Wrestling team finds success at State tournament

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
March 10, 2013
Filed under Winter Sports

When the referee signaled the end of the match, senior wrestler Jarred Oftedahl had captured his first state title. He then proceeded to do celebratory backflips on the floor of the Xcel Energy Center. Oftedahl was making his fourth state appearance in his career, and his victory in the 113 pound class... Read more »

Two swimmers compete, nearly break records at State

Adam Bilski, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013
Filed under Winter Sports

The University of Minnesota Aquatic Center filled with people on March 1 and 2 as everyone came to watch the best high-school swimmers in the state. A moveable divider separated the 25-yard racing pool from the 12 other warm up lanes. Behind the blocks, a 20-foot diving well positioned itself under 7... Read more »

Sophomore alpine skier qualifies for Junior Championships

Aidan O'Driscoll, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Winter Sports

Among a Benilde-St. Margaret’s alpine ski team packed with passionate, skilled and experienced skiers, sophomore Jackson Fortney shows how determination, hard work, and an ample amount of experience can prove wonders as he recently qualified for the U16 Junior Championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado. In... Read more »

Six wrestlers head to State in search of individual titles

Andrew Birkeland, Staff Writer
February 28, 2013
Filed under Winter Sports

Although the Red Knights as a team did not qualify for the wrestling State tournament, they did have six wrestlers qualify for the individual state tournament. Eighth-grader Jake Allar, freshman Jameer Anderson, sophomore Logan Kass, juniors Jake Deutschlander and Christian DuLaney, and senior Jarred... Read more »

Red Knights fall to Trojans in section final

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
February 28, 2013
Filed under Winter Sports

Section 6AA is the toughest section in the state, sometimes dubbed the “mini state tournament.” The array of talent is obvious, as no team has gone to state two consecutive years since Edina from 1995-1999, even after section realignment in 2008. The Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights continued... Read more »

Two swimmers move on to State meet

Adam Bilski, Staff Writer
February 27, 2013
Filed under Winter Sports

Two swimmers qualified for the state swimming meet where they will take on the fastest and strongest high school swimmers at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center this weekend. The prelim round is on Friday, March 1, establishing a top 16 to return to the finals on Saturday, March 2. Sophomore... Read more »

Biggest challenge in section final will be Wayzata goaltender

Will Jarvis and Eric Wagner
February 27, 2013
Filed under Winter Sports

The Minnetonka Skippers outshot Wayzata 32-21 on Saturday in the section semifinals. The Trojans came out with a 5-1 victory. The Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights outshot the Trojans this December 40-24. Wayzata won 7-1. Why? Wayzata goaltender Aaron Dingmann. “This game is about one... Read more »

Victory over Eagles sends the Red Knights to Mariucci

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
February 25, 2013
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

“Ucci!” junior Zack Hale yelled as he walked off the ice at Blooming Ice Garden on Saturday, February 23. After the Red Knights held on for a 5-3 win over the Eden Prairie Eagles in the section 6AA semifinals, Benilde-St. Margaret’s earned their way into the section finals at the University of... Read more »

BSM hockey champions two Mr. Hockey finalists

David Nelson and Peter Best
February 20, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Winter Sports

Any average athlete can make a varsity team, score a couple of goals in a season, or help a team win a championship. However, it takes a truly elite player to win the most distinguished award that the MSHSL has to offer: Mr. Hockey. This season, BSM has two nominees for this award––senior forwards... Read more »

Two seniors pursue their passion for skiing around the country

Laura Lyon, Staff Writer
February 18, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Winter Sports

Skiing is not only a sport, but a lifestyle, that demands passion and persistence. BSM’s alpine ski team puts hard work and energy towards becoming exceptional, which a reputation they’ve lived up to this past season. On February 13, four individuals from BSM participated in the state tournament,... Read more »