Claffey-10, Jasmin Corona-10, Kirra Flicek-10, Kaitlyn Hartwig-10, Kinsley Mach-10, Louise Stock-10, Baylee Caponi-9, Allison Castro-9, Lila Duffy-9, Taylor Engel-9, Natalie Gonzalez-9, Carly Hartwig-9, Brooklyn Rutt-9, Jillian Houn-9, Addison Janovsky-9, Liliana Munguia-9, Camila Perez-9, Keiara Stocker-9, Kelcie Weydert-9, Aleeah Bonsack-8, Madelyn Cook-8, Arlet De La Rosa-8, Vienniaka DetwilerAnderson-8, Arianna Devine-8, Hayden Dietz-8, Stella

Gregor-8, Adeline Grimm-8, Kaylee Havel-8, Sloane Kelly-8, Mara Livingston-8, Madison Miller-8, Madison Peltier-8, Kaylee Rezac-8, Elizabeth Robrahn-8, Nyadak Ruei-8, Aurora Teal-8, Paetyn Wallace-8, Taylor Bauer-7, Tiara Childs-7, Claire Claffey-7, Kiernan Fierst-7, Hailey Frederick-7, Cami Hartwig-7, Lydia Holicky-7, Carolyn Houn7, Kendall Jirik-7, Ella Krocak-7, Lillie Lassahn-7, Paige Miller-7, Ema Polnis-7, Hadley Russek-7, Anna Shippman-7, Elizabeth

Grant Fitterer. (file photo)

Carly Hartwig launches out of the blocks. (file photo-LeSueurCountyNews.com)

Giovanni Perez. (file photo-LeSueurCountyNews.com)

Faribault boys track & field

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Dave Wieber, 35th year

Assistant coach: Charlie Fuller 35th year

Assistant coach: John Harris, 3rd year

Assistant coach: Abby Stroup, 3rd year

Assistant coach: Meghan Knutson, 3rd year

Assistant coach: Christian Harmeyer, 3rd year

ROSTER:

Omar Abdi 11 Distance, Barak Barner 12 hurdles & sprints, Sam Brown 8, Carson Casteel 12 pole vault, Ryan Clark 8 throws, Tyler Clark 11 sprints, Cullen Cox 11 sprints High Jump, Micah Cox 8, Caden Dokkestul 10 sprints, mid distance, jumps, Owen Dotterweich 10 sprints, mid distance, jumps, Alex Dudley 10 distance, Asher Ferris 9 pole vault, Erik Flores 10 distance, Bitan Gatwech 9 Throws, Carter Heise 9, Finn Larson 12 hurdles, mid distance, Wyatt Lazarz 9 throws, Connor Lockerby 9 Throws, Nathan Lockerby 11 Throws, Tegan

Miller 10 distance, Liam O’Conner distance, Thomas Obbink 10 distance, Madden Paul 12 pole vault, Garrett Petersen 9 Throws, Aaron Plunkett 12 hurdles, sprints, Nathan Rosa 9 Throws, JJ Schrot 12 sprints, jumps, William Silver 8 pole vault, Tanner Taghon 8 pole vault, Nolan Vogelsberg 12 pole vault, jumps, Sam Weinberger 12 Throws, John Westenberg 10 Throws.

KEY PLAYERS:

Barak Barner, JJ Schrot, Aaron Plunkett, Nolan Vogelsberg, Finn Larson, Nathan Lockerby, Cullen Cox, Bitan Gatwech, Madden Paul

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Thomas Obbink, John Westenberg, Erik Flores, Asher Ferris

2024 RECAP:

6th Place in the Big9 (9 All Conference Athletes), 3rd Place in Section 1AA, 19th Place at AA State (12 State Qualifiers, 7 All State Athletes)(8 All State Academic Athletes)

Faribault girls track & field

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We have an experienced and talented group of Seniors that will provide leadership and a great work ethic to model what it takes to be successful to our younger athletes. We expect to be in contention for True Team State, place in the top half of the Big9, and send a large contingent to the MSHSL State Meet.

COMPETITION:

We will be competitive in the Big9, and within our True Team Section, and Section 1AA.

BY THE NUMBERS:

35 - total athletes 10 - letter winners

bend during the boys 4x200 relay at the Class AA State Track and Field meet. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

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In 7th grade: Jacob Bauer, Luke Drewitz, Mason Krueger, Zachary Malz, William Petersen. In 6th grade: Oliver Luettel.

Girls: In 12th grade: White Evelyn, Johnson Rayna, Loryn Caldwell, Ashlyn Pelant, Tatum Richards. In 11th grade: Miller Starr, Condon Addison, Crosby Abigail, Enja Francois Saint Cyr, Schuster McKenna, Wilmes Jaelyn. In 10th grade: Brown Payten, White Isabella. In 9th grade: Carlson-Buck Avery, Lindblom Colbie, Luettel Ainsley, Lunderby Aida, Riemann Charlotte, Vella Catherine (Katie), Anderson Miley. In 7th grade: Vella Lucy. In 6th grade: Wagner Anika.

2024 RECAP:

Addison Condon was 2nd in long jump and a member of the 4x100 team that took 7th. McKenna Schuster was also a member of the 4x100 team. Tatum Richards and Loryn Caldwell were alternates on the 4x100 team. Ashlyn Pelat placed 11th in the shot put. Gavin Atherton placed 10th in the 400m dash.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We are looking to get those individuals back to the state track meet and also add some friends with them. We are a small group and athletes will have a great opportunity to compete in most events they

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Head coach: Mark Bongers15 years

Abby Stroup - 2 Year, John Harris - 3 Year, Meghan Knutson - 3 year, Christian Harmeyer - 3 year

ROSTER:

Nadia Baum 12, Brooklyn Becker 12 Captain, Kate Bittenbender 12 Captain, Gabby Boevers 12 Captain, Nell Gibbs 12, Taylor Moon 12, Kyra Nelson 12, Jazmin Rameriz 12 Captain, Claire Ray 12, Hallie Taghon 12, Lorelei Weston 12, Shae Battles 11, Brynn Beardsley 11, Lexie Berger 11 Captain, Kaylie Bertram 11, Thea Bodnar 11, Stella Carlin 11, Cecelia Hoisington 11, Hannah Petersen 11, Grace Porter 11, Sivana Schwartz 11 Captain, Lauren Bittenbender 10, Sigrid Holmgren 10, Tavia Korbel 10, Aubrey Paul 10, Hana Trnkova 10, Annika Voit 10, Claire Wisdo 10, Brianna Bates 9, Macy Bauer 9, Savannah Conway 9, Nora Cordova 9, Lara Sophie Hernandez 9, Rayna Mougni 9, Kiera O’Connor 9, Jada Richardson 9, DeMaria Skelton

choose this year. There is a lot of talent and heart in this year’s group and I look forward to the season.

COMPETITION:

I expect this team to be competitive within the conference. We are in a new conference this year, but I expect both the boys and girls to be competing for the top 2. River Valley on the girls side and MVL on the boys side will be strong.

KEY PLAYERS:

Brynn Beardsley - 1600 and 4x800, Brooklyn Becker - 800 and 4x800, Claire Wisdo4x800, Sivana Schwartz - Long Jump and 100, Fiona Voit - Shot and Disc, Nell GibbsHurdles, 100 and 300, Kate Bittenbender 400, Hannah Petersen - 400, Grace Porter - 100, Jazmin Ramirez - 100, Kyra Nelson and Stella Carlin in High Jump, Aubrey PaulHurdles and Sprints

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: First Year Athletes Tavia Korbel - Sprints and Ellie Heyda - Sprints

2024 RECAP: 9th Place in the Conference 4th in 2AA True Team Meet 3rd Place in the Section Multiple state qualifying athletes.

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From a section standpoint, I think the girls can be top 5 and the boys can be top 8 in the section. JWP, Jackson County Central, and LCWM will be tough teams in the section.

BY THE NUMBERS: 13 seniors

9, Fiona Voit 9, Caitlyn Cina 8, Ellie Heyda 8, Lillie Vance 8.

Faribault’s Barak Barner clears the final hurdle during the boys 110m hurdles at the Class AA State Track and Field meet. (File Photo — Faribault.com)

Brynn Beardsley and Clare Linnemann lead off for Falcon 4x800 relay teams during the Faribault Invitational last season. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Faribault’s Finn Larson leaps towards the sand pit on a long jump attempt at the Faribault Invite. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Faribault’s JJ Schrot sprints around the

WEM’s Gavin Atherton sprints around the bend during the boys 400m preliminary at the Class A State Track and Field meet. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Northfield boys track & field

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Co-Head coach: Tyler Balow, 8th year

Co-Head coach: Kyle Korynta, 2nd year

ROSTER:

In 12th Grade: Cameron David, Stephen Feig, Eli Hinz, Nicholas

Johnson, Conner Kobes, Braylon Larish, Brayton Loftus, Jacob Meeker, Logan Miller, Soren Murphy Pearson, Emmett Norrie, Sonny O’Donnell, Logan Prescott, Axel Randall, Vu Truong, Louden Weis.

In 11th Grade: Jason Aldorfer, Fletcher Aylin, William Baragary, Seth Buckmeier, Kyle Bulfer, Benjamin Flory, Samuel

Froehle, Marcos Gallardo, Kyle Hausen, Henry Keane, Thor Kline, Nicholas Livingston, Talan Meredith, Kian Morsching, Kayden Oakland, David Orozco, Isaac Schleif, Caden Skluzacek, Weston Sweeney, Carel Vos, Devin Wagenbach, Aidan Wallig.

In 10th Grade: James Connelly, Khi Derby, Asher

Engle, Alexander Fortner, Ethan Gersky, Grayson Gray, Benjamin Heinritz, Nicholas Huang, Silas Leer, Jack Peterson, Alexandre Rein Hagen, Romeo Rocha, Oliver Waterland, McCoy Weitz, Lincoln Wilson.

In 9th Grade: Liam Behrens, Nathan Broughton, Jonah Brownlee, Sawyer Bruneau, Carson Budin, Max Byler, Tazio Dennison, Jameson Fisher, Marton Hargitay, Aksel Johnson, Carter Kaslow, Kai Kust, Owen Lynch, Chase McMillan, Gregg Moore, Liam Oakland, Jayden Parence, Zachary Perkins, Pratap Reddy, Gabriel Renderos, Braddy Rhoden, Lincoln Ros, Leo Sahlin, Xander Stavenau, Evan Thompson, Leo Watts, Quinn Weitz, Luken Weitz, Jonathan Wierson.

In 8th Grade: Quillen Britton, Calvin Detert, Theodore Ennis, Bentley Jans.

In 7th Grade: Axel Byler.

KEY PLAYERS:

The Raider Boys Track team will look to team MVP and captain Stephen Feig for leadership this season. A returning All-Big 9 and All-State pole vaulter, Feig played a crucial role in two state-qualifying sprint relays last year. He is expected to continue his strong contributions to the relays while competing for a conference title in the pole vault. The distance events will feature a strong group of athletes competing for varsity spots. Many of these Raiders were part of the state-qualifying crosscountry team last fall and are eager to carry that momentum

into the spring season. Isaac Schleif will play a key role in the mid-distance relays and the 800m, while seniors Soren Murphy-Pearson and Connor Kobes bring valuable leadership to a young group. They will compete alongside junior teammates Jason Aldorfer and Fletcher Aylin for spots in the 4x800 relay, as well as the 1600m and 3200m events. In the sprints, McCoy Weitz and Ben Flory will be important contributors. Weitz had a standout freshman year, becoming a key part of the Raiders’ relay teams in the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 at the 1AA Section Meet. This season, he will look to make an impact

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Faribault’s Sivana Schwartz

Laura Mae’s Photogra

Northfield junior Stephen Feig clears the bar during the boys pole vault at the Class AA State Track and Field meet. (File Photo - NorthfieldNews.co)

The Northfield relay team of McCoy Weitz, Stephen Feig, Gavin Novotny, and Simon Lippert is pictured here. In the 4x200 race, the group finished in first, qualified for state and broke a school record. (File Photo - NorthfieldNews.com)

Kenyon-Wanamingo track & field

COACHES,

YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Jeff Wibben

33rd year

Assistant coach: Rachel Cline 16th year

Assistant coach: Tracy Erlandson 14th year

Assistant coach: Nick Cline 4th year

Assistant coach: Dylan Surface 1st year

Assistant coach: Zoe Kritzberger 1st year

ROSTER:

In 12th Grade: Carmen Nerison, Kaelynn Ryan, Lily Peterson, Masyn Hanson, Jamie Hoffman, Asher Moore, Thomas Paulson.

In 11th Grade: Elsie Braaten, Holly Carlstrom, Audrey Haugen, Lindsay Short, Olivar Breyer, Owen Caron, Andre Cortez, Noel Nernadez, Myles Thompson.

In 10th Grade: Lila Huschle, Emma Koncur, Mari O’Connor, Lillian Raesch, Hadley Wieme, Seth Aldorfer, Jaxson Hedeen, Oskar Jensen, Colten Lohman, Jay Ryan, Trey Watkins.

In 9th Grade: Tyler Amundson, Eli Hanson, Eli Heeden, Logan

In 8th Grade: Aza Baartman, Brenna Buck, Aleaha Hanson, Quinn Hanson, Stella Haugen, Sylvia Hedeen, Mallory Lindholm, Aayden Lodermeier, Ayva Marklevits, Mali Quam, Lauren Richardson, Kate Weime, Brady Christensen, Abisai Cortez, Roman Gura, Johnny Luna, Gavin Peterson, Ben Scheffler, Zac Potvin.

In 7th Grade: Gianna Keller, Avery Peterson, Lilly Richards, Brynn Ryan, Scarlett Stock, Arianna Wagner, Hayden Brown, Morgan Hershberger, Landon Jarvis, Braxton Moeching, Jace Tuma-Brezina, Elsie Raasch.

In 6th Grade: Layla Jarvis, Travis Geisinger, Frederick Johnson, Henry Kruger, Alan Moreno, Daniel Rico, Logan Schmitz.

KEY PLAYERS:

Audrey Haugen - 800 m and 1600 m runs - Competed at state in both events last year and placed: 8th/9th 800m and 1600. Mali Quam: sprints (especially 400 m dash). Masyn Hanson: 110/300 hurdles, long jump. Noel Hernandez:

100/200 m dash. Andre Cortez: mid distance

Lila Huschle: sprints. Colton Lohman: sprints. Kaylynn Ryan: 800. Seth Aldorfer: Triple jump

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

With such strong returning Mari O’Connor: 800/1600. Eli Hedeen: sprints/mid distance, jumping. Braxton Moechnig (7th grader): 800/1600 (He won the 800 and the 1600 at our indoor meet at MSU-

2024 RECAP:

All conference: Audrey Haugen, Hayley Lentsch, Grant Greed Honorable mention: Masyn Hanson, Andre Cortez, Kyle Brogger, Holly Carlstrom, Lila Huschle, Quinnly Hanson Hayley Lentsch - competed in the 400 and long jump at the State Meet and placed 3rd in the 400, Section meet placed: 5th

- 100, 1st-400, 1st- long jump, 5th in the 200 Grant Reed- placed in the 200 at the state meet and at the section meet placed 4th in the 100 and 200

Audrey Haugen - placed 8th and 9th in the 800 and 1600 at the state meet and at the section meet placed 2nd in the 1600, 1st in the 800

Masyn Hanson- 4th at sections in the 300 hurdles

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Team goal is to finish in the top 1/3 of all the teams at every meet we are in.

Team goal to finish at a higher place at the True Team meet, Conference and Section meet then we did last year. Our coaching main goal is to help our athletes become the best version of themselves. We ask all athletes to make a goal every three weeks. We want them to try to PR every time they step on the track, either during practice or meets. We want them to be good stewards of our school.

COMPETITION:

I don’t really worry about the favorites in any of our meets, I just want my athletes to compete at their best level every time they step foot onto the track. Whatever event they are in, I am looking for them to try to PR.

We are typically one of the smaller teams in our conference and section. The events we compete in we always perform very well. Usually we place in the top four in the events we are competing in. Our problem being we can’t always fill up all events and that hurts us in the overall team scores.

BY THE NUMBERS

70- total athletes 19 - returning letter winners, 7- seniors, 9- juniors, 11- sophomores, 6freshman, 18 - 8th grade, 11- 7th grade, 7 - 6th graders.

Winona at the Conference meet, but they beat us at sections. Those teams only graduated a few of their competitors, and will still be strong again this year.

COMPETITION:

teams in the

Jarvis, Brody Rapp, Bennet Shelton.

Mankato on Saturday, March 22nd). Emma Koncur: Throws

Kenyon-Wanamingo sophomore Audrey Haugen. (File PhotoTheKenyonLeader.com)

Kenyon-Wanamingo/Goodhue senior Grant Reed, middle, powers to the finish during the boys 200-meter dash preliminaries June 6 at the MSHSL Class 1A State Track and Field Championships. (File PhotoTheKenyonLeader.com)

LEFT: Nora Kortuem, front, and Evelyn Amundson run in a relay for Northfield. (File Photo - NorthfieldNews.com)

Owatonna boys track & field

COACH, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Kevin Stelter, 34th year (26th as head coach)

KEY PLAYERS:

Those who competed at State Last year who are now Seniors: Luke Webber, Nolan Ginskey, Jamie Lisowski, Seth Johnson,

Terrill Miller, Zach Dahnert, Jack Sorenson.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Josh Olson (High jump),

Tristan Grahm (Long Jump) Vacinte Chavez (sprints, long jump), Dawson Levy (distance), Blake Fitcher (throws), Spencer Copeland (Pole vault), Lucas Smith (throws)

Brekke, Anunda Buttera, Mackenzie Cates, Kate Cowell, Ava Cox, Reagan Dewitz, Audrey Dowling, Aaliyah Edwards, Yunuen Guitierrez

Tolentino, Alexandra Herget, Isabella Hines, Isabella Horn, Kilee Hovey, Paisley Jacobson, Auden Jensen, Julia Kess, Amari Knickrehm, Lauren Koller, Tegan Kruschke, Olivia Kubicek

Freshmen: Arya Buttera, Sophia Cupkie, Ingrid Demars, McKenna Edel, Zoe Halliwell, Mackenzie Harguth, Avery Hosper, Blair Kath, Jaylin Kilwine, Lillian Kotas, Leah Leckner, Natalie Lempiainen, Daphine Linge, Paige McGrath, Sofia Medina, Clara Meier

KEY PLAYERS:

Sprints- Halle Theis and Jozie Johnson

Hurdles- Grace Mitchell and Maya Badger

Mid Distance- Clara Meier and Leah Leckner

Distance- Clara Sennott and Kendra Melby

Pole Vault- Dylan Norrid

2024 RECAP:

Section Champs 3X

True Team Section Runner Up Big 9 Runner up

Championships- 168pts

Jozie Johnson 100 meters Big 9

All-Conference 2nd

3rd in Section 1AAA Track and Field Championships- 135pts

Junior Dylan Norrid Returning (3rd at sections in the pole vault)

Halle Theis State Qualifier

Jozie Johnson State Qualifier/ All State 5th

Kyleah Miller State Qualifier/All State 5th

State Champion 110 Hurdle (Seth Johnson)

State Champion 4x200 (Garrett Karsten, Nolan Ginskey, Luke Webber, Keenan Larson)

2025 SEASON

OUTLOOK:

Goals: Win the True Team Section Meet, Win the Big 9 Conference Meet, Win a 4th Consecutive Section Championship

COMPETITION:

We should be one of the favorites in both Big 9 and Section.

BY THE NUMBERS

96 - athletes

18 - seniors

26 - juniors

34 - sophomores

22 - freshmen

3 - team captains (Nolan Ginskey, Jack Sorenson, Zach Dahnert)

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Robb Winterfeld, 1st year

Assistant Coaches: Tasheena Cooke (distance), Amy Lageson (throw), Debby Gleason (high jump), Joey Gleason (jumps), Ryan Guenther (sprints), Doug Maine (hurdles), Ken Ringhofer (pole vault), Mark Kubat (throw)

ROSTER:

Seniors: Addison Ahrens, Maya Badger, Giana Buttera, Emily Clark, Amanda Clubb, Carley Dewitz, Sofia Escobedo, Julia Gleason, Joanna Haggerty, Kallie Ingvaldson, Jozie Johnson, Jennifer Jones, Lanaya Jones, Serene Lu, Madelynn Meier

Juniors: Asha Abdi, Amelia Baldwin, Christina Bell, Sarah

Braga, Teagan Burton, Erika Cantu, Sophia Cook, Aliyanna Delarosa, Ana Delcourt, Jamie Fielder, Jessica Fisher, Annika Fridag, Anna Hilgendorf, Ava Hinchley, Lucy Jacobs, Jazelle Juarez, Grace Lu, Paulina Matern, Ellie Meiners, Kendra Melby, Kyleah Miller

Sophomores: Parker Ackerman, Pearlann Boetel, Ava

Shot- Kyleah Miller

Disc- Amanda Clubb

Long Jump- Halle Theis

Triple Jump- Jozie Johnson

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

The large number of underclassmen.

2024 RECAP: 7th at Big 9 Track and Field

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

The team is looking to finish top 5 at the Big Nine Championships BY THE NUMBERS

112 - athletes

4 - captains (Halle Theis, Maryn Pool, Isabella Schultz, and Amanda Club)

Nolan Ginskey gets ready to hand the baton off to Luke Webber during the boys 4x200 preliminary race at the Class AAA State Track and Field meet last season. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Kyleah Miller finished fifth at the Class AAA meet last season in the shot put. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Seth Johnson returns for his senior year after becoming a state champion in the 110 hurdles last season. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Lauren Kollar (left), Jozie Johnson (middle) and Halle Theis sprint down the track during the girls 100m at the Faribault Invite last season. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Medford track & field

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Kevin Werk (24th year coaching and 22nd as head coach)

Assistant Coaches: Jerome Johannes, Dave Bon & Megan Noble ROSTER: Boys

Seniors: Cain Johannes, Talon Savoie

Juniors: Alex Thurnau, Conor Wilson, Orion Heintz

Sophomores: Drake Stursa, Gaborik Langlie, Johnny Cole, Tanner Milewski, Will Grayson

Freshmen: Henry Miller, Jackson Melchert, Jesse Kreber, Landen Kennedy, Madden Kellen, Mason Kolling

8th-Grade: Connor Pena, Jacob Hora, Joseph Hora, Luther Johannes, Nicolas Taylor, Sam Bauer, Seifer Whitehead

7th-Grade: Grant Salazar, Lucas Bogut, Maddox Kolling

Blooming Prairie track & field

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Head coach: Kylie Forystek, 1st year

Assistant coaches: Steven Salinas, 3rd year; Darcy Kubat, 3rd year; Madi Brussel, 1st year

ROSTER: Boys

Seniors: Jack Bruns, Vincent Hernandez, Quintin Hynes, Owen Krueger, Gage Mullenbach, Jacob Pauly, Will Sunde, Cole Wangen

Juniors: Tyler Anderson, Bradley Boyd, Noah Graces, Ayden Jones, Christian Quail, Cannon Wacek

Girls

Seniors: Addison Vandereide, Clara Thurnay, Hailey

Hemann, Jillian Kellen, Lydia Heiderscheidt

Juniors: Ashlin Havumaki, Ava Huizel, Libby Sutherland, Olivia Ward

Sophomores: Amelia Fitzgerald, Avery Arndt

Freshmen: Aubrie Havumaki, Aurora Heintz, Bianca Wiliams, Claire Nagel, Cortney Borwege, Taylor Havelka

8th-Grade: Brynn Havumaki, Chloe McCarthy, Claire Gibbons, Gabriella SalazarSharp, Grace McAdams, Haylee Eul, Julia Anhorn, Katherine Capello, Kaylee Franco

7th-Grade: Adley Arndt, Elliana Warner, Emma Smith, Hannah Nagel, Luna Peralta, Nazayeh

Kellis, Paige Milewski, Peyton Kolling, Rowyn Norton

KEY PLAYERS:

Boys:

Cain Johannes – section qualifier in the shot put

Drake Stursa – sprints

Joseph Hora - distance

Girls:

Lydia Heiderscheidt – section qualifier in the pole vault

Amelia Fitzgerald – section qualifier in the discus

Avery Arndt – section qualifier in the 3200 (2023)

Olivia Ward - sprints

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Boys:

Talon Savoie – a senior that is new to the team. Will be a sprinter.

Will Grayson – up and coming thrower

Girls:

Hailey Hemann – sprints and jumps

Libby Sutherland - throws

2024 RECAP:

Boys – 7th place in the conference & 7 th place at sub-sections

Girls – 5th place in the conference & 3 rd place at sub-sections

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Boys – Our varsity numbers are a little lower than normal. We will have a hard time filling a complete line-up. The good thing with track is it isn’t all about the team. It is an individual sport as well. I am excited to see how our individuals do this year.

Girls – Very similar to the boys team.

BY THE NUMBERS

Boys:

26 – total

4 – returning letter winners

2 – Seniors

Girls:

35 – total

7 – returning letter winners

5 - Seniors

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Some new athletes for the girls include Claire Schwarz, Elaine Schwarz, Emmerson Nelson, Addison Hjelman, and Haley Schlichter as they performed great for us at our first meet of the year. Some new athletes for our boys include Max Sorenson, Bentley Miller, Ayden Jones, and Quintin Hines as they performed great for us at our first meet of the year.

2024 RECAP:

Our girls finished 9th in the conference last year. Our boys finished 4th in the conference last year.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Sophomores: Eli Anderson, Cooper Foster, Riley Johnson, Kingston Lee, Evan Westphal

Freshmen: Isaac Fort, Braxton Lee, Bentley Miller, Max Sorenson, Rylin Thompson

8th-Grade: Justin Olsen, Mason Peterson, Andrew Schwarz, Joey Schwarz, Levi Skillestad

7th-Grade: Crimzen Chicos

Girls

Senior: Isabel Dickel

Juniors: Kailyn Bissen, Ambbriella Miller, Claire Schwarz, Chloe Weber

Sophomores: Jaspher Doocy, Sophia Esplan, Daisy Heimer, Gloria Hernandez, Madysan Slowinski

Freshmen: Evie Emanuel, Kylynn Johnson, Haley McIntosh, Lanie Osmon, Bella Romeo, Haley Schlichter

8th-Grade: Addison Hjelman, Cassidy Jones, Eva Magnuson, Kinsley McKee, Emmerson Nelson, Amelia Pauly, Elaine Schwarz, Melanie Thoen

7th-Grade: Shainnah Cooke, Gracie Heimer

KEY PLAYERS: For the girls squad, I see Gloria

Hernandez stepping up for us as she competed in the 1600m and 800m at the section track meet last year, and made it to state this year in cross country.

I also see Jaspher Doocy, Bella Romeo, Haley McIntosh, Sophia Esplan, Isabel Dickel, and Chloe Weber to make impacts for us as they had significant varsity time last year.

For the boys squad, Owen Krueger competed last year in the State Meet for shot put and discus. I also see Bradley Boyd and Will Sunde falling into their roles as leaders as they both competed at the section met last year. We are also expecting Gage Mullenbach, Jacob Pauly, Vincent Hernandez, Cannon Wacek, Jack Bruns, Christian Quail, and Tyler Anderson to make impacts for us as returners.

Our goals this season are to continue building on the progress we’ve made as a team, push each other to new personal bests, and stay competitive at every meet. The expectation is that every athlete puts in the work, supports their teammates, and represents our school with pride and determination. It’s all about staying focused, healthy, and giving it everything we’ve got each time we compete.

COMPETITION:

Not sure yet, we hope for some top finishers amongst both the section and the conference.

BY

Lydia Heiderscheidt. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Gloria Hernandez returns to running this spring after making it to state in cross country in the fall. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Joseph Hora. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Owen Krueger made it to state last season in shot put. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Waseca girls track & field

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Dave Abel (sprint, jumps), 20th year

Assistant Coaches: Brad Wendland (throws) 18th year; Grant Popp (distance), 7th year; Saiveon Williamson (sprints) 2nd year; Samantha Husting (sprints), 1st year

ROSTER:

Seniors: Callie Dufault, Brooklyn Flatau, Sierra Krause,

Camilla Marquez, Esme Pierce, Nevaeh Sampson, Kalea Sartori, Bella Wikan, Niya Williams

Juniors: Kelsey Draeger, Paige Dufault

Sophomores: Noelle Drake, Berkly Hinna, Lauren Holmseth, Jacey Jenson, Angelica Lopez, Taylor

Markenson, Stella Omtvedt, Elsie Owens, Violet Rohwer, Megan Tegmeier, Savannah Vagts, Katelyn Weber

Freshmen: Cavita Ewest, Chayla Calderon, Charlie Castro,

Allison Holmseth, Rylynn Ferris, Asia Mayberry, Reese Rodriguez, Maren Schimming, Ava VanDenHemel, Addie Zimmerman

Seventh-Grade: Ellie Kopischke

KEY PLAYERS:

Callie Dufault - distance

Brooklyn Flatau - sprinter, hurdler, jumper - State finalist hurdles

Sierra Krause - thrower, sprinter

Cami Marquez - sprinter, hurdler

Nevaeh Sampson - thrower

Kalea Sartori - thrower

Bella Wikan - sprinter

Stella Omtvedt - distance

Maren Schimming - Distance

Reese Rodriguez - long sprinter

Angelica Lopez, Katelyn Weber, and Savanna Vagts

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

We have good numbers in our sophomore and freshman groups. We will see what they can do.

Ellie Kopischke - mid distance, state cross country team top finisher 2024.

2024 RECAP:

Conference Finish last year - 4th 9th place at Section meet

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Our season goals are pretty consistent year in and year out. We expect to compete for the conference championship, qualify for True Team state and move as many athletes on to state as we can.

Our distance group is a team strength. We have some dominant athletes in the hurdles, jumps, throws. If we can find some girls to fill some holes we will be able to compete.

COMPETITION:

Conference: the usual suspects

- Fairmont, Marshall. We have added Belle Plaine to the conference and they are always good.

Section 1AA: Winona, Red Wing, Kasson, Byron, Faribault will be good. Northfield has been added to the section and they will be very good.

BY THE NUMBERS

34 - athletes 13 - letter winners

Kelley, Demian Reyes, Eric, Daschner, Dylan Hood, Jason Wheelock. Brennan Welvaert, Karson Mittlestaedt, Isaac Gahlon, James Morgan, Derek Gustafson, Teagan Mulder, Alexander Kleve, Christian Reyes, Shane Witts

KEY PLAYERS:

Track and field is an awesome sport because anything can happen at any time. Kids put in all this work and you can really see the improvement. We are fortunate enough to have a great team culture. Our motto is “it’s a beautiful day to be a track and field athlete”. No matter the weather, soreness, life stuff these athletes come out every day and work hard. We have a lot of returning athletes on the girls side and a lot of younger athletes that will also benefit our team this year: Returning state participants are: Lilly Strauss, Katie Olson, Neveah Weimert, Brielle Bure, Ashlynn Wolff, and MaKenzie Westphal. Returning Varsity: Aubrey Weedman, Onikia Herme

Boys: These athletes are returning that are going to make a huge impact on our team: Isaiah Berndt, Daulton Bauer, Ethan Born, Isaac Gahlon, Derek Gustafson, Alex Kleve.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

year, however, we have a bunch of athletes ready to step up: Gavin Weedman, Tyson Kronbach, Syler KelleyWheelchair event, Derek Gustafson, and Teagan Mulder are a few younger athletes that are going to be athletes to watch.

2024 RECAP: Girls Recap: Team Awards: Gopher Conference Champions, Section True Team Champions, 9th place at True Team State, Subsection- 3rd place, Section2nd Place

State Participants/Places: Long Jump-Lilly Strauss-9th Place

800 Meter Run-MaKenzie Westphal

4x100- Brielle Bure, Nevaeh Weimert, Katelyn Olson, Lilly Strauss

4x200-Nevaeh Weimert, Katelyn Olson, Lilly Strauss, MaKenzie Westphal

4x400-Lilly Strauss, Ashlynn Wolff, Nevaeh Weimert, MaKenzie Westphal

Boys Recap:

Team Awards: 2nd Place Gopher Conference Meet, 4th place section true team, 3rd place subsections, and 7th place at sections.

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Ashlynn Wolff, Madeline Hoehn, Ava Krause, Madyn Holland, Makenzie Westphal, Presley James, Lilly Strauss, Autumn Thissen, Paige Walz, Aubrey Weedman. Boys: Isaiah Berndt, Charles Adams, Tyson Johnson, Jax Gereau, Chance Bluhm, Ryan Eder, Ethan Born, Daulton Bauer, Aidan Rider, Leighlan Harris, Gavinn Kaiser, Landon Morgan, Luke Cahill, Aiden Cummins, Gavin Weedman, Tyson Kronbach, Syler

Girls: Like I said above we have a lot of returning athletes that are going to make a huge impact on our varsity roster. A few varsity athletes to keep an eye on are Mikayla Westphal, Madilyn Gustafson, Aubrey Weedman, Onikia Herme.

Boys: We lost some big point scores that were seniors last

State Participants/Places: Triple Jump-Ryan Kronbach4th Place Long Jump-Ryan Kronbach-8th Place

Head coach: Sammy Schruin, 3rd year

Assistant coaches: John Kaplan, Liz Kvebak, Andrea Kronbach, Emily Olson

ROSTER: Girls: Ariana Aguila, Kwynn Krause, Emma Huelsnitz, Anne Adams, Madilyn Gustafson, Aubrey Anderson, Ava Appel, Katie Olson, Sarah Bulman, Kiaya Hoehn, Ryder Britton, Brielle Bure, Neveah Weiment, Kayleigh Donner, MaKaela

Westphal, Norah Welvaert, Onikia Herme, Clare Groh,

Reese Rodriguez. (File photo - WasecaCountyNews.com)

Brooklyn Flatau. (File photo - WasecaCountyNews.com)

Dylan McWaters launches off the starting block while Daulton Bauer holds them in place. (file

Lilly Strauss takes flight in the long jump. (file photo-WasecaCountyNews.com)

Boys Team Goals:

GOLF

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High Jump-Ryan Kronbach-5th Place

4x200-Dylan McWaters, Isaiah Berndt, Daulton Bauer, Ryan Kronbach

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Our goal is that these athletes learn how to work hard and develop themselves into champions on the track and off the track. Like I say, our motto is “It’s a beautiful day to be a track and field athlete”. We want these kids to work hard everyday and see that hard work pay off on the track and in the field. We are going to throw far, jump far, and run fast as a team. We have a lot of big goals and we are going to work hard and push these students athletes in a positive direction.

Girls Team Goals:

Gopher Conference Champions

Section True Team Champions

Compete at True Team State

Send 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 to the state meet and hopefully send many more athletes in a variety of events: throws, jumps, individual running.

Gopher Conference Champions

Top 4 in True Team Sections 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 State Meet

Send many more athletes in a variety of events: throws, jumps, individual running

COMPETITION:

Girls Teams: NRHEG, Triton, and Maple River all have very good teams to attempt to take our 5 year streak of winning the conference title.

Boys Teams: Maple River is going to be really tough again. They always have a top tier team with great competition for us.

BY THE NUMBERS

Total Numbers: Girls - 28, Boys - 30

State Participants 2024: Girls - 6, Boys - 4

Letter Winners 2024: Girls - 25, Boys - 18

Seniors: Girls - 11, Boys - 8

Juniors: Girls - 3, Boys - 4

Sophomores: Girls - 1, Boys - 4

Freshman: Girls - 6, Boys - 4

8th Grade: Girls - 4, Boys - 7

7th Grade: Girls - 3, Boys - 3 JWP TRACK & FIELD

St. Peter boys golf

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Neil Doose 16th year

Assistant Coach Steve Walker 2nd year

KEY PLAYERS:

Owen Matejcek (11th) Owen

finished 10th in the Big South Conference and dropped his scoring average from 42 to 39 last year. He also qualified for his 1st Minnesota 2AA State tournament finishing in 46th place out of 88 golfers. Owen will be counted on as a captain and we will rely on his leadership and work ethic this year. Owen played a lot of summer golf and is hopefully

able to take another step forward this spring.

Ethan Moreau (10th) Ethan finished 15th in the Big South Conference and lowered his scoring average from 42 to 39 per 9 holes last spring. Ethan has worked on his golf all year and narrowly missed a State qualifying birth last spring. Hopefully this will be the spring where he takes that next step and reaches his goals. Ethan needs to improve his mental mindset while golfing in order to take that step. We will need Ethan to stay calm and consistent for the team this spring.

Kalvin Barfknecht (9th) Kalvin got a little bit of varsity experience which should really

help him be a big part of this year’s team. Kalvin dropped his scoring average to 42.5 last spring and we will need him to lower that by a couple strokes per 9. He will need to be consistent and stay away from the blowup holes to help this team reach its goals.

Kade Mata (8th) Kade will have some big shoes to fill this spring for the Saints. He had limited varsity experience and will hopefully be a big part of our team scores this season.

Kade had a 9 hole scoring average of 43.1 last year as a 7th grader and we are hoping he can lower that this spring. Kade plays a lot of golf and should be a mainstay on the Saints varsity team for years to come.

Isaiah Homrighausen (8th) Isaiah will hopefully make the transition to becoming a varsity golfer this spring. He works hard and played a lot of golf this summer and we will need his scores to improve

from a 2024 scoring average of 45.

Brek Wachal (9th) Brek played a few varsity meets last spring and will hopefully be a steady part of this springs varsity team He averaged a 45.1 last spring and he will need to be more consistent and steady and really work hard on staying away from the blow-up holes.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Johnny Kennedy (12th) Avg 51, Caleb Kruger (12th) new player this year, Gavin Marquardt (12th) new player, Karsyn Williams (12th) new player, Logan Nelson (11th) new player, Benton Darge (10th) Avg 47.7, Henry Peters (10th) Avg 46.6, Bryce Pettit (9th) Avg 50, Andrew Hoag (9th) Avg 66, Cole Haggenmiller (9th) Avg 47.1, Rexton Gratton (9th) Avg 76, Brady Bartelt

Owen Matceck. (file photo)

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Le Sueur-Henderson/Cleveland/Sibley East golf

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Rod Reinhardt

6th year

Assistant coach: Kris Wilke

3rd year

Assistant coach: Josh Prahl

2nd year

Roster (Name - grade - School)

ROSTER:

Girls

Emersyn Meyer 7 LSH, Kenley Vinkemeier 7 LSH, Hope Roberts 8 Cleveland,Olivia Miller 8 LSH, Sophie Tews 8 LSH, Ellie Conrad 8 LSH, Harper Doyen 8 LSH, Muriel Hilgers 9 LSH, Kali Kahle 9 LSH, Khloe Kahle 9 LSH, Lana Steinke 9 LSH, Reganne Hartmann 9 LSH, Kendra

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(9th) Avg 47.8, Marshall Bye (9th), Gus Hulsebus (8th) Avg 48.8, Kadan Lehman (8th) Avg 76, Jackson Schoenborn (8th) Avg 71, RJ Timmerman (7th) New, Max West (7th) New

We will have to wait and see which of these players will step up and compete for varsity roster spots. A few of them really improved last spring and we will need them to push for varsity spots this spring. We have a few very competitive JV meets for these guys to compete and show they can earn varsity spots by the end of the 2025 season.

2024 RECAP:

1st place finish in the Big South Conference tournament and the overall Big South Champions.

2024 St. Peter had the 16th best scoring average in the state regardless of class.

2024 St. Peter had the 6th best scoring average in AA with an

Biedsceid 9 LSH, Brooklyn Casey 9 LSH, Emma Christ 9 LSH, Elizabeth Suter 9 LSH, Addison Fahey 10 LSH, Anna Kawatski-Klein 11 Cleveland, Kamryn Lindsay 12 Cleveland, Allison Cink Capt. 12 Cleveland, Morgan Hagenmiller Capt 12 Sibley, Natalie Haemig Capt. 12 LSH, Ashley Miller 12 LSH

Boys

Brennan Feser 7 LSH, Luke Heldberg 9 Cleveland, Jackson Wille 9 Cleveland, Zander Linder 9 Cleveland, Zayden Linder 10 Cleveland, Hunter Vinkemeier 10 LSH, Ryker Rehm 10 LSH, Nathan Tews 10 LSH, Jack Thelemann 10 LSH, Gavin Jones 11 LSH, Lucas Kahlow 11 LSH, Gavin Karels 11 Cleveland, David Draheim 11 Cleveland, Nolan Weber 12 LSH, Owen Lawrence 12 LSH,

average of 310.5. Two teams ahead of us are in our section. Holy Family (State champs) 302, and Southwest Christian (308).

2024 St. Peter finished in 2nd place in Section 2AA shooting a season low 293 and still lost to Holy Family by 15 strokes.

We lost four of our top ixs golfers to graduation and they were mainstays for the Saints golf team for many years. Kaiden Brovold, Anthony Nicolai, Blake Magelee, and Korey Lager all had a 9 hole average of 40 or less last year and will be greatly missed this year.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We will have a very young team in 2025 but I am still looking for a lot of success and am excited for the 2025 season. Sure we are rebuilding, but we have pieces that can hopefully step up and play consistently this spring. I am hoping our newcomers and younger returning players can improve

JD Reinhardt Capt. 12 LSH, Anderson Reinhardt 12 LSH, Casey Fahey 12 LSH, John Karels 12 LSH, Angel Vazquez 12 LSH, Alexander Johnson 12 Cleveland, Nick Simonette 12 Cleveland, Jack Feterl Capt. 12

Sibley

KEY PLAYERS:

Boys

JD Reinhardt, Jack Feterl, Nathan Tews, Ryker Rehm, Casey Fahey, Hunter Vinkemeier

Girls

Allison Cink, Anna KawatskiKlein, Morgan Hagenmiller, Natalie Haemig, Addison Fahey, Sophie Tews

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Boys

Jack Thelemann, Gavin Karels, David Draheim, Owen Lawrence, John Karels

Girls

Ashley Miller, Kamryn Lindsay

2024 RECAP:

Both the boys and girls won the team conference championship. Boys finished 4th at section finals.

All conference

Jd Reinhardt 1st

Ayden Christ 2nd

Nathan Tews 3rd

Allison Cink 1st

Morgan Haggenmiller 6th

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

With the giants being in a new conference this year it is hard to know how we compare with the other teams. However, I am confident that both our boys and girls’ teams will be very competitive and hard to beat. We have a lot of talent on both teams and have experience which is very important in golf. We lost our number one player last year, Ayden Christ. he will be hard to replace as a player and leader on the team, but I feel our new captains will step up and take over for him. We have all the same girls returning this year and look to improve their scoring average overall as a team.

Individually I feel we have quite a few players on both sides that

can make a good run to compete at the state championship this year in Jordan. Allison Cink and JD Reinhardt have been shooting some low scores in the off season look for them to make a good run at sections in New Prague. We have 46 total players, which is the highest turnout for golf Le Sueur has ever had. The future looks bright for the GIANTS golf program.

Captains- seniors

JD Reinhardt

Jack Feterl

Allison Cink Morgan Hagenmiller.

BY THE NUMBERS:

46 - total players 23 boys/23 girls

5 - letter winners 10- senior boys 5- senior girls

and provide much needed competition at the varsity level. As a young team we really need to improve our decisionmaking, course management, our shot selection, and our mental mindsets while on the course. Improving and really practicing our short games will also be a difference maker as we strive for our team goals. Our key focus for this team is to develop a much better mental mindset and the ability to move on from a bad shot or a bad hole quickly. Having a positive demeanor and showing good body language is a trait that all great golfers are able to do and we NEED to improve on that and our older players will need to set a good example for our younger players. We will need to control what we can control and not focus on the things we cannot. Our goals as a team have not changed for several years. Our goals are to outwork and improve more than the other teams in our conference and section. If we can do that, we have the talent to compete for the Big South Championship

once again and compete at the Section 2AA tournament in June. If we can improve in these ways, our 2025 season could be a good one for the young Saints golf team!

COMPETITION:

The favorites in the Big South Conference include Marshall, New Ulm, and we hope to compete for the championship as well.

As far as the Section goes, Holy Family and Southwest Christian will be 2 of the best teams in the state once again. We hope to improve as the year goes on and be competitive with those 2 teams by the Section tournament.

BY THE NUMBERS:

25 total golfers in our program

7 returning letter winners

6 new golfers this year

5 seniors

4 lost starters from last year

1 returning state qualifying

golfer

0 holes in 1 last year

Ethan Moreau punches his ball onto the green. (file photo-StPeterHerald.com)

Allison Cink hits a fairway iron. (LeSueurCountyNews.com)

JD Reinhardt with a putt. (LeSueurCountyNews.com)

Tri-City United golf

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Kyle Krueger, 3rd year

Head coach: John Karl, 4th year

Assistant coach: Tanner Hadler, 1st year

ROSTER:

Boys - Micah Livingston, Andrew Odenthal, Jacob Ripp, Cristopher Figueroa, Dylan Heilman, Brady Hunt, Jakov Vosejpka, Treker Wolff, Thomas Barnett, Tyson Grant, Landon

Helgeson, Maxwell Segna, Brayden Sherman, Cooper Sloboden, Jameson Zehnder, Gabe Bednar, Matthew Farr, Jacob Jirik, Eli Krautkremer, Tucker Skluzacek, Cale Benson, Carter Beulke, Jacob Neubauer, Eian O’Keefe, Branko Schoenbauer, Lucas Thompson, Eddie Alonso, Eduardo Flores, Alexander Glende, Cole Goecke, Tyler Gogerty, Trenton Pelowski, Caleb Schultze Girls - Lilly Amaya, Morgan Duering, Elise Fashant, McKenna Fredrickson, Ella

Goettl, Cailyn Christensen, Cora Crow, Natalie Ernste, Payton Huffman, Samantha Johnson, Avery Kes, Varon Klokonos, Emma Mason, Kailey Vosejpka, Alaina Decker, Salome Dubos, Lily Kaplan, Elle Zvanovec

KEY PLAYERS:

We have a few key returning athletes that plan to make an impact this season including Eian O’Keefe, Carter Beulke Trenton Pelowski, Jacob Neubauer, Caleb Schultz, and Tyler Gogerty.

For girls that are returning and planning on making an impact are Lily Kaplan, Payton Huffman, Emma Mason, and Avery Kes.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

There are a couple of new players to keep your eye on for the season. We have a few new players that are new this season and have previous golfing experience and routinely put the work in at the course. We have some new girls that are out this year and some that are returning that could all make that jump up to the varsity spots.

2024 RECAP:

Boys placed 2nd in conference last season

Eian O’Keefe took 4th overall as an individual Girls placed 3rd overall in the conference last season

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We are hoping for this season that as a team we are taking that next step and becoming more consistent and improving within the new conference. We have a wide variety of players this year with some players that have never touched a club and we have players that have been

golfing their whole childhood.

COMPETITION:

For both boys and girls, we are going to take it meet by meet. We are hoping to improve our scores from the previous season. We have tons of returning players and hope that we can make an impact in the new Big South Conference.

BY THE NUMBERS:

52 - total players

8 - letter winners

7 - seniors

Eian O’Keefe makes the final approach to the green. (file photo - LeSueurCountyNews.com)

Payton Huffman tracks her birdie putt from off the green on 18. (file photo - LeSueurCountyNews.com)

Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton golf

COACH, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Tim Burke, 2nd year

ROSTER: Dylan Hood - 11th

Jeffrey Simonson - 10th

John-David Bublitz - 9th

Garret Rienhardt - 9th

Even Mulcahey - 8th

Jack Bense - 7th

Abby Balzotti - 11th

KEY PLAYERS:

Jeffrey Simonson, he’s our only returning varsity player from 2024

Faribault boys golf

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

We are a very new time, some being first time golfers so I’m hopefully we can have a few players step in and fill the holes that we are missing from last years seniors.

2024 RECAP:

We won every conference match we had including the conference tournament placing 1st overall.

1st Steve Dimmel (Conference Player of the Year)

Logal Thell 3rd place (All Conference)

Alex James & Jeffrey Simonson tied for 5 (All Conference for both)

Carter Miller 10th (Honorable Mention)

Won the Section Tournament shooting a two day total of 638, beating New Ulm Cathedral who had 674

Logal Thell tied for 2nd with a two day total of 154

Steve Dimmel tied for 4th, 157

Jeffrey Simonson 6th place, 162

Alex James 8th, 165

State Meet

Steven Dimmel was named to the All State Golf Team.

First round where we ended in 5th place with a team score of 331. We used Logan Thell (77), Steven Dimmel (83), Alex James (83) and Ryan Kronbach’s (88) scores. At the end of the day we were 11 shots behind the leader.

Second round the team played better, shooting a total of 327. Logan Thell (79) Steve Dimmel

(80)were the top scorers and then we had Ryan Kronbach, Alex James and Carter Miller all shooting 84. At the end of the meet, we ended up in 6th place with a total of 658. Fertile Beltrami finished in first with a 627. Logan Thell 14th place with a total of 156, Steven finished in 36th at 163, Alex James in 47th with 167, Ryan Kronbach at 172 in 57th place, Carter Miller with 176 in 66th place and Jeffrey Simonson 180 in 71st place.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We are hoping for this season that as a team we are taking that next step and becoming more consistent and improving within the new conference. We have a wide variety of players this year with some players that have never touched a club and we have players that have been golfing their whole childhood.

COMPETITION:

2025 will be a rebuild for us, working to get more players out to increase our numbers. Jeffrey Simonson continue to improve and we are looking forward to watching him become a leader on the team. Ideally we are hoping for a couple of the new members or last years JV players to improve and be able to contribute for us during the season.

BY THE NUMBERS:

7 - total players (6 boys, 1 girl) 1 - letter winner 0 - seniors

Faribault’s Micah Lenway. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

2024 RECAP:

Last year the team advanced to the 2nd round of sectional playoffs. They placed 3rd in the Big 9 Conference Tournament.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

KEY PLAYERS:

Last year’s varsity team had four seniors graduate. We have three returning varsity players. Micha Lenway is the team captain and is in his 3rd year playing varsity golf.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Langston Richter played some varsity matches last year as a sophomore and played very well. He showed a lot of improvement through the season.

This year will have a much younger squad. Micha Lenway, James Silver, and Langston Richter will be the leaders with past varsity experience. The younger players on the team practiced hard last year and made significant improvements. Their work is expected to pay off as they play on varsity for the

first time this year. Our goal is to work on our technique and course management so that by the end of the season they will compete to advance in the Section Tournament.

COMPETITION:

There are many teams in the conference with players consistently shooting close to even par or better. Mayo, Northfield and Albert Lea will have strong teams. BY THE NUMBERS: 14 - total players 3 - letter winners 2 - seniors

Head coach: Tim McNelis, 2nd year

Assistant coach: Jared Kegler, 1st year

ROSTER: Logan Wagner 10, Aaron Bothun 9, Micah Lenway 12, James Silver 11, Lain Kuhlman 9, Pablo Romo 10, Langston Richter 11, Leighton Richter 9, Cole Goodwin 12, Owen Anderson 9, Kyle Kuehl 9.

The 2024 JWP Bulldog boys golf team. (Photo courtesy of JWP Activities X/@JWP_Bulldogs)

Faribault coach Tim McNelis explains the rules of the course to Oliver Linnemann, center, and two opponents from Albert Lea and Mankato East Monday. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

Faribault girls golf

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head coach: Scott Morrissey, -6th year coaching at Faribault

Assistant coaches: Anna Blessing, -- 4th year coaching at Faribault KEY PLAYERS:

Mariana Hager (12)- Low Score 87 (3 year letter winner), Addison Thibodeau (12)- Low Score 89 (3 year letter winner), Jersey Hausen (12- Low Score 99 (3 year letter winner)

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Olivia Streefland (10), Claire Anderson (10), Maddie Kramer (10), Malia LaCanne (10), Ella Simon (9)

2024 RECAP:

10th Place Big 9 (tournament 1) Score: 386

6th Place Big 9 (tournament 2) Score: 391

8th Place Section 1AAA Score: 406

Northfield was the 2024 Conference Champions and should have another strong team this season.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Our team has shown wonderful growth since last spring. Our

expectations are to finish in the top half of the Big 9 conference and plan to be the most improved team in the conference. We are hoping to have a team score consistently around 350 or lower.

Individually about 6-7 players should break 100 consistently with 2-3 hoping to break into the 80’s this season.

We have a great group of young golfers that are hungry to improve every day and compete

Drew Pribyl, Noah Scheffler, Calvin Sneed, Darren Steward. In 10th grade: Ben Geiger, Max Munoz, William McLaughlin, Davis Ness, Miles Poole, Jacob Peters, Walker Sorem. In 11th grade: Oliver Benjamin, Max Boardman, Elias Ekern, Aaron Kelly, Owen Lachance, Thomas Lyons, Brody Nygaard, Ashton Pumper. In 12th grade: William Cashin - C, Erick Granquist, Griffin Kennelly - C, Isaiah Mahal, Garrett Muench.

KEY PLAYERS:

Eilas Ekern, Miles Poole, Will Cashin, Griffin Kennelly, Oliver Benjamin - all were on last year’s section roster

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Darren Steward, Max Munoz, Theo Rustad, Garrett Muench, Isaiah Mahal, Ashton Pumper, Max Boardman, Jacob Peters, Ben Geiger

2024 RECAP:

Finished 2nd in the conference and Runner-up at sections. Two individuals, Elias Ekern & Miles Poole, qualified for the state tournament. Will Cashin lost in a playoff to qualify for state.

at the highest level that they can. When you have great student athletes that are willing to put in the work, great results will follow.

BY THE NUMBERS: 15 players on JV/Varsity Roster 7 returning letter winners 3 Seniors

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We return 5 out of our 6 golfers from the section roster. We have a lot of depth with a number of extremely talented golfers. Goals - compete for a conference and section title. We have some individuals that believe they not only can qualify for the state tournament but also compete with the top players in the state.

COMPETITION:

Conference - Albert Lea, Mayo, Century - - Section - Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Farmington, Mayo, Century. Mayo is the clear favorite in both the conference and section. They have won the past two section titles and return a lot of talent. Century is again loaded with talent. Conference championship is again hosted at Century/Mayo home course. Farmington, Lakeville North, and Lakeville South are always in the mix at sections.

BY THE NUMBERS:

34 - total players 11 - letter winners 5 - seniors

Assistant coach: Ryan Pietsch, 2nd Year

ROSTER: In 7th grade: Kameron Johnson. In 9th grade: Aiden Amundson, Owen Bernarding,

Benjamin Jerdee, Brady Knutson, Ryker Landon, Seth Linnemann, Micah Momberg, Theo Rustad, Nilsson Raabolle,

Faribault’s Addison Thibodeau rolls up onto the green during the girls quad meet at the Owatonna Country Club. (File Photo - Faribault. com)

Elias Ekern led the way for the Northfield boys golf team. (File Photo - NorthfieldNews.com)

Faribault’s Mariana Hager watches her ball fly towards the hole during the Big 9 Conference tournament at the Northfield Golf Club. (File Photo - Faribault.com)

KEY PLAYERS:

Mason Pelinka- Returning letter-winner. Junior captain. Qualified for day 2 of sections in 2024. Played in 12 varsity meets in 2024. Low score in 2024: 81 @ Eastwood Invitational and Sections Day 1.

varsity meet in 2024. Played in 4 JV meets in 2024. Low score in 2024: 92 @ Owatonna Invitational.

Isaac Mobley- Played in 3 JV meets in 2024. Low score in 2024: 93 @ Rochester Century Triangular.

Champion. Has placed highly in several MN Junior PGA events.

2024 RECAP:

Best team score was 317 at Eastwood Golf Club in a Big 9 Quadrangular. Average team score was a 325. 16-17 record, 7th out of 12 teams in Big 9. 9th place in sections. 4 golfers qualified for day 2 of sections.

2025

SEASON OUTLOOK:

Our team goals are to finish in the top half of Big 9 and qualify for day 2 of sections. We are a young team with many up-andcoming golfers who will make a push to compete with the top teams in the conference and section in future seasons.

COMPETITION:

Rochester Mayo, Albert Lea, Rochester Century, and Northfield are the favorites in the Big 9. We finished 21 shots back of Big 9 champs Albert Lea in the end-of-season tournament. The favorites in the section are Rochester Mayo, Northfield, Lakeville North, and Lakeville South.

BY THE NUMBERS:

3 - returning letter winners

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Josh Woodrich, 1st year

Assistant Coaches: Cole Orlowski, 1st year; Mark Rodde, 10th year; Dan Mobley, 1st year

ROSTER:

Seniors: Kellen Katzung, Cole Kruschke, Jack Langlois, and Tanner Wencl

Juniors: Isaac Mobley, Mason Pelinka, and Kooper Schroer

Owatonna boys golf Owatonna girls golf

Jack Langlois- Returning letter-winner. Senior captain. Qualified for day 2 of sections in 2023. Played in 5 varsity meets in 2024. Low score in 2024: 80 @ Lake City Triangular.

Will Granquist- Played in 3 JV meets in 2024. Low score in 2024: 88 @ Mankato East Dual @OCC.

5 - returners with varsity experience

2 - returning qualifiers for Day 2 of Sections: Mason Pelinka and Jack Langlois

4 - seniors

Freshmen: Owen Albright, Cooper Ingvaldson, Jace Lane, Jaxon Litke, Ben Sheehan, Liam Teeters, and Anthony Wilson

7th Grade: Brady Buytaert and Jaxn Hacker

Sophomores: Mason Buhrow, Will Granquist, Owen Kubicek, and Grady Roush

Grady Roush- Returning letterwinner. Played in 10 varsity meets in 2024. Low score in 2024: 80 @ Rochester Century Triangular.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Cole Kruschke- Played in 1

Mason Buhrow- Played in 1 varsity meet in 2024. Played in 4 JV meets in 2024. Low score in 2024: 96 @ Northfield Triangular.

Owen Kubicek- Played in 3 JV meets in 2024. Low score in 2024: 93 @ Austin Triangular

Jaxn Hacker- Seventh grader with lots of age-level success in golf. 2024 age 13-18 OCC Club

3 - juniors

4 - sophomores

7 - freshmen

2 - 7th-graders COACHES,

to have a competitive year at the JV and Varsity level.

2024 RECAP: 2nd place in Big 9 Conference 3rd place in sections

Individual state championCarmen Jirele

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK: Be consistent and compete. BY THE NUMBERS:

- players 2 - seniors 5 - juniors

2 - sophomores 1 - freshman 2 - 7th graders

We are

Head Coaches: Maddie Meyer and Beth Fink, 1st year

ROSTER: Seniors: Alia

Grace

Anna Hagenson 7th Grade: Danica Hager and Molly Bailey

Jirele- returns

year

crack the varsity line up.

excited

The 2025 Owatonna boys golf team. (Courtesy photo)

Carmen Jirele returns after winning the Class AAA individual championship. (File photo - Owatonna. com)

Jack Langlois returns for his senior season for the Huskies. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Anna Mollenhauer returns for her season season for the Huskies. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Owatonna boys lacrosse

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Head Coach: Scott Seykora, 22 years

Assistant Coaches: CW Wolfe, 13 years; Andrew Hopkins,

9 years; Trent Gahm, 3 years; Noah Brandt, 2 years JV Head Coach: Dustin Thorson, 18 years

ROSTER:

Seniors: Mitchel Clark, Ryan Frandsen, Noah Gillespie, Michael Heitkamp, Lane Karsten, Reid Olinger, John Peters, and Nolan Soller

Now-senior attacker Michael Heitkamp passes the ball to a teammate during the 2024 season. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Juniors: Cooper Aul, Ethan Borchertm Calden Durand, Blake Farris, Trey Hiatt, Jayden Jirele, Wyatt Macy, and Logan Risser

Sophomores: Kade Hollopeter, Brennan Kath, Jared Laiho, and Brennan Schlie

Freshmen: Gavin Fitch, Ryan Lewis, Mickael Leyva, Sam Monson, Brecken SChwichtenberg, Brayden Spindler, and Oliver Wottreng

7th-Grade: Liam Lewis

Owatonna girls lacrosse Lacrosse

KEY PLAYERS:

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Underclassmen who make the roster once the season starts.

2024 RECAP: 11-3 overall, 9-1 Big 9 Conference record

Bi 9 Conference champion, won last 7 regular season games before losing to Farmington in Section 1A quarterfinal

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Look to repeat as Big 9 champs and make a run in sections.

an impact this year.

Cooper Aul and Kade Hullopeter. Came on strong at the end of last season and expect them to continue improving.

Ethan Borchert- Great dodger and can push the offensive attacks.

Blake Farris- Goalie.

2024 RECAP:

8-6 overall and 5-1 in the Big9. (Big 9 Champs)

Started the season 0-5 and won 8 straight.

Lost 1st round of sections to Northfield by 1 who we split with in the regular season.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We have a goal of defending the Big 9 title and making a run in the section tournament.

KEY PLAYERS:

Clark, Karsten, Peters, Soller, Risser- Key defensive returning from last year.

Heitkamp and Macy- they had 69 goals between the two of them last year.

Hiatt and GillespieInstrumental in running clears and great team players with good ball control.

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Olinger- Lots of Varsity experience and looks to make

COMPETITION:

We should be right up there with the conference. Northfield always has a strong team and Lakeville North and Farmington are usually favorites in our section.

BY THE NUMBERS:

15 - returning letter winners from last season

3 - captains (Michael Heitkamp, Mitchel Clark, Noah Gillespie, and Nolan Soller

COMPETITION:

Conference: Rochester Century, Rochester Mayo, and Mankato. Northfield and Rochester John Marshall will also look to make jumps from alst year.

Section: The section is always tough, Lakeville South will look to repeat.

Lakeville North, Farmington, and

Southwest Christian/Jordan/ Mayer Lutheran are also really good competitors.

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Dani Licht, 6th year

Assistant Coaches: Damon Summer (6th year) and Cheryl Richardson (2nd year)

ROSTER: Seniors: Kylee Eaton, Lauren Busho, Jada Johannsen, Kadie Schumacher, Ellery Blacker, Karys Richardson

Juniors: Brynn Routh, Attley Klemmensen, Georgia Schrom, Addy Schroht, Ella Marshall, Nora Marshall

Sophomore: Sawyer Born Freshman: Alexis Noble

Seniors Ellery Blacker, Kylee Eaton, and Lauren Busho

Senior Ellery Blacker. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Senior attacker Noah Gillespie is one of four captains along with Michael Heitkamp, Mitchel Clark, and Nolan Soller. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Lauren Busho returns for her senior season for the Huskies. (File photo - Owatonna.com)

Northfield boys lacrosse

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Head coach: Jeff Wright, 21st year of coaching

Assistant coach: Dawson Foster, 3rd year at NFLD

Assistant coach: Nick Anderson, 1st year at NFLD, 2nd overall coaching HS

ROSTER:

Not finalized as of publication

KEY PLAYERS:

George Peterson- junior, attackman

Garrett Hoernke- junior, defenseman

Grant Selchow- junior, midfield

2024 RECAP:

George Peterson- junior, attackman

Northfield girls lacrosse

COACH:

Head coach: Lexi Halvorson

ROSTER:

Not finalized as of publication

KEY PLAYERS:

It’ll take the whole roster to move the program forward as the Raiders look to pick up more wins in 2025.

2024 RECAP:

The Raiders went 2-10 on the year finishing second to last in the conference. Both wins came against Rochester JM/Lourdes

Garrett Hoernke- junior, defenseman

Grant Selchow- junior, midfield

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We are excited about our outlook in 2025. Losing some key members of our defensive core and some talented midfielders, we are confident with the amount of skilled players that we have returning and expect a great contribution from a handful of guys who weren’t counted upon last season. We have a great core of younger guys and three extremely talented and dynamic junior captains, who will help to lead our team, as well.

COMPETITION:

We’ve got a tough schedule ahead of us and a lot of teams

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Northfield will look to take the next step as a program and get back into the form the Raiders had in 2022 when Northfield won six games over the course of the season.

that we will see in Section play, as well. Our toughest test will come against the State RunnerUp in ‘24 and State Champions in ‘23 -- Lakeville North HS.

Apart from them, we will go against a tough Eastview team, along with Farmington, as well.

COMPETITION:

A challenging conference won’t make life easier and Owatonna, and both Rochester Century and Rochester Mayo will give the Raiders plenty of challenges. A season opening clash at Rochester JM/Lourdes could be a chance to start the season

off with a win but road games in five of the first six contests is a challenge in its own right.

Garrett Hoernke (1) defends an Owatonna attacker during the Raiders’ road win over the Huskies. (File Photo - NorthfieldNews.com)

George Peterson. (File Photo - NorthfieldNews.com)

clay target

Owatonna clay target

COACHES, YEARS

COACHING:

Head Coach: Mike Kingland

Assistant Coaches: Colin Barnes, Barry Borwege, Scott Breamer, Ezra Buck, Brian Busho, Rian Copeland, Jeremiah Davis, manda Flohrs, Joey Flohrs, Tim Henriksen, Bradley Highfield, Mike Jacobson, Doug Kiefer, Kory Klecker, Rick Kozelka, Anthony Koziolek, James Krenke, Kevin Krumholz, Julia McGinnity, Bradley Schiltz, Greg Schroeder, Monte Shives, Sierra Spindler, Robert Theobald, and Becky Wolfe

ROSTER:

Seniors: Connor Borwege, Spencer Copeland, Zach Haarstad, Morgan Hansen, Kaden Homuth, Lane Karsten, Reed Kath, Wyatt Keilman, Curtis Knutson, Jack Langlois, Darren Leckner, Lillian Martin, Henry Meillier, Ethan Schubert, Blake Seykora, Charlie Seykora, Cody Shaw, Juaquin Yciano

Juniors: Aiden Anderson, Amelia Baldwin, Livia Blahosky, Hunter Borchert, Kaylee Butler, Evan David, Karsen Finholdt, Chloe Gfrerer, Nathan Gronli, Ella Henriksen, Gavin Holmen, Carson Holthus, Mason Ihrke, Carmen Jirele, Parker Klecker, Victoria Koziolek, Isaac Kreitinger, Isabel Kreitinger, Connor McBroom, Kayden Melby, Hunter Moriarity, Colton Otto, Logan Risser, Harper Shoves, Addilyn Stowe, Hunter Theobald, Aiden Thurber, Isaac Tolzman

Sophomores: Jackson Davis, Hayden Gassett, William Grandquist, Trent Hanson, Ben Jessop, James Kenow, Raelynn Marik, Harley Meillier, Fisher Merxbauer, Luke Mohs, Lily Prestagard

Freshmen: Isaac Allen, Lillian Blaha, Finn Buckley, Kevin Chelmo, Leo Deranek, Eli Federly, Anna Hagenson, Carter Heim, Benjamin Highfield, Liam Horton, Cooper Ingvaldson, Tyler Olson, Oliver Peters, Benjamin Sheehan, Joe Simon, Brayden Spindler, Lance Wagner, Colton Weaver, Oliver Wottreng

8th-Grade: Jackson Boyum, Decon Horejsi, Adriana Hottman, Avery Matejcek, Quinn Mohs, Bo Moriarity, Grayson Schiller, Jillian Seifert

7th-Grade: Zachary Holthus, Garrett Jirele, Max Klecker, Gavin Miller, Roman Schwab, Aybreigh Sorensen, Mason Sorensen, Grayson Wobschall

KEY PLAYERS:

Boys: Ethan Schubert (23.4 avg in 2024) and Jackson Davis (22.7 avg in 2024)

Girls: Tori Koziolek (22.8 avg in 2024) and Morgan Hansen (22.4 avg in 2024)

KEEP YOUR EYE ON:

Boys: Kaden Homuth, Curtis Knutson, Tyler Olson, Brayden Spindler, and AIden Anderson

Girls: Carmen Jirele, Livia Blahosky, Anna Hagenson, Ella Henriksen, and Chloe Gfrerer

2024 RECAP:

We won our first conference championship in 2024! We had a very deep team last season, and it showed every week. Completed 7th Competitive Season with the MN State High School Clay Target League.

3 boys all-conference (top 25 male)- Mclain Mogen, Ethan Schubert, and Jackson Davis.

9 Girls All-Conference (top 25 female)- Victoria Koziolek, Morgan Hansen, Bailey Davis,

these teams have very wellestablished programs. They will be tough to beat. It should be a fun season.

BY THE NUMBERS: 92 - total players, 72 boys, 20 girls

– returning letter winners

Medford clay target

COACHES, YEARS COACHING:

Ella Henriksen.

63 varsity letter winners/99 athletes on team.

7th place at Class 9A Minnesota trap shooting championships. Morgan Hansen finished in third place in the girls while Jackson Davis finihsed in fifthplace (tie) in the boys.

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Our team is upper class heavy (1/2 the team) with most the seniors & juniors having 4+ years of experience. Combining that experience with some real good young talent, I fully expect us to compete for the conference championship once again. This season we have the athletes with the potential to take that next step to make the All-State Team and to lead us to the state tournament. Going hand in hand with the high expectations, we expect every athlete to work hard, to push themselves and to push each other to improve. If the team does that, everything else will work itself out.

COMPETITION:

The MN State HS Clay Target League assigns Class/ Conferences each year based on team size. Since we usually have one of the largest rosters in the state, I expect us to be assigned to Class 9A Conference 1 or 2. Each year the MN State HS Clay Target League reclassifies teams to a Class camp; Conference. The teams we expect to see in our conference include Bemidji, Farmington, Hastings, New London-Spicer, Nicollet, Northfield, Prior Lake or Rosemount.

I expect us to compete for the conference title, but all of

Head Coach: Tim Larson, 13 years

Assistant Coaches: Mark Kappes, Grant Wildgrube, and Manda Mueller

ROSTER:

Senior: Mason DeGrood

Juniors: Reid Wildgrube, Jose Flores

Sophomores: Tanner Milewski, Blake Cammock, Wyatt Moorman, Abby Bauer

Freshman: Dwight Ewing III, Colin Kellis, Brenden Mueller, Mason Witter

8th graders: Elliot Jones, Trevor Vatsaas, Andrew Bartosch, Sulleigh Richie

7th graders: Henry Hager, Kyle Witte, Brooklyn Wavrin, Claire Wildgrube

KEY PLAYERS:

Team Captains: Reid Wildgrube, Jose Flores,

Brenden Mueller and Mason Witter

Reid Wildgrube- made the ”State Elite 100,” top 100 shooters in the whole state regardless of conference, made the MSHSL Individual tournament held in Prior Lake

Besides above captainsreturning letter winners: Andrew Bartosch, Elliot Jones, Abby Bauer, Tanner Milewski, Blake Cammock, Austin Smith, Tevor Vatsaas

KEEP YOUR EYE ON: Austin Smith, Colin Kellis and Andrew Batosch- watch them to improve and move up the ranks.

Transfer All-Conference Abby Bauer- look for her to help the team

2024 RECAP:

Spring 2024 Conference 7 Champion

Fall 2024 Conference 4 Runner-up

2025 SEASON OUTLOOK:

We have about 1/3 of our team new this spring, a lot of potential, but also a lot of learning.

COMPETITION:

Looking forward to getting out and doing some shooting this spring.

This year we’ll be shooting at Ahlmans of Morristown. Medford will also have students competing in Skeet for the first time. Conferences have not been set yet. Based on the number of registered shooters for the school.

BY THE NUMBERS:

1 -Senior

1 - All-State returner

8 -returning All-Conference winners

12 - returning letter winners

Carmen Jirele, Arielle Thurber, Livia Blahosky, Anna Hagenson, and

- Sophomores

- 9th Graders

The 2025 Owatonna Clay Target Team. (Photo courtesy of Oldenburg Photography)

(Photo courtesy of Owatonna Clay Target Team)