Conference, Section, and State Champions

Securing the state title, the girls Nordic ski team won with a total of 374 points. They began the season with a goal to place on the podium at sections and win conference, and they received a perfect score at both meets. The team
made history at the state Nordic ski meet, but what led them to work so well together was passion and hard work.
Ninth-grader Grace Berger said, “Everybody on our team is really enthusiastic, and have their own reasons for leaving it all out there.”

Sections Champions

The boys Nordic ski team has had one of their strongest seasons yet, with the boys competing at conference level. Sophomore Darien Hull and junior Sam Hilton won first in sections relay, with junior Aldegundo Brenneman placing 15th, junior Isaac Broderius placing 39th, junior William Drake placing 40th and senior Patrick Wall placing
42nd.
Skiers endured versatile Minnesota winter conditions during races, from a -30° windchill to 40° slush, but that didn’t stop them from strengthening their team dynamics. “It just feels really supportive and the captains are reaching out to all levels of skiers,” Broderius said.

14th at Sections

After several injuries and falls throughout the season, boys Alpine skiing experienced hardships, but they continued to persevere and work hard during their season. Sophomore Pike Marthaler went up 20 spots on the chart at sections since last year, finishing 30th.
Despite some unfortunate losses, the team stayed strong mentally and physically. “I’m proud of our team.
We lost our best skier, but we were still able to stay at the same position in the conference,” Marthaler said.

2nd at Conference

Girls Alpine skiing had a successful season, with the team performing exceptionally at conference
and sections. New head coach Corey Marthaler lead the team to success. The Spartans finished strong in their third conference race, placing second. Ninth-grader Sophia Wenberg placed sixth overall at sections and qualified for state.
One of senior Ella England’s highlights from the season was the all-day annual invitational, where skiers got to spend time with each other and enjoy the slopes. “You’re there all day in your tent and there’s a bunch of food that people bring. It’s just a fun, nice break from school,” she said.

7 – 17 – 0*

With an overall record of 7-17-0, the girls basketball team saw varied results throughout the regular season. Teammates and coaches continued to push each other in practice, focusing on ways to improve gameplay and individual skills for each player.
With this season being her first on the team, ninth-grader Brooke Spilseth has said she has noticed growth and support from the coaching staff. “They have
done a better job of seeing the potential that we have and seeing who we are right now as players,” she said.

*Record as of press time

16 – 7 – 0*

The boys basketball team has continued to show up for each other with an overall record of 16-7-0 with three games left in their season. The players have been practicing harder each week, focusing on conditioning and execution as players work to improve and compete more consistently.
A season highlight for sophomore Ayyaanno Tufaa was trailing by 10 points at halftime against Providence on Jan. 13 before coming back to win in overtime. “Everyone contributed a lot that game,” he said. The team continues to prepare for its remaining games with an emphasis on steady effort and teamwork.

*Record as of press time

1 – 24 – 0

Despite some tough losses and a record of 1-24-0, boys hockey has experienced a positive and productive season marked by strong coaching and supportive team dynamics. Through effective coaching and consistent effort during both practices and games, the team had steadily im-
proved its overall strategy and participation. Players have become more comfortable handling specific in-game situations, allowing them to respond with greater confidence and composure under pressure.
Sophomore Theo Salonek highlighted the team’s culture. “When mistakes are made, it’s not people yelling at each other, they give positive critical advice,” he said.

4nd at State

The Blake Hockey team had a strong and successful season with an overall regular season record of 22-7-0. In addition to winning most of their regular season games, they also won their section championship against the Academy of Holy Angels, where many fans showed up to support. Losing in overtime in sections during the 2024-2025 season encouraged the girls to work together and train hard for the following season.
The work has been evident throughout their season, earning the team a spot at
state. Senior Ella Bond said, “As a team, I would say we are most proud of getting to state because it has been a dream of so many of our players.”

8 Fencers Received Top 5 in Tournaments

The fencing team was defined by growth and resilience. Despite busy schedules and limited tournaments appearing for some athletes, the team continued to improve across various weapons, especially among the younger saber fencers who showed development throughout the year. A distinct saber style is emerging, reflecting the lead-
ership of the coaches and captains. More than results, this season highlighted the team’s commitment to learning
from one another.
Senior Phillippe Cristobal said, “Fencing is an individual sport which makes it easy to doubt your own skill sometimes if you lose, but the sport requires you to react and adapt to an opponent in the moment so you’re always learning how to get better.”

5 – 2 – 0

The Trojans swim and dive team had a solid season defined by consistent performances and a strong sense of team culture. With over 30 personal records recorded across the roster, the Trojans showed steady improvement from the first meet to the last. They placed third at the conference meet.
“I think our spirit is still pretty high and we have a lot of depth,” junior Adi
Narayan said. Heading into sections, the Trojans carried confidence, momentum
and unified team energy into the postseason.