The Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms lived up to their name; History was made for Caledonia; Rocori wrapped up an overtime win and the Wayzata Trojans got an outstanding game from Christian Vasser in the first day of the 2019 Prep Bowl Friday, November 29 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Here's a recap of Friday's four games.
BLOOMING PRAIRIE 41, BOLD 15.
Friday's festivities opened with the Class A title game that showed why the Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms lived up to their name as Gabe Hagen caught two touchdown passes and opened the scoring with a pick six to lead them to a 41-15 win over the BOLD Warriors.
Hagen, a wide receiver who also plays defense put the Awesome Blossoms on the board when he stepped in front of Warrior quarterback Jordan Sagedahl and intercepted his pass that led to the opening touchdown. BOLD ties the game with a touchdown described by public address announcer Mark Graves "Sagedahl to Sagedahl" when Jordan threw a 15 yard pass to his brother Drew to put BOLD ahead 8-7. Blooming Prairie would regain the lead on a nine yard touchdown pass from Kaden Thomas to Matthew Pryor. Both teams would tally in the second quarter as Hagen reached the end zone a second time on a 25 yard pass from Thomas for the Awesome Blossoms. The Warriors touchdown came on a 14 yard shovel pass to Blake Plass as Blooming Prairie led at the half 21-15.
To the third quarter and there would be some bad news for BOLD when Jordan Sagedahl left the game due to an injury. But the good news for the red and white clad Warrior fans was that he would return after Drew Sagedahl finished the last drive. Unfortunately, BOLD wouldn't be bold since Blooming Prairie scored 20 unanswered points and Thomas finished the game with four touchdown passes, the other two to Hagand and Karson Vigland.
CALEDONIA 26, MINNEAPOLIS NORTH 0
The Caledonia Warriors made Minnesota football history Friday afternoon when Elijah King caught two touchdown passes and scored on a 58 yard punt return en route to a 26-0 victory over the Minneapolis North Polars to win their fifth consecutive Class AA championship.
Caledonia became the first school since Stephen-Argyle from 2003-07 to win five straight state titles. It was also the 10th state title overall for the southeastern Minnesota school.
The Warriors opened the scoring when Elijah King caught a 48 yard pass from his brother Noah to give them a 6-0 lead. In the second quarter, Elijah King bobbled a Polar punt, recovered it and took the ball 58 yards it to the end zone. Noah King threw his second touchdown pass, a 15 yard strike to Cole Kronebusch with 3:00 left to give the Warriors a 20-0 halftime lead.
Elijah King would wrap up the scoring in the third quarter as he hauled in a 10 yard touchdown pass.
ROCORI 22, SMB WOLFPACK 14 (OT0
Jack Steil would drive the SMB Wolfpack defense wild as he rushed for two touchdowns and threw the game winning two point conversion to Andrew Anderson in overtime to lead the Rocori Spartans to a 22-21 win in the Class AAAA championship game.
It was the second state title for Rocori, comprising the communities of Rockville, Cold Spring and Richmond and their first since 2011.
The Wolfpack took the early lead after Jalen Suggs threw a 34 yards pass to Terry Lockett that spotted the ball at the Spartan one yard line and the senior quarterback kept the ball and scored on a one yard run. The Spartans would even the scored, aided by an SMB five yard encroachment penalty that moved the ball to the Wolfpack three yard line and Steil ran the ball to the end zone on the next play.
Rocori would take the lead in the third quarter as Steil scored his second touchdown on a five yard keeper run. The spartan defense would pressure Suggs throughout the game, recording five sacks. But SMB would tie the game on a three yard run from Sanjay Redd and it was on to overtime.
The Wolfpack had the first possession and got the ball to the one yard line. But SMB was called for a false start penalty that backed them up to the six yard line. And they cashed in when Suggs threw a six yard pass to Terry Lockett to put the Wolfpack ahead. Then it was Rocori's turn and it looked pretty grim when Steil fumbled and the ball was on the 15 yard line. But on fourth and goal, Steil threw a right side pass to Jayden Phillipi to cut the deficit to one. The Spartans decided to go for the two point conversion and Steil fired the ball to Anderson on the right side of the end zone and he made the catch to clinch the Class AAAA championship trophy.
WAYZATA 35, CHAMPLIN PARK 20
What a night for Christian Vassar. He ran for 285 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Wayzata Trojans to a 35-21 win over the Champlin Park Rebels in the Class AAAAAA title game.
The Rebels took the early lead in the first quarter on a 40 yard field goal from Noah Vogelpohl. Both teams would tally twice in the second quarter as Vassar scored twice for the Trojans and Shawn Shipman shipped two balls across the goal line for the Rebels.
Wayzata would wrap up their first state title since 2010 on touchdown runs from Vassar of four, three and two yards. The best Champlin Park could do was Vogelpohl's second field goal from 26 yards.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
2019 Prep Bowl Preview Part 2
Saturday, November 30 is a big day of football in Minnesota as the Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Wisconsin Badgers and the 2019 Prep Bowl wraps up at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Here's a preview of the three championship games.
10:00: Nine Man-Hancock vs. Mountain Lake Area. The Hancock Owls make their first trip to the Prep Bowl and fifth state tournament appearance. It will be the Owls second straight game against a team with Mountain in its name. In the semifinals, Hancock routed the Mountain Iron-Buhl Rangers 65-36 as Tyler Timmerman ran for 240 yards and scored three touchdowns. The senior running back has scored eight touchdowns in two state tournament games, including five in the quarterfinals against Renville County West. Can he aim for 10? However, the Owls will have to go up against the top ranked team in Nine Man football almost the entire season, the Mountain Lake Area Wolverines. The Wolverines have scored more than 40 points in all but one game this season, when they beat Hills-Beaver Creek 28-6 in the Section 3 finals. MLA is led by senior quarterback Abraham Stoesz, who threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more in a 45-6 rout of the Win-E-Mac Patriots. The Wolverines also have an outstanding junior running back in Mace Herrig, who reached the end zone three times against the Patriots. It has potential to be a high scoring game between two teams who have an great future ahead with many players returning next season.
1:00: Class AAA-Dassel-Cokato vs. Pierz. The Chargers head down Highway 12 for their first trip to the Prep Bowl and they beat a couple of good teams to clinch a championship berth. They beat the Cannon Falls Bombers in the quarterfinals and the Annandale Cardinals in the semifinals. But it isn't the first time Dassel-Cokato has played for a state title in football. They played in the Class B finals in the inaugural state tournament season of 1972 and lost to Mountain Iron 54-6. The Pioneers began a new era in 2019 after long time head coach Leo Pohlkamp retired. Dan Saehr took over the coaching reigns and Pierz has had a memorable season for the first year mentor, going undefeated. They almost got eliminated in the semifinals, trailing 14-0 against Jackson County Central. But lo and behold, the Pioneers came back with 20 unanswered points, including Michael Leidenfrost's game winning touchdown with 1:19 left in regulation time. Pierz has won the Class AAA title in 2015 and 2017. Can the even numbered year progression continue?
4:00: Class AAAAA-Chaska vs. St. Thomas Academy. The 2019 Prep Bowl concludes with the Chaska Hawks playing in their first state title game since 1974, when they lost to the Alexandria Cardinals in the Class A final 26-7. The Hawks were four points away from an unbeaten regular season, losing to the Rogers Royals 40-36. Chaska is led by quarterback Grif Wurtz and wide receiver Nic Snuggerud. In the backfield, there's Stevo Klotz, who ran for 103 yards and three touchdowns against Coon Rapids in the semifinals. As for the Cadets, it's their second straight trip to the AAAAA finals and they beat the team they lost to last year in the quarterfinals the Owatonna Huskies. St. Thomas Academy used solid defense and got three touchdowns from Danny McFadden to beat the Elk River Elks in the semifinals. Last time the Mendota Heights based school took home a championship trophy was when they won the Class B title by beating the St. Peter Saints 21-14. Since then, the Cadets have gone 0-4 in title games and have a shot to end that drought.
There you have it. Two outstanding days of Minnesota high school football. It could be a Super Football Saturday with a Gopher win and three exciting state final games to wrap up the 2019 Prep Bowl.
10:00: Nine Man-Hancock vs. Mountain Lake Area. The Hancock Owls make their first trip to the Prep Bowl and fifth state tournament appearance. It will be the Owls second straight game against a team with Mountain in its name. In the semifinals, Hancock routed the Mountain Iron-Buhl Rangers 65-36 as Tyler Timmerman ran for 240 yards and scored three touchdowns. The senior running back has scored eight touchdowns in two state tournament games, including five in the quarterfinals against Renville County West. Can he aim for 10? However, the Owls will have to go up against the top ranked team in Nine Man football almost the entire season, the Mountain Lake Area Wolverines. The Wolverines have scored more than 40 points in all but one game this season, when they beat Hills-Beaver Creek 28-6 in the Section 3 finals. MLA is led by senior quarterback Abraham Stoesz, who threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more in a 45-6 rout of the Win-E-Mac Patriots. The Wolverines also have an outstanding junior running back in Mace Herrig, who reached the end zone three times against the Patriots. It has potential to be a high scoring game between two teams who have an great future ahead with many players returning next season.
1:00: Class AAA-Dassel-Cokato vs. Pierz. The Chargers head down Highway 12 for their first trip to the Prep Bowl and they beat a couple of good teams to clinch a championship berth. They beat the Cannon Falls Bombers in the quarterfinals and the Annandale Cardinals in the semifinals. But it isn't the first time Dassel-Cokato has played for a state title in football. They played in the Class B finals in the inaugural state tournament season of 1972 and lost to Mountain Iron 54-6. The Pioneers began a new era in 2019 after long time head coach Leo Pohlkamp retired. Dan Saehr took over the coaching reigns and Pierz has had a memorable season for the first year mentor, going undefeated. They almost got eliminated in the semifinals, trailing 14-0 against Jackson County Central. But lo and behold, the Pioneers came back with 20 unanswered points, including Michael Leidenfrost's game winning touchdown with 1:19 left in regulation time. Pierz has won the Class AAA title in 2015 and 2017. Can the even numbered year progression continue?
4:00: Class AAAAA-Chaska vs. St. Thomas Academy. The 2019 Prep Bowl concludes with the Chaska Hawks playing in their first state title game since 1974, when they lost to the Alexandria Cardinals in the Class A final 26-7. The Hawks were four points away from an unbeaten regular season, losing to the Rogers Royals 40-36. Chaska is led by quarterback Grif Wurtz and wide receiver Nic Snuggerud. In the backfield, there's Stevo Klotz, who ran for 103 yards and three touchdowns against Coon Rapids in the semifinals. As for the Cadets, it's their second straight trip to the AAAAA finals and they beat the team they lost to last year in the quarterfinals the Owatonna Huskies. St. Thomas Academy used solid defense and got three touchdowns from Danny McFadden to beat the Elk River Elks in the semifinals. Last time the Mendota Heights based school took home a championship trophy was when they won the Class B title by beating the St. Peter Saints 21-14. Since then, the Cadets have gone 0-4 in title games and have a shot to end that drought.
There you have it. Two outstanding days of Minnesota high school football. It could be a Super Football Saturday with a Gopher win and three exciting state final games to wrap up the 2019 Prep Bowl.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
2019 Prep Bowl Preview Part 1
After devouring turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and other tasty treats on Thanksgiving, high school football fans throughout Minnesota will descend on US Bank Stadium for the 2019 Prep Bowl November 29 and 30. Here's the first of a two part preview starting with the four games on Friday the 29th.
10:00: Class A- BOLD vs. Blooming Prairie. The 2019 Prep Bowl kicks off with a battle of unbeaten teams as the BOLD Warriors take on the Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms. The Warriors return to Minneapolis for the second straight year and make their 12th trip to the state tournament. The Olivia based school came up one point short in last year's championship game, losing to Mahnomen/Waubun 22-21. Quarterback Jordan Sagedahl threw four touchdown passes to Gavin Vosika to help blow out the Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers 56-7. Let's not overlook the Warrior defense. This season, they have been a key to five shutouts this season.
Blooming Prairie is in their ninth state tournament but in their first trip to the Prep Bowl. The Awesome Blossoms have lived up to their name, scoring more than 40 points in all but one game this season. It was a 27-6 win over the Goodhue Wildcats September 20. Thanks to running back Mathhew Pryor's 183 rushing yards and three touchdowns, Blooming Prairie earned their championship berth with a 41-0 shutout against the Ada-Borup Cougars. Will it be a high scoring game or will both team's defenses keep the score low? It should be a great start to the day's festivities.
1:00: Class AA- Minneapolis North vs. Caledonia. Friday's second title game features two more undefeated teams as the Minneapolis North Polars battle one of the most dominant teams in recent history the Caledonia Warriors. The Polars are in their sixth straight trip to state and are back at US Bank Stadium for the first time since they won the 2016 Class A championship. The good news for Mpls. North is that Terrance Kamara ran for 205 yards and reached the end zone three times to lead them into the finals. The bad news is they have to face Caledonia, winner of four consecutive state championships and nine overall. The Warriors have a chance to be the first team to win five straight state titles since Stephen-Argyle won in 2003-07. Caledonia broke open a 6-6 tie in the semifinals against with three touchdowns from sophomore Elijah King. His brother Noah, a senior quarterback, reached the end zone twice. Can Caledonia enter the history books with their 10th state title?
4:00: Class AAAA- SMB Wolfpack vs. Rocori. The defending Class AAAA champion SMB Wolfpack, a co-op between St. Paul Academy, Minnehaha Academy and Blake returned to the title game on Jalen Suggs touchdown pass to Savion Robinson with :50 left in regulation time to beat the Hutchinson Tigers in the semifinals. Suggs did it all against the black and gold bunch from Highway 7. He threw three touchdown passes, rushed for 88 yards and intercepted two passes, including a key fourth down pass from Russell Corrigan to stop a potential scoring drive.
The Spartans are in their 10th state tournament and playing in their first championship game since they won the Class AAAA title in 2011. Rocori (which stands for the towns of Rockville, Cold spring and Richmond), clinched a championship berth by doubling up the Winona Winhawks in the semifinals 48-24. It was a stellar day for running back Jack Stell who rushed for 168 yards and made five trips to the the end zone. Stell will need to gel to end the Wolfpack's title reign.
7:00: Class AAAAA-Champlin Park vs. Wayzata. There was no joy in Lakeville the weekend of November 14 when defending champion Lakeville North was beaten by the Champlin Park Rebels and Lakeville South fell to the Wayzata Trojans. In five state tournament trips, the Rebels played in two Class AAAA championship games in 1998 and 2002, losing to Woodbury and Eden Prairie. In those two games, they scored a total of seven points. The number could go even higher depending on how good of a game quarterback Jaice Miller has. In the semifinals, he passed for 277 yards and ran for two touchdowns.
Looking at the Trojans, their in their 14th trip to state and sixth appearance in a title game. Wayzata took home the championship hardware in 2005, 08 and 10 and came up short in 2004 and 11. Can they hit the .500 mark in title games? It could happen if running back Christian Vassar has another great game. The senior ran for 269 yards and scored three touchdowns. The Champlin Park defense will need to slow down Vassar to win their first state title.
Next: A preview of Saturday's title games.
10:00: Class A- BOLD vs. Blooming Prairie. The 2019 Prep Bowl kicks off with a battle of unbeaten teams as the BOLD Warriors take on the Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms. The Warriors return to Minneapolis for the second straight year and make their 12th trip to the state tournament. The Olivia based school came up one point short in last year's championship game, losing to Mahnomen/Waubun 22-21. Quarterback Jordan Sagedahl threw four touchdown passes to Gavin Vosika to help blow out the Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers 56-7. Let's not overlook the Warrior defense. This season, they have been a key to five shutouts this season.
Blooming Prairie is in their ninth state tournament but in their first trip to the Prep Bowl. The Awesome Blossoms have lived up to their name, scoring more than 40 points in all but one game this season. It was a 27-6 win over the Goodhue Wildcats September 20. Thanks to running back Mathhew Pryor's 183 rushing yards and three touchdowns, Blooming Prairie earned their championship berth with a 41-0 shutout against the Ada-Borup Cougars. Will it be a high scoring game or will both team's defenses keep the score low? It should be a great start to the day's festivities.
1:00: Class AA- Minneapolis North vs. Caledonia. Friday's second title game features two more undefeated teams as the Minneapolis North Polars battle one of the most dominant teams in recent history the Caledonia Warriors. The Polars are in their sixth straight trip to state and are back at US Bank Stadium for the first time since they won the 2016 Class A championship. The good news for Mpls. North is that Terrance Kamara ran for 205 yards and reached the end zone three times to lead them into the finals. The bad news is they have to face Caledonia, winner of four consecutive state championships and nine overall. The Warriors have a chance to be the first team to win five straight state titles since Stephen-Argyle won in 2003-07. Caledonia broke open a 6-6 tie in the semifinals against with three touchdowns from sophomore Elijah King. His brother Noah, a senior quarterback, reached the end zone twice. Can Caledonia enter the history books with their 10th state title?
4:00: Class AAAA- SMB Wolfpack vs. Rocori. The defending Class AAAA champion SMB Wolfpack, a co-op between St. Paul Academy, Minnehaha Academy and Blake returned to the title game on Jalen Suggs touchdown pass to Savion Robinson with :50 left in regulation time to beat the Hutchinson Tigers in the semifinals. Suggs did it all against the black and gold bunch from Highway 7. He threw three touchdown passes, rushed for 88 yards and intercepted two passes, including a key fourth down pass from Russell Corrigan to stop a potential scoring drive.
The Spartans are in their 10th state tournament and playing in their first championship game since they won the Class AAAA title in 2011. Rocori (which stands for the towns of Rockville, Cold spring and Richmond), clinched a championship berth by doubling up the Winona Winhawks in the semifinals 48-24. It was a stellar day for running back Jack Stell who rushed for 168 yards and made five trips to the the end zone. Stell will need to gel to end the Wolfpack's title reign.
7:00: Class AAAAA-Champlin Park vs. Wayzata. There was no joy in Lakeville the weekend of November 14 when defending champion Lakeville North was beaten by the Champlin Park Rebels and Lakeville South fell to the Wayzata Trojans. In five state tournament trips, the Rebels played in two Class AAAA championship games in 1998 and 2002, losing to Woodbury and Eden Prairie. In those two games, they scored a total of seven points. The number could go even higher depending on how good of a game quarterback Jaice Miller has. In the semifinals, he passed for 277 yards and ran for two touchdowns.
Looking at the Trojans, their in their 14th trip to state and sixth appearance in a title game. Wayzata took home the championship hardware in 2005, 08 and 10 and came up short in 2004 and 11. Can they hit the .500 mark in title games? It could happen if running back Christian Vassar has another great game. The senior ran for 269 yards and scored three touchdowns. The Champlin Park defense will need to slow down Vassar to win their first state title.
Next: A preview of Saturday's title games.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
SMB Wolfpack Returns to Class AAAA Finals
Savion Robinson was the savior for the SMB Wolfpack when he caught a touchdown pass from Jalen Suggs with :50 left in regulation time to lead the combined team from St. Paul Academy, Minnehaha Academy and Blake to a 22-16 victory in the Class AAAA semifinals Thursday night at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Neither team erased the zeros from the giant US Bank Stadium scoreboard but the Tigers came close to crossing the goal line but quarterback Russell Corrigan's fourth down pass was intercepted by Suggs, ending a 4:58 drive.
Hutchinson would take the lead in the second quarter on Tyler Schiller's three yard run up the middle to take an 8-0 lead. SMB would reach the end zone following a 24 yard keeper from Suggs and the cause was aided by a personal foul and encroachment penalty on the Tigers. Suggs would fire a seven yard pass to Kaden Johnson to tie the game at eight and that would be the halftime score.
The score remained the same in the third quarter. To the fourth quarter where the Wolfpack began a drive following Suggs' second interception that spotted the ball at the Tiger 35 yard line. Suggs would throw a 24 yard touchdown pass to Devonta Thomas to put SMB ahead 16-8. Corrigan would tie the game, scoring on a 15 yard keeper and it was a 16-16 game. The Wolfpack had a third and goal situation and had a chance to head back to the Prep Bowl and they did when Suggs threw his third touchdown pass of the game to Robinson with :50 left to play. Would there be overtime or would Hutchinson fans get a chance to head down Highway 7 on Black Friday? The answer would be no as Corrigan was hit for an eight yard loss and Johnson forced a fumble. After a lengthy replay review, it was ruled that Johnson did recover the ball and it left the black and gold clad fans disappointed as the Wolfpack got possession and ran out the clock.
Suggs led SMB completing 16 of 27 passes for 206 yards and rushed for 88 yards. Schiller led Hutchinson with 25 carries for 128 yards.
The Wolfpack improved their record to 12-0 and will face the winner of the Winona-Rocori game on Friday, November 29 at 4 PM at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Winona and Rocori will play on Friday, November 15 at 4:30 PM. Hutchinson ended their season with a record of 11-1.
Neither team erased the zeros from the giant US Bank Stadium scoreboard but the Tigers came close to crossing the goal line but quarterback Russell Corrigan's fourth down pass was intercepted by Suggs, ending a 4:58 drive.
Hutchinson would take the lead in the second quarter on Tyler Schiller's three yard run up the middle to take an 8-0 lead. SMB would reach the end zone following a 24 yard keeper from Suggs and the cause was aided by a personal foul and encroachment penalty on the Tigers. Suggs would fire a seven yard pass to Kaden Johnson to tie the game at eight and that would be the halftime score.
The score remained the same in the third quarter. To the fourth quarter where the Wolfpack began a drive following Suggs' second interception that spotted the ball at the Tiger 35 yard line. Suggs would throw a 24 yard touchdown pass to Devonta Thomas to put SMB ahead 16-8. Corrigan would tie the game, scoring on a 15 yard keeper and it was a 16-16 game. The Wolfpack had a third and goal situation and had a chance to head back to the Prep Bowl and they did when Suggs threw his third touchdown pass of the game to Robinson with :50 left to play. Would there be overtime or would Hutchinson fans get a chance to head down Highway 7 on Black Friday? The answer would be no as Corrigan was hit for an eight yard loss and Johnson forced a fumble. After a lengthy replay review, it was ruled that Johnson did recover the ball and it left the black and gold clad fans disappointed as the Wolfpack got possession and ran out the clock.
Suggs led SMB completing 16 of 27 passes for 206 yards and rushed for 88 yards. Schiller led Hutchinson with 25 carries for 128 yards.
The Wolfpack improved their record to 12-0 and will face the winner of the Winona-Rocori game on Friday, November 29 at 4 PM at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Winona and Rocori will play on Friday, November 15 at 4:30 PM. Hutchinson ended their season with a record of 11-1.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Breck Mustangs Blast Centennial Cougars
Saturday afternoon was festive for the Breck girls hockey team beginning with a pregame ceremony that raised the Class A championship banner to the right of the scoreboard at Anderson Arena in Golden Valley. The festivities continued with hat tricks from Olivia Mobley and Shae Messner that led the Mustangs to a 10-1 rout of the Centennial Cougars.
The Mustangs got on the board 1:45 into the first period as Ashley Halvorson passed to Mobley and the senior dribbled the puck a few times, cit to the center slot and went top shelf. The Cougars had a five on three for 1:19 but they were unable to even the score. But Breck would go up by two as Ava Lindsay fed Messner at the right of Centennial goalie Kaitlin Gruess and she sent it to the net.
The second period was a big one for Breck as they found the net eight times. Ava Lindsay skated through the center slot and scored a short handed goal :26 into the period. Mobley would score her second goal on a shot just barely inside the right face off circle. The Lindsay Sisters, Ava and Sadie would score assists on Messner's second goal, scoring on a rebound. Eighth grader Josie Lang helped set up the Mustangs sixth goal as she fed Emily Zumwinkle on the right side and she lined it into the goal. Mobley would get the hat trick on a short handed goal and Ava Lindsay would follow :54 later. Messner would also score a hat trick, scoring off a pass from Sophie Fagley. Breck would go up by ten when Zumwinkle fed Sadie Lindsay and she would go top shelf with :02 left in the period.
There would good news for the red and black clad Centennial fans who came down I-35W from Circle Pines in the third period. Ella O'Hearn found Megan Goodreau on the left side and Goodreau would end any hopes of a Breck shutout.
The Mustangs begin the season 1-0 and return to action on Tuesday, November 12 as they host the Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights at 7 PM at Anderson Arena. The Cougars fell to 0-1 and will also be in action on the 12th hosting Osseo/Park Center at 7:30 at the Super Rink in Blaine. Centennial will play their first four home games at the eight ice sheet facility due to renovations at the Centennial Sports Arena.
The Mustangs got on the board 1:45 into the first period as Ashley Halvorson passed to Mobley and the senior dribbled the puck a few times, cit to the center slot and went top shelf. The Cougars had a five on three for 1:19 but they were unable to even the score. But Breck would go up by two as Ava Lindsay fed Messner at the right of Centennial goalie Kaitlin Gruess and she sent it to the net.
The second period was a big one for Breck as they found the net eight times. Ava Lindsay skated through the center slot and scored a short handed goal :26 into the period. Mobley would score her second goal on a shot just barely inside the right face off circle. The Lindsay Sisters, Ava and Sadie would score assists on Messner's second goal, scoring on a rebound. Eighth grader Josie Lang helped set up the Mustangs sixth goal as she fed Emily Zumwinkle on the right side and she lined it into the goal. Mobley would get the hat trick on a short handed goal and Ava Lindsay would follow :54 later. Messner would also score a hat trick, scoring off a pass from Sophie Fagley. Breck would go up by ten when Zumwinkle fed Sadie Lindsay and she would go top shelf with :02 left in the period.
There would good news for the red and black clad Centennial fans who came down I-35W from Circle Pines in the third period. Ella O'Hearn found Megan Goodreau on the left side and Goodreau would end any hopes of a Breck shutout.
The Mustangs begin the season 1-0 and return to action on Tuesday, November 12 as they host the Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights at 7 PM at Anderson Arena. The Cougars fell to 0-1 and will also be in action on the 12th hosting Osseo/Park Center at 7:30 at the Super Rink in Blaine. Centennial will play their first four home games at the eight ice sheet facility due to renovations at the Centennial Sports Arena.
Sunday, November 3, 2019
SLP Orioles Volleyball Team In First State Tournament
For the first time in school history, the St. Louis Park Orioles girls volleyball team advanced to the state tournament as they beat the top seeded Bloomington Jefferson Jaguars in five sets to bring home the Section 6AAA championship trophy.
Unfortunately, the Orioles got a difficult draw as they will open the Class AAA quarterfinals on Thursday, November 7 against the top seeded and unbeaten Eagan Wildcats at 9 AM at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
The Wildcats head into the tournament with a record of 29-0 and have won their last 11 matches in straight sets. Eagan, under the veteran leadership of Kathy Gillen has won seven state titles and has appeared in the last six Class AAA championship games, losing last year in five sets to the Champlin Park Rebels.
As for the Orioles, head coach Whitney Meierotto-Simon is in her fifth season and the program has shown considerable improvement. In 2016, St. Louis Park finished 13-15 and reversed those numbers the following season. Last season, the Orioles finished 20-11 lost to the Edina Hornets in the Section 6AAA semifinals. They will head to St. Paul with a record of 24-6 and on a four match winning streak. St. Louis Park began the season 8-0 before losing to the Chaska Hawks September 17.
St. Louis Park's road to St. Paul has been a total team effort, anchored by setter Makaila Winward. On the outside are Hannah Howell, Faith Johnson and Elsa Bergland, who scored a service ace in the section semifinals against the Benilde-St. Margaret's and a couple of basketball players who made some outstanding blocks in sections, Kendall Coley and Raegan Alexander.
Can the Orioles end the Eagan Domination with an upset. Find out Thursday morning. For those unable to head to the X, the quarterfinals will be streamed live on prepspotlight.tv.
Unfortunately, the Orioles got a difficult draw as they will open the Class AAA quarterfinals on Thursday, November 7 against the top seeded and unbeaten Eagan Wildcats at 9 AM at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
The Wildcats head into the tournament with a record of 29-0 and have won their last 11 matches in straight sets. Eagan, under the veteran leadership of Kathy Gillen has won seven state titles and has appeared in the last six Class AAA championship games, losing last year in five sets to the Champlin Park Rebels.
As for the Orioles, head coach Whitney Meierotto-Simon is in her fifth season and the program has shown considerable improvement. In 2016, St. Louis Park finished 13-15 and reversed those numbers the following season. Last season, the Orioles finished 20-11 lost to the Edina Hornets in the Section 6AAA semifinals. They will head to St. Paul with a record of 24-6 and on a four match winning streak. St. Louis Park began the season 8-0 before losing to the Chaska Hawks September 17.
St. Louis Park's road to St. Paul has been a total team effort, anchored by setter Makaila Winward. On the outside are Hannah Howell, Faith Johnson and Elsa Bergland, who scored a service ace in the section semifinals against the Benilde-St. Margaret's and a couple of basketball players who made some outstanding blocks in sections, Kendall Coley and Raegan Alexander.
Can the Orioles end the Eagan Domination with an upset. Find out Thursday morning. For those unable to head to the X, the quarterfinals will be streamed live on prepspotlight.tv.
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