The 2015 boys’ lacrosse season is starting to ramp up and so is the recruiting of senior captain Roman Rohrbach. I’m told that multiple schools have shown significant interest in last season’s fifth leading point scorer in Minnesota, including the Air Force Academy and RIT. From those I’ve spoken with, one of the leaders for … Continue reading Interest increasing in Lakeville North attacker Roman Rohrbach
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Goodbye to a mentor, role model, and friend
Earlier this month, the announcement came that current Lakeville North activities director Russ Reetz would resign from his post and accept the same job at Prior Lake, starting 6-30-15. This was something that I figured would happen when current Prior Lake activities director Eric Rodine announced he would resign after the school year. Reetz is … Continue reading Goodbye to a mentor, role model, and friend
Lakeville North defense no stranger to Eden Prairie scoring duo Mittelstadt and Graham
The No. 1 ranked Lakeville North Panthers boys' hockey team never faced the No. 5 ranked Eden Prairie Eagles in the 2014-2015 regular season. But that doesn't mean defenders such as Jack Sadek and Jack McNeely don't know Eden Prairie's Casey Middelstadt and Michael Graham almost as well as teammates. Because they were once teammates. … Continue reading Lakeville North defense no stranger to Eden Prairie scoring duo Mittelstadt and Graham
Strong fundamentals vital for a Lakeville North victory in boys’ state hockey quarterfinals
It’s tourney time. With the state boys’ hockey tournament Thursday through Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center, No. 1 seed Lakeville North (28-0) will face the random draw Hill-Murray Pioneers (21-7) in the quarterfinals. The matchup Thursday at 6 pm between the Panthers and Pioneers won’t be the first time these two teams will have … Continue reading Strong fundamentals vital for a Lakeville North victory in boys’ state hockey quarterfinals
State tournament return not out of the question for Lakeville North boys’ basketball
It's no secret the 2014-2015 Lakeville North boys' basketball team isn't the same team that won the Class 4A state championship in 2014. JP Macura, the team's leading scorer and a Mr. Basketball Finalist, is now off at Xavier playing for the Musketeers a year after leading Lakeville North to a state championship. Not to … Continue reading State tournament return not out of the question for Lakeville North boys’ basketball
Lakeville North’s Taylor Flaherty and Abby Cooper named All-State
While the Lakeville North Panthers girls' hockey team didn't make it to the state tournament in 2015, two seniors on the team received state recognition, Sunday. Defenseman Taylor Flaherty and goaltender Abby Cooper were both named to the Class 2A All-State Girls' Hockey Team, selected by the Minnesota Girls Hockey Coaches Association. Flaherty, a five … Continue reading Lakeville North’s Taylor Flaherty and Abby Cooper named All-State
Seven Lakeville North football players set to sign Wednesday
This Wednesday, High School athletes across the nation will sign letters of intent, featuring football and soccer players. Of those thousands of athletes signing will be seven of the eleven defensive starters from the 2014 Lakeville North football team. Linebacker Connor Melz will be one of the first players to sign after he announced his decision … Continue reading Seven Lakeville North football players set to sign Wednesday
Lakeville North LB Connor Melz commits to Southwest Minnesota State
Lakeville North will now officially have seven football players sign National Letters of Intent Wednesday. Linebacker Connor Melz was the final player on the State semifinal football team to announce his decision, which he did via his Twitter account, Sunday afternoon. Extremely proud and excited to announce that I will continue my football career and … Continue reading Lakeville North LB Connor Melz commits to Southwest Minnesota State
Ryan Poehling first period hat trick key in 8-2 victory over Lakeville South
On occasion, a hockey player will score three or more goals in a game. But a hat trick in one period is usually out of the question, except for sophomore Ryan Poehling that is. For the youngest of the well-known Poehling brothers, the formula was simple. "The hard work brought the hat trick," Poehling said. Ryan … Continue reading Ryan Poehling first period hat trick key in 8-2 victory over Lakeville South
Lakeville North girls hockey asserts itself as a contender
When the Lakeville North girls hockey team opened up the season with two straight losses, their chances at returning to the state tournament appeared bleak. Without some of their best players from 2013-2014 in seniors Dani Sadek, Alexis Joyce, Maddie McGlade and Heidi Winiecki, a state tournament appearance was considered a best case scenario. But … Continue reading Lakeville North girls hockey asserts itself as a contender
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