“Aleah La Fleur netted a hat trick and Mackenna Schlieman added two late goals as the Breck girls hockey team skated to a 7-2 win over Wayzata Thursday. Julia Ostapeic’s second period goal tied the game at one early in the second period for Wayzata, but La Fleur scored twice before the end of the period to give the Mustangs the lead for good. It was the final game of the regular season for Breck (17-6-0). Wayzata (10-14-0) finishes the regular season Tuesday against North Wright County.” via CCX Media.
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“The Benilde-St. Margaret’s girls hockey team trailed Wayzata 1-0 for a long stretch of their game Tuesday before scoring twice just over a minute apart in the second period. Each team scored once in the third as BSM skated to a 3-2 win over Wayzata. The Red Knights had a huge advantage in puck possession and shots on goal, but Morgan Kennedy’s goal after a Benilde turnover early in the game gave the Trojans a 1-0 lead. Talla Hansen and Lulu Rucinski buried chances late in the second for the Red Knights to make it 2-1. Addie Morris made it 3-1 early in the third before Ava Molde scored after a faceoff win by Julia Ostapeic with 25-seconds left in the third period for Wayzata. Malin Erickson had 38 saves for Wayzata.” via CCX Media.
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Image courtesy Wayzata athletic department. Boys Hockey
The Trojans are riding high after an impressive 5-3 victory over Andover last week. Key goals came from Max Luedtke, Christopher Pyle, Ben Neuenfeldt (shorthanded), Eli Molde (shorthanded empty-net), and Cruz Sauer (shorthanded empty-net). Wayzata improved to 5-2-1 overall, though they remain 0-1 in Lake Conference play. This week, they face Benilde St. Margaret’s on Tuesday and Hill-Murray on Thursday.
Girls Hockey
The Wayzata girls hockey team defeated Eden Prairie 4-2 last Saturday, improving to 6-4-0 overall and 2-2 in Lake Conference play. Julia Ostapeic led the charge with two goals, while Morgan Kennedy and Josie Lindahl added one each. They look to keep momentum against Centennial/Spring Lake Park on Saturday.
Boys Basketball
The Trojans earned a strong 71-64 win over Lakeville North on Friday, led by Isaac Olmstead’s 23 points, Nolan Anderson’s 22, and Christian Wiggins‘ 8. Next up, they host St. Louis Park on Tuesday and Breck on Thursday. The Trojans are 3-2 on the season.
Girls Basketball
Wayzata will aim to bounce back after a tough 72-64 loss to Jordan Ode and Maple Grove last Thursday, where standout Sophie Hawkinson tallied 19 points and Allie Berns added 18. The Trojans face Como Park on Tuesday and Roseville Area on Friday. Wayzata is now 4-2 on the season.
Gymnastics
The girls gymnastics team will look to rebound from a recent loss to Hopkins when they host STMA on Thursday.
Other Highlights:
- Dance Team: Performing at Edina High School on Thursday.
- Nordic Ski: Classic Race on Wednesday at Hyland Park Reserve.
- Boys Swim & Dive: Competing Friday at STMA and Saturday at the Chanhassen Invite.
- Alpine Ski: Lake Conference competition kicks off Tuesday at Buck Hill Ski Area.
The Trojans are set for a packed week of competition across winter sports—stay tuned for results and highlights!
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The Wayzata Trojans are gearing up for another exciting week of athletic competition, with plenty of action both at home and on the road. Here’s a closer look at what’s ahead, along with updates on some key teams.
Boys Basketball: Searching for a Spark
The Trojans’ boys basketball team (1-2) is looking to bounce back after a tough start to the season. Last year they finished 2nd in the state tournament with marquee player Jackson McAndrew who has since graduated and is playing at Creighton.
Last Saturday, Wayzata fell just short in a 68-71 battle with #1-ranked AAA Totino-Grace, a game that went down to the wire. This followed a heartbreaking overtime loss to Orono earlier in the week.
Tonight, Wayzata travels to Maple Grove for a critical matchup against the Crimson, aiming to build momentum. Junior standout Isaac Olmstead has been a force on the court, averaging 21.7 points per game, with senior Nolan Anderson close behind at 21.
Girls Basketball: Off to a Dominant Start
On the other side of the court, the girls basketball team has hit the ground running with a 3-1 start to the season. The Trojans are coming off a commanding 102-31 win over Park Center, with five players scoring in double digits. Sophomore Sophie Hawkinson led the way with 22 points, followed by Annika Kieser (13), Katie Kelzenberg (12), Allie Berns (12), and Marin Day (10).
The team faces another test tonight as they welcome Chaska to Wayzata High School. With their high-powered offense clicking, the Trojans will look to continue their strong play.
Boys Hockey: Strong Start to the Season
The boys hockey team is skating strong with a 4-1-1 record to open their season. Most recently, the Trojans fought to a 1-1 tie against White Bear Lake in a tightly contested matchup. Senior Eli Molde and junior George Ericson are leading the charge offensively, with eight points each on the season.
Tonight, the Trojans head to Eden Prairie Community Center to take on a tough Eagles squad. Expect a hard-fought battle as Wayzata aims to add another win to their solid start.
Girls Hockey: Battling Through the Early Schedule
The girls hockey team is sitting at 4-4 after a mixed start to the season. Noelle Noble and Julia Ostapeic have been bright spots offensively, leading the team with 8 and 6 points, respectively.
The Trojans will look to move above .500 tonight as they hit the road to face Buffalo at Buffalo High School. With the season still young, the team has plenty of time to hit their stride.
Other Highlights This Week
- Adapted Hockey: The Trojans will host Anoka-Hennepin at Wayzata High School on Monday.
- Nordic Skiing: Boys and girls teams will compete in skate races at Hyland Park Reserve on Wednesday.
- Dance Team: Jazz and high-kick squads compete in meets at Eden Prairie and Lakeville North later this week.
- Gymnastics: The Trojans take on Hopkins on Thursday at Hopkins High School.
- Boys Swim & Dive: The team competes in the Lake Conference meet on Saturday at the Art Downey Aquatic Center.
- Wrestling: Wayzata grapplers head to the Chanhassen Invite on Saturday.
As the winter season heats up, it’s the perfect time to come out and cheer for your Trojans. With a packed schedule and plenty of excitement on tap, there’s something for every sports fan this week. Go Trojans!
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Our sports update this week includes news, video, stats and more on the boys and girls Basketball teams, the boys and girls hockey teams, Wayzata Dance, Wayzata Gymnastics, the boys Nordic Ski Team, and more.
Wayzata Boys Basketball avenges only loss on season
The #1 ranked Wayzata Boys Basketball Team hosted #4 Hopkins on Thursday, February 15th and were able to avenge their one loss on the season by a score of 71-70.
The Trojans move to 9-1 in the Lake Conference and 22-1-0 on the season.
They remain ranked the #1 team in Class 4A, and #2 behind Totino-Grace in the Metro Top 10.
Jackson McAndrew led Wayzata with 27 points. Wyatt McBeth had 14, Isaac Olmstead scored 11 points, and Christian Wiggins had 9 points.
Also contributing were Ben Shaffer with 6 points and Drew Nepstad with 4.
The Trojans Travel to Armstrong (8-5) on Tuesday February 20th; leaders for the Falcons include Seth Newbern averaging 19 points per game, Desmond Ware average 13.6, and Charles Duncan averaging 10.0 points per game.
#6 Girls Basketball falls to #1 Hopkins 89-62
The #1 ranked Hopkins Royals defeated the #6 Wayzata Girls Basketball team at the Royals Athletic Center on Thursday, February 15th.
Florida recruit Liv McGill scored 29 points to lead Hopkins, with Tatum Woodson adding 21, and Lauren Hillsecheim scoring 13.
Maren Day led Wayzata against Hopkins. Leaders for Wayzata included Maren Day with 17 points, Kate Amelotte with 13, and Sophie Hawkinson with 11 points.
Other contributors included Annika Kieser with 8, Katie Kelzenberg with 5, Allie Berns with 4, and Jess Haux with 4.
The Trojans (17-7 overall, 6-5 Lake Conference) will host St. Michael-Albertville (19-5 overall, 6-4 Lake Conference) on Friday, Feb 23rd at the Wayzata High School.
#3 Wayzata Boys Hockey defeats #2 Edina 4-3 in overtime
Your #3 ranked Wayzata Boys Hockey Team (21-2) traveled to Braemar Ice Arena in Edina on Saturday and beat the Hornets (20-4-1) with an overtime goal by Max Luedtke (assist to Jake Mattson) at 1:47 in the OT period.
Max Luedkte had two goals against Edina. Other standout performances included Luke Miller who scored two goals in the first period, one unassisted and one with an assist from Cade De St. Hubert.
Luke Miller scored two goals against Edina for the Trojans. Jake Mattson also added a goal at 13:26 in the first period, assisted by Hawke Huff and Miller.
Wayzata Goaltender Evan Turek had 21 saves on 24 shots, versus Hornet Goaltender Joe Bertram who had 20 saves on 24 shots.
Leaders for the Hornets included Gopher recruit Jackson Nevers who scored two goals and Caleb Pittsley who added the third Edina goal.
Wayzata begins Section Play hosting Blake (2-23) Thursday Feb 22nd at the PIC at 7pm.
Edina Girls Hockey Eliminates Trojans from Section 6 Semifinals
Senior night for the Wayzata Girls Hockey team. Image courtesy Delaney Gnos. The Hornets beat the Wayzata Girls Hockey team 8-0 on Wednesday, February 14th at Braemar Arena in Edina.
The loss for the Trojans ends the season for Wayzata, who finished 7-18 on the season and 2-8 in Lake Conference play.
Trojan Shyla Sanders led Wayzata in scoring for the season with 13 goals and 5 assists for 18 points.
Davy Mokelke had 10 goals and 7 assists for 17 points.
Jenna Britz had 9 goals and 10 assists, and sister Nicole Britz had 7 goals and 10 assists.
Morgan Kennedy finished the season with 5 goals and 10 assists, and Julia Ostapeic had 2 goals and 15 assists on the season.
Wayzata Goaltender Ella Podiak played 20 games, with a record of 6-11, saving 422 of the 491 shots on goal; and Malin Erickson finished with a record of 1-7 saving 246 of the 283 shots on goal.
Wayzata Gymnasts headed to State
Kate Mignone, Mikaela Lundvall, Kylie Ufheil, and Ashley Mouyenga will head to the State Tournament Meet for Gymnastics after a successful Section meet at Hopkins on February 17th.
Wayzata Dance Team wins Class AAA Dance-Jazz State Champions
Wayzata Dance Team finishes in second Place at AAA High Kick
Boys’ Nordic Ski team are State Champions
Congratulations to the Boys’ Nordic Ski team on winning the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! This is the Boys’ 2nd State Championship (2024, 2018)
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The Maple Grove girls hockey team won their fifth consecutive game with a 7-0 shutout win over your Wayzata Trojans at the PIC.
It’s the 5th straight loss for Wayzata, now 6-14-2 on the season.
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The Wayzata girls hockey team showcased their prowess at the Herb Brooks Holiday Classic, finishing the tournament with an impressive 2-0-1 record at Ridder Arena.
In their opening match, Wayzata dominated Duluth with a resounding 6-1 victory. Sisters Nicole Britz and Jenna Britz led the charge, each contributing two goals.
Shyla Sanders and Rhiannon Lawrence also found the back of the net, securing the win for Wayzata.
Goalie Ella Podiak exhibited exceptional skill, stopping 21 of 22 shots. Duluth’s Mae McCall managed to score the lone goal for her team.
The momentum continued in the second game as Wayzata secured another triumph against Mankato East.
Goals from Morgan Kennedy, Shyla Sanders, and Nicole Britz propelled Wayzata to victory.
Goalie Malin Erickson displayed a strong performance, blocking 21 of 23 shots.
Mankato East’s Sydney Wang and Ava Tibodeau managed to score, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Wayzata’s offensive prowess.
Wayzata faced a tougher challenge in their final game, skating to a hard-fought 3-3 tie against Duluth Marshall.
Shyla Sanders, Davy Mokelke, and Rhiannon Lawrence each contributed a goal for Wayzata, while Duluth Marshall’s Nina Thorson, Miriam Tipper, and Ilsa Lindaman answered with goals of their own.
Wayzata goalie and Senior Captain Ella Podiak made 18 saves on 21 shots, ensuring a competitive match.
With these impressive performances, Wayzata (5-8-1) now looks ahead to a showdown against Edina (10-3-1) on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, promising an exciting matchup between two formidable teams.
This article was amended to accurately reflect the goalie in the 3rd game.
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Wayzata Girls Hockey Shows Promise Amidst Tough Competition
As we hit the midway point of the girls’ hockey season, Wayzata’s team has faced formidable opponents, showcasing both challenges and strengths within the team.
Wayzata Girls Hockey team. Photo courtesy Delaney Gnos. The Trojans played the perennially tough Edina Hornets in an early December matchup lived up to its reputation, with Wayzata Head Coach Bruce Podiak acknowledging the strength of Edina’s youth program, “Edina was difficult game, as always. They have a great youth program with large numbers and they will always be good.”
Despite the hard-fought game, the team remains focused on daily improvement, with eyes set on making a strong run in the upcoming sections. An earlier nail-biter against BSM (5-4) took an interesting turn when BSM went on to defeat Edina 5-2, underscoring the competitiveness of Wayzata’s schedule and strength of the Trojans team.
In a standout performance against Buffalo, Wayzata’s offensive prowess shone through with over 50 shots on goal, resulting in a 4-0 victory. Credit for the victory also goes to Wayzata’s goalies, Ella Podiak and Malin Erickson whose stellar performances stopping 50 shots secured the shutout, emphasizing the team’s defensive strength.
Shyla Sanders has 5 goals on 9 shots so far this season. Image courtesy Delaney Gnos. Individual player highlights include Shyla Sanders, a versatile player excelling in power play, penalty kill, and 6 on 5 situations. “Sanders’ grit, net-reaching ability, and sharp shooting position her as a key contributor. “Shyla Sanders is a player we can use in all situations. She’s gritty and gets to the net yet also has a great shot and has scored from higher in the slot.” stated Podiak.
Davy Mokelke, recognized as one of the fastest skaters statewide, is settling into her role, showcasing strength and conditioning that set her apart. She has 5 goals and 3 assists so far this season.
Defensive stalwart Jane Leach and seasoned captain Lola Candall contribute consistently, with Candall’s intangibles proving vital to the team’s success.
Ella Podiak is the Wayzata Trojans goal tender. Photo courtesy Delaney Gnos. In goal, both Podiak and Erickson have been solid performers, sharing responsibilities throughout the season. Podiak, a senior captain, has seen increased playing time, while Erickson’s resilience against tough opponents positions her for future growth. Their support for each other and the JV goalies strengthens Wayzata’s goaltending lineup. Coach Podiak characterized his goalies, “It’s a great group we have in nets in the program. We are very fortunate for that.”
The team’s success thus far sets the stage for an exciting second half of the season, as they build on positives, address areas for improvement, and strive towards their ultimate goal. Watch for more coverage of Wayzata girls hockey in the future.
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“Natalie Heising scored two goals including the game winner 2:10 into overtime to lift the Wayzata girls hockey team to a 2-1 win over Minnetonka. The Trojans (7-2-2) host Eden Prairie in another Lake Conference game on Saturday.”
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