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St. Peter girls soccer team goes for state 4-peat By PAT BECK
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group and we believe they will be able to step up and be leaders on and off the field. Many of the top teams in the section have lost long time players so many teams are in the same position we are: New Ulm, West, East. Albert Lea always seems to be in the mix, and Waseca, New Prague, and Austin have made big strides in the last couple years and can not be overlooked. COMMENTS FROM THE COACH We have put together a very challenging schedule for the kids this year, with games against historically powerful teams in our non-conference schedule. Class A match-ups against Holy Family Catholic and Simley, along with our traditional matches with East and West, as well as 3 Class AA matches against Chanhassan, Minneapolis Southwest and Minnetonka. When you start the season with a match against Mankato West, an annual Section contender, you have to hit the ground running. We didn’t get started very fast last year, so we hope to be better in that regard in 2013. — Karl Larson. BY THE NUMBERS 10 — of St. Peter’s 17 rostered varsity players have played in at least 2 state tournaments.
KEY PLAYERS 12 returning players — 7 starters. Of note: Marta Springer, 11, Conference MVP 2012, 12 goals in 2012, Emily Lind, grade 11, 12 goals in 2012, Sally Morrow grade 11, All-Conference HM 2012, 2013 captains Chloe Bachman and Sara Osborne. KEEP YOUR EYE ON Tori Kmett, Halla DontjeLindell and Annika Johnson will work in the midfield with Marta and Sally this season. Maggie Anderson will be in her 2nd varsity season at forward. The backfield has a great deal of varsity experience: Aricka O’Gorman, Noelle Neubauer, Ella Wiebusch, and both keepers, Desi Kreuger and Kaylee Neubauer. Keep an eye on the newcomers McKenna Aune, Lauren Juell and Bethany Anderson. MOVED ON Maria Siebels, Tori Wilking, Haley Jaeger, Faith Dontje-Lindell, Brooke Juell, Alina Bachman, Kierstin Karlsrud and Kathy Brinkman. 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK 2012 record 14-7-0, won the section championship. Finished 6-2 in conference, 2nd place. Reach Sports Editor Pat Beck There are always challenges when you graduate a large group of se- at 931-8566, or follow him on niors, but this is an experienced Twitter.com @SPHSportsPat
The 2013 St. Peter girls soccer team (front, from left) Ella Wiebusch, Tori Kmett, Emily Lind, Sally Morrow, Sara Osborne; (middle row) McKenna Aune, Maggie Anderson, Desi Kruger, Noelle Neubauer, Chloe Bachman; (back row) Bethany Anderson, Aricka O’Gorman, Lauren Juell, Kaylee Neubuaer, Halla Dontje Lindell and Annika Johnson. Not pictured: Marta Springer. (Pat Beck/St. Peter Herald)
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St. Peter swimming and diving returns 20 section qualifiers By PAT BECK
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KEY PLAYERS Seniors Casey Rezmerski — 2012 SPHS Most Valuable Swimmer, 2012 state participant in the 50 Free, Section finalist in four events: 200 Medley Relay, 50 Free, 100 Free and 200 Free Relay, and a 5th year letter winner. Hallie Douglas — Section Finalist in the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay and 100 Butterflly, and a 2nd year letter winner Alexis Artmann — Section Finalist and 2nd year letter winner Juniors Megan Stenzel — 2012 SPHS Hardest Worker, Section Finalist in four events: 200 Free, 500 Free, 200 Free Relay and 400 Free Relay, 3rd year letter winner
Grace Carlson — Section Finalist in three events: 200 Free, 500 Free and 400 Free Relay, 3rd year letter winner Martha Stelter — Section Finalist in the 400 Free Relay Sophomores Alyssa Lokensgard — Section Finalist in four events: 200 Medley Relay, 50 Free, 200 Free Relay and the 100 Breaststroke, 2nd year letter winner Freshman Abby Mattson — Section Finalist in four events: 200 Medley Relay, 200 Individual Medley, 100 Backstroke and 400 Free Relay, 2nd year letter winner KEEP YOUR EYE ON Seniors Cassi Lamb is a returning section qualifier and 4th year letter
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The 2013 St. Peter girls swimming and diving team (front, from left) Alexis Artmann, Signe Tyson Alger, Alex O’Gorman, Kylie Grack, Kayley Ronnkvist, RaeLee Larson; (second row) Mariel Ferragamo, Molly Jurewicz, Jordan Keeley, Rachel Johnson, Heidi Johnson, Kennedy Legg; (third row) Maggie Lehtinen, Antonia Weiss, Shannie Rao, Bridgett Boyer, Cassi Lamb, Ashby Rolorr, Abby Mattson; (fourth row) Lilly Anderson, Alyssa Lokensgard, Claudia Theis, Maggie Conlon, Calli Sizer, Megan Stenzel, Amy Lager, Maddie Shepard; (fifth row) Sophia Lamor, Kenna Burmeister, Janna Quick, Maddie Harvey, Casey Rezmerski, Grace Carlson, Alys Ferragamo, Hallie Douglas, Mara Johnson and Sara Ronnkvist. Not pictured: Martha Stelte, Rebekah Berry, Maddy Rimstad and Jasmine Witty. (Pat Beck/St. Peter Herald)
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winner. Alys Ferragammo is a returning section qualifier and a 2nd year letter winner. Amy Lager is a returning section qualifier and 2nd year letter winner. Juniors Rebekah Berry is a returning section diver and letter winner. Calli Sizer is a returning section qualifier and a letter winner. Sophomores Maggie Conlon is a returning section qualifier and a 3rd year letter winner Sara Ronnkvist is a returning section qualifier and 2nd year letter winner. Brigette Boyer is a returning section qualifier and letter winner Mariel Ferragammo is a returning section qualifier and letter winner. Maddie Harvey is a returning section qualifier and letter winner Maddie Shepard is a returning section qualifier and letter winner Freshman Kenna Burmeister is a returning section diver and a 2nd year letter winner. Sophia Lamor is a returning letter winner 8th Grade Lilly Anderson is a returning letter winner 7th Grade Signe Tyson-Alger is going to be an asset to the Varsity line up. She is coming into High School swimming with some great times and a solid competitive base. MOVED ON Hannah Rasmussen 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK 2012 Season Overview 3 Wins and 8 Losses We had 25 swimmers and divers qualify for the Section Meet Finished in 7th Place at the Section 1-A Swimming and Diving Meet with 184 points Qualified one swimmer for State – Casey Rezmerski in the 50 Freestyle The Coaches and Athletes are really excited for the 2013 Swimming and Diving Season. We have so much to look forward to with so many talented girls returning this fall. Our Team’s depth is going to be a big strength this year.
We have 20 girls who qualified for the Section Meet last season still swimming and many of them are faster coming into this year. We also have a great group of young swimmers and divers who are training really hard and developing into fine athletes which will only enhance our swimming and diving program. One of our main goals this season is to have a complete section roster, meaning we would have four swimmers deep in all the individual events and fill all three relays. We would also like to get back to the State Meet with at least two relays and some individuals in their stroke events. FROM THE COACH Our success this year will depend on how hard the team can train and how healthy the girls can stay during the season. Injuries and illness can really affect the outcome of our goals, so we have to be careful. Our dual meet schedule is always tough. We compete year after year against some of the best teams in the State. This year we will face four teams that placed
1st, 3rd, 4th and 7th in the 2012 Class A State Meet. We will have dual meets against Mankato West (4th) and Albert Lea (7th), and we will swim against them, plus Northfield (1st) and Visitation (3rd) at the True Team Meet. We will face all four schools again at the Section 1-A Swimming and Diving Meet. The 2013 Section Meet is going to be some real tough competition with the removal of South St. Paul and the addition of Visitation and Bloomington Kennedy. With 12 teams at the meet, it will be a battle to get swimmers into finals. We know it is going to take some really fast swims and our team is up for the challenge.— Mary Lager. BY THE NUMBERS 44 — girls on the team, with at least one varsity athlete in each grade. 8 — Seniors 7 — Juniors 7 — Sophomores 5 — Freshman 12 — 8th Grade 5 — 7th Grade
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St. Peter volleyball team returns experienced line-up By PAT BECK
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KEY PLAYERS 1. Kirsten Makela, senior setter, 3-year letter winner, All conference ‘12, 2-year captain. Led the team with 312 set assists/569 career, 145 service points/315 career. ‘12 Voted for Team Player by teammates. Great role model and demonstrates great leadership on and off the court. Always puts her team before herself. 2. Brooklyn Braun, junior Libero, 2-year letter winner, All Conference ‘12, captain ‘13, ‘12 led the team with 226 service points, 49 Aces/career 364 service pts/67A, 360 digs/529 career. Voted for Communicator by team ‘12. Voted To All Section 2AA Team ‘12. Huge component to Saints’ defensive game, not only as a player but as a captain. 3. Lauren Chabot, junior hitter, 3-year letter winner, Honorable Mention ‘11. Voted for Hustle Award ‘12. 114 service points, 35 Aces/ career 336, 72 Aces. 221 digs/ career 493. Another major asset to St. Peter’s back row defense. Also looking toward her as a strong outside hitter. 4. Olivia Hass, junior middle hitter, 3-year letter winner, Honorable Mention ‘12. ‘12 led team with 47 blocks/career 89. 194 kills/303 career. One of our go-to girls. Powerhouse front row. Look to run variety of plays. 5. Leah Schroepfer, senior middle hitter, 1-year letter winner, 17 blocks. Worked hard during the off season and really improved all around. Does a great job reading
The 2013 St. Peter volleyball team (front, from left) Lexi Wilkins, Maggie Chouanard, Mikayla Ogren, Anna Leick, Brooklyn Braun, Dani Leonard, Emily Rausch, Emmy Cancino; (back row) manager Meghan Kaveney, Mariah Johnson, Zoey Bartlett, Olivia Hass, Paige Lubiani, Leah Schroepfer, Kirsten Makela, Lauren Chabot and manager Shawna Zabinski (Pat Beck/St. Peter Herald)
the defense and placing her hits. Look to be a big blocker for our defense. KEEP YOUR EYE ON 1. Paige Lubiani, 11th, right hitter, returned to live in St.Peter at the end of last years season, will be a huge offensive and defensive threat. 2. Danielle Leonard, senior hitter, 2-year letter winner; and Zoey Bartlett, sophomore hitter. Both great utility players. Willing to play and adjust to any position. OH Mariah Johnson will help defensively at the net
3. Emily Rausch, senior defensive specialist, 2-year letter winner; and Mikayla Orgen, junior defensive specialist. Both defensive specialists who will contribute to both St. Peter’s offensive and defensive plays. MOVED ON 1. Tailor Raymond 2. Abby Frederick 3. Heather Olinger 4. Jessie Dettmer 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK Last year, team finished 18-11 overall, 8-2 South Central Confer-
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reer top 10 ace serves: Chabot 72, Braun 67 and Makela 38. 3 — Players ranked in SPHS career top 10 digs: Braun 529, Chabot 493 and Makela 272. 3 — Players career kills: Hass 303, Makela 70 and Schroepfer 60. 4 — Players career set assists: Makela 569, Leonard 34, Bartlett 33 and Braun 18. Reach Sports Editor Pat Beck at 931-8566, or follow him on Twitter. com @SPHSportsPat
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St. Peter boys cross country team starts youth movement By PAT BECK
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KEY PLAYERS Sophomore Cody Vacek, 3 years lettered. Sophomore Tanner Peterson, 1 year lettered. Junior Jacob Gurrola, sophomore Noah Wilson and sophomore John Lee. This is a very young team with no seniors. This is a group who works hard and will surprise themselves at the end of the season. KEEP YOUR EYE ON Andrew Artmann, Hunter Braun, Trevor Gurrola, Riley Schloesser, Brad Boyer, Bailey More and Drew Elofson. These athletes are all at the middle-school level, but anyone of them could crack the varsity lineup.
MOVED ON Brad Rice, Joe Atkins, Matt Sack, Nick Pietilla, Marcell RoweSwanson 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK Last year St. Peter had a 3rdplace finish in the conference, a great achievement, and a 11th place finish in the section which was a disappointment. But the Saints are always looking for a strong finish in the cross country season, this might be that year. COMMENTS FROM THE COACH There has been a lot of talk about the eventually of the South Central Conference (SCC) merging with other conferences. I feel sad about this because there have been some really great runners and teams from the SCC that have competed in the state meet. So I
am going to share a little statistical fun fact about the SCC. In the last 11 years a boys’ team from our conference has represented its self in the state meet, six of those 11 years two teams have gone from our conference. A point to note: Only two teams advance from any section to the state meet; in the past years there have been 20 or more teams in our section. The strength of the cross country programs in the SCC is based on the competition it has with each other. I hope the Saints will find a good home in the future with the same competition and quality experiences it has had in the past years in the South Central Conference. — Bill Stuewe. BY THE NUMBERS 7 — Middle school runners, the most in almost 10 years. The coach is hoping for a youth movement.
The 2013 St. Peter girls cross country team (front left) Abby Borgmeier, Mallory Blaschko, Ingrid Harbo, Rebecca Favre, Emily Peterson; (back left) Kayla Schultz, Claire Thomke, Sienna Wiebusch, Lillie Hagen and Alison Helder. Missing: Hannah Baskfield and Katie Schilling. (Pat Beck/St. Peter Herald)
Pack running key totimeSt.running Peter girls cross COMMENTS country success By PAT BECK junior high last seapbeck@stpeterherald.com
KEY PLAYERS Junior Abby Borgmeier is a returning state meet entrant. Freshman Hannah Baskfield has been on varsity since 7th-grade. KEEP AN EYE ON Sophomore Mallory Blaschko who has put some summer miles on this summer and looks much improved from last season. Sienna Wiebusch lettered as 7th-grader and has been running the upperclassmen in practice. Freshman Katie Schilling will be running the longer 4,000 meter distance this season after splitting
son. Has very good sprinting speed. MOVED ON Helena Langr OUTLOOK Conference finish 4th. Section finish 8th out of 20 teams. Waseca and Fairmont are conference favorites. Waseca and Martin County West in section. You never know how you will do in section and conference placing, but I felt we had a great section meet with all 7 girls running season best and finishing 8th in a very tough section. We wanted to crack the top 10 last season which we did.
We are a hard-working group who is willing to do what it takes to improve. I think the key to us having the season we want is going to come down to staying healthy and for us to get our varsity girls to run as a group. If we can run our best times at the end of the season, I consider that a successful season. “I think we are going to be a much improved team at the end of the season if we stay focused on our training, get the rest we need and eat healthy. — Jeff Portugue. NUMBERS 7 — Last season in section meet The 2013 St. Peter boys cross country team (front, from left) Noah Wilson, John Lee, Jacob Gurwas first time ever all 7 runners ran rola, Tanner Peterson, Cody Vacek,; (back row) Andrew Artmann, Brad Boyer, Trevor Gurrola, Drew season bests in the section meet. Elofson, Hunter Braun, Riley Schloesser. Not pictured: Bailey More. (Pat Beck/St. Peter Herald)
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Young St. Peter girls tennis team hopes to be a surprise By PAT BECK
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KEY PLAYERS Freshman Rachel Huber will be playing No. 1 singles, only returning all conference player. Will need to improve all aspects of her game to compete against the top players in the state, and she will do so in the next three seasons. Junior Val Bresnahan will be playing No. 2 singles/No. 1 doubles. Along with Kali Cummins and Mallory Malecek, Bresnahan will provide leadership on and off the court. Sophomore Katie Sandquist will be playing No. 3 or No. 4 singles/No. 1 doubles. Sandquist, Bresnahan and Huber are St. Peter’s three most versatile players. Sandquist will be a consistent singles and doubles players who will greatly improve as this season goes along in both singles and doubles. Sophomore Aliza Doherty will be playing No. 3 or No. 4 singles. She is really consistent player who fits perfectly at a lower singles position. She will develop a more offensive game over the course of this season which will help her win more matches than she has already won from last year. KEEP YOUR EYE ON Freshman Allie Sandquist, 3-1 record at 4 singles/2 doubles; senior Natalie Weelborg and junior Johanna Dietrich, 4-0 at No. 3 doubles this season. Sandquist, Dietrich and Weelborg are the biggest surprise, because of how much they improved from last season to this season and so far they have been very successful this season. Senior Kali Cummins will give the team opportunities to win at
The 2013 St. Peter girls tennis team (front left): Liliana Elofson, Veronica Vande , Josie Carlson, Mallory Malecek, Natalie Yang, Sophia Weelborg, Hannah Baum; (middle row) Amelia Wernsing, Lexie Blaschko, Ali Sandquist, Tess Chadwick, Claire Thompson, Alex Gault, Aliza Doherty, Johanna Dietrich, Saijal Bhaktaback; (back row) Michaela Meyer, Gracie Willaert, Rachel Huber, Courtney Roach, Natalie Weelborg, Val Bresnahan, Katie Sandquist and Kali Cummins. (Pat Beck/St. Peter Herald)
No. 2 doubles along with seniors Michaela Meyer and Mallory Malecek who will be mixed in No. 2 or No. 3 singles or No. 1 or No. 2 doubles. Meyer and Malecek add depth and experience and won key matches for the team last year. With Cummins playing varsity full time this season, those three seniors will give the Saints opportunities to play well against teams in their section. MOVED ON Two-time state qualifier Calleigh Carlson, Maggie Nelson, Morgan Schwartz and Karly Maier 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK 10-8 last season, semifinals in Section 2A, 1-4 conference re-
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The 2013 St. Peter football team’s motto is ATP (Assignment Trust Play as a team). Front row, from left: Alex Hoehn, Major Brock, Trevor Holicky, Ronny Pribyl, Isaiah Armendariz, Cody Erickson, Brendan Reese, Ben Johnson, Jarod Schave, Nathanial Wenner. Row 2: Coach Brian Odland, Bill Chadwick, Brett Zallek, Ryan Hoehn, Zeke Haugen, Avery Bachman, Noah Hildebrandt, Sean Timmerman, Ridwan Abdi, Chris Pettis, Nick Zarn, Andrew Olson, Nic Glidden, Mitch Harlow, Coach Justin Helget. Row 3: Coach Steve Alger, Coach Pat Klubben, Bradyn Klubben, Jack Olinger, Colton Lusty, Brady Hanson, Luke Pehrson, Dustin West, Alex Quist, Andrew Baker, Austin Peterson, Dalton Sawyer, Mason Legg, Coach Greg Emley. Row 4: Kyle Bosacker, Caleb Ebeling, C.J. Nyak, Derek Meyer, Alex Willson, Tommy Steidler, Keegan McCabe, Brandon Evans, Jackson Keeley, Travis Brock, Sam Wenner. Not pictured: Eric Muno. (Pat Beck/St. Peter Herald)
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KEY PLAYERS Senior Tommy Steidler, QB/ OLB, will be 3-year starter on defense and will start at QB this season. All-Conference last season at WR. Tri-captain this season. Senior Ryan Hoehn, WR/LB, explosive player on both sides of the ball. Returns as defensive starter and a key offensive player from last year. Will start on both sides this season. All-Conference honorable mention last season.
Senior Alex Willson, OT/DE, will be a 3-year starter on offense and lone returning starter from the offensive line. Will also see considerable time on the DL this year. Tri-captain this season. Senior Keegan McCabe, RB/ DE, will be a 3-year starter on defense and share RB duties on offense. Strong and fast on both sides of the ball. Tri-captain. Senior Cody Erickson, WR/ CB, returns as a starter on defense where he earned All-Conference honors last season. He was also a key offensive player last year and
will start at WR. KEEP YOUR EYE ON Others St. Peter will rely on: Senior Derek Meyer, RB/LB Senior Brendan Reese, WR/FS Junior Brandon Evans, C/DE Others expected to be relied on heavily: Senior Ridwan Abdi, WR/CB Senior Caleb Ebeling, OL/DE/ Long Snapper Senior Isaiah Armendariz, OG/NG Senior Ben Johnson, WR/OLB Junior Jackson Keeley, OG/LB Junior Brett Zallek, WR/OLB
Senior Trevor Holicky, OT/DE Senior Kyle Bosacker, OT/OLB Senior Ronny Pribyl, OG/LB MOVED ON Josh Peymann, Jordan Phillips, Jordan Sorensen, Dylan Connor, Austin Braun, Alex Bense, Colin Chabot, Wesley Gillette, Nathan Kempenich, Arik Lokensgard, Jayce Vetter, Sean O’Connell, Ashton Bartlett, Bennet Baker, Eric Johnson, Kendall Olson and Kellen Klubben. 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK 2012 season: 7-2, finished 2nd in the conference to Class AAA
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New look St. Peter boys soccer looks to grow this season By PAT BECK
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KEY PLAYERS Aaron Goedeke, senior, defense, 3rd year, solid, smart communicative defender, will be a key anchor to St. Peter’s defense. Ryan Van Rossum, senior forward, 3rd year, energetic, disruptive forward with good speed, tenacity and willingness to get to goal Arick Mayo, senior, goalkeeper, 2nd year, unable to play most of last season due to injury. Looking forward to his return; he is an organized and directive goalie who will help cement St. Peter’s defense this fall. Ben Gault, senior, midfielder, 3rd year, anchor to our central midfield, key distributor and creator of opportunities on the attack. KEEP YOUR EYE ON Melic Thomas, senior, midfield, 3rd year dynamic midfielder and defender who can play all over the field. He has good instincts for the game and primed for a breakout season. “Many new faces on the squad this year since we are only returning six players at the start of the season with two more working to return from injury,” head coach Dave Borslien said. “Our new cast found great success last season at the JV level and are looking forward to the increased pace of the varsity game. We are excited to see them compete and find success this fall; they will be making great contributions.” “Right now, our goal is to find Full Service Special Regular: $16.95 - Large:
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Loyola/Cleveland cross country ready to make another run for it By RICHARD ROHLFING
Contributing Writer
Mankato Loyola/Cleveland Cross Country Head Coach: Dale Compton, 9th year Assistant coach: Mike Dimler KEY ATHLETES Wyatt Elmer — senior; 6th year out for cross country, 4-year letter winner, 52nd place State Meet — last year; Wyatt is a very hard worker and a quiet leader,” said head coach Dale Compton. Kyla Haas — 8th-grade; 2nd year, 44th place in State last year; All-State runner in track; Competed in the State meet last spring in track (member of the 4x800 meter relay). “Kyla had a great 7th grade year.” Compton said. “We are looking forward to another good year from her.” Mary Ninneman — junior; 3-year letter winner; All-State runner in track; Competed in the State meet last spring in track (member of the 4x400 meter relay). “Mary has been a leader on the team since she started running varsity,” Compton said. “She knows what is expected and will give everything she has to succeed. Last season she was dealing with an injury but looks to be healthy this year.” KEEP YOUR EYE ON Landon Javens — 8th-grade. Earned a varsity letter last year as a 7th -grader. Landon had an exceptional year in his first season of cross country,” Compton said. Aaron Guentzel — 11th grade. “Now in his second season as a Crusader, Aaron knows what it
Mankato Loyola-Cleveland cross country team (front left): Justine Compton, Rachel Guentzel, Ellie Nygren, Kaitlyn Sizer, Meghan Schaub, Alyssa Compton, and Allison Rupp. Middle row: Tyler Cromwell, Carter Deichman; Elizabeth Piepho, Ester Archer, Mary Ninneman, Grace Ellingworth, Kyla Haas, Laynie Kubista, Brett Omtvedt and Evan Skinner. Back row: Coach Dale Compton, Nate Johnson, Aaron Guentzel, Jens Wahlgren, Nick Courrier, Wyatt Elmer, Andrew Murray, Micah Rentschler, Landon Javens, Brady Omtvedt, Payton Remiger and Coleton Giefer. (Richard Rohlfing/St. Peter Herald)
takes to be a cross country runner,” Compton said. “He is another one of our hard workers who is looking to have a good season.” MOVED ON Bryce Omtvedt; Josh Bruender; Ethan Schwartz; Jack Adams; Omtvedt was an All-State runner in track finishing 6th in the state last spring in the 800-meter run. Bruender and Schwartz are continuing their running careers at Bethany Lutheran College in
Mankato. “All four of these runners were varsity contributors for us last season,” Compton said. “Bryce, Ethan, and Josh were scorers for us every meet.” 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK Boys: 2012 — Gopher-Valley Conference — 2nd place; Section 2A — 3rd place Girls: 2012 — Gopher-Valley Conference — 3rd place; Section 2A — 4th place 2013 — Conference favorites:
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ers who will work hard.”— Dale Compton. BY THE NUMBERS 3 —Loyola/Cleveland will be hosting three meets this year. They are hosting the Gopher/ Valley Conference meet this year on the hill at Loyola High School — Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. They are also hosting home meets on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. and on Friday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m.
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Cleveland Clipper Football Front Row (left to right): Zach Unander-Street, Josh Baker, Tyler Schaefer, Jaiden Zishka, Travis Burt, Tyler Piotter. Second row: Adam Kunkel, Carter Kopet, Nick Douglas, Jacob Weller, Alex Guerrero, Ryan Brix, Brandon Busse, Eli Anderson, Brandon Seitz, Gavin Wenker. Third row: Mason Unander-Street, Ryan Schaefer, Travis Meyer, Matt Archer, Spencer Lynch, Dustin Boe, Spencer Davies, Dylan Baker, Drew Sanders, Chandler Barrie, Brock Arndt. Top row: Coach Erik Hermanson, Matt Zalusky, Mason Stencel, Grant Germscheid, Jordan Phillips, Coleton Lynch, Coach Rich Kern, Bryce Skistad, Kodi Lowe, Nick Wilde, Jack Widmer, Sean Thomez, Coach Kyle Atherton. Not pictured: Andrew Hartman and Austin Hutchens. (Richard Rohlfing/St. Peter Herald)
Cleveland football team hopes for repeat — or better By RICHARD ROHLFING
Contributing Writer
Cleveland Clipper Football Head Coach: Rich Kern, 3rd year Assistant coaches: Erik Hermanson and Kyle Atherton, both 18 years KEY PLAYERS Andrew Hartman — Senior, running back, 3-year lettered. “An-
drew is a strong runner and a powerful back,” said head coach Rich Kern. Spencer Davies — Junior, Captain, wide receiver, 2-year lettered, Rookie of the Year last season. “Spencer is an all-around good athlete with special skills,” Kern said. “He’s a true ballplayer.” Bryce Skistad — Senior, Captain, wide receiver and defensive back, 3-year lettered. “Bryce is a key player to the Clipper offense,” Kern said.
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as a team.” — Rich Kern ence have around 30 players,” Kern From Page 10C Ryan Schaefer — Junior CapBY THE NUMBERS said. “Our numbers are growing tain, center and long snapper, 40 — In grades ninth through each season, and that tells us the 2-year lettered. “Ryan is a good 12th, the Clippers have 40 players. students really enjoy playing sports all-around player that loves to play “Most schools in our confer- here at CHS.” football,” Kern said. Dylan Baker — Junior, linebacker, 2-year lettered. “Dylan should make majority of tackles.” MOVED ON Josh Plonsky, Nate Douglas, Kyle Ziebarth, Joe Green, Nick Kaveney, Derek Ely, Cody Hollerich, Mitch Dummer, Tyler Seitz, Brice Jewison, Matt Vlasak, Dane Lynch and Joe Queen “Yes we did graduate a big class last season,” Kern said, “but we do have 11 seniors out this year who 65 S. Park Ave. • Le Center • 507-357-6654 all got plenty of playing time and experience last season.” 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK Last Season: 7-3 overall; 4-1 section record; 6-2 conference record (runner-up) Section favorites — Edgerton-Ellsworth “We plan on having a strong season like last year,” Kern said. “We would like to have close to the same record if not better.” COMMENTS “This team understands that we need players who can play more than one position. We want the players to learn as many positions First State Bank of Le Center Le Center Henderson as possible. That will help them 507-357-2225 507-248-3740 with more playing time and give www.fsblecenter.com us better opportunities to succeed
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Cleveland volleyball team could be a surprise threat By RICHARD ROHLFING
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Cleveland Clipper Volleyball Head Coach: Heather (Germscheid) Smith, 3rd year Assistant coaches: Kris Holicky and Marianne Lamm KEY PLAYERS Taylor Holicky, 6-0 senior, middle hitter, solo captain, 2 years lettered, 2012 All-Conference, Team MVP. “Taylor understands the game inside and out,” said head coach Heather Smith. “She is an all-around strong player and leader on the team. She is our goto player, so I expect big things from her this season.” Amy Den Herder, sophomore, middle hitter, 1 year lettered, 2012 MIP. “Amy was placed on the varsity squad directly from C squad last year due to Molly Zimmerman’s preseason injury and stepped up to the challenge,” Smith said. “Her varsity play as a freshman is a strength to both Amy and our team. You can tell she’s worked hard in the off season.” KEEP YOUR EYE ON Cassidy Kopet, junior, outside hitter Anna Ely, junior, setter, 1 year lettered Stephanie Holicky, sophomore setter/hitter Erika Wobbrock, senior, hitter Rachel Zimprich, senior, hitter Taylor Michael, senior, hitter Megan Hobson, junior, libero MOVED ON Bekah Blaschko, Miranda Corrow, Anna Dickie, Samantha Ely, Kylie Krause, Courtney
Cleveland Clipper volleyball team (front left): Stephanie Holicky, Cassidy Kopet, Megan Hobson, Anna Widmer, Taylor Michael and Rachel Zimprich. Back row: Head Coach Heather (Germscheid) Smith, Anna Ely, Erika Wobbrock, Taylor Holicky, Amy Den Herder, Assistant Coach Kris Holicky and Assistant Coach Maryanne Lamm. (Richard Rohlfing/St. Peter Herald)
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Le Sueur-Henderson girls tennis young, but competitive By CJ SIEWERT
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KEY PLAYERS Sophomore Carlie Brandt enters her second year at No. 1 singles. She has lettered three years and is a two-time All-Conference selection. Coach Linda Seaver lists her strengths to be her “competitiveness, strong serve and ground strokes.” Senior Katharine Chadwick has lettered the last two years. Seaver said she “has played both doubles and singles and gives us versatility to play both positions.” Junior Katelyn Hank has also lettered the past two years. She played No. 1 doubles last year and can play both singles and doubles. Seaver lists her strength to be “very strong at the net.” Sophomore Katherine Cronk letter last season. Seaver said that like Chadwick she “has played both doubles and singles and gives us versatility to play both positions.” KEEP YOUR EYE ON Players that Seaver sees as making an impact in 2013 include junior Kennedy Straub, freshman Breanna Schug and sophomore Tracy Eischens. “All three of these girls lettered last season,” Seaver said. “They have all worked extremely hard over the summer and will make a great impact on the team and the team’s success this season.” MOVED ON Graduated seniors last year include Sara Mootz, Briana Williams, Katie Pfarr, Sammy Kraemer, Kari Simota and Sam Poquette. 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK 2012 overall record: 5-15 2012 conference record: 2-6 2012 section meet: won first playoff match and then lost to the No. 1 seed 2013 Section favorites: “I think the section will be very competitive because a lot of teams are returning players and the section favorite, Waseca, has been moved to a new section,” Seaver said. 2013 expectations: “I believe the girls will be very competitive this season within our conference
The 2013 LS-H girls tennis team. (Front left) Katharine Chadwick, Janie Schwartz, Breanna Schug, Erica Cronk, Kennedy Straub and Hannah Allen; (back left) Katherine Cronk, Katelyn Hank, Carlie Brandt, Acy Adamzak, Tracy Eischens, Ann Fraser, Cheyenne Nelson and Amelia Froelich. (CJ Siewert/Le Sueur News-Herald)
and section,” Seaver said. “We have a very young team, but they are very enthusiastic and have made a lot of improvement since last year. They are working hard at improving their skills and really want to be stronger players and a stronger team. “There are also several other young players who have the potential to make the varsity lineup as they gain more playing experience this year.”
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Giants football a young and upcoming team By CJ SIEWERT
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KEY PLAYERS The Le Sueur-Henderson Giants’ leading returning receiver from a season ago is switching positions to direct the offense at quarterback. Senior Brady Rose caught five receptions for 59 yards last season and hopes to get the Giants back to their winning ways. Junior Jordan Kahlow is the team’s top returning rusher. Kahlow amassed 76 yards on 36 carries in his sophomore season. He also caught three passes for nine yards. The receiving corps doesn’t bring any gaudy numbers into this year because of a run-first offense that was played last year. In 2012, the Giants offense ran the ball 332 times compared to 131 passing attempts (54 completions). But leading that group of receivers is junior Riley McGraw at the tight end position, senior Noah Hynes-Marquette, senior Bradley Rose, junior Noah Weiers and junior Tremaine Wadley. Senior Adam McDonald will be looked at to lead the offensive line. Returning letter winners include Jordan Kahlow, Bradley Rose, C.J. Pavlo, Brady Rose, Riley McGraw, Sean Kahlow, Noah Weiers, Noah Hynes-Marquette, Brandon Block, Adam Shehata, Adam McDonald and Dan Eckblad. PLAYERS TO WATCH Senior Connor Boettcher will be a first-time starter on the offensive line. Junior running back Noah Weiers saw a little action last year and will see a lot of time on the field this year. Dan Eckblad got time in last year as a running back and is switch-
The 2013 Le Sueur-Henderson football team (First row, left to right): C.J. Pavlo, Brandon Block, Adam Shehata, Bradley Rose, Brady Rose, Noah Hynes-Marquette, John Garibay and Dan Eckblad; (second row) Tyler Kotasek, Joe Mutch, Sean Kahlow, Adam McDonald, Aaron Berkland, David Koenig and Austin Anderly; (third row) coach Terry Turek, head coach Mike May and coach Tom Quiram; (fourth row) Jordan Kahlow, Noah Weiers, Clayton Colling, Riley McGraw, Tremaine Wadley, Joe Abrahamson and Alex Haas; (fifth row) Ben Barron, McCray Grams, Chad Pfarr, Tyler Eccles, Kallan Hudson, Adrian Scheffler and Travis Otto.
ing to offensive line. Sophomore Kallan Hudson may be a starter on the offensive line. Junior Clayton Colling will start on both offense and defense without any varsity experience. Returning to the squad is junior Tremaine Wadley who will see time as a receiver, outside linebacker or defensive back. MOVED ON Peter Wagner, Ryan Moriarty, Levi Steuck, Alex Klockmann, Ty
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be a challenge. The Minnesota River Conference returns 13 of 17 All-Conference players from last season. COMMENTS FROM THE COACH “We lost our two All-Conference performers from last season and will likely go through some bumps in the road early, but we’ll get better as the year goes on. There are a lot of talented players on this year’s team and time can only tell how they adjust to
their roles. Against our conference, I see Tri-City United as a top contender along with Sibley East and Mayer Lutheran. Watertown will also be a tough challenge.” — Head Coach Mike May BY THE NUMBERS 2012 rushing stats: 332 carries, 1,147 yards and 12 touchdowns 2012 receiving stats: 50 receptions, 617 yards and two touchdowns 2012 passing stats: 50 comple-
tions, 131 attempts, 617 yards, two touchdowns and nine interceptions 2012 total yards: 1,768 on 332 plays 2012 tackles: 730 2012 interceptions: 9 2012 sacks: 23 Reach reporter CJ Siewert at 507-931-8576 or follow him on Twitter.com
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LS-H cross country looking to push the pack By CJ SIEWERT
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KEY RUNNERS Boys Ethan Dwyer, a senior captain, has been a varsity runner since eighth-grade, and coach Jeff Christ says, “he will need to lead the pack.” Sam Gerdts, a junior who been on varsity since ninthgrade, “needs to run with Dwyer for points,” Christ said. Shane Boehne, a junior, ran varsity as a 10th-grader and, “needs to run up with Dwyer and Gerdts,” Christ said. Girls Julie Ulrich, a senior and in her second year of being captain of the team, has been on varsity since ninth grade. Ulrich has been the top runner for three seasons. Kim Scheffler, an eighthgrader, ran the second half of 2012 on varsity. “She is young, but has tons of potential and is very driven,” Christ said. KEEP AN EYE ON Boys Connor Wiederich, a senior, has been running since seventh-grade. Christ noted he put in a solid summer of running. JP Sosa, a senior, “has a lot of potential if he focuses and gains confidence,” Christ said. Matthew Bjork, a junior, is a “veteran runner who could make a big impact on team scores,” Christ said.
The 2013 Le Sueur-Henderson cross country team. (Front row, left to right) Michael Heinz, Same Rame, Aaron Barnard, Joe Froelich, Lane Schwarz, Julie Ulrich, Ethan Dwyer, Evie Beseke, Kim Scheffler, Mackenzie Floyd, Ashley Pudwill, Morgan McLain and Kindra Spinler; (middle row) Jack Schwartz, Rhett Streeter, Madelynn McLain, Haley Beseke, Daniel Felmlee, Matthew Clark, Tim Kroehler, Ben Kroehler and Elizabeth Olsson; (back row) Zach Nugent, Nick Nugent, Matthew Bjork, Sam Gerdts, Hunter Ludwig, Selena Wiederich, Connor Wiederich, Tristen Payne, Jared Pudwill, Sage Grothe and Shane Boehne.
Girls Christine Schwartz, a senior, “has shown great improvement since overcoming an illness last season,” Christ said. Fellow senior Tristen Payne, is a “very solid runner. She’s quiet, but consistent and always positive,” Christ said. Emily Eibs, a junior, is “overcoming a hip injury from track,
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Giants volleyball prides on ball control, scrappy defense By CJ SIEWERT
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KEY PLAYERS Player: Jane Fraser (co-captain) Grade: 11 Position: Setter/Outside Hitter Years Lettered: 3rd year Honors: Was our Co-Rookie of the Year last fall 2012 Stats: 17 kills, 268 set assists, 31 ace serves, 94 % server, 171 digs, 15 ace blocks. Strengths: fundamentally sound setter and hitter with a high volleyball IQ, is a very smart player that makes great decisions on and off the court, and is a strong server with an aggressive jump float serve. Coach Dave Nixon’s comments: Jane leads by example and will have a huge impact on our team this year as a very strong all-around player. She is one of the top setters in the section and has the ability to be a very strong hitter as well. Jane will likely be one of our top playmakers this fall. Player: Maddie Kleschult Grade: 10 Position: Setter/Outside Hitter Years Lettered: 2nd year Honors: Was Co-Rookie of the Year last fall 2012 Stats: 57 kills, 21 ace serves, 94% server, 139 digs, 17 ace blocks. Strengths: Great athlete and all-around player, anticipates extremely well and competes at a
The 2013 Le Sueur-Henderson volleyball team. (Front row left to right) Hannah Kleschult, Jasmine Houska, Caylee Huber, Ashley Beseke, Jane Fraser and Kayla Stowell; (Back row) Madeline Kleschult, Quinn Hynes-Marquette, Klaire Hudson, Mikayla Reinhardt, Mandy Doerr, Rachel Murphy and Veronica Sinell.
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this year. Key Players Ted Christian, senior quarterback. Last year he threw for 1,047 yards and 11 touchdowns. Pat Lloyd, senior running back. Lloyd ran for 700 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2012. He was named to the All-Conference team. John Christian, senior running back. Last year John Christian ran for 377 yards and 2 touchdowns. Aaron Dwyer, senior wide receiver. Dwyer caught 5 touch-
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wide receiver Michael Gramling, wide receiver Hunter Factor, end Charley Simonette, and tackle Alex Burns. 2013 Team Outlook TCU expects to be very competitive in the Minnesota River Conference and in Section 3AAA. If the Titans stay healthy and keep turnovers and penalties down, they have a chance to have a pretty solid team. Their players will play hard. TCU must cut done the number of turnovers and penalties.
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Tri-City United Titans volleyball team reloads By JAMES STITT
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The Tri-City United volleyball team lost a handful of great players due to graduation, but the depth of the team is allowing them to reload instead of rebuild. KEY PLAYERS The Angileno Sisters are a charismatic duo — feeding off each other competitively and leading the team vocally. Madison Chadderdon is an incredible team leader and a high energy player. The momentum on the court shifts to the positive when she is playing. Edith Martinez keeps everyone guessing. Mostly a quiet and reserved player, she leads through her actions on/off the court, 110 percent when between the lines. KEEP YOU EYE ON Amber Brokl will carry the team. Offensively she is smart and powerful, defensively she is consistent and makes plays out of nothing. Amber will be the go-to girl on the court when TCU needs to get out of a jam. Setters Alex David (senior) and Samantha Hellerud (junior) will be responsible for calling plays, identifying hitters, and delivering the ball to the many offensive weapons TCU has. They are both very dedicated and hard working. Setting requires chemistry with teammates and this is a focus for these girls this pre-season. Megan Traxler is a peppy and hard-working player looking to make her way onto the varisty court for her senior season. She also takes care of a lot of business
The 2013 Tri-City United volleyball team. ( James Stittt/Le Center Leader)
off the court — acting in the form of a team captain — although they have not determined captains yet. Teammates have come to rely on her consistency and dedication to the sport she loves. Taylor Simon and Alicia Hanson are looking to fill the big (tiny) shoes of Chelsey Walerius (threetime letter winner and All-Conference libero). Both are meeting the challenge head on and will find themselves contributing as defensive specialists this fall. Responsibilities will include finding open-
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top defenders and defensive specialists, but are looking to reload those positions, rather than rebuild. They will put a competitive squad on the court each night. The team is hoping to maintain a top four finish in the Minnesota River Conference and high seed in sub-section play. Their goal is to advance farther each year in the post season. COMMENTS FROM THE COACH “Our team this year will look
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to the table.” BY THE NUMBERS Finished with an overall record of 19-10. Seeded No. 2 in Sub-Section play, but were defeated by WEM in the semifinals. Finished 3-4 (4th place overall) in the MRC, defeating Jordan for the first time in over six years. Reporter James Stitt can be reached at 931-8572 or follow him on Twitter @LCL_j_stitt.
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Tri-City United cross country team sprints into the season The cross country season is starting for Tri-City United, and that means there will be strong runners returning and new faces competing. The boys cross country team has some of its best runners returning this year, and the Titans have had more runners finish the 5k race in less than 22 minutes than last year. The girls team enters the season with a lot of unknowns this year — only three returning runners. KEY PLAYERS Senior Marty McGuire went to state last year and was All Conference. He should be a favorite in the conference and one of the top runners in the section. Sophomore Ben Barnack is running less than 19 minutes in the 5k coming into the season and is a very hard worker. Senior Mitch Dooley also has a pace of less than 19 minutes in the 5k coming into the season. Dooley is a track star who switched this year from football. The girls are very young and inexperienced, almost all are in their first year on the team. There are three returning runners, Sara Fisher, Morgan Skluzacek, and Katy Rabenberg. KEEP YOUR EYE ON Jared Dooley, Mick McGuire, Thomas Franek, Mac Malecha, Jeremy Walerius and Travis Billmeyer should all do well. Many others may contend for varsity spots. MOVED ON
Boys: The boys team lost three varsity runners to graduation last year. Mic Kohnert was the team’s No. 2 runner most of the season. Ben Pichotta ran No. 3 most of the season. Cole Kubes served as captain and ran on varsity all season. Girls: Some of the top runners last season — Megan Steffen, Taylor Houn, Samantha Ruger — graduated. Joslyn Vargo moved back to volleyball. 2013 SEASON OUTLOOK The boys finished fourth last year in the conference, and seventh in the 22-team section. Conference Champs were Mayer Lutheran. Belle Plaine and TCU, along with Jordan, should be the top teams in the conference. Last year’s state teams were Waseca and Martin County West, and they are favored to repeat. Belle
Plaine and TCU should push for the top five in the section. The girls finished fourth last year in the conference and 11th in section. Conference champs were Belle Plaine. Belle Plaine along with Watertown and Mayer Lutheran should be tops in the conference. Section teams were Martin County West and Waseca. Belle Plaine should compete for a chance to to make state this year. COMMENTS FROM THE COACH “This year we had 10 boys run over 150 miles this summer. I’m really excited about our boys chances of doing something special this year,” Brian Fogal. BY THE NUMBERS 10 — TCU had 10 boys run sub22:00 5ks on the first day of practice; last year the Titans had two.
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KEY PLAYERS Breanna Jaycox, senior 2-year letterwinner. Honorable Mention All-Conference a year ago. Played entire year at No. 1 singles last year extremely hard worker. Has put in a ton of time over the summer to take her game to the next level. Courtney Hentges, junior 2-year letter winner. All-Conference ayear ago. Played most of the year at No. 1 doubles. Played a few singles matches. Easily our most athletic player. Very Quick. Might return at No. 1 doubles or could look to play one of the singles positions. Kori Lowe, junior 2-year letter winner. Played almost exclusively at No. 2 singles a year ago. Kori is a very strong player who had worked hard outside the season to elevate her game. KEEP YOUR EYE ON Kristi Frederick, sophomore letter winner. Very athletic. Split her time between varsity and JV a year ago. Jessica O’Meara, junior letter winner. Played No. 4 singles a year ago. Could look to move up a level this year. Molly Tiede, junior. Only her second year playing tennis but has already made great strides. Looks most comfortable playing doubles.
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