“The Wayzata boys lacrosse team stayed unbeaten this season, pulling away for a 13-4 win over Maple Grove. Ryder Alstead had four goals and two assists for the Trojans, with Cam Johnson adding two goals and three assists. Thor Soukup and Odin Schon each had a pair of goals for Wayzata. After leading 5-2 at halftime, Wayzata held Maple Grove to a pair of goals in the second half while putting four on the board in the third quarter and four more in the fourth. Wayzata is now 8-0; Maple Grove is 6-3.” via CCX Media.
Category: Sports
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“In a match-up featuring two of the best boys tennis teams in the state, 2025 Class AA state champion Wayzata swept last year’s Class A state champion St. Paul Academy 7-0 Monday. The Trojans won six of the seven matches in straight sets with first doubles needing a third-set tiebreaker to win. Wayzata is the top-ranked team in Minnesota again this spring. The Trojans improved their record to 11-0 with seven of their wins finishing in sweeps.” via CCX Media.
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“After a defensive and pitching battle that included eight scoreless innings, the Wayzata softball team found a way to manufacture multiple runs to get a 4-1 win in extra innings over Hopkins. Three consecutive runs in the top of the tenth ended up being the difference for the Trojans. Mia Nelson earned the win in the circle, pitching all ten innings. Wayzata is now 6-6 on the season and Hopkins drops to 7-7.” via CCX Media.
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“The Wayzata baseball team earned a 9-3 win on the road over Maple Grove in a Lake Conference matchup between two of the top teams in Class AAAA. Hunsley Cole’s three-run triple in the third inning sparked the Trojans and gave Wayzata the lead that they wouldn’t give up. Luke Boutwell also had a two-run single in the fifth inning. The Trojans ended up with four total runs in the fifth. Grady Hague got the win on the mound for the 7-3 Trojans. The Crimson drop to 5-5 on the season with the loss.” via CCX Media.
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“The Wayzata boys volleyball team won its ninth match of the spring Wednesday with a three-set sweep of Hopkins. The Trojans, coming off a second-place finish at the Panther Challenge tournament at Spring Lake Park, beat the Royals 25-15, 26-24, and 25-19. It was a rematch of last June’s section final won by Hopkins in the first year of boys volleyball as a sanctioned sport by the Minnesota State High School League. With the win the Trojans improve to 9-3 overall and 5-1 in the Lake Conference while the Royals fall to 0-6. The teams play again May 21 at Wayzata.” via CCX Media.
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“The Wayzata boys lacrosse team stayed unbeaten this season with a dominant 15-3 win over Hopkins-Park Tuesday. The Trojans built a 5-0 lead after one quarter and were up 11-0 at halftime. Ryder Alstead had six goals and two assists for the Trojans, with Thor Soukup adding two goals and three assists. Wayzata improved to 6-0 for the season. They play Edina Thursday.” via CCX Media.
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“The Wayzata baseball team is preparing for the 2026 season. That includes plenty of practices indoors at the Central Middle School dome in Plymouth. The Trojans have high hopes heading into the spring season with returning key players – Matthew Berkland, Kieran Leatherman, Sam Mohs, and Cruz Sturm back from a team that finished with a 19-7 record last year and a runner-up finish in the Section 6AAAA tournament. Wayzata will open the 2026 season on the road at Buffalo on Wednesday, April 8th.” via CCX Media.
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Image courtesy of Wayzata Athletic department. Wayzata didn’t leave much doubt.
The Trojans closed out their season Friday night with a decisive 79–44 win over Lakeville South to claim the Class AAAA consolation championship at Gangelhoff Center.
From the opening minutes, Wayzata looked like the more settled team. After a brief early exchange, the Trojans took control midway through the first half and built a 37–22 lead by the break.
They never gave it back.
Wayzata stretched the margin throughout the second half, outscoring Lakeville South 42–22 after halftime and leading by as many as 36 points.
Nolen Anderson led the way with 32 points, hitting five three-pointers and finding rhythm early. Christian Wiggins added 19, and the Trojans shot better than 50 percent from the field as a team.
The difference showed up inside. Wayzata outscored Lakeville South 38–18 in the paint and finished with a clear edge on the glass.
Defensively, the Trojans were just as steady—holding Lakeville South to 44 points and limiting clean looks for most of the night.
Wayzata finishes the season 25–7.
It’s not the bracket the Trojans hoped to be in, but Friday night showed what the group could be when it was clicking—balanced, efficient, and difficult to handle for a full 36 minutes.
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“Defending state Class AAAA boys basketball champion Wayzata won’t get a chance to repeat as the Trojans were upset 75-73 in the tournament quarterfinals Tuesday. The Trojans, seeded second, jumped out to a 16-3 lead in the game’s opening minutes only to see the seventh-seeded Eagles rally to briefly take the lead 23-22. Wayzata went back ahead by halftime and led by nine early in the second half before Apple Valley came back again. The Eagles led 71-64 with 2:32 to play before the Trojans went on a 9-2 scoring run to tie the game at 73 with 27.5 seconds to play. Ryan Christensen’s rebound basket with 4.9 seconds to play gave Apple Valley a 75-73 lead. Christian Wiggins drove the length of the court for Wayzata for the tie but had his shot blocked by Trey Parker at the buzzer. Wiggins led all scorers with 27 points.Wiggins led all scorers with 27 points. Xavy Ivey added 16 for the Trojans. Parker was one five Eagles players to score in double figures, leading Apple Valley in scoring with 17 points. Apple Valley (20-10) plays Maple Grove (24-6) in the semifinals Thursday at 8:00 pm at Williams Arena. Wayzata (25-4) meets Alexandria (21-8) in the consolation semifinals Thursday at 12 noon at the Gangelhoff Center at Concordia University. It will be the first time in six seasons that the Trojans won’t play for a state championship.” via CCX Media.
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Class AAAA State Quarterfinal Preview
Tuesday, 2:00 PM — Target CenterWayzata opens the Class AAAA state tournament Tuesday afternoon at Target Center against Apple Valley, with both teams arriving in good form after strong section runs.
The Trojans come in at 25–3 out of the Lake Conference, while Apple Valley enters at 19–10 from the South Suburban. Both teams have been tested throughout the season and have shown they can play at a high level on both ends.
Wayzata
Wayzata has been steady all season and is playing well heading into the tournament. They’ve consistently scored in the 80s and 90s down the stretch, including a 105–70 win over Hopkins in the section final.
They average just over 84 points per game, but it’s not just about scoring—it’s how they play. They’re balanced, they share the ball, and they’re comfortable in different types of games.
Christian Wiggins and Nolen Anderson lead the group, with Wiggins providing scoring and Anderson contributing across the board. Around them, Wayzata has multiple players who can step in and make plays, which allows them to stay consistent over the course of a game.
At their best, they take care of the ball, defend, and make teams work on both ends.
Apple Valley
Apple Valley brings a group that can score and plays with confidence. They’re averaging just over 74 points per game and have shown the ability to put up points in a hurry.
Recent wins over Eastview (94–64), Como Park (94–49), and Hastings (89–63) reflect how effective they can be when they get into a rhythm.
Trey Parker and Camare Young are key pieces offensively, with Tyrese Hutton providing size inside. They have several players capable of contributing, and they’re comfortable playing at a quicker pace.
They shoot around 45% from the field and do a good job creating scoring opportunities, especially when they’re able to get out and play in space.
What to Watch
This game will likely come down to execution.
Both teams have shown they can score, so things like taking care of the ball, rebounding, and defensive consistency will matter. Each team will be looking to play to its strengths while limiting easy opportunities for the other.
It’s a matchup between two teams that are playing well and capable of advancing, which should make for a competitive quarterfinal at Target Center.
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