Pond Hockey Tournament raises $50,035 for Jablonski February 1, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Students and teachers swap outfits for Catholic Schools Week February 1, 2012 at 7:58 am
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with pjs and honors February 1, 2012 at 7:58 am
One Act play takes second place at sub-sections February 1, 2012 at 7:57 am
Youth In Goverment members lobby for government changes February 1, 2012 at 7:56 am
February 3, 2012
Nicole Sarquis, Staff Writer
History teachers tend to ramble off unrelatable facts about flappers, bootlegging, and the ease of life in the “Roaring 20s” during a typical U.S. History class, leaving their students with no real understanding of the subject. At the same time, English teachers’ enthusiasm over F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” can only be understood if students reading the literary classic have a solid knowledge base of the time period the novel is set in. In an attempts to bridge the gap between literature and history studies, two teachers––Ms. Megan Kern and Ms. Anne Marie Dominguez––have paired up to teach their newly developed class, American Studies, to juniors, combining the... Continue Reading
February 3, 2012
Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
“Don’t miss.” That was the thought that ran through the head of senior forward Sanjay Lumpkin when he got the ball under the basket unguarded with three seconds left in the game. Lumpkin made the layup, giving the top ranked boys’ basketball team a 67-65 win over number two Spring Lake Park. “We were just trying to get a screen and roll on the top. The ball went into the corner and I just cut back door and no one was guarding me,” said Lumpkin. The Red Knights struggled to contain Spring Lake Park’s Sean Scott, who had a career night with 36 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks in a packed, pro-Panther gymnasium. Head coach Mr. John Moore admitted that guarding Scott isn’t an exact... Continue Reading
Junior Shannon Galvin rehearses for the upcoming Les Miserables performance wither her fellow cast members. (Giulia Imholte)
January 27, 2012
Emily Kline, Staff Writer
Blue Water Theatre Company, one of the Twin Cities’ top performing arts groups for youth, is taking on “Les Misérables,” one of musical theatre’s most famous works, for their winter production. Juniors Rachel Hogen and Shannon Galvin, along with sophomore Rachel Wallace, joined the cast in late November and are currently in rehearsals for the... Continue Reading
February 1, 2012
Nick Hillson, Staff Writer
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is a bill running through Congress in an attempt to curb the illegal uploading and downloading of copyrighted information and programs. Unfortunately, due to extremely vague wording and unclear definitions, the censorship proposed could extend to websites such as Facebook, various e-mails, and any other free forum. Not only is SOPA ineffective for all but the technologically impaired, but it violates our rights and benefits only a small handful of elites. SOPA works by requiring websites and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to search through sent information and to censor any infringing material. Not only does this ignore the privacy guaranteed in the Constitution... Continue Reading
The Mock Trial team had a succesful season at several competitions due to immense practice and help from professional lawyers. (Photo courtesy of Jim Vogl)
February 3, 2012
Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer
Beginning in October, the Mock Trial team has practiced every night from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in room 121 in preparation for upcoming competitions. Coming to a close on January 31st, the season ended on a strong note, making it to subsections before loosing their last competition. The season commenced with general practices to help initiate new members.... Continue Reading
| Sport | Date | Opponent | Result | W/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Basketball | Fri, Feb 03 | Spring Lake Park | 67-65 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Jan 31 | Minneapolis Southwest | 70-38 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Sat, Jan 28 | Hill-Murray | 1-3 | Read Story | L |
| Boys Basketball | Sat, Jan 28 | North Branch | 82-21 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Sat, Jan 28 | North Branch | 66-40 | Read Story | W |
| Dance Team | Sat, Jan 28 | Catholic Jamboree | J: 2nd/K: 3rd | ||
| Girls Hockey | Fri, Jan 27 | St. Francis/North Branch | 10-0 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Hockey | Fri, Jan 27 | Moorhead | 2-6 | Read Story | L |
| Wrestling | Fri, Jan 27 | Robbinsdale Cooper | 47-27 | W | |
| Wrestling | Fri, Jan 27 | Mahtomedi | 33-34 | L | |
| Boys Hockey | Thu, Jan 26 | Irondale | 6-1 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Jan 26 | Chisago Lakes | 58 -45 | Read Story | W |
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | 3:00 | Totino-Grace | Parade Ice Gardens |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | 7:30 | Spring Lake Park | Blaine |
| Wrestling | Sat, Feb 04 | 9:00 | TBA | Pine Island |
| Girls Basketball | Mon, Feb 06 | 6:00 | DeLaSalle | DeLaSalle |
| Boys Hockey | Wed, Feb 08 | 7:30 | Shattuck-St. Mary's | Shattuck-St. Mary's |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 10 | 7:15 | St. Louis Park | St. Louis Park |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 10 | 6:00 | Chisago Lakes | Home |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 11 | 2:30 | Totino-Grace | St. Louis Park |
| Dance Team | Sat, Feb 11 | 1:00 | Sections | Austin |
| Boys Hockey | Tue, Feb 14 | 7:00 | Chisago Lakes | Chisago Lakes |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | 7:15 | Columbia Heights | Home |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Feb 16 | 7:15 | Waconia | Home |
Mike Geer and Sean Buckhorn
October 28, 2009
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories
This is not how Casey Teichert envisioned her senior season: sprawled on the Hopkins turf, miles away from the Metrodome, surrounded by crying teammates. The scoreboard above her was proof of the unexpected, what no one thought could possibly happen. The Red Knight girls’ soccer team––the number one team in the state, a team thought to be unstoppable––had just lost in the Section 6A final.
QUARTERFINALS
From the beginning of the tournament, the Red Knights played like what they were: the top seed who received a first-round bye, clearly the best team in the section. The Red Knights stormed to a 3-0 victory over the Holy Family Fire, seeded eighth in the section.
A breakaway goal with a minute left in the first half by sophomore midfielder Aly Hoffman, her first of the season, started the scoring for the Red Knights. A vicious header by senior captain Maddie Bergh then brought the score to 2-0 in favor of the home team, and the scoring would conclude with a spectacular left-footed finish by senior forward Casey Teichert.
“It was a good defensive effort by the whole team,” said senior captain and midfielder Laura Kosch, “And a good way to start the tournament.”
SEMIFINALS
Turf then replaced the muck and mud of BSM’s field as the girls moved to Hopkins High School’s stadium for their semi-final showdown with St. Louis Park. The change in scenery was no matter to the Red Knights, however, as they moved past the Orioles 1-0.
The 20 degree wind chill resulted in a sluggish start for both teams; very few offensive attacks were made. It was not until the second half that play began to pick up. “I had a fleece, a jacket, mittens, and blanket with me,” said junior defender Kackie Dankbar. “I was still freezing.”
The winning goal came with only four minutes left in the game, courtesy of a 35-yard laser off the foot of sophomore midfielder Peggy Renier. “It came out of nowhere,” said Kosch. “No one was expecting it, but it was sick.” Renier’s goal catapulted the Red Knights into the section finals to face the Orono Spartans.
FINALS
Throughout their entire BSM soccer careers, the 10 seniors on the team have faced the Orono Spartans in the section final every single year, the Red Knights winning each time. This was not the case Saturday night, however, as the Red Knights suffered a crushing defeat 1-0.
From the first whistle, this deep-seated rivalry was evident, as the Red Knights and Spartans traded hard hits and fouls. “They were out for blood,” said senior Melissa Borer. “It was a really physical game.”
Though both teams were held scoreless in the first half, five minutes into the second half a BSM player attempted to clear the ball over the net off a corner kick, but mistakenly scored for Orono. “It wasn’t her fault,” said senior captian Maddie Jobe. “There wasn’t anything she could do about it.”
The next thirty-five minutes of play were filled with determined desperation, but proved to not be enough. The final whistle sounded, and the Red Knights crumpled to the field; the Spartans had just punched their ticket to the state tournament.
“We were definitely the better team,” said Kosch. “They just got all of the lucky bounces.”
The initial shock of the loss has worn off for Teichert; she now can see the past few months in perspective. “It was a really good season. We really bonded as a team,” said Teichert.
The Red Knights finished the season 16-2-1, winning the North Suburban Conference title. Jobe was selected as Ms. Soccer, a prestigious honor given the state’s top player.
The Red Knights will no doubt seek redemption next year, as twelve players will return, but the impact of this year’s senior class cannot be overlooked. Over the past four years, the Red Knights made three consecutive trips to the state tournament––finishing second, fourth, and third––as well as winning four North Suburban Conference titles. “[These past four years] have been the best,” said Kosch. “I’ll never forget them.”
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