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Table of contents BA golf...................................................................................................................................2 FHS boys golf......................................................................................................................3 FHS girls golf.......................................................................................................................4 FHS boys tennis.................................................................................................................4 FHS baseball.......................................................................................................................5 FA baseball..........................................................................................................................5 Team schedules.............................................................................................................6-7 WEM baseball....................................................................................................................8 FHS softball........................................................................................................................8 WEM softball.....................................................................................................................8 FA softball...........................................................................................................................9 FHS girls track and field.................................................................................................9 BA track and field..........................................................................................................10 FHS boys track and field..............................................................................................11 WEM track and field......................................................................................................11 MSAD track and field....................................................................................................11 SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW • APRIL 2015
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KEY PLAYERS
Luke Ford, senior — One of two returning varsity players, Ford is the team captain for the 2015 season. He’ll be expected to lead an inexperienced team, both with his play and in practice.
MOVED ON
Freddie Rolstad, Jake Murray and Jack Ford — All three graduated from last year’s team. Rolstad was the team’s lone qualifier for the state tournament, a two-time state competitor.
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“Our mentality on the golf course needs to stay positive and we will be just fine.” — Jake Piller
NAMES TO WATCH
Khrystjan Petersen, eighth-grader — Petersen is a player coach Jake Piller is especially excited about. He praised Petersen’s work ethic and dedication over the offseason.
SEASON OUTLOOK
Bethlehem Academy golf coach Jake Piller is confident that this season can be a good one for his team. But with only two returning players from the varsity team a year ago, this year will be one of growth for the Cardinals. The team goal will remain the same as it’s been for years now: beat United South Central at sections, as the Cardinals have finished runners-up to the Rebels each of the last three seasons.
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FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF KEY PLAYERS
Austin Dickey, senior — Dickey was the lone Falcon to qualify for the second round of sections last year and was the team’s top golfer as a junior. He returns with a strong group of seniors and looks to improve scores as the weather clears up. Dickey led the Falcons in their first two meets this year, shooting 83s in a meet at Rosemount and at the Harry O’Connor invite. KC Kitzman, senior — Another of the Falcons’ seniors, Kitzman has been a varsity regular for years now, and had a good round at the Harry O’Connor invite at The Legacy Golf Course last week, tying for the team lead with an 83.
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eyes a middle-of-the-pack finish in the Big 9 this year. Austin Dickey, KC Kitzman and Austin Andreas lead a group of experienced golfers, and coach Al Gora said he expects that senior leadership to fuel a possible fourth- or fifth-place finish in the conference. Dickey just missed out on all-Big 9 honors last year after earning them as a sophomore, and he’s led the Falcons in scoring the first two meets of the season. He was the lone Falcon to make the cut for the second round of the section championships last year. With junior Kyle Gare, senior Joel Grinnell and underclassmen Derek Bokelmann and Peter Bostwick, the Falcons have some depth and should see some competition to slot in as the next golfers behind Dickey, Kitzman and Andreas. Gora said rounds in the low 330s for the team score and low 80s to high 70s should be reasonable expectations for the Falcons this year. Taking advantage of the team’s few home meets will be crucial.
MOVED ON
N/A — All four of the Falcons’ regular varsity scorers return this year.
NAMES TO WATCH
Austin Andreas, senior — Andreas will look to build off a solid first year of varsity and improve during his senior season. He’s been third in scoring for the Falcons in their first two meets of 2015. Peter Bostwick, sophomore — Bostwick could be in the running to find his way into the top four scorers for the Falcons. He shot a 96 in the Falcons’ season opener, the fourth-lowest FHS round, and had a 94 at the Harry O’Connor invite, the fifth-lowest on the team.
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FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS
FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF KEY PLAYERS
Hannah Bokelmann, junior — Bokelmann finished her 2014 season on a high note with a 97 at the second day of a windy Section 1AAA championships. She participated in an off-season golf program with teammate Cora Showers, and coach Chris Dibble expects to see improvement from the two. Annika Schmitz, senior — The lone senior on the squad, Schmitz was one of three FHS golfers to make the second day of the Section 1AAA championships last year.
MOVED ON
Franny Ziegler, Jordan Nusbaum — The pair ended their season at the first day of sections last year, and their contributions will be missed on what was a close-knit team.
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“I am looking forward to another great year with a great group of girls. We have a great mix of experienced and new players. It has already been fun in the first couple weeks watching the girls help each other out and develop a love for the game.” — Chris Dibble
Casey Gillen, junior — Gillen was the third Falcon to make the cut for the second day of the section championships last year. She had some strong performances near the end of last season, including a career-best 98 at the conference championships. The field — With eight new players, Dibble hopes to see a few pick up the game quickly and contribute this season.
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Matt Welborn and Logan Gregersen — The Falcons’ No. 1 doubles team from last year, coach Jeff Anderson described their style of play as scrappy yet effective. They won the most points for the team in the regular and postseason. Nick Anderson — The Falcons’ No. 1 singles player from last year, Anderson is on an extended exchange program and will not be playing this season.
Jeff Anderson’s second year at the helm of the Faribault boys tennis team starts with similar goals as last season — focusing on improvement. The Falcons have a young roster and Anderson said about 80 percent of the team has less than two years of experience playing tennis. The focus in a tough Big 9 is not on scoreboard results, but on any gains each player can make in each match played. Anderson said the team has bonded quickly, and no matter what the early results have been, the effort has been there every time. Expect the Falcons’ scores and results to improve as the season goes on.
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Ren Ross, sophomore — Ross has played at No. 1 singles in the Falcons’ duals so far, and will look to handle the opposition’s top player every match. Ray Woo, senior — The lone senior on the team, Woo has slotted in at No. 3 singles thus far and is one of the few upperclassmen on the team.
The sophomores — FHS has a sophomore-heavy roster with players like Alex Bice, Zak Krueger, Sean Paczosa, Muhammed Tafida and Carl Ziegler filling out the lineup. Their improvement as the season goes on will be big, for the team and for themselves as they gain more experience in the sport. Alex Chou, freshman — Chou’s hustle has led to some nice results in doubles play, and he teamed with Paczosa to get the Falcons’ first individual match win of the season, against Mankato East at No. 3 doubles.
NAMES TO WATCH
It’s a bigger, tougher conference this year for Faribault and everyone else in the Big 9. The addition of Red Wing, a powerhouse program in girls golf means there’s a new top dog. The Wingers have 15 state appearances as a team and haven’t missed the tournament this decade. They’re also the opponent in the Falcons’ first dual meet this season. Coach Chris Dibble said he’d like to see FHS finish in the top six in the conference. The Big 9 championships are May 18 at Eastwood Golf Course in Rochester. A group of returning junior letter-winners should lead the Falcons, in Hannah Bokelmann, Casey Gillen and Cora Showers. Senior Annika Schmitz and junior Megan Hedenstrom will also return for a relatively experienced FHS squad.
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FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL MOVED ON
Nate Emge — A FDN All-Area and all-conference honorable mention selection last year, Emge had three wins and a 2.77 ERA while leading the team with 45 1/3 innings pitched. Evan Jensen — An all-conference, all-section and all-area selection, Jensen hit .360 to lead the team, along with 15 RBIs and 15 runs scored. Jensen also pitched to the tune of a 3.16 ERA when he wasn’t at third base.
NAMES TO WATCH
Josh Nawrocki, senior — Nawrocki, a senior captain, gives the Falcons another veteran pitching option and will play outfield too. Joe Miller, senior — A returning starter, Miller will play infield and coach Charlie Lechtenberg expects a big year from him and Nawrocki.
SEASON OUTLOOK
KEY PLAYERS
Porter Sartor, senior — Sartor, one of the team’s four senior captains, is the Falcons’ top returning pitcher in terms of innings pitched. In his second start of the season, he struck out 11 batters over six shutout innings in a win over Austin. Sartor also led FHS in home runs last year. Egan Bonde, senior — Bonde returns at first base for the Falcons and will also help anchor the pitching staff. The southp a w brings experience to the field and mound.
Charlie Lechtenberg’s first season at the helm of the Faribault baseball team got off to a good start. The senior-heavy team looked the part of a veteran squad in a walk-off win over North Branch to open the season. The Falcons have 10 seniors, including captains Egan Bonde, Mitch Nagal, Josh Nawrocki and Porter Sartor. Lechtenberg, a 2006 FHS grad, is happy with the leadership the group brings, and hopes to be competitive in a tough Big 9. Nagal returns at catcher and Tyler Becker will add speed after a junior campaign that saw him hit .351 with 22 doubles and eight stolen bases. Rivalry matchups against teams like Owatonna will be big. A May 7 date with Northfield has added importance now that the Raiders are also conference foes. FHS will rely on its experience to pick up wins, and has ground out gutty victories in two of its first three PORTER SARTOR games this season.
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Coachspeak “I am very excited to start my first year with a great group of student athletes. We have a great core of seniors who are great leaders with a lot of varsity experience.” — Charlie Lechtenberg
KEY DATES Saturday, April 18 at Mankato West, 12 p.m. (DH) Thursday, April 30 at Owatonna, 5 p.m. — Huskies swept season series last year. Thursday, May 7 vs. Northfield, 4 p.m. (DH) — Raiders now a conference foe as well. Thursday, May 14 at John Marshall, 5p.m. — Rockets won Big 9 crown last year.
FARIBAULT ACADEMIES BASEBALL KEY PLAYERS
Christian VonRuden, senior — An all-conference selection as a junior, VonRuden hit .458 with seven RBIs. He also picked up 11 stolen bases and scored 14 runs. Von Ruden also picked up 28 innings pitched while carrying a 4.69 earned run average. Kollin Hanson, junior — The Cardinals’ best offensive player, Hanson hit .387 and led the team in runs batted in with 29 while picking up five doubles and two home runs. Hanson was second on the team with 32.2 innings pitched and had an earned run average of 4.29. Hanson also earned all-conference honors.
K O L L I N
Kyle Novak — Novak, the team’s centerfielder was one of the top offensive players for the Cardinals in 2014. He hit .472 with three home runs, seven doubles and 23 runs driven in, and was an FDN All-Area selection, in addition to claiming team MVP and all-Gopher Conference honors. Connor Martin — Martin was the team’s top pitcher in 2014, pitching 47 innings with an earned run average of 2.96, holding opponents to a .257 batting average while striking out 31 against nine walks issued.
NAMES TO WATCH
Pete Clark, senior — Clark was one of the team’s top offensive threats, driving in 10 runs as a junior while hitting .304. Clark was an all-conference performer as well. Peyton Glenzinski, junior — An all-conference performer as just a sophomore, Glenzinski hit .375 with 11 runs batted in. He also hit two home runs and scored 20 runs and earned FDN All-Area honors at catcher, sharing the team’s most-improved award. Brandt Tousignant, senior — Tousignant contributed all over the diamond as a junior while earning all-conference honors. Tousignant hit .344 with 21 hits including four doubles and 10 RBIs.
SEASON OUTLOOK
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“We have good players returning and our team chemistry will be a big factor in determining our success this season”— Scott Hanson
After a season in which the team went 8-13, head coach Scott Hanson said the team’s goal is to make a run at the conference and section titles. Hanson said one of the keys for the team will be its ability to develop chemistry and bond as a team. There is clearly a lot of talent on the team. Christian VonRuden and Kollin Hanson are the team’s top pitchers and hitters, and they have experience at important positions such as catcher with Peyton Glenzinski and at third base with Pete Clark. Replacing Kyle Novak and Connor Martin won’t be easy — Novak was named team MVP, and Martin pitched the most innings by far of any pitcher last season — but if the returning players do what they are capable of and they get solid play from a few of the less experienced players, improving on their 8-13 record is a very realistic goal. Matchups in the conference against Medford and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown will be important, as the Cardinals started the season dropping their first two games. With a talented and veteran squad, picking things back up shouldn’t be too tall a task.
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GAME SCHEDULES Tuesday, May 5 vs. Maple River, 4 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at WEM, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at Loyola tourney, 9 a.m. Monday, May 11 at USc, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at JWP, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 vs. Belle Plaine, 5 p.m.
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Monday, April 27 vs. USC, 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at Maple River, 5 p.m. Friday, May 1 at JWP, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 4 vs. NRHEG, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7 vs. Bethlehem Academy, 5 p.m. Friday, May 8 vs. Waseca, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at Blue Earth, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12 at Blooming Prairie, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at Medford, 5 p.m. Friday, May 15 vs. Norwood Young America Monday, May 18 vs. Randolph
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WEM BASEBALL KEY PLAYERS
Ben Boran, senior — The Buccaneers’ best offensive threat, Boran hit .400 with three home runs, eight doubles and two triples, while adding an area-high 13 stolen bases and scoring 15 runs last season. A Daily News All-Area selection last year, he also earned all-conference honors and will start at shortstop. Dalton Grose, junior — The most experienced hurler on the WEM staff, Grose went 3-2 with a 1.99 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings pitched. Also hit .300.
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Landon Harmon — Harmon hit .377 with two home runs and 16 RBIs, providing a lot of offense for WEM. On the mound, Harmon had a 2.90 ERA in 24 1/3 innings pitched. The allconference outfielder was also a Daily News All-Area selection. Aaron Thompson — Coach Sam Stier calls Thompson the Bucs’ ace in the hole. Thompson won some big games and looks to improve on a 3.22 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings. Dallas McBroom, Brody Boran, sophomores — In their first year on varsity, McBroom and Boran will fill roles for t h e Bucs. McBroom’s versatility will have him slotted as a utility player, while Boran will do much of the work behind the plate. Both will also pitch.
SEASON OUTLOOK
In his second year at the helm of the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown baseball program, coach Sam Stier expects the Buccaneers to take a shot at the conference title before a run in the playoffs. Stier has three things the team is focused on: doing little things right, hustle and consistency. And with some good returning experience, the Bucs should be competitive. Senior shortstop Ben Boran returns after hitting .400 last year, and Stier said he likes how Reid Ayers, Brandon Kewatt, Christ Pettis and Tyler Tegmeier have looked in practice. Junior Dalton Grose will be looked to lead the pitching staff after posting 36 strikeouts in just 21 1/3 innings pitched last year. Boran and Jason VanHoudt, the team’s senior captains, should provide results and leadership. The Gopher Conference should be tough, but even with the Bucs eying a title, they’re not looking too far ahead. Improving on a 6-9 record will be a goal taken one pitch at a time, said Stier.
WEM SOFTBALL for hitting .471 with a .526 on-base Bucs. She hit .267 with eight RBIs Taylar Larson, senior — Lar- percentage and tying for the team and seven doubles. son will be the workhorse in the lead with 15 RBIs. circle again for the Buccaneers, NAMES TO after pitching 119 innings last MOVED ON WATCH season with a 3.41 ERA and 101 Olivia Nusbaum — An AllRaeAhna Harmon, junior — strikeouts against 75 walks. Larson Gopher Conference selection, Harmon’s defense was great at the was all-section and all-conference Nusbaum tied for the team lead end of the season after settling into as a junior, as well as team MVP. with 14 RBIs and hit .379 with a the position of shortstop. Kate Masberg, sophomore — .456 on-base percentage. Hailie Tegmeier, freshman — Masberg led WEM in offense as a Ashley Ross — Lamont called Aft er getting called up to varsity freshman, earning and all-confer- Ross a solid all-around player who mid-season last year, Tegmeier ence honorable mention selection offered a lot of leadership for the
KEY PLAYERS
Ashley Langeslag — An All-Area selection, the Falcons’ lone senior made a big impact on the younger players last year. She hit .400 and stole 16 bases, second only to teammate Tatge.
Lexus Tatge, senior — Tatge returns at center field to help anchor the outfield defense. As a junior, she swiped 25 bases to lead the area, and hit .345 en route to All-Big 9 honorable mention status. Claire Drentlaw, freshman — Drentlaw pitched 48 innings last season while striking out 39, good for fourth in the area.
Kenzie Bussert, Genesis Carreon, seniors — The Falcons’ other two seniors, coach Chris Silber said the two made strides improving last year and expects even more growth and leadership from the pair. McKayla Armbruster, eighth-grader — Armbruster will also pitch for FHS, after a rookie season where she was fifth in the area with a 10.36 ERA and 19 strikeouts in a team-high 52 innings pitched.
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SEASON OUTLOOK
Last season, the growing pains were evident for a Falcons squad that featured four middle-schoolers. A year later, the Faribault softball team is still relatively young, but definitely more seasoned. Take for instance, the fact FHS won its first game of the season 6-4 over Austin. The Falcons didn’t pick up their first win of 2014 until the 13th game of the year. Second-year coach Chris Silber said he expects the players to continue to improve and take a team-first mentality. After a 1-17 campaign last year, the Falcons have experienced plenty of lows, and are ready to show how much further they’ve come. FHS has three seniors this year to lead the way, highlighted by centerfielder Lexus Tatge, who’s fresh off a season where she stole 25 bases. Pitchers Claire Drentlaw and McKayla Armbruster are still young, a freshman and eighth-grader, respectively, but showed potential last year and should continue to grow. Drentlaw struck out 10 in her season debut this year against Austin. finished as one of the team’s top hitters. Should improve on a .295 average and nine RBIs from last season while starting at third.
SEASON OUTLOOK
Unlike last season, when Waterville-Elysian-Morristown had to replace its entire starting lineup, the Buccaneers return some experience in 2015. Coach Crystal Lamont expects the Bucs to compete with all its opponents and maybe avenge some close losses from last season — five came by two runs or less.
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“I expect us to compete very well this year with our improved knowledge and team first mentality.” — Chris Silber
talent in sophomore Kate Masberg and freshman Hailie Tegmeier. WEM finished the season strong, going 3-3 in its last six, with the three losses coming by After going two or fewer runs, including a 2-0 7-13 last season, game to section champion KenWEM has its eyes on a yon-Wanamingo. winning campaign, in what might be an open Gopher ConCoachspeak ference. Maple River, Blooming Prairie and “We still have a relatively New Richland-Hartlandyoung team with only Ellendale-Geneva should be in the two seniors, but we have mix along with WEM. a solid core of talented Senior pitcher Taylar Larson underclassman that gained and catcher Eryn Meskan provide some valuable experience an experienced battery, and the last year.” — Crystal Lamont Bucs have some young offensive
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FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK
FARIBAULT ACADEMIES SOFTBALL KEY PLAYERS
Payton Schultz, senior — Schultz enters her fifth season on the varsity team and is one of the team’s best players overall. A two-time All-Region 2AA performer, Schultz is a senior captain for the Cardinals and should be a steady presence at shortstop. Shelby Meyer, sophomore — Meyer is in her third year on varsity and is the one of the team’s top power hitters. She’ll be looked at to lead the team in the circle after Angell’s graduation. She and Tess Glenzinski should trade time at pitcher and third base.
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Caity Angell — Angell was the team’s top pitcher over the last few seasons, earning all-conference honors multiple times. Replacing her innings will be the biggest challenge for the Cardinals, who will need a new workhorse pitcher for the first time in four years. Tabitha Anderson — Anderson was the starting first basemen and one of the team’s better hitters. Ramontica Langfeldt — Langfeldt was a three-year starter at second base and gave the team a speed element and steady defensive presence up the middle.
NAMES TO WATCH
Maddi Rendler, sophomore — In her second year on varsity, Rendler has already come up big, with a key home run in the Cardinals’ season opener. A versatile defender, as well. Grace Viland, freshman — Viland gives the team an excellent defensive presence behind the plate and has potential to be a high quality hitter. Tess Glenzinski, freshman — Glenzinski will pitch alongside Meyer and play third when not in the circle. She’s already proved once that her bat can make an impact, delivering a crucial double in a walk-off win over New RichlandHartland-Ellendale-Geneva in the first home game of the season.
SEASON OUTLOOK
The Faribault Academies softball team returns six starters from the 2014 season, and while replacing Caity Angell, Tabitha Anderson and Ro Langfeldt won’t be easy, there are talented players still on the roster. Led by senior Payton Schultz, the young Cardinals earned tough wins in their first two games by hitting like a veteran squad — FA scored 25 runs in its first two games. MADDI RENDLER While FA does have experience, the core roster is still very young due to only having two upperclassmen. Steady play from the two seniors is crucial, but getting good contributhe young players is also important. Coachspeak tionsThfrom e biggest challenge will be replacing Angell, who slotted in at pitcher for years. Sophomore Shelby Meyer and freshman Tess Glenzinski both earned wins in their first two “We really stress getting appearances, but they came more thanks to the Cards’ bats. better every day. We want to be playing our best ball come The improvement of these two as the season goes on could dictate how well FA finishes. tournament time.”—Tom Coach Tom Langfeldt said getting the younger players Langfeldt experience may mean going through some growing pains, but that ultimately getting them experience is a key in determining the success this season.
KEY PLAYERS
9-0. She also contributes in the jumps.
Katie Ernste, senior — A returning state qualifier in the 100-meter dash, Ernste brings experience to the Falcons’ sprinters. Megan Gehrke, freshman — Gehrke finished fifth in the discus at sections as an eighth-grader, and coach Julie Petersen expects to see even more improvements this season. Kendra Gibson, senior — A section finalist in the 100-meter hurdles last year, she was also part of the school-record 4x100 relay team from last season. Mary McCoshen, sophomore — Another member of the record-setting 4x100 team, McCoshen was the top point scorer for the Falcons last year, and will be a top sprinter and jumper for FHS.
SEASON OUTLOOK
Returning a number of top performers from last season, the Faribault girls track team has its eye on improving its conference and True Team section finishes from last year. The Falcons will continue to be strong in the sprints, led by state qualifier Katie Ernste. Kendra Gibson and Mary McCoshen will help make up a formidable group of sprinters, and along with Ernste, comprise three fourths of the school-record breaking 4x100 relay team from a year ago. Lauren Moll, Madelyn Skjeveland and Haley Langeslag will lead the middle-distance and distance runners. Between McCoshen, Ashley Schleh and MOVED ON pole vaulter McKenna Vininski, the FalDani Behrens — A jumps specialist, cons should get solid performances in the Behrens excelled in all three jumps for FHS. jumps, as well. Megan Gehrke and Alyssa Cowan — A top disElliebeth Bauer give FHS a strong tance runner, Cowan ran everypair of throwers. thing from the 400 to the 3,200, KATIE Second-year head coach Julie while also running on the 4x400 ERNSTE Petersen is optimistic about the and 4x800 relay teams. team, citing the versatility of many of the Falcons in both running and NAMES TO field events.
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Haley Langeslag, junior — An 800-meter specialist, Langeslag made big strides last year in her first season of track. She opened this year with a win in the 800 at Faribault’s first outdoor meet of the season. Lauren Moll, junior — A distance runner, Moll opened her outdoor season this year with a win in the 1,600 meters at FHS’s first home meet. McKenna Vininski, senior — The Falcons’ top returning pole vaulter, Vininski won the event at the team’s first outdoor meet of the season, topping
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Coachspeak
“We have a very good mix of veterans and new athletes on our team, so it will be exciting to put everything together as the season goes along. We are aiming to improve on our placing in both the True Team section and the Big 9 conference, and I believe we have the right mix to do that.” — Julie Petersen
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MOVED ON
Ana Stepaniak, junior — A distance runner, Stepaniak had a third-place finish in the Cardinals’ opening outdoor meet of the season. Griffin Malecha, eighth-grader — The young distance runner had a fourth-place finish in the 3,200 at the first outdoor meet of the season.
SEASON OUTLOOK
Bethlehem Academy’s track and field team returns a solid chunk of players with at least section experience. Since coach Brent Zabel has taken over, the program has gotten more competitive each season, and the hope is that they can continue to take steps by improving on personal bests and sending more kids to section finals and beyond. Drew Busch, Kyle Ell, Shanna Matajcek and Payton Putrah all have excellent shots at not only getting to sections, but also state this upcoming season. Ell qualified for state last year as a junior in the high jump. The key for Zabel, in his sixth season coaching at BA, is to build a culture of winning. He’s hoping the kids will improve and that in turn will lead to better results and more kids coming out for track as the program continues to grow.
KEY PLAYERS
Drew Busch, senior — Busch went to state in 2013 as a distance runner, where he participates in the 800 and 1,600 — he was 13th in the 1,600 at state as as sophomore. Battled health issues in 2014 and is looking for a big comeback year. Kyle Ell, senior — Ell went to state in 2014 with a 5-11 high jump and aims to best a personal mark of 6-0. He’ll look for a second trip to state, hoping to improve on his 12th place finish last year. Shanna Matejcek, senior — Matejcek has advanced to sections the last three seasons and is hoping to get over the hump this year and earn a trip to state. She specializes in jumping events with a personal best long jump of 16-02 1/2 and a triple jump of 32-05.
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Isaiah Brogden — A state participant in 2014 in the 100and 200-meter events, he also ran relays. Set the school record in the 200-meter dash last year. Mitch Malecha — Went to sections where he set a personal best of 9:59.9 in the two-mile event, which broke the school record.
NAMES TO WATCH
Payton Putrah, freshman — Putrah got out of sub-sections in 2014 for the first time in her career in 2014 and ran a 5:49 mile
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“Our goal as a team is to improve everyday at practice and to set realistic and obtainable goals that we can achieve by working hard. Through hard work and determination, we will overcome all obstacles and succeed as individuals and as a program.” — Brent Zabel
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FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK KEY PLAYERS
Kallan Hart, senior — Hart returns after qualifying for state in the 110-meter hurdles last year and finishing 13th. He’s set up for a return trip as a hurdler and should add some big performances in the high jump. Gunnar Miller, senior — Fresh off a state cross-country appearance, Miller should lead the way for the Falcons in the distance events. He finished sixth at sections in the 3,200 last season and was third in the 1,600 at the Falcons’ first home meet this year.
he was hitting at the end of last season.
SEASON OUTLOOK
The Faribault boys track and field team should be led by some veterans, but don’t be surprised to see some up-and-coming performers turn some heads, too. Senior Kallan Hart is fresh off a state meet appearance in the 110 hurdles last year and will fight for top-three finishes in the high jump at meets, too. Senior Gunnar Miller had some great performances in the 3,200 last season. Senior Blake TreKALLAN HART belhorn qualified for the secNAMES TO tion championships in the 400 WATCH last year. Lamont Anderson, sophoSophomore Lamont Andermore — Anderson has had some nice performanc- son had a nice first outdoor meet of 2015, placing es in the long jump and hurdles already this season. second in the 110 hurdles and third in the long He picked up second-place finishes in both the 110 jump. Junior Felipe Ramirez (throws) and sophoand 300 hurdles in the Falcons’ first outdoor meet. more Tate Olson (pole vault) also have potential for Tate Olson, sophomore — Olson was second standout performances this season. Junior Adam in the pole vault at the Falcons’ first outdoor meet Tuma and sophomore Marcus Miller will also shore this season, clearing 12-0 — a personal-best height up the distance corps
MSAD TRACK AND FIELD KEY PLAYERS
Kyrell Cummings, sophomore — Cummings already broke a school record in the triple jump in the first outdoor meet of the season and should have a big year in the jumps. Garrett Springer, senior — Springer cruised to wins in the two throws in a meet hosted by Faribault to open the season. He should build off an excellent junior campaign that saw him reach the section finals in discus and earn Best Field Athlete from the NDIAA as the Trojans were team of the year.
NAMES TO WATCH
Eliza Linstaedt, junior — Named the Trojan girls’ best overall performer last year, Linstaedt should contribute in the hurdles and jumps. She had a nice performance at the Nova Classical indoor invite, placing
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WEM TRACK AND FIELD KEY PLAYERS
Tierney Winter, junior — Winter was fifth in the 1,600 meters at last year’s state meet and also ran at the state cross country meet in the fall. Winter has school records in the 1,600, 3,200 and triple jump. Nick Amundson, senior — Amundson, a senior captain, returns to sprint and throw. Amundson consistently placed in the shot put last season, and coach Mike Richards expects him to score points at meets.
NAMES TO WATCH
Brooke Galler, senior — A senior jack-of-alltrades, Galler is nearing 1,000 career place points with the Bucs. She’ll run hurdles, relays and pole vault. Zac Olson, sophomore — Olson, a basketball standout, is someone Richards expects to improve in the jumps.
SEASON OUTLOOK
A strong group of returning athletes has the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown girls track team setting lofty goals this season. Coach Kyle Asp says the Buccaneers should
win the conference and probably most of their outdoor meets. That’s the kind o f confidence WEM is afforded in bringing back a pair of allstate performers, as well as a number of school record holders. Tierney Winter was fifth in the 1,600-meter run as a junior and also holds a school record in the triple jump. Sammie Petry went to state in the pole vault as an eighth-grader and looks to return as a sophomore. And Jacqueline Kaplan TIERNEY and Lily Anderson help give the team a WINTER strong group of middle distance runners. Asp also hopes to see good things from Alicia Avilia, Hattie Peach, Carsen Wetzel, Lynnea Asp and Madi Timm. WEM’s 4x400 relay of Winter, Anderson, Timm and Kaplan set a school record last season and finished third at sections.
in the top four in three events. Emelia Beldon, sophomore — Took top-three in all four events she competed in at Nova Classical invite, and should be a force in the hurdles and jumps.
SEASON OUTLOOK
A deep squad, especially in the jumps, the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf track and field team looks to repeat its 2014 success that saw the boys win NDIAA national prep team of the year honors. Both the girls and boys look to defend their titles at the Berg-Seeger meet in Danville, Ky., and the Greater Plains Schools for the Deaf championships, held in Little Rock, Ark., this year. Already, Kyrell Cummings and Anthony Barger have excelled in ELIZA the jumps, and Garrett Springer returns to throw discus and shot after a great junior year. On the girls side, Emelia Beldon and Eliza Linstaedt LINSTAEDT are formidable hurdlers and jumpers, and Ruth Ballentine looks to keep picking up wins in the throws.
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