“With 439 votes and 49% of the total vote, Sawyer Backer’s three for Wayzata girls basketball is this week’s Play of the Week Winner!
Congratulations, Sawyer!” via CCX Media.
Tag: Wayzata Girls Basketball
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“Four Wayzata players scored in double figures to help lead the Trojans girls’ basketball team to a 61-52 win over top-ranked Hopkins. Wayzata, ranked third in the state in Class AAAA, took a one-point lead into halftime on Sawyer Backer’s buzzer-beating three pointer, and expanded the lead in the second half. Maren Day led the Trojans with 17 points while Mallory McBeth scored 16. Backer and Kate Amelotte added 10 points each. Ava Cupito scored 14 for the Royals with Erma Walker netting 12. Walker passed 1000 career points with a basket in the first half. Wayzata is now 14-3 overall, 5-0 in the Lake Conference. Hopkins drops to 15-2 in all games, 5-1 in the Lake. The teams play again February 17th at Wayzata.” via CCX Media.
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“Four players scored in double figures as the Wayzata girls basketball team scored its first victory of the calendar year with a 65-38 win over Prior Lake. Kate Amelotte scored 16 points to lead the Trojans with Annika Kieser adding 14, Mallory McBeth 11 and Maren Day 10. Toni Fisher scored 20 points to lead Prior Lake. Wayzata is now 8-3 this season and hosts Como Park Wednesday before playing their first Lake Conference game of the season Friday against Edina.” via CCX Media.
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“Four players scored in double figures as the Wayzata girls basketball team won big in their season opener, beating Eagan 71-32. Annika Kieser scored 15 points, Kate Amelotte and Maren Day 12 and Mallory McBeth 11 to lead Wayzata. The Trojans, who finished 23-5 a year ago, play Rosemount at the Tip-Off Classic in Chaska Saturday at 7:00 pm.” via CCX Media.
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Image courtesy Wayzata Girls Basketball Twitter. The Wayzata High School girls basketball program continues to shine, as three standout players have been recognized with prestigious All-State honors for their performances this season.
Senior Sophie Hawkinson earned a coveted All-State selection, while Maren Day and Katie Kelzenberg received Honorable Mention All-State honors, solidifying their place among the top players in Minnesota high school basketball.
Hawkinson, a dynamic guard known for her scoring ability and leadership on the court, played a crucial role in guiding the Trojans through a highly competitive season. Her ability to command the floor, attack the basket, and create opportunities for her teammates made her a key figure in Wayzata’s success.
Day and Kelzenberg also made their mark with impressive contributions. Day, a skilled and versatile player, brought energy on both ends of the floor, showcasing strong ball-handling and defensive skills. Kelzenberg, a powerful presence in the paint, demonstrated her ability to dominate on the boards and finish at the rim, making her an essential force for the Trojans.
Wayzata’s girls basketball program has consistently developed top-tier talent, and this latest recognition reaffirms the team’s strength in the Minnesota basketball landscape. With a tradition of excellence, the Trojans continue to produce athletes ready to compete at the highest level.
As the season comes to a close, these honors serve as a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of Hawkinson, Day, and Kelzenberg, whose performances have left a lasting impact on the program.
Congratulations to the Wayzata Trojans and their All-State honorees on a remarkable season!
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“In this week’s CCX Sports Spotlight, Chaz Mootz profiles Wayzata girls basketball senior point guard Sophie Hawkinson. The NDSU women’s basketball commit averaged 20 points per game for the Trojans this season. Three minutes into Wayzata’s home game against Hopkins on February 13th, Hawkinson tore the ACL in her left leg. Despite being sidelined for the remainder of the year, Hawkinson has been a big piece in the Trojans winning the Lake Conference regular season title, which hadn’t happened since 1983. Hawkinson also won a state championship on the Wayzata girls soccer team this past fall.” via CCX Sports.
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“In a seventh consecutive meeting in the Section 6AAAA final, the Hopkins girls basketball team defeated Wayzata 74-60 to win their eleventh straight section title. The Royals (24-5) were down three at halftime, but a quick start to the second half put the Royals in front by seven. Wayzata fought back to tie the game at 52 after a Mallory McBeth three with 7:30 left in the game. In the final seven minutes, the Royals went on a 22-8 run to earn their eleventh straight trip to the state tournament. Jaliyah Diggs scored a game high 20 points. Erma Walker and Lauren Hillesheim each put up 14 and Maliyah White added 11. Allie Berns led Wayzata with 15. The Trojans finish their season with a 23-5 record.” via CCX Media.
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“For a seventh straight season, it will be Wayzata vs. Hopkins girls basketball in the Section 6AAAA final with the winner advancing the state tournament. The Royals have won the previous six meetings, but for the first time in the past seven seasons the Trojans will host this year’s 6AAAA final. Wayzata won both regular season match-ups against Hopkins, defeating the Royals on the road by three and winning at home by six. In the second meeting, the Trojans’ leading scorer Sophie Hawkinson went down with a season-ending injury. That was the second season-ending injury the Trojans have been dealt this year with Kate Amelotte also out for the year after she suffered a leg injury in the soccer season. Despite the injuries, the Trojans rallied together and won their first Lake Conference title in 42 years. Thursday’s Section 6AAAA final is scheduled for 7:00 PM at Wayzata High School.” via CCX Media.
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“The Wayzata girls basketball team got off to a quick 24-5 lead on their way to a 96-25 win over Armstrong in the Section 6AAAA semifinals. Freshman Mallory McBeth led the Trojans in scoring with 18 points while Maren Day, Kaja Nash, Allie Berns and Annika Kieser also scored in double figures. Wayzata (23-4) is the top seed in the section tournament and hosts Hopkins (23-5) Thursday in the section final. The Trojans beat the Royals twice during the regular season. Armstrong finishes the season with a record of 12-16.” via CCX Media.
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