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Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

Our Lady of Grace couple Dan and Sheryl Moran spoke to BSM seniors about marriage. (Emma Eldred)

Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

May 11, 2012

Giulia Imholte and Katie Sisk

The hype turned out to be more than the actual event. In November the Archdiocese announced plans to have speakers on marriage visit all of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Catholic Schools, and what students expected to be a controversial discussion––after reading about the heated question and answer session at DeLaSalle––ended up being an uneventful,... Continue Reading

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

Ryan Collins is one of two sophomores that have recently made the decision to play for the U.S. NTDP next school year. (Emily Kruse)

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

May 9, 2012

David Nelson and Peter Best, Staff Writers

Hockey is a fast-paced sport that lives off choices that need to be made in milliseconds. It’s a sport where one wrong choice can be the difference between success and failure. Sophomores Jack Glover and Ryan Collins were given the opportunity to play in the USA National Team Development Program (NTDP), based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This decision... Continue Reading

Shannon Stroh

(Emily Kruse)

Shannon Stroh

May 21, 2012

Leila Aboussir, Online Photography Editor

Lights come up, voices start ringing, and the band starts playing their instruments. Shannon Stroh has been an avid member of the BSM theater department since her entrance into the school, but is rarely seen on the actual stage. Yet, Shannon’s dedication alongside her sarcastic, witty personality has made her an extraordinary member of the tremendous... Continue Reading

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

The band experimented heavily with hip-hop inspired beats and auto-tune––though Ruess’s crystalline voice doesn’t need it. (Vinyl Records)

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

May 2, 2012

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer

Three years after dropping their first album, “Aim and Ignite,” the New York-based indie pop band fun. released “Some Nights.” fun. is a supergroup of sorts; lead vocalist Nate Ruess formed the band after the break-up of The Format, guitarist Jack Antonoff also serves as the frontman for Steel Train, and keyboardist Andrew Dost is from Anathallo. Overall,... Continue Reading

Four speech members place at State tournament

Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Rachel Hogen, and Sian Last represented BSM at the State Speech tournament where they all placed in the top eight. (Maura Brew)

Four speech members place at State tournament

April 30, 2012

Shannon Galvin, Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 21, BSM speech team members headed to Chanhassen High School to participate in the Minnesota State Speech tournament. At the end of the day, four students, seniors Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Sian Last, and junior Rachel Hogen, all placed in the finals. Landis placed third in Poetry, Beckstrand placed second in Great Speeches,... Continue Reading

SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballMon, May 21 Holy Angels1-0W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 19 Holy Angels15-6W
BaseballFri, May 18 Totino-Grace6-4W
SoftballThu, May 17 Totino-Grace5-0W
Boys TrackThu, May 17 NSConference Opponents7th place
Boys TrackThu, May 17 True Team Opponents5th Place
Girls TrackThu, May 17 NSConference Opponents5th place
Girls TrackThu, May 17 True Team Opponents5th Place
Girls LacrosseThu, May 17 Cretin-Derham Hall11-22L
SoftballWed, May 16 Chisago Lakes10-0W
Boys LacrosseTue, May 15 Spring Lake Park21-0W
BaseballTue, May 15 Bloomington Jefferson7-5W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
Boys TrackTue, May 29 Section OpponentsTBA
Girls TrackTue, May 29 Season RecordTBA
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Girls LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Boys TennisTue, Jun 05 1:00TBABaseline Tennis Center
SoftballThu, Jun 07 1:00TBACaswell Park
Boys TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls GolfTue, Jun 12 TBABunker Hill Golf Course
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Boys’ soccer takes home the gold

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Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
November 7, 2011

In what might’ve been the biggest upset in program history, the boys’ soccer team shocked the high school soccer world, handing Prairie Seeds Academy their first ever loss by a score of 3-1 in the state championship game on Nov. 3. The Red Knights got off to the quick start they needed, with senior... Read more »

Girls’ soccer finishes second in State tournament

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Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
November 7, 2011

After being ranked number one all season, the girls’ soccer team lost their first game of the year on Nov. 3, falling 1-0 to Blake in the state championship game. The Red Knights knew the game would be a defensive struggle, with both starting goalies giving up fewer than ten goals all season. The game... Read more »

Johnny Mulvahill named “Mr. Soccer”

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Dana Buckhorn, Online Sports Editor
November 4, 2011

Sprawled on the turf, face-down, senior captain Johnny Mulvahill found himself tangled with Orono’s goalkeeper, but none of this mattered. All that mattered was the fact that Mulvahill had just put the ball in the back of the net, and the Red Knights won the section semi-final game. This and many similar... Read more »

Boys’ soccer State chamionship game preview

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Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
November 4, 2011

Today, the boys’ soccer team takes on the undefeated, 2010 State Champions, Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) Lycans in the State title game in the metrodome. These two dominant soccer teams have swapped between first and second rank all season, but the state championship will be the first time these teams... Read more »

Girls’ soccer State championship game preview

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Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
November 4, 2011

The girls’ soccer team is taking on the Blake Bears today in the State championship game, immediately following the boys’ game, in the Metrodome. These two soccer teams, ranked one and two, are meeting for the first time in the dome. Despite their loss to Lakeville North early in the year, the Bears... Read more »

Cross country team has high hopes for conference championship

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Peter Best, Staff Writer
October 18, 2011

Runners on the cross country team have consistently been running around 17 minute 5Ks, making this year’s team the most successful they’ve been since 2005, when the team made it to state. The top 7 runners on the team have the drive and determination to win and hopes that they can continue to get... Read more »

Boys’ soccer team looks hopeful for State tournament

David Nelson, Staff Writer
October 14, 2011

Over the course of 16 games, the boys’ soccer team has had an exceptional season, achieving a record of 13-2-1. At number two in the state, the team has the Benilde-St. Margaret’s student body excited for what could be an extraordinary year for the Red Knights. The boys kicked – off their season... Read more »

Athlete Profile: Jack Naughtin

Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011

With his performance against Robinsdale Cooper, senior safety Jack Naughtin emerged as a strong asset for the Red Knights football team. He proved his great value to the team when he made a game changing play to help take the Red Knights to a 48-34 win over Cooper Sept. 1. As the Cooper Hawks drew close... Read more »

Sutton’s hard work has paid off on the football field

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David Nelson, Staff Writer
September 20, 2011

Leading the team with eight receptions for 160 yards, averaging exactly 20 yards per catch, and two touchdown receptions, Joe Sutton reached peak form in the first two games of the season. Sutton’s stellar play can be attributed to the time he puts in during the off-season. “[During the off-season],... Read more »

Junior volleyball captains take charge

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Ruby Ford, Staff Writer
September 20, 2011

While most juniors are experiencing their first starting positions on varsity teams, juniors Emma Lysne and Sara Taffe were surprised to discover that they would be leaders this year as captains of the volleyball team. A huge honor for many students, captainship is as challenging as it is rewarding,... Read more »