19, 2016 EVENTS TODAY AND THE WEEKEND

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1 CARDINAL CONNECTION Wednesday, October 19, 2016 EVENTS TODAY AND THE WEEKEND October 19th Time Versus Location Dismiss Leave Return Minnewaska Football 2:00pm Minnewaska vs AGC AAHS Football: Varsity 7:00pm St. Cloud Tech AAHS Oct. 20th Time Versus Location Dismiss Leave Return Soccer: Girls Varsity 8:00pm Section Final SCSU RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY GIRLS SOCCER When a season comes to an end, initially, it seems that the only take-away is an empty feeling in your gut. I don t have to look too hard to find 3 other take-aways from our season: 1. Hard work does pay off. Evidence: There are 6 teams in our conference that we played twice. The first time we played them, we won just 1 of 6. The next time we played those same teams, we won 4 of 6 games and were within a goal of the last game. 2. When an entire group is unified in their determination and commitment, anything is possible. Evidence: The seemingly miraculous playoff comeback win vs DL. 3. As much as it is about the win, it is more about the journey and the relationships you build on the way. Evidence: The realization that what I will REALLY miss is going to the field every day, working hard and having fun with an incredible group of student athletes (especially those who wrapped up their HS soccer career!). That is what gives me the empty feeling in my gut! Section Semis: Sartell 1 / Alex 0 Alex was on the road against the number #1 seed. Sartell showed why they were the top seed, controlling the ball most of the half. The only goal came with just under 5 minutes remaining in the first half when Sartell Defender Brooke Walters snuck in unmarked from the defensive line to receive a throw in. That forced the Alex defense to leave marks to stop her scoring threat. An open Maia Trombley received a pass and was able to get off the game winner a hard shot to the left corner from 15 yards out. Alex started the second half with its greatest offensive pressure. Continued pressure during the first 9 minutes resulted in a Sartell foul in the penalty area, giving the Cards a PK and their best scoring opportunity. Tessa Knoblach, who was one of the heroes in the PK shootout three days ago, took the PK. Her shot was very well placed towards the right corner, but lacked the pace that she wanted, giving Sartell s GK a chance to make the save and keep the lead. Alex GK Emma Ziegler played a great game, showing courageous play by coming off her line multiple times to punch out high balls away from oncoming Sartell attackers and keep the cards within striking distance. Seniors that wrapped up their Cardinal soccer career were: : Emma Ziegler, Kendall Kohler, McKenzie Revering, Tessa Knoblach, Ashten Oberg, Anna Jensen, Maryn Vaagenes, Maggie Slagle, Madisson Gay, Maggie Pfeffer, McKenna Smith, Elise Anderson, Britt Hurlen, Kiyana Miller, and student managers: Laura Timm, and Emily Larson. FOOTBALL JV

2 Cards 8-Tech 14 The JV Cardinal football squad headed to St. Cloud Tech last night. The Cards started on defense and stopped the Tigers on fourth down. The Cards' first possession resulted in a fumble and a return by a Tiger for a touchdown. The two point conversion was unsuccessful. The second half was a defensive battle going back and forth. With less than thirty seconds left in the first half Tech threw a 60 yard touchdown pass to one of their speedy receivers to make it 12-0 followed by a successful two point conversion. It was 14-0 at half. The second half was dominated by the Cards. We had some TD passes slip through our finger tips but everyone stayed composed and ready to get the next one. Defense continued to play great, recovering a fumble one series and Wade Odland getting an interception on the following defensive series. Late in the fourth quarter, Josh Wagner connected with Adam Pohlen for our first score. The two point conversion pass to Daniel Jantzen was good. As time ran out, it was Alexandria 8, St. Clout Tech 14 This was our last JV game. It has been fun to watch these young men grow and work together as a team. CROSS COUNTRY Central Lakes Conference Cross Country Championship The Alexandria cross country teams competed at the CLC Championships at Sartell at the Blackberry Ridge Golf Course. It was a beautiful Mid October day, a great fall cross country day. The course was run on a golf course that was new to all teams and not posting particularly fast times with the rolling hills. The Alexandria teams were ready for their competition and had some good team performances for the season. In addition, there were a few season best times. Thanks fans for coming out to support us!!! GIRLS RESULTS The Alexandria girls cross country team had many outstanding races with a fourth place team finish behind a highly state ranked Willmar team and a good Sartell and Rocori team. The Alexandria girls posted several season best performances. Bethany and Aleah Miller were back at it with Bethany being 9th to be ALL CONFERENCE and Aleah receiving 12th to be All Conference. Megan Shulstad and Kylie Larson were ALL CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION. Two other inspiring races were Heavy Bordak who ran a 26 second season best on the tough course and back in the line-up it was awesome tohave Rachel Kumorowicz on the line and running a great race! Runners of the Meet Kylie Larson, Heavyn Bordak, Hannah Tesch, and Rachel Kumorowicz Girls Varsity TEAM SCORES: Willmar 25, Sartell 33, Rocori 102, Alexandria 116, Brainerd 140 Girls Varsity Individual Results: Bethany Miller 9, Aleah Miller 12, Megan Shulstad 23, Kylie Larson 24, Heavyn Bordak 28, JeAnna Miller 41, Camille Johnson43 Special recognition to Bethany Miller and Aleah MillerCentral Lakes ALL CONFERENCE. Girls JV: The JV girls had an excellent effort, running smart races and a few personal best times. They ended up in third place in the JV division. Girls JV Individual Results: Rachel Kumorowicz 13, Kristin Trosvig 20, Amanda Bittman 24, Ellen Dee 28, Hannah Tesch 46, Kaeley Lindsay 48, Sophie Cavers 50, Keilani Kavanaugh 57 BOYS RESULTS

3 The boys CLC varsity race showed how tough our Conference and Sections are in Cross Country. Sartell took a commanding lead and never looked back with a 1st place finish and Willmar and Rocori ran well to edge us out. Alexandria was fourth overall and claimed three All Conference runners and one honorable mention. The boys varsity Kyle Vander tuin broke the 17:00 barrier on this tough course. This meet showed us and made the boys realize what we are up against and wanting to make that final push into sections. The boys did post eight season bests on this course. Jason Moorman on the JV had a 20 second season best along with Pat Lovrein having a 29 sec season best! Boys Varsity TEAM SCORES: Sartell 49, Willmar 71, Rocori 87, Alexandria 92, Brainerd 122 Boys Varsity Individual Results: Keaton Gruber 7, Kyle Vandertuin 10, Jackson Wichtendahl 14, Nolan Christensen 22, Blake Johnston 40, Patrick Chromey 43, Nic Chromey 59 Boys JV Individual Results: Ryan Maier 3, Ben Bogart 5, Jack Englund 8, Ryan Borris 14, Dane Galloway 16, Jason Moorman 34, Zach Dummer 54, Wil Kopp 59, Pat Lovrien 61, Noah Huss 71, Parker Olson 78 Runners of the Meet Kyle Vandertuin, Ryan Maier, Ben Bogart, Jason Moorman, and Pat Lovrien Special recognition to Keaton Gruber, Kyle Vandertuin and Jackson Wichtendahl earning Central Lake ALL CONFERENCE honors and Nolan Christensen HONORABLE MENTION. COMPLETE RESULTS CAN BE FOUND ON: pickleevents.com VOLLEYBALL Alexandria 3 St. Cloud Tech , 25-22, The Cardinals ended their regular season play with a sweep of CLC opponents, St. Cloud Tech. Tech previously swept the Cardinals this season, so it was a great turnaround for the team and an excellent way to wrap up regular season play! Last night s match was also in honor of our senior players and managers: Abby Pohlen, Syri Williams, Jordyn Lamb, Kayla Feldhake, Madison Simonson, and Hannah Miller. After a brief presentation on behalf of our seniors at the beginning of the match, the girls took the court with intention and took care of business. Statistically, Kendra Hardy had one of her best matches yet this season, producing 10 kills in 21 attempts with a.333 hitting percentage. Other Cardinal offensive contributors were Abby Pohlen with 8 kills, Jordyn Lamb and McKenzie Duwenhoegger with 7 kills, and Tori Jeseritz with 5 kills. Jeseritz also continues to play with extreme consistency, posting a.625 hitting percentage. Kayla Feldhake ran the offense with poise and confidence as she has done all year, putting up 41 assists. The Cardinal defense was strong and determined; Syri Williams had 16 digs, McKenzie Duwenhoegger had 11, and Abby Pohlen contributed 9. Alana Rodas had one of her best service nights of the season with 3 aces, 1 error, and 11 attempts. Even the girls who did not find themselves on the court last night played a very positive and supporting role as always. Their communication and encouragement from the bench is outstanding; it s that joint and united effort, from each and every player on the team, that will get this team through sections with success! The first section match for the Cardinals will be next Wednesday, most likely on the road. Seeding will take place Sunday evening and more details will be known after that. Go Cards! CHEER TEAM --- WINTER SEASON TRYOUTS Practice Dates/Times: Tuesday Oct 25, 3:30-5 (optional parent Q/A : Tues 4:45 for anyone with questions) Wed Oct 26, 3:30-4:30 Try Out Dates/ Times: Thursday Oct 27

4 ** Times by Scheduled Appointment ** Where All practices & tryouts will take place in the AAHS Main Gym Court 3 New This Season!!! Athletes will have the option to try out for our sideline team or try out of our Competition team as well! Team will be selected & notified by Fri Oct 28. ALPINE SKI MEETING There will be an Alpine Ski parent meeting on November 7th at 7pm in the Commons at Alexandria Area High School. NORDIC SKI MEETING The Parent/Athlete Nordic Skiing meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1st, in the Discovery Middle School Media Center at 6PM. GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER MEETING There will be a PLAYER meeting on WEDNESDAY, October 26th at 7:45 in Room D144. All players 9-12 planning on playing Girls Basketball this season must attend this short informational meeting and sign up. GIRLS BASKETBALL PARENT MEETING There will be an informational Parent meeting on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 5:30 in Room B182/B183. All Parents are encouraged to attend to receive information for the season which begins on November 14th. BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER MEETING There will be a Boys Basketball player meeting for all players in grades 9-12 planning to participate in basketball this season. Meeting is on Tuesday, November 1 st in classroom 7:30-8:00 AM. BOYS BASKETBALL PARENT MEETING There will be an informational Parent meeting on Tuesday, November 15th, at 6:30pm in Room B182/B183. All Parents are encouraged to attend to receive information for the season which begins on November 21st. FALL MUSICAL - FOOTLOOSE FOOTLOOSE will run November in the AAHS PAC. Tickets go on sale at alexandria.k12.mn.us on October 24. All seats are reserved. Elementary and Middle School Age Students Attending Cardinal Athletic Events: While we are excited to have elementary and middle school students attending high school athletic events, it is important that everyone understand the expectations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. All high school games are considered school activities and behavior expectations are established through district and school policy, as well as the Minnesota State High School League. Here are some expectations we want to remind students and parents of: Elementary Students

5 Students must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult. Students should not be dropped off without an accompanying adult. Students must remain in appropriate spectator areas that are supervised by adults. This means seated in the grandstand or bleachers. Middle School Students Students must remain in appropriate spectator areas that are supervised by adults. This means seated in the grandstand or bleachers. ANNUAL PASS NOW AVAILABLE Adult Cardinal fans have an opportunity to purchase an Annual pass that will admit them to all regular season home events and concerts during the school year for $ The Alexandria Cardinals Annual Pass may be purchased at the District Administrative Office (located at Woodland Elementary building) from 7:30-3:45 throughout the school year. If you have any questions, please contact the activities office at ext CARDINAL NATION Students in grades 9-12 will once again have an opportunity to purchase a Cardinal Nation T-shirt and a photo ID activity pass that will admit them to all regular season home events and concerts during the school year for $ This is a significant savings for students over the course of the school year in comparison to paying $4.00 per event for regular student admission fees. Students are asked to sign a Code of Conduct agreement regarding behavior expectations, with the understanding that misconduct during an event could result in the activity pass being revoked by AAHS administration. The Cardinal Nation activity passes and T-shirts will be available during open house at AAHS on August 31st, or they can be purchased any time throughout the school year. If you have any questions, please contact the activities office at ext SENIOR CITIZEN PASS The Activities Department of District 206 values the senior citizens of Alexandria and appreciates the support they give to the students and coaches/advisors of the athletic teams and fine arts groups. To show our appreciation to these citizens, we will be making a Classic Cardinal Fan pass available to anyone 65 years old or older. This pass will sell for $20 and will permit the holder to attend 10 regular season contests of their choice. This is a $40 savings. These passes will be for sale at the ticket booths at any contest, or they may be purchased at the Activities Office at Alexandria Area High School. No individual tickets sold at contests will reflect a senior citizen price. In order to get this savings a Classic Cardinal Fan pass must to be purchased. LOOKING AHEAD Oct. 24th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Dance: Varsity 3:15pm Start of Season AAHS Swimming: Girls Varsity 5:00pm Monticello, SRR Tri SCSU 1:45pm 2:15pm Jazz Festival: Varsity 7:00pm CLC Jazz Festival Willmar HS Choir 7:30pm PAC Oct. 25th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Football: Varsity 7:00pm Section QF AAHS Oct 26th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Volleyball: Varsity 7:00pm Section Play in AAHS Oct. 27th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Cross Country: Varsity TBD Section LF Golf Course 12:15pm 12:30pm

6 Oct. 28th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Volleyball: Varsity 7:00pm Section QF AAHS Oct. 29th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Swimming: Girls Varsity 12:00pm CLC DMS Football: Varsity 7:00pm Section SF TBD Oct. 31st Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Hockey: Girls JV Start of Season RCC Hockey: Girls Varsity Start of Season AAHS Nov. 1st Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Volleyball: Varsity 7:00pm Section SF AAHS Orchestra 7:30pm PAC Nov. 3rd Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Soccer: Girls Varsity TBD State Tournament SCSU Orchestra 7:00pm DMS Gym Band 7:30pm Fall Band Concert PAC Nov. 4th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Football: Varsity TBD Section Final TBD Harvest Ball 7:30pm Harvest Ball Commons Nov.5th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Cross Country: Varsity TBD State Tournament St. Olaf Hockey: Girls Varsity 9:30am Scrimmage Moorhead HS 7:00am 6:45am Volleyball: Varsity 7:00pm Section Final TBD Nov. 6th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return DECA Fall Leadership Conf Nov. 7th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Math Team 3:00pm Fergus Falls HS 2:15pm 2:30pm 7:00pm Nov. 10th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Volleyball: Varsity TBD State Tournament Xcel Swimming: Girls Varsity 5:30pm Section DMS