“The Wayzata girls soccer team dominated Rogers, scoring seven goals in the first half on their way to a 7-1 section 6AAA final victory over the Royals. Carolyn Voss connected with Alex Vellieux on two goals early in the first half. Lauren Craig also converted on two penalty kicks. Gianna Ross, Ava Molde, and Ellen Welliver all scored goals for Wayzata. The win marks the fifth straight section title for the Trojans, who are the reigning Class AAA state champions.” via CCX Media.
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Screenshot The Wayzata girls’ cross country team ran away with the Lake Conference Championship Wednesday at Gale Woods Farm, placing five runners in the top eleven and finishing well ahead of the field.
Senior Maddie Gullickson set the pace from start to finish, winning the 5,000-meter race in 17:27.8. Teammates Lila Golomb (third, 17:53.2) and Jazleen Malherek-Osorio (fourth, 18:11.6) kept the Trojans at the front throughout the race. Miley Clark finished seventh in 18:22.0, and Alissa Ledman rounded out the scoring five in eleventh place at 18:39.6.
Addison Neitz (17th, 19:11.9) and Chloe Kissell (22nd, 19:20.4) provided additional depth for Wayzata’s varsity lineup.
The Trojans finished with a team total of 26 points, far ahead of St. Michael-Albertville (61), Edina (85), Hopkins (100), and Eden Prairie (112). Minnetonka, Maple Grove, and Buffalo rounded out the team standings.
The victory continued Wayzata’s tradition of dominance in the Lake Conference and positioned the team as a clear contender heading into the Section 6AAA Championship later this month.
Top Wayzata Finishers – Lake Conference Championships (5K)
- Maddie Gullickson — 17:27.8 (SR)
- Lila Golomb — 17:53.2 (SR)
- Jazleen Malherek-Osorio — 18:11.6 (SR)
- Miley Clark — 18:22.0 (SR)
- Alissa Ledman — 18:39.6 (PR)
- Addison Neitz — 19:11.9 (PR)
- Chloe Kissell — 19:20.4 (SR)
Team Results
- Wayzata — 26
- St. Michael-Albertville — 61
- Edina — 85
- Hopkins — 100
- Eden Prairie — 112
- Minnetonka — 123
- Maple Grove — 166
- Buffalo — 199
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“The Wayzata girls volleyball team outlasted Champlin Park in five sets Tuesday in a non-conference match-up of section opponents. The teams traded winning sets with the Trojans ultimately winning 25-23, 19-25, 25-20, 25-27, and 15-12. The Trojans outscored the Rebels 7-2 to close out the match. With the win the Trojans improve their record to 12-9 while the Rebels drop to 14-7. Section tournament play begins October 21st in 5AAAA.” via CCX Media.
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“The Wayzata girls soccer team remained unbeaten this season with a 2-0 shutout of Maple Grove. The Trojans, ranked number one in the state and the defending Class AAA state champions, finished the regular season with a 12-0-2 record and the Lake Conference champions. Lauren Craig scored her team-high 19th goal of the season to open the scoring in the first half. Ava Molde scored for the Trojans in the second half, off an assist from Craig. Maple Grove finishes the regular season with a record of 5-8-2. Both teams open section tournament play next week.” via CCX Media.
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“The Wayzata girls swimming and diving team earned a Lake Conference dual meet win at home over Maple Grove 98-83. The Trojans started off well with wins in the 200-yard freestyle from Evie Holmes, the 200-yard IM from Gabrielle Tram, and the 50-yard freestyle from Brooke Huldeen. Maple Grove rallied with Ellis Landry winning first place in diving, along with wins in the 100-butterfly from Maddie Hetland and in the 100-freestyle from Molly Menning. However, the Trojans were able to hold on late for the win.” via CCX Media.
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The Wayzata Trojans broke into the win column Friday night with a dominant 45–3 victory over Park of Cottage Grove, moving their record to 1–4 on the season.
Wayzata wasted no time establishing control. Jaxon Brown opened the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run, followed quickly by a 10-yard burst from Zander Harrell to make it 14–0 in the first quarter. The Trojans kept the pressure on as Sam Booh powered in from three yards out, and a last-second field goal by Felix Miguel Balthazar sent them into halftime with a 24–0 lead.
The third quarter sealed the outcome. Brown electrified the visiting crowd with a 65-yard punt return touchdown, quarterback Thor Soukup connected with Peter Milkes on a 40-yard strike, and Luke Boutwell capped the onslaught with a 23-yard scoring run. Park managed only a late field goal to avoid the shutout.
With their first win in hand, Wayzata now turns its attention to one of the most anticipated games of the season: the Battle for the Bay Bell. The Trojans will host undefeated Minnetonka (5–0) on Friday, October 3. The Skippers are riding high after a 21–14 upset of Eden Prairie, their first victory over the Eagles in 20 years.
The matchup carries extra intrigue with the return of Matt Lombardi, Minnetonka’s defensive coordinator who helped guide Wayzata to state titles in 2005, 2008, and 2010. The Skippers also feature electric running back Caleb Francois, who has been torching defenses all fall.
Homecoming kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Wayzata High School Stadium.
Editor’s note: This article has been lightly edited to correct typographical errors.
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The Wayzata Trojans came up just short Friday night, falling 15-14 to Saint Michael-Albertville after a missed two-point conversion in the final minute sealed their third straight loss to open the season.
The Knights struck first following a turnover on downs by Wayzata on its opening drive. STMA marched 82 yards in 10 plays, capping the possession with a two-yard touchdown run by senior running back Wyatt Mosher. The extra point made it 7-0 with 5:04 remaining in the first quarter.
Wayzata answered early in the second quarter with a drive of its own. Quarterback Thor Soukup engineered an eight-play, 66-yard series, finishing it off with a three-yard touchdown run. The Trojans opted for two and converted, taking an 8-7 lead at the 7:55 mark of the second.
But just before halftime, STMA capitalized on field position and swung the momentum back its way. After taking over deep in Wayzata territory, the Knights needed only five plays to cover 15 yards. Mosher again powered in, this time from the one-yard line, and the Knights converted their two-point try. That put Saint Michael-Albertville up 15-8 heading into the break.
Wayzata’s defense gave the Trojans multiple chances to stay in the game, coming up with three interceptions on the night. Senior defensive back Max Beninga snagged two, while Jaxon Brown added another takeaway, keeping the Knights from extending their lead in the second half.
Despite the turnovers, the Trojans struggled to finish drives until the final minute of the game. With time winding down in the fourth quarter, quarterback Thor Soukup connected with wide receiver John Evans on a long strike from midfield, pulling Wayzata within a single point at 15-14.
Head coach Lambert Brown elected to go for two and the win, putting the ball back in Soukup’s hands. But Saint Michael-Albertville defensive back Beckett Young leapt to deflect the pass attempt, preserving the Knights’ narrow victory.
The loss drops Wayzata Football to 0-3 on the season, while STMA improves to 2-1.
Looking ahead, Wayzata returns home to face Moorhead, who enter the matchup sitting at 2-1 on the season. The Spuds dropped their most recent game to Minnetonka by a 47-21 margin but come in with solid wins over Rogers and Woodbury.
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“The Wayzata boys soccer team battled the elements and a good Section 6AAA foe but emerged with a 3-1 win over Minneapolis Washburn Saturday. The Trojans are now 4-0-3 with the win.” via CCX Media.
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“The Wayzata girls soccer team kept their unbeaten season rolling with a 2-0 win over Minneapolis Washburn.
The Trojans and Millers both failed to score in the first half, but Wayzata was able to get on the board on two corner kicks in the second half.
Lauren Craig assisted on both goals for the Trojans, with Alex Vellieux scoring on a header, followed by Carolyn Voss capitalizing on the second corner kick.
Wayzata is now 6-0-1 on the season and faces Edina on Tuesday.” via CCX Media.
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The Wayzata Trojans struck first Friday night, but the momentum was short-lived as Edina’s balanced attack carried the Hornets to a 40–14 victory at Kuhlman Stadium.
Wayzata opened with promise, marching down the field and capping the drive with a touchdown to go up 7–0 early in the first quarter. Edina answered quickly. Quarterback Mason West connected with wideout Jabari Strader at the 4:47 mark to even the score, and just over a minute later running back Chase Bjorgaard powered in to give the Hornets a 14–7 lead.
From there, Edina controlled the game. West scored on a keeper midway through the second quarter, Bjorgaard added his second touchdown run with 2:24 before halftime, and West struck again in the final seconds of the half to make it 33–7.
By the end of the third quarter, the Hornets stretched the margin to 40–7. Wayzata found the end zone once more in the fourth, but it was too late to close the gap.
The Trojans, now 0–2, will look to regroup quickly as the season schedule tightens.
Next Up
Wayzata will host St. Michael–Albertville on Friday, September 12, at 7 p.m. at Wayzata High School. Like the Trojans, the Knights enter the matchup 0–2 after falling to Champlin Park 21–12 in their opener and suffering a 40–7 defeat to Minnetonka Friday night.
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