Girls’ swimming and diving wins sections, individuals advance

Peter Best, Sports Editor
November 12, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

The Benilde-St. Margaret’s girls’ swimming and diving team has consistently, yet quietly, been one of the top sports in BSM’s recent history, and the 2012 season proved no different. After a strong regular season, the program dominated the section swim meet, sending eight different swimmers and... Read more »

Girls’ soccer: the long road to their State victory

David Nelson and Peter Best
November 9, 2012
Filed under Editor's Picks, Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories

All of the passion, preparation, and hard-work led to one moment; a key second that would decide whether or not the Red Knights were champions. “I got fouled 30 yards out from the goal, kind of similar to what happened the game before. I got up and Kelly [Pannek] came over to me to give me a pep talk... Read more »

Girls’ soccer wins State

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
November 1, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories

The Benilde-St. Margaret’s girls’ soccer team won the program’s first State championship after beating the Blake Bears 3-2 in the title game on Thursday, November 1. The game-winning goal was awarded to senior forward Dana Buckhorn, her second of the tournament, after a free-kick in the first overtime... Read more »

Girls’ soccer advances to State final after win in overtime

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
October 29, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories

The Benilde-St. Margaret's girls’ soccer team advanced to the Class A title game with a 3-2 victory over the South St. Paul Packers after senior forward Dana Buckhorn scored the winning goal in overtime. The Red Knights faced the Packers during last year's tournament and won 3-1. "They were young... Read more »

Red Knights hold strong against number one team, lose by two

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
October 28, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories

The Benilde-St. Margaret’s football team faced off against DeLaSalle––ranked number one in class 4A––for the section semifinals on October 27, but lost 26-24, failing to upset the Islanders undefeated record. The Red Knights were led by senior running back Garrett Haughey’s 119 yards rushing... Read more »

Girls’ soccer advances in State tournament

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories

The Benilde-St. Margaret’s girls’ soccer team defeated the St. Peter Saints 2-1 at Park High School on October 26. Senior forward Maria Michels scored both Red Knight goals including the game-winner which occurred in the second round of sudden death overtime. The Red Knights dominated the first... Read more »

Athlete of the Week: Dana Buckhorn

Taylor Rogers, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

During her fourth year on the girls’ varsity soccer team, senior captain Dana Buckhorn had her most successful season yet. Her list of accomplishments include being placed on All State team, being named to the All Metro First Team by the Star Tribune and reaching 100 combined points in assists and... Read more »

Red Knights shutout Fridley

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
October 23, 2012
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The Red Knights defeated the Fridley Tigers 40-0 in a section 6AAAA playoff matchup with an explosive offense and strong defensive performance. Five different players scored for the Red Knights who are now on a three game winning streak. “We knew what we had to do, and we came out and got it done,”... Read more »

Girls’ soccer advances to seventh State tournament in eight years

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
October 16, 2012
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The Benilde-St. Margaret’s girl’s soccer team will make their seventh State tournament appearance in eight years with a 3-1 victory over the Orono Spartans on Tuesday, October 16. The Red Knights gained an early lead with two goals from junior defensemen Kelly Pannek. Both her goals came from... Read more »

Girls’ soccer defeats Minnetonka

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

The Benilde-St. Margaret’s girls’ soccer team capped an unbeaten regular season with an impressive 1-0 win over number two ranked in Class AA Minnetonka on October 6. The Red Knights’ lone goal came from senior forward and captain Dana Buckhorn leading the team to their twelfth shutout of the season. Playing... Read more »