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Wayzata Boys Basketball Dominates Season Opener with Victory at Champlin Park

December 6th, 2023
In a stellar kickoff to the 2023 season, the reigning 4A champions, the Wayzata boys basketball team, secured an impressive 88-46 triumph over Champlin Park. Head Coach Bryan Schnettler commended the team’s exceptional performance, emphasizing the players’ enthusiasm to return to the court. Thanks to Channel 5 for the video.

Coach Schnettler expressed, “The guys played with great energy in game 1, and they were excited to get back on the floor. There is still a lot to improve at this time of year, and we are excited to see this group grow together.”

Key contributors to the victorious start included standout performances from:
- Jackson McAndrew: 25 Points, 10 Rebounds
- Isaac Olmstead: 16 Points, 5 Assists
- Christian Wiggins: 13 Points, 3 Steals
With this resounding victory, the Wayzata boys basketball team sets the stage for an exciting season. The Trojans now turn their attention to their home opener on Thursday night against Maple Grove, promising fans another thrilling display of Wayzata basketball prowess. Stay tuned for more exciting moments from the courtside as Wayzata aims to continue their winning streak.
Wayzata Girls Basketball Defeats Lakeville South 90-70

December 1st, 2023

Trojans move to 1-1 on the season

Your Wayzata Trojans Girls Basketball team traveled to Hopkins to take on the Lakeville South Cougars as part of the Breakdown Basketball Tip Off Classic.

The Trojans were looking to rebound after a tough loss to Maple Grove earlier in the week to open the season. Wayzata used teamwork, great shooting, and defense to beat the Cougars.

Wayzata jumped out in front early and took at 10 point lead into halftime leading 47-37. The Cougars were able to pull within 5 midway through the second half, but Wayzata’s balanced scoring and great shooting from behind the 3 point line proved too difficult for Lakeville South to overcome as the Trojans were able win by 20 points by the end of the game.

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Cougar Finley Ohnstad had 45 points including nine 3-pointers, fourteen 2-pointers and four made free throws. Audrey Schmidtke added 12 points as well.

Freshman Annika Keiser led the Trojans with 19 points including four 3-Pointers, Sophomore Kate Amelotte had 18 points including three 3-pointers, Junior Sophie Hawkinson had 15 points including three 3-pointers. Also contributing were Maren Day with three 3-pointers, Allie Berns with 8 points, Katie Kelzenberg with 7 points, and Sam Johnson with 6 points.

The Trojans will battle Rosemount on Saturday, December 2nd at 3:45 pm at Hopkins High School.
Wayzata Boys Basketball Eyes Repeat of State Title

November 30th, 2023

After clinching the Class 4A state championship last season, the Wayzata boys’ basketball team aims for another title this year. Despite the loss of four key starters, the Trojans boast the talent of 4-star recruit Jackson McAndrew, a standout high school player committed to Creighton men’s basketball.

Returning contributors Ben Shaffer and Drew Nepstad, along with newcomer Christian Wiggins, a sophomore guard transferring from Benilde-St. Margaret’s, further strengthen Wayzata‘s lineup. The Trojans kick off the season on December 5th against Champlin Park.
Maple Grove Girls Basketball Scores-Season Opening Win at Wayzata

November 30th, 2023

In Tuesday’s game, the Maple Grove girls’ basketball team secured a lasting lead with an impressive 18-3 scoring run in the first half, resulting in a 68-50 victory over Wayzata.

The Crimson had four players achieve double-digit scores, including Claire Stern (18 points), Jordan Ode (15), Ava Cossette (13), and Kate Holmquist (10), while Addie Hanna contributed nine points from the bench. Kate Amelotte led the Trojans with 18 points, and Katie Kelzenberg added 14.

At halftime, Maple Grove led 29-24 and continued their dominance in the second half, outscoring the Trojans 39-26. This marked the season opener for both teams. Looking ahead, Maple Grove is set to face Champlin Park in their conference opener on Thursday and then take on Eastview in the first game of the Tip-Off Classic on Friday at Hopkins.

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Meanwhile, Wayzata is scheduled to play Lakeville South in the Tip-Off Classic on Friday night and Rosemount on Saturday.
Wayzata Boys Hockey Beats Maple Grove in Turkey Trot Tournament

November 28th, 2023

The Wayzata boys hockey team wrapped up a successful weekend at the CCX Turkey Trot tournament with a 6-4 victory over Maple Grove on Saturday night. The first period was marked by an intense scoring exchange, with both teams putting up three goals each.

Despite Maple Grove taking an early lead in the second period, Wayzata responded with two consecutive goals, securing a 5-4 advantage. The lone goal in the third period further solidified Wayzata’s win.

Rhys Wallin had a hat trick with three goals, while Luke Miller added two for Wayzata. Edina also had a successful weekend, finishing 2-0 by defeating Maple Grove on Friday and Moorhead on Saturday.
2023-24 Wayzata Boys Hockey Team Set for Big Season

November 21st, 2023
The 2023-’24 season for the Wayzata boys hockey team sees them gliding onto the ice with a roster boasting 12 seniors. To kick off the season, the Trojans are set to host the C CX Media Turkey Trot tournament at Plymouth Ice Center this weekend.

Joining Wayzata in this action-packed tournament are teams from Maple Grove, Edina, and Moorhead. The anticipation is high as these squads showcase their skills at the Turkey Trot.

Wayzata boasts a formidable team, featuring a strong forward group led by captains Rhys Wallin, Jake Mattson, Cade De St. Hubert, and Luke Miller. The team also welcomes back five defensemen, with standout player Hawke Huff among them.

However, there’s a void to fill in the goaltender position with the departure of Will Ingemann, one of the state’s top goalies who graduated.

For those eager to catch the excitement of great hockey, the CCX Media Turkey Trot tournament varsity games have the following schedule. Tune in live on CCX1 or online.

Friday:
- Edina vs Maple Grove: 5:00 p.m.
- Wayzata Trojans vs Moorhead: 7:15 p.m.
Saturday:
- Moorhead vs Edina: 5:00 p.m.
- Wayzata Trojans vs Maple Grove: 7:15 p.m.
State Class AA Girls Swimming and Diving Highlights

November 21st, 2023

The high school girls’ swimming and diving season concluded this Saturday with the culmination of championship meets in both Class A and AA. Maple Grove and Wayzata showcased multiple talented athletes who qualified for the finals.

Notable performances from these schools included Libby Bakker from Maple Grove securing 3rd place in the 100 Backstroke and 4th in the 200 IM, Lucy Troyak from Wayzata earning 6th place in both the 200 and 500 Freestyle, Kaya Flaherty of Maple Grove claiming 5th in the 100 Butterfly, and Ashley Mouyenga from Wayzata finishing 4th in the diving competition.

Additionally, Maple Grove’s Ellis Landry secured 6th place in diving, and their relay teams achieved commendable results with the 200 Medley Relay taking 3rd place and the 200 Free Relay securing 5th place. Wayzata’s overall team performance landed them in fourth place, while Maple Grove finished fifth.

In Class AA, Edina retained their championship title. In Class A, Breck clinched fourth place, with senior Piper Crosby winning the 100-yard backstroke and the Mustangs emerging victorious in the 200 Yard Medley Relay.
Wayzata Girls Swimming Takes Section 5AA Championship

November 16th, 2023

The Wayzata girls’ swimming and diving squad demonstrated remarkable team depth and secured victory in the Section 5AA meet on Saturday by clinching victories in five races. The team dominated with wins in the 200- and 400-yard relay events, as well as individual successes from Emily Alberts (200 freestyle), Geneva Fackler (100 free), and Lucy Troyak (500 free). Although Maple Grove’s Libby Bakker claimed victories in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard backstroke, the Crimson settled for a second-place finish behind Wayzata. Champlin Park claimed the third spot overall, with Olivia Knox of the Rebels triumphing in the 100-yard breaststroke. This marks the Trojans’ 17th consecutive section title.
Wayzata Girls Volleyball Wins 4th Consecutive State Title Goes Undefeated on Season

November 11th, 2023

Wayzata had nothing left to prove when the 2023 season concluded late Saturday night, Nov. 11 at the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul. The top-seeded Trojans, ranked anywhere from No. 5 to No. 11 nationally depending on the poll, completed a season of dominance with a 25-20, 25-23, 26-24 victory over No. 2 New Prague in a riveting Class AAAA championship match that was a final display of powerful play from elite-level players.

Wayzata Girls Volleyball is the Class AAAA State Champion. Photo MSHSL.

University of Minnesota recruit Olivia Swenson, a senior outside hitter, led a balanced attack with 14 kills and junior middle hitter Katie Kelzenberg added 10. Senior setter Stella Swenson, Olivia’s twin sister and fellow Gophers recruit, ran the show with 32 assists.

It was Wayzata’s fourth consecutive big-school state championship, the first school to do so since Robbinsdale Armstrong won a streak of five from 1980-1984. In Wayzata’s 34 victories without a loss this season, the Trojans lost just three sets, the last time on Sept. 26 to Champlin Park. But New Prague (27-6), playing its first season in Class AAAA, was not intimidated by Wayzata’s lofty status. New Prague pushed Wayzata, as the scores indicate, with impressive play of its own.

Senior right side hitter Avery Klein had 12 kills and senior setter Annalise Wilson had 25 assists. New Prague, which scored the first point of the match, made Wayzata work for everything in pushing the four-time champions.

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Wayzata Boys Soccer Goes Back-to-Back, Defeats Maple Grove 2-0 in Class 3A State Title

November 5th, 2023

Row 1 (L-R): Ethan Kintzle, Coby Shtulman, Eddy Ignatius, Aaron Kibaya, Alex Crane, Alex Koeller, Charlie Piller, Evan Mahan. Row 2: Brett Rexine, Gunnar Hendrickson, Aiden Judickas, Ben Eisinger, Aahan Sheth, Myles Ulrich, Jeremy Cordeiro, Thomas Theising. Row 3: Caleb Wagner, Reid Bohlsen, Tyler Baker, Lassi Koivukangas, Miles Redmond, Coach Dominic Duenas, Coach Ross Smith. Not Pictured: Jackson Widman.

No. 1 Wayzata 2, No. 2 Maple Grove 0

Top-seeded Wayzata reigned as the only remaining undefeated team in Class AAA following a 2-0 victory over No. 2 Maple Grove on Friday, Nov. 3 at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The Trojans (20-0-2) struck early and didn’t let up in capturing the big-school state championship for the second consecutive season and fifth title overall. It is Wayzata’s third state championship since 2017.

In the battle of last undefeated teams in the big-school field, Wayzata needed just 2 minutes and 12 seconds into the game to grab the lead it wouldn’t lose. Junior forward Aiden Judickas had the honors by scoring on a header off a corner kick by senior midfielder Charlie Piller. Those two combined again midway through the first half on a similar scoring play to double the Trojans’ advantage.

It was Wayzata’s 16^th shutout of the season.

“I am extremely proud of this group,” Wayzata Boys Soccer coach Dominic Duenas said. “They were locked in from Day One. We’ve been focusing on defending from the very first day of training. I couldn’t be more proud of how we defended all season long.”

Maple Grove (19-1-1) was the runner-up for the second time in program history. The first came in 1998 in a loss to Apple Valley in the Class AA championship game. The Crimson had not given up more than one goal in a game this season until the championship game.

“They came out and punched us in the mouths,” said Maple Grove co-head coach Gregg Leininger. “We fought back, but couldn’t get one to go in.”