Sports

Trey Lower
KDWA Sports Director

    Strain, Foss Named Athena, Apollo Award Winners

    Hastings High School has announced Haley Strain and Lukas Foss as its 2025 Athena and Apollo Award Winners. According to Hastings Athletics,

    "These annual awards are given to the outstanding athletes, one male (Apollo) and one female (Athena), in the senior class. Consideration is given based on excellence and accomplishments in both individual and team sports, throughout the duration of the student-athlete’s career. Consideration is given to both one-sport and multi-sport athletes. The award is an athletic award, with other accomplishments like leadership, character, and GPA included but secondary."

    Strain and Foss were selected as the winners after a vote from all HHS Head Coaches.

    According to the release:

    "Lukas Foss has earned nine (9) varsity letters as a participant in football, basketball, and track and field. He is a 2x captain in all three sports, and was the recipient of the "Raider Award" for best representing the core values of HHS athletics in both basketball and football. He is involved in Peer Helpers, Athlete Leadership Council, and National Honor Society where he is an elected officer.    Lukas maintains a 4.0 GPA, is ranked #1 in his class, was the recipient of the 2024 ExCEL Award for service and leadership, and volunteers with Little Raiders football, traveling basketball, and GobbleGait. Lukas plans to attend Carleton College where he will play football and double-major in economics and math."

    "Haley Strain has earned nine (9) varsity letters as a participant in volleyball, basketball, and softball. She has a combined six all-conference (two in each) and three all-conference honorable mention awards (one in each) in her three sports. In volleyball she was voted offensive player of the year twice and most improved during her career, and was academic all-state in 2024. In basketball has exceeded both 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. In softball she was voted team MVP three times and was named to the all section team in 2024.   She is involved in FCA, Spanish Honor Society, Link Crew and National Honor Society. She maintains a 3.95 GPA and volunteered with youth softball and basketball.

    Haley plans to attend Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville where she will play softball and study nursing."

    The Athena Award winner is honored at a banquet in Saint Paul in April and both will be honored at the Raider Sports Awards in May.

    Photo credit to Hastings Raiders Athletics

       

    Spring Sports Registration Opens Monday

    Spring sports registration in Hastings opened on Monday. and will continue through the first days of practice for each sport. Spring sports start sporadically over a 21 day period in March. "All athletes must be completely registered and cleared by the athletic office before they can participate", according to the Hastings athletics website. "You will not be cleared if we require a medical note or if you are listed on the athletic fine list. All equipment from previous seasons must be turned before you will be cleared to start." Physicals are good for three years. but must be good for the entire season.

    According to the website, the start dates for each sport is as follows:

    Adapted Softball, Softball and Track & Field - first date of practice is Monday, March 10.

    Baseball and Boys and Girls Golf - first date of practice is Monday, March 17.

    Boys Tennis - first date of practice is Monday, March 24.

    Lacrosse - first date of practice is Monday, March 31.

       

    Hastings Girls Hockey Season Recap

    The Hastings Raiders Girls Hockey team wrapped up its 2025 season last week with a hard fought section loss to Rosemount. Head Coach Jim Joseph joined us on The Coaches Show to wrap up the season:

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    Tuesday Sports Roundup

    The Hastings Raiders boys hockey team won for the fourth time in five games with a gusty, hard earned win against a physical Hopkins team, 4-2 in Hopkins on Tuesday night.

    In the first period, Brody Geib got a puck in the Raiders defensive zone and carried it up the near boards, skating towards the slot, where he buried it top shelf behind the goaltender to make it 1-0.

    In the second period, Jon Harris scored on a breakaway to make it 2-0. Hopkins thought they had scored instantly after but the refs ruled it had hit the crossbar. Hopkins would later connect on a 5-on-3 to make it 2-1, but the Raiders would respond with a shorthanded goal from Rylan Krauth to reclaim the 2 goal advantage.

    In the third period, Hopkins would again connect on the power play, and would push the rest of the way. A very late penalty put the Raiders in a 6-on-4 situation, but Geib was able to get to the puck and bury it on a breakaway for the empty netter with three seconds left to make it 4-2 and put the game away.

    Hastings improved to 8-8-1 on the year ahead of a Thursday tilt with Simley, check back for more information on that game.

    Prescott boys basketball beat Ellsworth 70-63, holding off a late rally by the Panthers to remain in first place in the Middle Border.

    In Hastings basketball, the boys cruised to an 87-66 win over South Saint Paul. The Raiders are now 10-4 on the year, 4-2 in the Metro East Conference.

    In girls hoops, the Raiders cruised over the Packers 56-44, led by Haley Strain's 29 points.

    In girls hockey, the Raiders fell 6-1 to South Saint Paul.

       

    Hastings Archery Team Makes Debut

    Press release from Hastings Raiders Archery Club:

    "In its inaugural season, the Hastings High School Raiders Archery Team competed in the NASP BULLSEYE Archery Tournament at the Faribault Falcon Classic, hosted at the Faribault High School!

    The TEAM finished 7th out of 10 teams, and the Archers were excited about their first performance among well-established teams.

    They also identified areas to focus on for improvement to become more competitive this season.

    The HHS Raider's sister team, the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (SEAS) Patriots also participated.

    This marks the third consecutive year the SEAS TEAM has reached the podium at this tournament, with many INDIVIDUALS also earning podium spots.

    Next, the HHS Raiders Archery Team will compete at its first-ever NASP/IBO 3D Tournament at White Bear Lake & LILA 3D Winter Shootout at Forrest Lake’s Lakes International Language Academy on Friday, January 10th with a FLIGHT TIME of 7PM and will be at the White Bear Lake & LILA BULLSEYE Winter Shootout at White Bear Lake High School Athletic Center on Saturday, January 11th with a FLIGHT TIME of 3PM.

    The Raiders' competition season runs through the final weekend of March, with the MINNESOTA STATE NASP Bullseye & NASP/IBO 3D Tournaments in St. Cloud.

    The season could extend into May if the team qualifies at the MN State Tournament for NATIONALS in Louisville, Kentucky, and into June if they qualify at Nationals for WORLDS held in North Carolina this year."

       

    Haley Strain Reaches 1,000 Career Points In Loss To Hill-Murray

    The Hastings Raiders Girls Basketball team suffered a heartbreaking defeat Friday against Hill-Murray in conference play, in what ended up being a historic night for the team.

    The Raiders and Pioneers played a back and forth affair, with the Raiders asserting themselves to take a double digit lead in the second half. The Raiders were making a concerted effort to get the ball into the paint, as Haley Strain needed just 16 points to reach 1,000 for her career.

    Sitting on 999 points, the Raiders got a transition chance off a steal, a pass under the basket could not go, and Strain collected the rebound and put it in to secure the milestone mark. The game was briefly stopped to celebrate her achievement. After that, the Pioneers began their comeback. Tied late, Hill-Murray would get a crucial bucket to take the lead, leaving the Raiders with little time to get the win.

    For Strain, she joins an exclusive club of 1000 point scorers, with recent players to achieve that mark on the girls side including Lily Nuytten and Keagan McVicker.

    The Raider boys beat Hill-Murray on the road 71-61.

    ExCEL, AAA Award Winners Announced

    Four Hastings High School students have received MSHSL Honors.

    Ryder Ashcraft and Ellie Magnus are recipients of the ExCEL Award.   ExCEL - Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership -is a unique program designed exclusively for high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show leadership qualities, and who work voluntarily in their community.

    According to the media release, "Ryder is a multi-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track and field. He has a 4.0 cumulative GPA, is ranked #1 in his class. He is a member of Peer Helpers and is a Captain and Huddle Leader in FCA. He volunteers over 500 hours per year at his church in a variety of roles; small group leader, videographer, and in stage production." "Ellie is a multi-sport athlete in soccer and track and field. She has a 4.0 cumulative GPA and is ranked #1 in her class. She is a captain in soccer, and in track is a repeat conference and section champion in multiple events holds multiple school records. She is active in Spanish Honor Society, Link Crew, and is a Huddle Leader in FCA. She volunteers teaching youth classes at her church, coaching youth sports and has served on two national mission trips."

    Josey Larson and Elliott Renneke are recipients of the Triple "A" Award. Triple "A" – academics, athletics, and arts - is a program designed to honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the fine arts.

    The release states: "Josey has a 3.97 cumulative GPA and is enrolled in multiple Advanced Placement and College in the Schools courses. She is a 5x letter winner and 5x all-conference in swimming.   She has been in the HHS orchestra since 9th grade, is a section leader, and has participated in solo/ensemble contests.   Josey plans to attend the College of St. Benedict, where she intends to major in Global Business Leadership and participate on the swim and dive team.

    Elliott has a 3.82 cumulative GPA and is enrolled in multiple College in the Schools and PSEO courses. He is a multi-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and track and field. He has also competed on the Trap team and with the Archery Club. Elliott has been in both HHS choir and band since 9th grade, has been in multiple solo/ensemble contests in band, and is in the HHS marching band. Elliot plans to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where he intends to enroll in the five-year masters program in Mining Engineering Management."

    All award winners now move on to the state level recognition.

       

    ExCEL, AAA Award Winners Announced

    Four Hastings High School students have received MSHSL Honors.

    Ryder Ashcraft and Ellie Magnus are recipients of the ExCEL Award.   ExCEL - Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique program designed exclusively for high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show leadership qualities, and who work voluntarily in their community.

    According to the media release, "Ryder is a multi-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track and field. He has a 4.0 cumulative GPA, is ranked #1 in his class. He is a member of Peer Helpers and is a Captain and Huddle Leader in FCA. He volunteers over 500 hours per year at his church in a variety of roles; small group leader, videographer, and in stage production." "Ellie is a multi-sport athlete in soccer and track and field.   She has a 4.0 cumulative GPA and is ranked #1 in her class. She is a captain in soccer, and in track is a repeat conference and section champion in multiple events holds multiple school records. She is active in Spanish Honor Society, Link Crew, and is a Huddle Leader in FCA. She volunteers teaching youth classes at her church, coaching youth sports and has served on two national mission trips."

    Josey Larson and Elliott Renneke are recipients of the Triple “A” Award. Triple “A” – academics, athletics, and arts - is a program designed to honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the fine arts.

    The release states: "Josey has a 3.97 cumulative GPA and is enrolled in multiple Advanced Placement and College in the Schools courses. She is a 5x letter winner and 5x all-conference in swimming.   She has been in the HHS orchestra since 9th grade, is a section leader, and has participated in solo/ensemble contests.   Josey plans to attend the College of St. Benedict, where she intends to major in Global Business Leadership and participate on the swim and dive team.

    Elliott has a 3.82 cumulative GPA and is enrolled in multiple College in the Schools and PSEO courses. He is a multi-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and track and field.   He has also competed on the Trap team and with the Archery Club. Elliott has been in both HHS choir and band since 9th grade, has been in multiple solo/ensemble contests in band, and is in the HHS marching band. Elliot plans to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where he intends to enroll in the five-year masters program in Mining Engineering Management."

    All award winners now move on to the state level recognition.

       

    Raiders Take Fourth In Premier Tournament

    The South Saint Paul Premier Tournament is in the books and the Hastings Raiders finished 4th in this year's edition.

    South Saint Paul (Raiders win 7-1)

    The Raiders got off to a sluggish start against the Packers, giving up an early goal that saw them down 1-0. But in the 2nd period, the Raiders responded with a bang, scoring four times, including Jon Harris x2, Aden Cavness and Jonas Schauer providing the goals. In the third period, the Raiders added three more, with Harris getting his hat trick, Brody Carlson adding a tally, and Brecken Fullerton getting his first varsity goal. Nick Smelser got his first varsity win in net stopping 21 of 22 shots. The Raiders also converted twice on the power play in the win.

    Farmington (Raiders lose 9-0)

    This game is essentially one to forget. The Raiders gave up a goal less than 20 seconds in, and it snowballed from there, as Hastings had no answer for eventual tourney champion Farmington.

    Saint Louis Park (Raiders lose 3-2)

    If you're a believer in moral victories, this is the game for you. The Raiders were decisively outshot, 55-14, by the Orioles, and yet had the game tied late in the third until Saint Louis Park scored on a breakaway goal. Jon Harris and Brayden Krauth scored the goals, while also assisting on each other's goals as well. Charlie Stoffel was absolutely phenomenal, stopping 52 shots, including a couple monster saves. The Raiders did have a 1-0 lead in the game on a goal from Harris, but two quick goals in the 2nd gave the Orioles the lead. Krauth tied things up on an awesome centering pass from Harris, but the late breakaway goal did the Raiders in.

    Hastings returns to action January 9 @ Tartan.

       

    Holiday Tournament Recap

    The Hastings Raiders boys basketball team won their home tournament, taking down Bloomington Jefferson in an entertaining game. The Girls finished 2nd in the tournament with a loss to a very good Farmington team.

    Individual Hastings results:

    Hastings Holiday tournament Day 1

    Hastings Girls 50 Park 33

    • Raiders stifled Park defensively, winning by double digits despite only going 2 of 19 from 3 point range

    Hastings Boys 82 Bl Kennedy 58

    • The Raiders used hot shooting and a career high 28 from Matt Foss to cruise to victory against a struggling Kennedy team.

    Day 2

    Hastings Girls 51 Farmington 73

    • Raiders struggled offensively to keep up with Farmington's high octane offense, seeing the Tigers pull away in the second half

    Hastings Boys 80 Bl Jefferson 73

    • The Raiders and Jaguars played a very back and forth affair, with Hastings never trailing, but never pulling away until late.

    Both teams are back in action on January 3 against Hill-Murray in what is a pivotal game for the girls.

       

    Hastings Wrestling Club Results

    The Hastings Wrestling Club has provided results of recent events.

    Hawkeye Nationals 2024 Midwest Tour (Hastings Wrestling Club Results)

    12U 110 - Grant Cook's place is 1st and has scored 28.0 team points.

        Champ. Round 1 - Grant Cook (Hastings Wrestling Club) won by fall over Knox Young (GHV Mat Club) (Fall 1:22)

        Quarterfinal - Grant Cook (Hastings Wrestling Club) won by decision over Brecken Grav (Legends of Gold) (Dec 5-2)

        Semifinal - Grant Cook (Hastings Wrestling Club) won by fall over Ethan Johnson (Heartland Wrestling Academy) (Fall 2:04)

        1st Place Match - Grant Cook (Hastings Wrestling Club) won by fall over Jet Lester (Chickasaw Elite Wrestling Club) (Fall 0:32)

    12U 120 - Gage Cook's place is 1st and has scored 25.5 team points.

        Champ. Round 1 - Gage Cook (Hastings Wrestling Club) received a bye () (Bye)

        Quarterfinal - Gage Cook (Hastings Wrestling Club) won by tech fall over Oliver Rea (Immortal Athletics WC) (TF 20-2)

        Semifinal - Gage Cook (Hastings Wrestling Club) won by fall over Evan Staples (Ankeny Wrestling Club) (Fall 0:49)

        1st Place Match - Gage Cook (Hastings Wrestling Club) won in tie breaker - 1 over Noah Renfroe (Lake Superior Wrestling Academ) (TB-1 12-10)

    Hopkins Athena Invitational (Hastings Wrestling Club Results)

    100B - Samantha Allen's place is 4th.

        Quarterfinal - Samantha Allen (Hastings) 5-5 won by fall over Kassandra Mercado Orozco (Eagan) 0-2 (Fall 2:59)

        Semifinal - Hannah Berg (Mora) 4-5 won by tech fall over Samantha Allen (Hastings) 5-5 (TF-1.5 1:35 (15-0))

        Cons. Semi - Samantha Allen (Hastings) 5-5 won by fall over Asher Eide (Eden Prairie) 0-4 (Fall 0:45)

        3rd Place Match - Monroe Eggum (Stillwater) 1-1 won by major decision over Samantha Allen (Hastings) 5-5 (MD 9-1)

    106C - Katey Armstrong's place is unknown.

        Champ. Round 1 - Katey Armstrong (Hastings) 1-4 received a bye () (Bye)

        Quarterfinal - Kylie Yang (Simley) 0-1 won by fall over Katey Armstrong (Hastings) 1-4 (Fall 3:12)

        Cons. Round 2 - Allie Bondeson (Cambridge-Isanti) 0-3 won by fall over Katey Armstrong (Hastings) 1-4 (Fall 3:48)

    106C - Kira Poellinger's place is unknown.

        Champ. Round 1 - Kira Poellinger (Hastings) 2-8 received a bye () (Bye)

        Quarterfinal - Summer Suarez (Apple Valley) 1-6 won by tech fall over Kira Poellinger (Hastings) 2-8 (TF-1.5 4:55 (24-9))

        Cons. Round 2 - Edan Williams (Roseville Area) 3-3 won by decision over Kira Poellinger (Hastings) 2-8 (Dec 11-5)

    112A - Allison Weinzettel's place is 2nd and has scored 21.0 team points.

        Champ. Round 1 - Allison Weinzettel (Hastings) 8-2 won by fall over Ashlyn Bondeson (Cambridge-Isanti) 1-2 (Fall 2:57)

        Quarterfinal - Allison Weinzettel (Hastings) 8-2 won by decision over Macy Schaefer (Zumbrota-Mazeppa) 5-3 (Dec 11-5)

        Semifinal - Allison Weinzettel (Hastings) 8-2 won by major decision over Teva Feit (New Prague) 5-4 (MD 10-0)

        1st Place Match - Anica Barze (Roseville Area) 7-0 won by tech fall over Allison Weinzettel (Hastings) 8-2 (TF-1.5 5:10 (19-2))

    112B - Darriyanah Kelly's place is 3rd.

        Champ. Round 1 - Darriyanah Kelly (Hastings) 2-4 received a bye () (Bye)

        Quarterfinal - Taylor Rothering-Oevering (Lewiston-Altura-Rushford-Peterson) 3-1 won by fall over Darriyanah Kelly (Hastings) 2-4 (Fall 1:43)

        Cons. Round 2 - Darriyanah Kelly (Hastings) 2-4 won by fall over Leah Connolly (Spectrum) 4-5 (Fall 0:22)

        Cons. Round 3 - Darriyanah Kelly (Hastings) 2-4 won by fall over Peyton Walberg (Annand-M Lk Lightning) 2-3 (Fall 0:51)

        3rd Place Match - Darriyanah Kelly (Hastings) 2-4 won by fall over Ellie Bryars (Lewiston-Altura-Rushford-Peterson) 3-4 (Fall 1:05)

    112B - Trinity Yates's place is unknown.

        Champ. Round 1 - Julianna Johnson (Saint Croix Falls) 3-4 won by fall over Trinity Yates (Hastings) 1-4 (Fall 3:25)

        Cons. Round 1 - Trinity Yates (Hastings) 1-4 received a bye () (Bye)

        Cons. Round 3 - Trinity Yates (Hastings) 1-4 won by tech fall over Piper Ray (Saint Croix Falls) 3-5 (TF-1.5 4:04 (16-0))

        Consolation 1st - Trinity Yates (Hastings) 1-4 won by major decision over Shalmarie Aguilar-Gonzalez (Scott West) 0-2 (MD 13-3)

    118B - Ellie Levine's place is 2nd.

        Champ. Round 1 - Ellie Levine (Hastings) 3-4 won by fall over Hailey Steffensmeier (St. Michael-Albertville) 1-4 (Fall 0:50)

        Quarterfinal - Ellie Levine (Hastings) 3-4 won by fall over Giana Palumbo (Rosemount) 1-2 (Fall 3:41)

        Semifinal - Ellie Levine (Hastings) 3-4 won by decision over Adamari Ruacho-Nunez (South Saint Paul) 1-4 (Dec 5-1)

        1st Place Match - Tahliya Little (Bemidji) 3-0 won by decision over Ellie Levine (Hastings) 3-4 (Dec 12-5)

    118C - Seebrina Chudzik's place is 6th.

        Champ. Round 1 - Seebrina Chudzik (Hastings) 2-4 won by fall over Sophia Turbett (Waconia) 0-2 (Fall 0:59)

        Quarterfinal - Seebrina Chudzik (Hastings) 2-4 won by fall over Leah Whatley (Saint Croix Falls) 3-6 (Fall 3:31)

        Semifinal - Zara Maeder (St. Michael-Albertville) 2-2 won by fall over Seebrina Chudzik (Hastings) 2-4 (Fall 1:13)

        Cons. Round 3 - Melody Her (Minneapolis Camden) 0-2 won by fall over Seebrina Chudzik (Hastings) 2-4 (Fall 1:29)

        5th Place Match - Leah Whatley (Saint Croix Falls) 3-6 won by fall over Seebrina Chudzik (Hastings) 2-4 (Fall 0:59)

    124B - Maya Campbell's place is unknown.

        Champ. Round 1 - Caroline Sems (Pine Island) 1-2 won by fall over Maya Campbell (Hastings) 2-5 (Fall 0:39)

        Cons. Round 1 - Maya Campbell (Hastings) 2-5 received a bye () (Bye)

        Cons. Round 3 - Taylynn Stodolka (Eagan) 0-2 won by fall over Maya Campbell (Hastings) 2-5 (Fall 4:15)

    124B - Leighton Robinson's place is 4th.

        Champ. Round 1 - Leighton Robinson (Hastings) 6-3 won by fall over Taylynn Stodolka (Eagan) 0-2 (Fall 1:48)

        Quarterfinal - Betsy Trosen (Hutchinson) 2-4 won by fall over Leighton Robinson (Hastings) 6-3 (Fall 2:55)

        Cons. Round 2 - Leighton Robinson (Hastings) 6-3 won by decision over Evelyn Fieldseth (Roseville Area) 2-2 (Dec 8-1)

        Cons. Round 3 - Leighton Robinson (Hastings) 6-3 won by fall over Sarah Dar (St. Paul Como Park) 0-3 (Fall 0:45)

        3rd Place Match - Lily Kne (Saint Croix Falls) 6-4 won by fall over Leighton Robinson (Hastings) 6-3 (Fall 1:11)

    124CC - Emma Taylor's place is 2nd.

        Quarterfinal - Emma Taylor (Hastings) 2-5 won by major decision over Alice Harmoning (St. Michael-Albertville) 0-5 (MD 15-6)

        Semifinal - Emma Taylor (Hastings) 2-5 won by fall over Margherita Corradi (St. Paul Harding) 1-5 (Fall 5:23)

        1st Place Match - Camille Iverson (St. Michael-Albertville) 3-2 won by major decision over Emma Taylor (Hastings) 2-5 (MD 11-2)

    130C - Madeline Burg's place is unknown.

        Champ. Round 1 - Zouaplia Vang (Minneapolis Camden) 0-1 won by decision over Madeline Burg (Hastings) 4-3 (Dec 10-7)

        Cons. Round 1 - Madeline Burg (Hastings) 4-3 won by fall over Samantha Lee (Park Center) 0-2 (Fall 4:05)

        Cons. Round 3 - Madeline Burg (Hastings) 4-3 won by fall over Stella Kuznia (Hopkins) 0-2 (Fall 0:53)

        Consolation 1st - Madeline Burg (Hastings) 4-3 won by fall over Brenda Toe (Roseville Area) 0-2 (Fall 1:23)

    130CC - Hannah Angerman's place is unknown.

        Quarterfinal - Hailey Dozois (Saint Croix Falls) 2-7 won by fall over Hannah Angerman (Hastings) 0-6 (Fall 3:33)

        Cons. Round 1 - Cecilia Cantu (Eagan) 1-5 won by fall over Hannah Angerman (Hastings) 0-6 (Fall 0:45)

    136B - Olivia Levine's place is 2nd.

        Champ. Round 1 - Olivia Levine (Hastings) 6-2 received a bye () (Bye)

        Quarterfinal - Olivia Levine (Hastings) 6-2 won by fall over Leah Bendix (Byron) 0-3 (Fall 5:00)

        Semifinal - Olivia Levine (Hastings) 6-2 won by fall over Olivia Gardas (Zimmerman) 4-3 (Fall 3:43)

        1st Place Match - Ella Hammergren (Park) 3-2 won by fall over Olivia Levine (Hastings) 6-2 (Fall 4:38)

    136C - Ava Savola's place is unknown.

        Quarterfinal - Sophia Boh (Forest Lake) 0-6 won by fall over Ava Savola (Hastings) 1-5 (Fall 2:00)

        Cons. Round 1 - Addison Curlee (Pine Island) 0-2 won by fall over Ava Savola (Hastings) 1-5 (Fall 4:12)

    142C - Amelia Chandler's place is unknown.

        Champ. Round 1 - Addie Kramer (Annand-M Lk Lightning) 1-3 won by fall over Amelia Chandler (Hastings) 1-6 (Fall 4:00)

        Cons. Round 1 - Patricia Tooker (Bemidji) 0-2 won by forfeit over Amelia Chandler (Hastings) 1-6 (For.)

    142C - Audrianna Dahlberg's place is 3rd.

        Champ. Round 1 - Audrianna Dahlberg (Hastings) 4-4 won by fall over Georgia Paulson (Hopkins) 0-2 (Fall 0:12)

        Quarterfinal - Audrianna Dahlberg (Hastings) 4-4 won by fall over Wendy Chang (St. Paul Washington Technology Magnet) 3-6 (Fall 1:01)

        Semifinal - Addie Kramer (Annand-M Lk Lightning) 1-3 won by fall over Audrianna Dahlberg (Hastings) 4-4 (Fall 3:56)

        Cons. Round 3 - Audrianna Dahlberg (Hastings) 4-4 won by fall over Lillian Coyer (Farmington) 0-3 (Fall 2:20)

        3rd Place Match - Audrianna Dahlberg (Hastings) 4-4 won by fall over Adriana Castro (Shakopee) 1-5 (Fall 0:31)

    142C - Natalie Leifeld's place is 5th.

        Champ. Round 1 - Natalie Leifeld (Hastings) 3-4 won by fall over Patricia Tooker (Bemidji) 0-2 (Fall 3:06)

        Quarterfinal - Addie Kramer (Annand-M Lk Lightning) 1-3 won by major decision over Natalie Leifeld (Hastings) 3-4 (MD 16-3)

        Cons. Round 2 - Natalie Leifeld (Hastings) 3-4 won by fall over Wendy Chang (St. Paul Washington Technology Magnet) 3-6 (Fall 4:18)

        Cons. Round 3 - Adriana Castro (Shakopee) 1-5 won by decision over Natalie Leifeld (Hastings) 3-4 (Dec 6-5)

        5th Place Match - Natalie Leifeld (Hastings) 3-4 won by decision over Lillian Coyer (Farmington) 0-3 (Dec 7-3)

    155A - Amelia Miller's place is 3rd and has scored 20.0 team points.

        Champ. Round 1 - Amelia Miller (Hastings) 8-1 received a bye () (Bye)

        Quarterfinal - Amelia Miller (Hastings) 8-1 won by fall over Savana Stans (Forest Lake) 1-4 (Fall 1:21)

        Semifinal - Alyzabeth Hiler (Roseville Area) 4-2 won by fall over Amelia Miller (Hastings) 8-1 (Fall 3:51)

        Cons. Round 3 - Amelia Miller (Hastings) 8-1 won by fall over NOELIA FIERRO (Bloomington Kennedy) 2-2 (Fall 3:57)

        3rd Place Match - Amelia Miller (Hastings) 8-1 won by fall over Marley Colvin (St. Croix Lutheran) 7-2 (Fall 3:04)

    155C - Addie Cadwell's place is unknown.

        Champ. Round 1 - Addie Cadwell (Hastings) 0-5 won by fall over Canicia Gonzalez-Rivera (St. Paul Washington Technology Magnet) 0-4 (Fall 2:58)

        Quarterfinal - Lucy Lawinger (St. Michael-Albertville) 2-0 won by fall over Addie Cadwell (Hastings) 0-5 (Fall 3:21)

        Cons. Round 2 - Carly Yoder (Mora) 2-7 won in sudden victory - 1 over Addie Cadwell (Hastings) 0-5 (SV-1 17-14)

    170A - Lily Watts's place is 6th and has scored 6.0 team points.

        Champ. Round 1 - Lily Watts (Hastings) 5-5 received a bye () (Bye)

        Quarterfinal - Natalie Stiehm (St. Michael-Albertville) 5-2 won by fall over Lily Watts (Hastings) 5-5 (Fall 1:22)

        Cons. Round 2 - Lily Watts (Hastings) 5-5 won by fall over Bobbie Wnuk (Lewiston-Altura-Rushford-Peterson) 3-4 (Fall 4:18)

        Cons. Round 3 - Lily Wolke (Apple Valley) 9-3 won by fall over Lily Watts (Hastings) 5-5 (Fall 1:00)

        5th Place Match - Natalie Stiehm (St. Michael-Albertville) 5-2 won by fall over Lily Watts (Hastings) 5-5 (Fall 1:25)

    170B - Avery Levine's place is 1st.

        Quarterfinal - Avery Levine (Hastings) 0-0 won by major decision over Autumn Steffen (Saint Croix Falls) 2-2 (MD 15-4)

        Semifinal - Avery Levine (Hastings) 0-0 won by fall over Renee Woolever (Hopkins) 0-2 (Fall 4:00)

        1st Place Match - Avery Levine (Hastings) 0-0 won by fall over Kylee Nelson (Mora) 4-4 (Fall 1:51)

    170C - Rowan Hailey's place is unknown.

        Champ. Round 1 - Sophia Meeks (Cambridge-Isanti) 0-0 won by tech fall over Rowan Hailey (Hastings) 2-3 (TF-1.5 2:39 (21-3))

        Cons. Round 1 - Rowan Hailey (Hastings) 2-3 won by fall over Isabella Kallis-Pope (Hutchinson) 1-4 (Fall 2:00)

        Cons. Round 3 - Jezebel Jamison (Hopkins) 0-1 won by fall over Rowan Hailey (Hastings) 2-3 (Fall 2:22)

    190B - Kenley Butler's place is 6th.

        Champ. Round 1 - Kenley Butler (Hastings) 0-3 won by fall over Mackenzie Berggren (Hutchinson) 0-4 (Fall 3:59)

        Quarterfinal - Kenley Butler (Hastings) 0-3 received a bye () (Bye)

        Semifinal - Aminaya Guar (St. Michael-Albertville) 0-3 won by fall over Kenley Butler (Hastings) 0-3 (Fall 1:45)

        Cons. Round 3 - Barbara Alcocer (Minneapolis Washburn) 0-1 won by fall over Kenley Butler (Hastings) 0-3 (Fall 1:10)

        5th Place Match - Emma Onbasi (Hopkins) 0-2 won by fall over Kenley Butler (Hastings) 0-3 (Fall 2:47)

    190B - Esme Renneke's place is unknown.

        Champ. Round 1 - Esme Renneke (Hastings) 2-2 received a bye () (Bye)

        Quarterfinal - Emma Onbasi (Hopkins) 0-2 won by fall over Esme Renneke (Hastings) 2-2 (Fall 2:43)

        Cons. Round 2 - Barbara Alcocer (Minneapolis Washburn) 0-1 won by fall over Esme Renneke (Hastings) 2-2 (Fall 0:53)

    235A - Maddy Radspinner's place is 4th and has scored 16.0 team points.

        Champ. Round 1 - Maddy Radspinner (Hastings) 8-2 received a bye () (Bye)

        Quarterfinal - Maddy Radspinner (Hastings) 8-2 won by fall over Miya Ebling (Pine Island) 2-5 (Fall 0:55)

        Semifinal - Ariana Thorud (Forest Lake) 4-1 won by fall over Maddy Radspinner (Hastings) 8-2 (Fall 1:17)

        Cons. Round 3 - Maddy Radspinner (Hastings) 8-2 won by fall over Mila Carnahan (Apple Valley) 5-6 (Fall 0:39)

        3rd Place Match - Madi Hamilton (Byron) 5-2 won by fall over Maddy Radspinner (Hastings) 8-2 (Fall 1:37)

    Tuesday Sports Recap

    Final scores from Tuesday:

    Hockey: New Prague 6, Hastings 4

    Raider Goal Scorers: R. Krauth (1st period, 1-1), J. Harris (2nd period, 2-1), A. Cavness (Power Play, 2nd period, 3-1), B. Carlson (Empty Net, 5-4)

    Raiders are 1-3-1. New Prague scored 5 goals in the 3rd after trailing 3-1.

    Charlie Stoffel made 42 saves.

    Boys Hoops: Hastings 83, Coon Rapids 68

    Despite two Coon Rapids players combining for 56 points, the Raiders led by 10 at the half and pulled away, led by 18 points each from Kyan Esterby and Matthew Foss.

    Raiders are 3-1.

    Prescott Claims Border Battle 2024 In Wild Game

    The Border Battle was advertised. Prescott and Hastings engaged in a close, seesaw affair that ended with the Cardinals coming on top.

    The first half was a wild ride. Hastings raced out to a 16-8 lead, with Marlowe Strain hitting a couple big threes to give the Raiders the early advantage. The Cardinals would then claw back however, as the Raiders went through a lengthy scoring drought. That would give Prescott the lead, and the Cardinals would lead by as many as 17 before the Raiders closed the gap, giving the Cardinals a 5 point halftime lead 47-42.

    In the second half, it was hotly contested. Prescott would lead 54-49 at one point, but the Raiders would end up reclaiming the lead after the Cardinals went through a dry spell. Prescott would take the lead back, extending it to between 4 and 6 points, where it would stay for the rest of the game.

    Lukas Foss led the Raider scoring with 25 points, while Prescott's balanced attack was led by Emmett Otto's 21, while Kobe Russell added 19, Max Monteith added 16 and Gavin Peters added 13 points.

    The Cardinals are 1-1 on the year while the Raiders slip to 0-1.

       

    RAPID REACTION: CARDINALS TAKE BORDER BATTLE

    The Hastings Raiders and Prescott Cardinals squared off in Border Battle 2024, and the Cardinals emerged the winners in an 83-77, back and forth affair that saw both teams take and lose sizable leads. Prescott and Hastings both led by or nearly by double digits in the first half, with Prescott leading by as many as 17 points, while Hastings led by as many as 8. The Cardinals would lead 47-42 at the break, and would keep the lead between 4 and 6 points most of the half, but Hastings would claw back and take the lead briefly, only for Prescott to take the lead for good late. Lukas Foss led the Raiders with 25 points while Emmett Otto led the way for the Cardinals. The Cardinals move to 1-1 on the year while the Raiders are 0-1.

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    Tuesday Sports Recap

    Raider Hockey Falls To Jefferson: The Hastings Raiders boys hockey team fell to the Jefferson Jaguars 4-3 on Tuesday night at Hastings Civic Arena.

    1st Period: An even first period saw the two teams go back and forth until 5:53 in when the Raiders scored to take the lead. Brayden Krauth found the back of the net with Brody Carlson and Brody Geib. There were no penalties in the period and Coach Matt Klein said on our intermission report that it was "the best period of the year".

    2nd Period: No scoring in the period, but the unblemished penalty streak ended for both teams

    3rd Period: Hold on to your seats, because the third period was a wild ride. Hastings started the period on a 5-on-3 for a few seconds, which became a 5-on-4. However it was Jefferson that scored. Twice. Two shorthanded goals in 13 seconds gave the Jaguars a 2-1 lead. That would only last 2 minutes however, as Jackson Dohman would find the net to tie it. A crucial penalty late in the 3rd would put Jefferson on the power play, and the Jaguars would bury it to take a 3-2 lead. Hastings would tie it again however one minute later when Luke Wahlstrom tied the game. With the game tied, Jefferson pressed and found the net again for a decisive 4-3 lead and the ultimate final score.

    The Raiders are 0-1-1 and return to action against Park on December 4.

    HASTINGS GIRLS HOOPS CRUISES IN OPENER: The Hastings Raiders Girls basketball team cruised to victory in the season opener, besting Burnsville 62-27. The Raiders held Burnsville to 10 points in the first half, with the Blaze having twice as many turnovers as points. It was 39-10 at the break. Hastings offense cooled off in the second half, but the game was already in hand by that point.

    Keagan McVicker led the way with 17 points to lead all scorers. Brooke Mace added 9 points, while Violet Schult added 8, Haley Strain had 7, Rachael Notch contributed 5 points and Jillian McTague had 4 to be among the leading scorers.

    The Raiders return to action Tuesday night at Edina.

    Cardinals Cruise to First Win: The Prescott Cardinals cruised to their first win of the season, and their first conference win, as they beat Osceola 60-32. The Cardinals next game is a big one, as they take on a Somerset team who also won their first conference game on December 3. No stats from the Cardinals win were immediately available.

    Raiders, Cardinals and Wolfpack On KDWA: The Hastings/Park rivalry returns as part of Rivalry Week. On December 3, we have Hastings vs Prescott boys hoops, followed on December 4 by Hastings vs Park in boys hockey from the Cottage Grove Ice Arena. You can find our full schedule on kdwa.com.

       

    Raider Girls Hockey Wins Again

    The Hastings Raiders Girls Hockey team continued their win streak with a 5-1 win over the St Croix Valley Fusion Friday at Hastings Civic Arena.

    1st Period: The Raiders secured the only goal of the period when Olyvia Erickson scored on an odd person rush to make it 1-0.

    2nd Period: The Raiders would double the lead when Anni Schreifer continued her strong start to the year with a goal from Haley Siebenaler and Addie Seleski to make it 2-0.

    3rd Period: A wild 3rd period saw the Raiders extend their lead up to 4-0, with goals from Grace Petrich and Claire Rieder, before St Croix Valley made it 4-1. The Raiders would close the deal with their final goal coming from Jade Schauer... all of that happening in the first 5 minutes of the period.

    Stats: Addie Seleski had 4 assists to continue her ridiculous start to the season. Erickson and Schreifer also had multi-point days as well. Victoria Steinke, who came in allowing just 1 goal per game and stopping 95% of her shots... allowed 1 goal and stopped 95% of her shots, continuing her strong start in net.

    The Raiders are now off until December 3 against Two Rivers.

       

    Seeing Double: Raiders Tie Chisago Lakes Again

    The Hastings Raiders and Chisago Lakes played to a 3-3 tie in 2023, so surely it wouldn't happen again, right? Right? Spoiler alert: it did.

    1st Period: The Raiders got off and running when Jonas Schauer found the back of the net for his first varsity goal, assisted by Aden Cavness and Brody Carlson. It was a huge boon for the Raiders, who struggled to establish control of the game in the first period.

    2nd Period: Just 26 seconds in, Chisago Lakes would tie things up at 1, but the lead wouldn't last. While on a power play, The Chisago Lakes netminder came out to play the puck, but in the process collided with his defenseman, resulting in a free puck and a wide open net, and Jon Harris capitalized to give the Raiders a 2-1 lead.

    3rd Period: The Raiders would extend the lead to 3-1 on Schauer's 2nd goal to make it 3-1, but Chisago Lakes would connect twice in the period to tie it and force overtime, where the score remained 3-3 and the game ended in a tie.

    Charlie Stoffel made 41 saves in his varsity debut in net, while Schauer had a multi-point day. The game saw the teams combine for 11 penalties for 22 minutes, plus an offsetting unsportsmanlike foul.

       

    Raider Girls Hockey Handles Visitation

    The Hastings Raiders Girls Hockey team had no problem with Visitation on Saturday, taking down Visitation 8-0. The Raiders dominated the game most of the way, scoring early and often in the first two periods.

    1st Period: The Raiders got on the board just three minutes in, when Lauren Muhl got her first tally of the year on a feed from Grace Petrich and Anni Schreifer. The Raiders kept the shots coming, but broke through again at 11:26 in the period when Olyvia Erickson found the back of the net, with Addie Seleski and Josie Hamann getting the assists. Seleski continued her strong start to the year by adding a goal at 15:01, Erickson and Jade Schauer providing the assists.

    2nd Period: The Raiders added four goals in the frame. Just 16 seconds in, Kacey Plank had her first goal of the year, while Anni Schreifer would make it 5-0. Seleski added her second and Carly Jacobson made it 7-0.

    3rd Period: With a running clock, the Raiders kept the Blazers at bay, with Seleski adding her hat trick midway thru the period to make it 8-0.

    Victoria Steinke and Addison Lanning combined for a shutout, with Steinke stopping six shots and Lanning stopping 5.

       

    Prescott Basketball Super Preview

    The Prescott Cardinals basketballt eams are ready for 2024-25 and have high expectations for the year. Both coaches, Owen Hamilton (Girls team) and Nick Johnson (Boys team) joined us to preview their squads:

    Coach Johnson:

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    Coach Hamilton:

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    Girls Hockey Falls To Gentry Academy In Thriller

    For the average observer, when they saw Gentry Academy on the schedule, they may have shuttered. But the Hastings Raiders did what they could to pull off a win in their home opener, coming out in defeat 2-1 in front of a packed house at the McGree Rink.

    1st Period: It was a grinding first, as neither team could find the back of the net and shots were hard to come by, the Raiders outshooting the Stars 9-4. Both goalies stood on their head when they needed.

    2nd Period: Another scoreless period, but an active one, with the Raiders getting 10 shots on net.

    3rd Period: Gentry would break the seal, with a goal at 8:15 of the period to take the wind out of the sails of the Raiders... but not for long, as 40 seconds later Addie Seleski scored her fourth goal of the year on the power play to make it 1-1. It would stay that way heading into OT, where 4:29 Gentry Academy won it on a rebound.

    The Raiders slipped to 1-1 on the year. Seleski's goal was assisted by Kacey Plank and Jade Schauer. Victoria Steinke was phenomenal, stopping 23 out of 25 shots.

    The Raiders host Visitation for Girls Hockey Day on Saturday at 3 at Civic Arena.

       

    Seleski's Hat Trick Leads Raiders Past Mayo

    The Hastings Raiders girls hockey team opened its 2024-25 season over the weekend with a trip to Rochester, and Hastings came away with a 4-1 win.

    Addie Seleski scored a natural hat trick, or 3 consecutive goals, in the first period. She first found the back of the net 5:44 in with Claire Rieder and Sophie Thorkelson providing the helpers. Seleski added an unassisted tally at the 13:18 mark to make it 2-0, and then added her third goal a minute and a half later with Haley Siebenaler providing the assists.

    Neither team found the back of the net in the second, but Mayo would cut the gap in the third period, just 3:58 in, to make it 3-1. That's as close as they would get though, as Rieder added a goal with an assist from Josie Hamann to get to the final tally of 4-1.

    Neither team converted on the power play.

    Seleski's three point outing led the way for the Raiders, while Victoria Steinke stopped 17 out of 18 shots.

    The Raiders returned home for their home opener against Gentry Academy, while our first broadcast is set for Saturday against Visitation, live on KDWA.

    Our full winter sports broadcast schedule is available on KDWA.com.

       

    Coaches Show: Hastings Football Season Recap

    The Hastings Raiders football season ended with a loss to Saint Thomas Academy, and head coach Dana Strain joined us to recap the season on Saturday's Hastings Coaches Show

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    Prescott Girls Cross Country Excited For First State Opportunity

    The Prescott Girls Cross Country team is headed to the State Tournament for the first time ever, and Head Coach Tim Philips joined KDWA to discuss the incredible ride the team is on!

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    RAPID REACTION: RAIDERS FALL TO CADETS, CARDINALS CRUISE

    The Hastings Raiders football team saw its season end with a 28-14 loss to Saint Thomas Academy Saturday. It was a 14-7 game at the half, and after going down two scores, the Raiders would get a score back, but a late Cadet touchdown would seal the deal.

    The Prescott Cardinals offense was firing on all cylinders in a 46-30 win over Seymour. The Cardinals defense made multiple big stops late to prevent Seymour from closing the gap. The Cardinals will now turn their attention to top seeded Freedom Saturday @ 1 PM.

    Look for recaps from both games in future sports updates

       

    RAIDER FOOTBALL ROLLS, PRESCOTT VOLLEYBALL BEATS ELK MOUND

    The Hastings Raiders football team handled Bloomington Jefferson 35-0 on Tuesdayn night behind a masterful all around team performance that saw Zach 'Shady' Shatek again run for over 230 yards, Lukas Foss throw and run for a score and the Raiders forced 5 turnovers in the win.

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