CARDINAL CONNECTION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2017 EVENTS TODAY AND THE WEEKEND Dec 8th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Jazz Band 7:00pm Snow Ball AAHS Commons Wrestling: Middle 4:30pm WCA Tournament WCA HS 3:30pm from AAHS Dec 9th Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Wrestling: Varsity 8:00am WCA Tournament WCA HS 6:30am School Dance 8-11 pm Sadie Hawkins AAHS Commons RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY GIRLS HOCKEY VARSITY Alex 3 EGF 2 (OT) What another night of girls hockey! The Lady Cards gave our fans another night of free puck with the 2nd OT win on the week. The Lady Cards took on a top class A team in the state, EGF who came into the RCC undefeated. It took the Cards another 40+ shots on a great EGF goalie, in order to find success. EGF took the lead late in the first period on a power play goal. East Grand would score again to take a 2-0 lead midway through the second. The Lady Cards would continue to fight back and cut the lead in half on a pretty play involving two sisters. Kaci trosvig netted her first career goal and a great pass from her big sister, Kristin Trosvig. The goal gave the Cards a spark and not long after, Marki Oberg scored on a nice play and pass from Hadlee Hansen and Josie Minnerath to tie the game 2-2 going into the 3rd period. The third period would stay 2-2, with the Cards out shooting their opponent in the 3rd, 12-3. On to extra hockey we go, the Cards controlled the OT before creeping one through the net minder of EGF. Marki Oberg with the game winner on the night and her second on the game. She was assisted by Meg Shercliffe. Amanda Bittmann recording another win and stopping 15 of 17, with the Cards putting on 44 total shots. The coaching staff continues to be proud of the girls for fighting through the adversity and building a culture of heart and character. We look forward to a weekend off of rest and getting back at it Monday. The Lady Cards are on the road next Tuesday and Thursday against 2 conference match-ups and 1 also being a section opponent. Go Cards! BOYS HOCKEY VARSITY Alexandria 3 River Lakes 2 OT The Boys varsity Hockey team hosted River Lakes at the RCC Thursday night. The Cardinals coming off a win Tuesday night were going to need a good effort against a physical and hardworking River Lakes team. In the first period Bailey Rosch had 6 saves in net for the Cardinals. River lakes scored the only goal at 12:15 of the 1 st period. A great 1 st period effort by River Lakes River Lakes scored again 9 minutes into the 2 nd period to get a 2-goal lead. The Cardinals answered with a goal by Freshman Jacob Stender with assists going to Caleb Strong and Jack Powell. That goal gave the Cards a bit of momentum going into the 3 rd. Cardinals were down 1 after 2 periods of play
Andrew Revering got a Power play goal at 9:29 of the 3 rd period to knot the score at 2 2 with assists going to Jack Westlund and Jack Powell. Some better scoring chances and a much-improved effort gave the Cards a chance in the 3 rd period but it ended 2-2 after 3. On to extra hockey and Overtime. The Cardinals had excellent pressure and some good looks at scoring but it was Matthew Carlsen who put the game winner away on a shot from the point in overtime to give the Cardinals the win 1 minute and 51 seconds into OT. Bailey Rosch had 17 saves for the Cardinals and 50 shots were peppered on the opponents goalie. The Cardinals return to play with St Cloud Cathedral next Tuesday night at the RCC. That should be a good Section 6 test to see where the Cards are at early in the season. BOYS HOCKEY JV On Thursday night the JV boys hockey team faced their stiffest competition yet in River Lakes and the boys were up to the challenge. The boys battled hard from the very beginning. It was nice to play some good competition that pushed our team so we could really see what we were made of early in the season. Some solid team play led to some great scoring chances throughout the game. In the end Joe Westland led the scoring with 2 and Michael Loken and Alex Jost each added another for a 4-0 victory. Our goalies were solid again in net for us with Jackson Boline and Landyn James combining for another shutout, which makes three consecutive games without allowing a goal. Our next two games next week should again prove to be great challenges for us with a home game against rival St. Cloud Cathedral and an away game in St. Cloud on Thursday. WRESTLING Alexandria 36 Brainerd 37 Another classic match with Brainerd that that is often determined with a small margin of error for the team that wins. Brainerd was able to build up enough of a lead to hold off our Cardinals last night in Brainerd. Our team wrestled with Heart and Determination but Brainerd's veteran team was able to get the points they needed and when the needed them. Our Young team is making progress and perhaps later in the season we see the results of their desire to win. Alexandria vs Brainerd 106 Borris, Ryan (Alexandria) defeated Danielson, Atlie (Brainerd) === {Dec 1-0} 113 Lemm, Jeris (Alexandria) defeated Forfeit (Brainerd) === {Forfeit} 120 Orsburn, Chad (Brainerd) defeated Kremer, Adam (Alexandria) === {Fall 2:23} 126 Busbey, Denny (Brainerd) defeated Sparr, AJ (Alexandria) === {Fall 6:31} 132 Wagner, Gabe (Brainerd) defeated Miller, Kyler (Alexandria) === {Maj Dec 13-0} 138 Patnode, Kyle (Brainerd) defeated Runge, Tate (Alexandria) === {Fall 0:57} 145 Patnode, Brad (Brainerd) defeated Forfeit,, (Alexandria) === {Forfeit} 152 Runge, Logan (Alexandria) defeated Fickett, Tommy (Brainerd) === {Dec 4-3} 160 Kramer, Braden (Brainerd) defeated Botz, Trappier (Alexandria) === {Dec 7-4} 170 Cole, Chandler (Alexandria) defeated Kramer, Caleb (Brainerd) === {Fall 1:33} 182 Brezina, Joseph (Alexandria) defeated Remmick, Nathan (Brainerd) === {Fall 5:25} 195 Gibson, Morgan (Brainerd) defeated Forfeit,, (Alexandria) === {Forfeit} 220 Neu, Deryk (Alexandria) defeated DeRosier, Fletcher (Brainerd) === {Fall 1:00} 285 Roth, Jack (Alexandria) defeated Forfeit (Brainerd) === {Forfeit} GIRLS BASKETBALL VARSITY Alexandria 59 Rocori 11 The Lady Cards hit the floor last night energized on defense from the tip off frustrating the Spartans and jump starting the offense as we attacked from all areas on the court to go into the half with a commanding 47-9 lead. The second half the Cards came out stubborn defensively only giving up 2 points and getting stops on 22 or 23 possessions. The Cardinal squad contributed for the team win. Scoring was paced by Ella Grove with 13, 8 for Emily Jones and Courtney Gould, Mac Duwenhoegger 7, Kaye Paschka 6, Mia McGrane, Mataya
Hoelscher, Emily Aker, Taylor Partington and Alayna Strand each with 2, and 1 for Jaya Hatlestad, and Matie Wirtjes. Summer Gerhardt, Sadie Boraas, Flora Kvale, and Cate Bloom each made contributions as well Rebounds we led by Mac D. ripping down 7, Mia McGrane and Courtney Gould each 5, and 4 for Emam Schmidt. Ella Grove and Mia McGrane jumped on 4 steal while Schmitty pounced on 3. The Cards had 18 deflections and continue to be disruptive on the defensive end. The win ups the cards to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the CLC. Top 20 Thinkers and teams understand that their INSIDE WORLD controls their OUTSIDE WORLD. Attitudes, team chemistry and teamwork all generate energy from positive intensity. They know that WE>ME Bottom 80 Thinkers and Teams let their OUTSIDE WORLD control their INSIDE WORLD resulting in selfish thoughts and ME>WE. GIRLS BASKETBALL JV Alexandria 74 Rocori 5 The Alexandria Cardinals hosted the Rocori Spartans on Thursday night. From the tip the Cards were prepared for battle as they unleashed a siege on the Spartans. Alexandria did a great job moving the ball and providing their teammates with easy baskets. Alex would start the game on a 13-2 run and follow that up with a 35-0 run to end the half giving them a 48-2 halftime lead. The Cardinals would keep rolling in the second half as they saw several teammates get into the scoring column. Alexandria had a balanced scoring attack as they had three different girls in double figures. The Cards dominated in all aspects of the game and proved to be too much for Rocori. In the end, Alexandria would coast to a 74-5 victory. The win pushes the Cardinals to 3-0 on the year. Alexandria circles the calendar for next Tuesday night as they play host to the Fergus Falls Otters. GYMNASTICS Alexandria 126 Brainerd 135 The Cardinals traveled to Brainerd for their season opener. Despite coming up short with a score of 126 to Brainerds 135, the gymnasts are eager to get back into the gym and work hard on consistency and upgrades. The team, consisting of Rachel Boyden, Caitlin Bright, Abby Forester, Sydney Gray, Joslyn Kent and Kaylee Meyer will travel to Little Falls on the 19th and host their home opener on December 21st. CONGRATULATIONS Michael Empting has been selected to the 2017 Minnesota Vikings All State Football Team. This team consists of 32 football players from all classes in Minnesota and is selected by a committee of sportswriters, broadcasters, Vikings staff and Minnesota high school football coaches. Michael and the entire All State Team will be recognized at halftime of the Vikings v. Cincinnati Bengals game on Sunday, December 17th. Congratulations Michael! PERFORMER OF THE WEEK Anna Doherty has been named Central Lakes Conference Performer of the Week in Girls Hockey. In six games, Anna has recorded 8 points. Ryan Borris has been named Central Lakes Conference Performer of the Week in Wrestling. In two tournaments (Eastview and Litchfield) Ryan won 7 matches. Congratulations Anna and Ryan!
ARCHERY There will be an informational meeting for all students interested in participating in Archery on Dec. 12 th at 7:45am in Room D144. INTRAMURALS There will be an Intramural Dodge Ball tournament in the main gym on Sunday, December 10th from 3:30-5:00. Hope to see you there! Winter Sports Live Streaming Great News! The following December Athletic Events will be Live Streamed to the Alexandria Area High School Website. (www.alexandria.k12.mn.us/aahs) December 7 Girls Basketball 7:15 vs. Rocori December 12 Girls Basketball 7:15 vs. Fergus December 14 Varsity Wresting vs. Sauk Rapids 6:15 (Parents Night) December 21 Girls Basketball 7:15 vs. Apollo FOOTBALL ALL STAR GAME INFORMATION See Michael Empting and Landon Fisher Represent AAHS in the Minnesota Football Showcase
Celebrate Minnesota football in the 2017 Minnesota High School All Star Game on Saturday, December 9. See the state's best high school football players take the field at U.S. Bank Stadium. Tickets for adults are $16, children 13-17 years old are $8 and kids 12 and younger are free. SENIORS! MSHSL Triple A AWARD APPLICATIONS Any senior wishing to apply for the MSHSL Triple A Award will find applications online at https://www.mshsl.org/mshsl/recognition/2018tripleanominationform.doc To be eligible for the AAA Award, students must: 1. be a senior in high school 2. have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher 3. participate in Minnesota State High School League-sponsored fine arts and/or athletic activity League sponsored Fine Arts would include Speech One Act Play CLC music festivals 8AA Music competitions All-State Band, Choir, or Orchestra 4. comply with the MSHSL's Student Code of Conduct. 5. complete the application form and submit it to the activities office by January 5th. Please submit your completed application online and email a copy to Sheree in the office by email at shsaxton@alexandria.k12.mn.us
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th SNOW BALL Please join the AAHS Jazz Ensembles on Friday, December 8th for a wonderful evening of live music and dancing. Music will feature Jazz Ensembles 1 & 2 along with our special guests, the AAHS Carolers and the Doc's All-Star Big Band! Music begins at 7pm and goes until 10pm. Student tickets are $2 or $3 for a couple. Free dance lessons will be offered by Barb and Jewett Benson on Thursday 12/7 and Friday 12/8 after school from 3:15 until 4:15pm in the orchestra room! Hope to see you there! YEARBOOKS ON SALE Pre-order your yearbook now and save money Alexandria Area High School yearbooks are available! Pre-Order yours today! Yearbooks are on sale for $60 now through January 9th. CHECK OUT THE AAHS CARDINAL STORE order online at http://www.alexandriaschoolspay.org/cardinal-store-c200.aspx
LOOKING AHEAD Dec. 12 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Basketball: Girls C 5:45pm Fergus Falls AAHS Basketball: Girls JV 5:45pm Fergus Falls AAHS Basketball: Girls Varsity 7:15pm Fergus Falls AAHS Hockey: Boys JV 5:30pm Cathedral RCC Hockey: Boys Varsity 7:15pm Cathedral RCC Hockey: Girls JV 5:30pm River Lakes Paynesville 2:30pm 3:00pm 10:30pm Hockey: Girls Varsity 7:15pm River Lakes Paynesville 2:30pm 3:00pm 10:30pm Nordic Skiing: Varsity 10:00am DL Invite Maple Lag 6:45am 5:00pm Swimming: Boys Varsity 6:00pm Melrose SCHS 4:15pm Dec. 14 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Basketball: Boys 10th 5:45pm Rocori Rocori HS 3:45pm 11:00pm Basketball: Boys 9th 5:45pm Rocori Cold Spring Elem 3:45pm 11:00pm Basketball: Boys JV 5:45pm Rocori Rocori HS 3:45pm 11:00pm Basketball: Boys Varsity 7:15pm Rocori Rocori HS 3:45pm 11:00pm Basketball: Girls C 5:45pm Detroit Lakes DL HS 3:45pm 11:00pm Basketball: Girls JV 5:45pm Detroit Lakes DL HS 3:45pm 11:00pm Basketball: Girls Varsity 7:30pm Detroit Lakes DL HS 3:45pm 11:00pm Hockey: Boys JV 5:30pm Tech/Apollo MAC 2:15pm 2:45pm 10:30pm Hockey: Boys Varsity 7:15pm Tech/Apollo MAC 2:15pm 2:45pm 10:30pm Hockey: Girls JV 5:30pm Ice Breakers MAC 2:20pm 2:45pm 10:30pm Hockey: Girls Varsity 5:15pm Ice Breakers MAC 2:20pm 2:45pm 10:30pm Swimming: Boys Varsity 6:00pm Willmar DMS Wrestling: Varsity 6:15pm Sauk Rapids-Rice AAHS Dec. 15 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Wrestling: Varsity TBD Redwood Valley Redwood Valley 10:30am Dance: JV 7:00pm Rocor Invite Rocori HS 4:00pm 10:30pm Dec. 16 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Basketball: Boys 10th 6:00pm Detroit Lakes AAHS Basketball: Boys 9th 5:45pm Detroit Lakes AAHS Basketball: Boys JV 6:00pm Detroit Lakes AAHS Basketball: Boys Varsity 7:30pm Detroit Lakes AAHS Basketball: Girls C 1:00pm Little Falls LF HS 11:00am 6:00pm Basketball: Girls JV 11:00am Little Falls LF HS 9:00am 4:00pm Basketball: Girls Varsity 12:30pm Little Falls LF HS 9:00am 4:00pm
Dance: Varsity 11:00am Melrose Invite Melrose 9:00am 8:00pm Hockey: Boys JV 5:15pm EGF RCC Hockey: Boys Varsity 7:15pm EGF RCC Nordic Skiing: Varsity 10:30am Bemidji Buena Vista 6:30am 3:00pm Wrestling: Varsity TBD Redwood Valley Redwood Valley 5:00am MS WR from AAHS Dec. 17 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Christmas Concert 3:00pm Christmas Concert AAHS PAC Christmas Concert 5:30pm Christmas Concert AAHS PAC Dec. 18 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Math Team 1:00pm Math Contest FF HS 11:30pm 12:00pm 4:00pm Dec. 19 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Basketball: Boys 10th 5:45pm Apollo Apollo 3:30pm 10:30pm Basketball: Boys 9th 5:45pm Apollo North JH 3:30pm 10:30pm Basketball: Boys JV 5:45pm Apollo Apollo 3:30pm 10:30pm Basketball: Boys Varsity 7:15pm Apollo Apollo 3:30pm 10:30pm Dance: Varsity 7:00pm Willmar Invite Willmar HS 3:45pm 11:00pm Gymnastics: Varsity 6:00pm Little Falls LF HS 2:30pm 2:45pm 11:00pm Hockey: Boys JV 5:30pm Fergus Falls RCC Hockey: Boys Varsity 7:15pm Fergus Falls RCC Hockey: Girls JV 5:30pm Fergus Falls FF Arena 3:45pm 10:30pm Hockey: Girls Varsity 7:15pm Fergus Falls FF Arena 3:45pm 10:30pm Nordic Skiing: Varsity 4:30pm Mora Vasaloppet 1:00pm 1:15pm 9:00pm Swimming: Boys Varsity 6:00pm Apollo/Rocori Rocori HS 2:45pm 3:00pm 10:00pm Dec. 20 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Knowledge Bowl 9:00am KB Competition Concordia 7:00am 3:00pm Dec. 21 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Basketball: Boys 10th 5:45pm Fergus Falls FF HS 4:00pm 10:30pm Basketball: Boys 9th 5:45pm Fergus Falls FF HS 4:00pm 10:30pm Basketball: Boys JV 5:45pm Fergus Falls FF HS 4:00pm 10:30pm Basketball: Boys Varsity 7:15pm Fergus Falls FF HS 4:00pm 10:30pm Basketball: Girls C 5:45pm Apollo AAHS Basketball: Girls JV 5:45pm Apollo AAHS Basketball: Girls Varsity 7:15pm Apollo AAHS Gymnastics: Varsity 6:00pm SRR Gym Center Hockey: Boys JV 5:30pm Brainerd RCC West Rink Hockey: Boys Varsity 7:15pm Brainerd RCC Hockey: Girls JV 7:15pm Brainerd- LF RCC West Rink Hockey: Girls Varsity 5:15pm Brainerd- LF RCC Wrestling: Varsity 5:00pm Apollo Tri Apollo 2:15pm 2:30pm 11:15pm Dec. 26 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Hockey: Girls JV 10:00am Maple Grove Braemar Arena Hockey: Girls Varsity 12:00pm Maple Grove Braemar Arena Dec. 27 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Basketball: Girls C 2:15pm Holiday Tourn AAHS Basketball: Girls JV 2:15pm Holiday Tourn AAHS Basketball: Girls Varsity 6:00pm Holiday Tourn AAHS Hockey: Boys Varsity TBD Hibbing Hibbing Arena Hockey: Girls JV TBD Maple Grove Braemar Arena Hockey: Girls Varsity TBD Maple Grove Braemar Arena Dec. 28 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Basketball: Girls C 1:15pm Holiday Tourn AAHS Basketball: Girls JV 1:15pm Holiday Tourn AAHS Basketball: Girls Varsity 5:00pm Holiday Tourn AAHS Hockey: Boys Varsity TBD Hibbing Hibbing Arena
Hockey: Girls JV TBD Maple Grove Braemar Arena Hockey: Girls Varsity TBD Maple Grove Braemar Arena Dec. 29 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Basketball: Boys JV TBD Worthington Tourn Worthington HS 8:00am Basketball: Boys Varsity TBD Worthington Tourn Worthington HS 8:00am Hockey: Boys Varsity 7:30pm Hibbing Hibbing Arena Dec. 30 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Basketball: Boys Varsity TBD Worthington Tour Worthington HS 11:59pm Basketball: Boys JV TBD Worthington Tourn Worthington HS 11:59pm Nordic Skiing: Varsity 10:30am Brainerd Arboretum 6:45am 4:00pm Jan. 2 Time Event Location Dismiss Leave Return Nordic Skiing: Varsity 12:00pm Fergus Falls Spidal's Resort 9:30am 4:00pm